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Here comes the bride

A girl and her imagination

It’s finally done #painting

Hand study

In the studio #art #painting

New painting #art

I thought this would be obvious but I guess not!!!

This was just posted by @tbretc.bsky.social on another platform. The Chicago Sun-Times obviously gets ChatGPT to write a ‘summer reads’ feature almost entirely made up of real authors but completely fake books. What are we coming to?

Where are all the junior/entry-level design jobs. Why is everyone trying to hire a new Senior Creative Director instead of promoting someone you already employ and opening up their old spot. I am going crazy

It’s giving Barney vibes and I’m here for it tbh

A junk journal spread

India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire thank GOD

Calling confessions “deep dishes” from here on out

A small portrait

Some Mughal inspired art

3 of Page Turner Literary Agency’s books have made the @CBCBook Favorite Lists! Congratulations to @andrewchacket.bsky.social @jandolby.bsky.social @nadiatheartist.bsky.social Nico Ecenarro @literallylynne.bsky.social Brenda Sturgis The Little Press @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social #kidsfaves #kidlit

Spring/Summer 2025 Look Book Cover Art by Taylor Carlson @nadiatheartist.bsky.social Hazen Becker Cortney Benvenuto @jandolby.bsky.social @nicoecenarro.bsky.social @genemagora.bsky.social @danvillage.bsky.social Aleksandra Szmidt @woolleystories.bsky.social drive.google.com/file/d/1XxEu...

I think if I had to choose *one thing* (aside from dogs) that makes life worth living, it would be learning. Learning is a very physical, intensely enjoyable process that shapes and changes a person. GenAI wants to skip/foreclose that process. Maybe that’s why I’m so offended by it.

Gofundme should not be our national safety net

Everyone keeps saying bad politics means good art. That died in the late 90’s with skyrocketing rent. Your landlord killed it. Another reason to hate the bastard. Where’s the next great music movement? At their day job on their third coffee with a mind full of hate but no energy to create.

Pencil sketches

Fig painting

I was diagnosed with a rare illness as a toddler. My mom (who I absolutely adore) said that what kept her up at night wasn’t whether I would be cured, but if the insurance would pay for my treatment. Deny Defend Depose

My book is great, it just needs more publicity

My book on display along with some amazing companions 🖤

the greatest christmas story ever told uses the threat of dying alone and unmourned to scare a wealthy man straight and i think that’s just really nice

“I would die for my kid, I would kill for my kid” Ok then why are you so mad that a parent is crossing a border FOR THEIR KID

People who are pressed about “illegal immigrants” don’t seem to realize it’s pure luck that they’re not in the same situation

My Neighbor Totoro drawing

IRC has released the 2025 Illinois Reads book list. And, don't miss meeting some of authors at the Illinois Reads Sneak Peek that will be held on December 5, 2024 at Anderson’s Bookshop in Downers Grove! Find out more at: illinoisreads.org #IRCreads @ILReadCouncil

Everyone is invited to the 2025 Illinois Reads Sneak Peek. Authors will be sharing a reading from their book followed by autographing. Books will be available for purchase from Anderson's Bookshops. Light refreshments will also be served.

Hi Bluesky! I wrote a book! You should check it out! #kidlit

Picnic

This email from a parent who bought my book just made my day

Wip

Picnic

Wow the seasonal depression is kicking my ass this year

This photo is iconic

I can never understand why children's books get left out of "great book" lists. The books we call "children's books" are really books written for an audience that includes children, but excludes no-one. They are books for EVERYONE - and if you exclude them, you miss the most important books of all!

You know what makes a great Christmas present? My book 👀

Stop using AI for the love of God

I want art that looks worse made by real people who are paid a universal basic income and who don't have to compete for the bare minimum and I’m not kidding

Wedding sketches

Winter

promoting yourself as an artist is so frustrating because you’ll feel like you’re shoving your stuff down everyone’s throats and then there’s someone like “wait u have a comic???”

A LOT of artists are doing Black Friday sales this year. Like, way more than I've seen in years past. That tells me that SO many of us need people buying our art. Please please please buy from artists in the coming weeks and consider us throughout the year when purchasing gifts.

I want an art supply advent calendar. Someone please make it happen

You ever meet someone that for no apparent reason sets your alarm bells ringing? That happened to me yesterday and I’m still thinking about it

Once again reminding you that I wrote (and illustrated!) a book