Hope you lovely lot have a had a very Merry Christmas. My thoughts are with everyone who has someone missing around the table this year ❤️

My clients all headed off early for the holidays so I made a cardboard model of Liberty London with my lovely neighbour for her very cute cat. Time well spent I’d say… #libertylondon #christmas #crafting

Quote with your starry art ✨ #kidlitart #illustrationart

Apparently it is/was #artistday so here’s a few of mine to add to the joy of this thread…

Started work on the Christmas window today… #christmas #windowart

Oops, missed #kidlitartpostcardday! Here's my festive contribution to the gorgeous artwork I'm seeing in my feed. #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

Wrapped my first present today whilst listening to festive tunes. With three lovely nieces and a wonderful nephew we’ve got a lot more wrapping to do! 🎁 Illustration from Où es-tu petit renne? published by Grund, October 2025. #christmasillustration #kidlit #kidlitart

Is anyone feeling festive yet? Had the first mince pie of the season or switched on their Christmas lights? 🎄 Pattern from Où es-tu petit renne? published by Grund, October 2025. #christmasillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #patterndesign

Right, it’s time! We’re putting up the Christmas decs on the weekend as I need some sparkly lights to get me through the dark evenings, and I’ve just checked the final present off my list. Illo from Où es-tu petit renne? published by Grund, October 2025. #santa #kidlit #kidlitart

If you see this, post your bird art 🐦 Went for something sketchy from a while back! #kidlitart #birdart #illustration

Hey #artdirectors #designers #creatives - if you’re looking for a children’s illustrator, you can search today’s selection of promos from #KidLitArtPostcard ! Click the hashtag and sort by Top or Latest here, or use @flashes.blue to quickly see entries in an Insta-like grid!

Hey #kidlitartpostcard I'm an illustrator who mainly draws cute critters for kids. www.vickigausden.co.uk #kidlitart #artshare #illustrationart

Hey illustrators/agents! I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS! Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

Let's go #kidlit illustrators, editors, agents, and art directors! Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Managed to stab myself in the hand opening a loaf of bread this morning. So far, so Monday.

A Happy All Hallows' Eve to all those who celebrate it 👻 #kidlitart #halloween2025

Quote with your night art ✨ As it’s spooky season, here’s something appropriate… #kidlitart #illustrationart #artshare

Hey artists Just keep posting. Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting. Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it. Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting. You never know who will find you and when.

New Buggy stickers in my Etsy shop today! www.etsy.com/shop/ginaperry #etsyseller

I am so excited to announce my next picture book ‘Orla and the Jellyfish’ 🥹🪼 Coming Spring 2027! I can’t wait to introduce to you to Orla and Suki, characters very dear to my heart who are both AuDHD like me 🥹🥰 I grew up near the sea and this book means so much to me 🥰🌊 #kidlitUK #kidlit #booksky

The French edition of my next board book will be publishing soon. Written by the supremely talented Danielle McLean, it features a silky soft pair of reindeer antlers. Look away now if you're not ready for something festive 🎄❄️☃️ #kidlit #kidlitart www.vickigausden.co.uk/books#/santa...

The next #KidLitArtPostcard event is Thursday, October 2nd. Just over a week away! We will be extending the event through Friday in recognition of Yom Kippur. #kidlit www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Hey #kidlit illustrators! I'll be presenting my “Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don’ts” talk to “At Home Author” on October 23rd, and will also be offering portfolio/picture-dummy reviews. Register today! 💙❤️ ▶️▶️▶️ www.athomeauthor.com/service-page...

Artists, if you see this, post something RED! 🍎 #kidlitart #illustration #artshare #ifyouseethis #qrp #artists #illustrators #collage #art

Hey #kidlit illustrators! We’re beginning to think through a mythology-themed beginning-reader series. I'm looking for someone w/ a commercial/punchy, character-forward style who can breath life into ancient lore. Please respond w/ samples + folio link. Please no emails/DMs. 💙❤️ #artcommissions

Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing. These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.

Comic inspired by (too many) encounters with those who think writing/illustrating children's picture books are a stepping stone to writing/illustrating REAL books. Thanks to Catherine Bailey for the caption! #KidLitChat #LibrarySky #DebbieOhiComics

If you see this, QRP with your yellow art 💛✨ #kidlitart #illustrationart #kidlit

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

In Cornwall. It’s windy.

Ready, set, almost time to go... #KidLitArtPostcard is this Thursday! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Hey it's #kidlitartpostcard day! 💌 I'm an illustrator who works primarily in kid's books and loves drawing cute animal characters. I'd love more animal-based non-fiction projects in my inbox! www.vickigausden.co.uk #kidlitart #kidlit

Fair notice to #kidlit - next Thursday is a KidLitArtPostcard day! September is typically a very active month for posting and browsing. Spread the word so we get a good turnout from illustrators, editors, art directors, and agents! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

No cheating, last photo of your pet

Share 4 years of your #art! 2022 - 2023 - 2024 - 2025 #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrationart

Illustrators, Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Make sure you’re using the correct hashtag for maximum reach. Will be scrolling! 💙❤️ Fellow art directors, Do your part! Scroll, promote, and celebrate #kidlitartpostcard to make Bluesky the functional professional discovery engine we need it to be.

I started this in response to the #animaladventuresweek prompt 'Captured’ over on Instagram, but it got derailed by work schedules and the loss of our beloved Bella Dog. #kidlitartist #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookmakers #childrensbookillustration

If you see this post your blue art 💙 #kidlitart #illustrationart #picturebookart

Our beloved Bella Best Dog left us yesterday after a short illness. She joined our family aged about two and remained a stubborn, joyful, and gentle presence in our home for the next fifteen years. Secretly, I’d hoped she’d live forever. I’m devastated to find out I was wrong.

If you see this, post your purple art 💜 #kidlitart #illustration #artshare #ifyouseethis

Drew this little arctic hare for #animaladventuresweek2025 over on Instagram. You get a series of prompts for each day, this one is Hiding in Plain Sight. #kidlitart #illustrationart #picturebook #animaladventuresweek

Because I know lots of folks who get high quality brushes for watercolor or mini painting it bears repeating: Kolinsky sable brushes, squirrel brushes, "natural" brushes are made from animals that are trapped and killed for their fur Please use high quality synthetic natural brushes instead!

*crying in art director* Please please please let your #portfoliday gift to yourself be adding your contact info (email), portfolio (link), and NAME to your socials. Some of you are missing opportunities because we can't reach you!!!!! 🫣

Hello #portfolioday! I'm an illustrator who specialises in drawing for a younger audience, mainly board books and picture books. I'd love to do more non-fiction animal projects for kids! I love to follow other artists and see their wonderful work ❤️ www.vickigausden.co.uk #kidlitart #kidlit

One of the most meaningful lessons I’ve learned is how important it is to make others feel important. Not on a surface-level—really notice what you appreciate, show them, and SAY it. We often assume our kind, talented friends already know how amazing they are. But often, they don’t hear it enough.

ARTISTS! Let’s do an art share! There are now more than 36.7 MILLION Bluesky accounts! Let’s find each other! Spread the post to reach the most! 💙

v exciting news that these hare green & *gold!* linoprints are nearly dry & I'll be able to send them out next week! Just a few left. they're pretty big - human (me) for scale #art #printmaking #hare #witchsky shop.frankduffy.co.uk/product/wild...

Inspired by Jehane's Go Wild prompt Cat Lover 🐱 over on Instagram. #jehanesgoldenthreadcatlover #jehanesgoldenthread #jehanesgoldenthread2025 #kidlitart

It's insulting to see fresh grad tech bros say artists have knee-jerk negative reactions to Gen AI. It's not knee-jerk. I've been a professional for 15 years. I've been thinking about copyright, usage rights, and consent before you could turn on a computer.

Holy wut #kidlit?! #kidlitartpostcard snuck up on me AGAIN?! It’s TODAY! Post, scroll, and be merry! If it also caught you off guard there’s no shame in reposting old postcards. This is about community. I’ll be browsing, and counting. Oh, and happy PRIDE month!! 💙❤️🏳️‍🌈