Never forget that Norman Rockwell, debatably the most famous American artist to ever put brush to canvas, was not afraid to show the ugliness along with the good. Having his work/reputation sanitized and trimmed into marketable nostalgia is about American as it gets.

california coastal creatures 🐟🦀

Everything is really scary and chaotic for Trans individuals right now. Regardless of whatever lies and fear that is spread, we know that the world is better with Trans people in it. You are all worth fighting for, and we will continue to advocate for your rights and your safety.

Old Spooky Space Kook and Captain Cutler doodles 🚀💀🩵🤿👻💚

It’s time for another Draw This in Your Style challenge! The clear winner of the poll was the boy and bird. Contest Details on insta. #drawthisinyourstylechallenge #dtiys #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart #KidLitIllustration #birdillustration #dtiyschallenge #dtiyschallenges

Hey #kidlit illustrators! We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder. Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

Happy World Oceans Day! As a bug person I don’t have a lot of marine themed arts, but for the ones I’ve occasionally done I really enjoyed creating them! Anyone want to see me doing more marine critters?

Today! Make sure you use the correct hashtag (don't forget the ART part in #KidLitArtPostcard). Also try to remember to use ALT-TEXT! Not only does it help those who use screen readers & neurodivergent, but it helps your post get discovered. cont'd

Hi everyone! Today is #kidlitartpostcard day! ☻ I’m Juliana Salcedo, a Colombian illustrator based in Spain. I love to work with limited palettes and clean lines, and I am fond of typography. I’m repped by Susan Hawk @ UpstartCrow Literary ✒︎ www.jusabar.net #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I cant believe its September already! I've been working on so many new stories over summer - this was one idea I had much earlier in the year about a perfectionist little poodle called Penelope. #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #illustration #kidlit

happy #kidlitartpostcard >:) i'm paola and i make drawings for living ✴️ currently looking for a job, you can check my website for more examples of my artwork: www.chicanavaja.com for job inquiries: [email protected] ✳️✳️✳️

🎨🏖🪶🐚🖌️ Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Michelle McGaughey I'm an illustrator/writer seeking representation for picture books! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #picturebookillustration #illustration #scbwi #kidlitpostcard

Happy #kidlitartpostcard! I am a children's book illustrator from Cape Town, South Africa. Proudly represented by Amy at Illoagency. I am open for new exciting book projects in 2026! #illustration #illustrationartists #picturebookart #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidlitart

🌶️It's #kidlitartpostcard day🌶️ Dear art directors, editors, & publishers, I'm Shelley Hanmo and specialize in paper #collage. I'm currently open for kids book projects. ✂️: www junoniaarts.com/ ✨ Rep'd by @agentzacker.bsky.social #kidlitart #childrensbooks #illustrator #illustration #paperart

Hiya #kidlitartpostcard! Sayada here with brand new art hot off the presses (I just finished and am posting now before I forget)! Repped by @sarahbrewyard.bsky.social at the Bright Agency, contact [email protected] for enquiries! SayadaRamdial.com #KidLitArt

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a picture book illustrator in New England, working on my own middle grade historical fantasy. My work is over at: www.theodesign.com

Hello! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️ I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work. Seeking representation. 🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone 💌 l'm Caroline, 🇬🇧🇦🇺 picture book maker with a softly textured style and a love of endearing tales ✏️✨ Represented for writing and illustration by @kellydhouse.bsky.social 📚 #kidlit #kidlitart PORTFOLIO www.carolinemcphersonillustration.com

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Mirto, a queer Italian freelance illustrator who loves to play with colors and textures! Nice to meet you! : D I'm currently open to #kidlit book projects! 🌟Represented by: @gabycabezut.bsky.social 🌈 mirtomastroieni.portfolio.site ✉️ [email protected]

Dear editors and art directors, this is my first #kidlitartpostcard done fully on paper! 🎨 I’m Yara, an illustrator who’s super excited to work on new books with traditional mediums! Updated portfolio: odnatamyara.com I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New England author and illustrator of children's books. I'm looking for that next cute and colorful book project: from picture book to early readers and chapter books. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

✨Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! ✨

Hello #kidlitartpostcardday ! My name is Sarah and I am an author-illustrator. I currently have illustrated a few books and was published in Aquila magazine Currently seeking art representation for my work. 🦀 www.sarahdownieart.com 🦀 [email protected] #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

こういう塗り方でスケッチをしたい…(授業の指導を全無視で進む人 バリュー？何？(習ったのに忘れている)基本スケッチする時、楽しい色だから、とか可愛い色だから…で塗ってる😭ごめん…。 知識のために習うか…と授業受けるも、わかった！とりあえず知識はここに置いといて…。となる。

Week one of the #augustadventures2025 challenge for the prompts ‘Bloom’ and ‘Journey’!

”Astronomical observation"

In Japan, YouTube live streams from seal sanctuaries overseas are very popular. I watch them from time to time, and each time I do, I feel a great sense of healing and happiness. It was these feelings that inspired me to create this artwork. #Illustration #LineArt #CommentPls

Prehistoric cephalopods were fashion icons 😎

Hello #kidlitartpostcardday! I’m Sarah and I am an author-illustrator looking to illustrate picture books, board books and more. I work in both digital & traditional media. Currently seeking art representation. 🦀 www.sarahdownieart.com 🦀 [email protected] #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

Hello #kidlitartpostcardday! I’m Sarah and I am an author-illustrator looking to illustrate picture books, board books and more. I work in both digital & traditional media. Currently seeking art representation. 🦀 www.sarahdownieart.com 🦀 [email protected] #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

#IndigenousPeoplesDay #formline annual "here's my favourite pieces from the past year" post

It is summer in Japan, and the temperature is extremely high with hot days continuing. At times like this, let's cool down with some cool art. #Illustration #LineArt #CommentPls

Doggust Day 5: Danish-Swedish farm-dog. 🍎 #doggust #doggust2025

CITY!!

I finally deleted my entire substack account. I was lingering to support a few artists, but it was past time. My newsletter has been over on Beehiiv for a bit, see you there (and here!) ginaperry.beehiiv.com #kidlit

favorite panel from fugue 2 that didnt make it into the initial preview...

dream reading (2022)

Anomalocaris and Rili shrimp #shyshrimp

Introducing Ocean Art, my new illustrated book. Out in August. Featuring some of the most striking and meaningful images of sea creatures from ancient times to modern and from the coasts to the deepest abyss, I reflect on how art shapes our view of marine life 🦑🐟🐙🦈 reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/ocean-art

I'm doing Art Fight with my other account this year, but alternating between my art styles This one is for @artfulanya.bsky.social and her character, Twig! #artfight #kidlitart

Hi hi! I'm Eloise, a writer and illustrator specializing in animal characters and their communities. Join me as I make the sort of illustrations I pored over as a kid, share books (and video games) I love, and attempt an assortment of crafty hobbies.

I have limited supply of these summertime themed mini zines up in my shop now (they’re hand assembled, one page folded zines)! 🐟☀️ shop.breelundberg.com

In a world where editorials have become rarer, I did get a chance to finally work again with a periodical! This time it was PHOENIX Magazine for a piece called "Raising Phoenix: Beach Envy" Nothing filled me with more joy than designing how a dolphin would sit in a beach chair

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I’m happy to announce that Aquila magazine has selected my illustration for their summer issue. Aquila is an educational children’s magazine published in the UK. Thank you to Aquila publishers and ink-goodness community for this opportunity. It is an amazing moment, I’m happy to be a part it!

Our 🪄🏳️‍🌈Witchy Pride Sale🏳️‍🌈🪄 continues through MIDNIGHT (Eastern Standard Time)! 🧙‍♀️🎃 Treat yourself to QUEER WITCH OF COLOR comics, NON-BINARY FOREST TRANSFORMATION comics, and LATINE FUTURISM comics: powerandmagicpress.com

Hello #portfolioday ! I’m Sarah and I am an author-illustrator looking to illustrate picture books, board books and more. I work in both digital & traditional media. Currently seeking art representation for my books and artwork. 🦀 www.sarahdownieart.com 🦀 [email protected]

Another booklist of comics for July which is Disability Pride Month!! 🦼 ♿️ 🌟 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...

The Magpie and Tiger . Totally some normal KPop Demon Hunters fanart. Nothings wrong here...

Underwater Gardener 🐙🌼 A failed shirt design, but I still like it so I added it to my print store anyway: www.inprnt.com/gallery/pepp... #art #octopus #animalart