You know what's more important than CONFIDENCE? ....COURAGE! Stop waiting until you feel confident to share your work online, send that cold email to your dream client or record that process video. The only way you'll feel CONFIDENT is by doing the thing! Do it scared, do it imperfect! #kidlit

The next promp this month for the Illo Agency Art challenge was #RepresentationMatters Inclusivity is something I always think about when illustating books #includeUs #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #illustration #inclusiveillustration #publishing #downsyndrome #anxiety #differentability #inclusivekids

Your unique voice matters. In this fast pace world, overtaken by AI, side hustles and passive income. Be the passion. Let your story shine through your art. Be a child again, and play. #kidlitartist #arttips #kidlit #yourvoicematters #artmotivation #inspirationalquotes

“Firstly your writing should make you happy. Then after that, it can make someone else happy.” - Wrtr #AmWriting Keep #Writing #Author #Writer ~ #BookSky #AuthorSky

Illo Agency Art Challenge invites you to explore themes of diversity, culture, and identity through illustration. The first prompt for September was "Everyday Magic". This is my interpretation 😊 #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration

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

There's a Bad Guy in this Book 🧐 Wolf Character Design for the book I'll be illustrating for the next few weeks 😁 #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #characterdesign #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration

Wanted to share this black and white character design I did a while back and have not posted here. Meet Elise 😊 #characterdesign #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #blackandwhiteillustration #illustration #childrensbookart #picturebookart #characterdesignsheet

Hi #kidlitartpostcard ! I am an illustrator from Cape Town, South Africa! Proudly represented by Amy at Illo Agency illo.agency/news/meet-ga.... Portfolio: www.gabbycorreia.com Email: [email protected] / [email protected] #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #picturebookart #illustration

I am so excited to announce that I am now officially represented by the wonderful Illo Agency Looking forward to growing as an illustrator and hopefully working on some awesome new projects in the years to come! #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #illoagency #childrensbookart

Looking for an editor for a children's book. Any recommendations? #kidlit #childrensbookeditor #childrensbooks #editor #kidliteditor

I’ll be dropping by #kidlitartpostcard throughout the day. If I like your post, you’re seeking representation and you have dummy books available, I’d love to see them. Reminder that this month I’m only looking at queries from BIPOC authors and author-illustrators. QueryTracker.net/query/michel...

Hi 👋 It's #kidlitartpostcardday again! I am a children's picture book illustrator from Cape Town, South Africa. I enjoy illustrating simple, everyday moments that capture the beauty of life. I am open to commissions and representation. #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #picturebookillustrator

Here are some close ups of Sir Stud Muffin I posted earlier. #characterdesign #kidlitillustration #childrensbooks #illustrator #art #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #catillustration #characterdesign

Character design sheet for Sir Stud Muffin 😻 He'll be the main character of the book I'll be illustrating for the next few months! #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration #characterdesign

Help me choose! #illustration #workinprogress #childrensbooks #selfpublishing #illustrator #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #catdrawing #kidlitart

Experimenting with watercolor brushes in Clip Studio 😸 @ja.clipstudio.net #illustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #cats

Let's Study Drawing Persian Cats! I have a new book coming up starring a cat as the main character. Before I get into the character design, I do some studies first! #illustrationtips #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration #digitalillustration #persiancat #drawing

Hi #kidlitpostcard I am a children's book illustrator from Cape Town, ZA. Yes, I work with self-publishing authors too! Open to representation! 🖤 Check out my bio for my portfolio and contact details. #kidlitart #illustration #blackandwhiteillustration #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitillustration

Our Planet week's day 1 prompt was "Touch The Ground" #opw25ground #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #ourplanetweek #ourplanetweek2025 #illustration #scbwi #huion #clipstudiopaint #childrensbookillustrator

Ready for the Our Planet Week 2025 prompts? Would love to see many of you joining ✨ #kidlit #kidlitart #ourplanetweek

What I worked on this morning ☕ Character designs for a Christmas book Ill be working on for the next couple of months. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration #digitalillustration #artforkids #characterdesign

✏️What I worked on today as a children's book illustrator! Which design is your favorite? #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #characterdesign #childrensbookillustrator #illustration #picturebookillustrator #kidlit

Hi #kidlitartpostcard 👋 I am a children's book illustrator from Cape Town. I am open to work and representation 💜 check out my portfolio on www.gabbycorreia.com #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #middlegradeart #illustration #childrensbookillustration #chapterbookillustration #picturebookillustration

Had some time to work on a personal piece today 😁 #kidlit #kidlitillustration #childrensbooks #illustrator #art #kidlitart #illustration

Having so much fun making these short character animations with Photoshop 👀 #kidlit #kidlitart #animation #photoshop #huion #characterdesign #mats #scbwi

Watch this space 👀 New book coming soon! #kidlit #kidlitillustration #childrensbooks #illustration #animation #digitalillustration #kidlitart

Watch this space 👀 New book coming soon! #kidlit #kidlitillustration #childrensbooks #illustration #animation #digitalillustration #kidlitart

Author Misty Black recently published her book "God's Love is All around" so I thought it would be a good time to share a little behind the scenes of my illustration process. 😊 #kidlitart #illustration #kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustration #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookart

My 8 month old is obsessed with #shaboozey 🤣 little musician in the making

Anyone knows if the series Adolescence on Netflix was filmed in one take? Im on the last episode and totally hooked. You can't stop watching because each episode is one scene. Brilliant 👌👌👌#adolescence

Happy Monday #kidlit fam 🌺 what are you guys working on today? I am finishing up the last two spreads of "Emotional Emmy". Always a bitter sweet moment when a project comes to an end. #illustration #workinprogress #childrensbooks #selfpublishing #illustrator #childrensbookillustrator

God's Love is All Around has finally launched and is free on Amazon today only. Go check it out! #christianbooksforkids #kidlit #childrensbooks

Hi #kidlit Illustrators! 👋What are you guys working on today! I am on spread 9 of a book about how emotions come and go. They pass by just like clouds ☁️ Hope you all are having happy days today 😊 #illustration

Good morning! 🌞 What are you working on today? #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookillustration #artforchildren #art #kidlitillustration #childrensbooks #illustrator

Hi #kidlitpostcard I am a children's book illustrator from Cape Town, ZA. I have been trying to add more black and white pieces to my portfolio lately. 🖤 Check out my bio for my portfolio and contact details. #kidlitart #illustration #blackandwhiteillustration #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitillustration

I have been meaning to do more black and white #illustrations for my portfolio. So I took the opportunity while working on an assignment for the @makeartthatsells.bsky.social course. What do you think? Should I do a color version? #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #blackandwhiteillustration #art

A quick process time lapse of Jamilla and Title's character design. #kidlit #kidlitart #characterdesign #kidlitillustration #childrensbooks #illustration #timelapseart @makeartthatsells.bsky.social

And here is my final Character Design for Jamilla and Title the Tamarin Monkey #kidlitart #kidlit #characterdesign #mats #makeartthatsasells #illustration #conceptart

Yesterday I asked about which monkey character design you liked best (Thank you to those who gave your input! ❤) Today, I present to you Title's owner, Jamilla. Which design speaks to you the most? #characterdesign #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #sketch #childrensbookillustration #art

Vote for your favorite! Title is a fun loving, energetic Tamarind Monkey. Help me choose which design I should go with 😁🙌 #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #mats #kidlit #illustration #characterdesign #sketches #sketchbook #digitalartist #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookillustrator

Getting into the #Christmas spirit with these snowman characters Even though it's the middle of winter in SA and we usually celebrate Christmas around the pool & at the beach, I still get those festive feels when I see a snowman #kidlitart #characterdesign #kidlitillustration #illustration #kidlit

The Perfect Shell 🌊🐚 #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Working on a new portfolio piece. Still tweaking a few things before I call it finished 🐚 Can you name the mountain in the background? #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookillustration #artforchildren #art #kidlitillustration

One book 📚- The Power of NOW One movie 🎥- My Neighbor Totoro One album 💿- Billie Eilish, When we All Fall Asleep One TV show 📺- Beef

a spell for vanishing (2023) #art

Motherhood isn't what I expected at all!! It's so much harder than what I ever imagined. There's so much to learn, so many challenges you have to face and so many new emotions you experience. Embrace the choas and let go of high expectations ❤️ #kidliart #digitalart #motherhood #illustration #art

Hello #kidlit fam! I am a children's book illustrator from Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦 I am open for representation and commissions for 2025. Happy #kidlitpostcard day! ❤️ #art #illustration #digitalart #picturebook #childrensbooks #kidlitart

Can't wait to continue working on this series next year with author Jessica Dailey. My Tiny Pet Elephant is available on Amazon 🐘 #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #kidlitillustration #illustration

My family ♥️ I'm slowly transitioning to life as a new mom, figuring out how to juggle mammahood while working as a full time illustrator from home. Anyone have amy tios for this new mom? 😁🌼