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!! 💙❤️🏳️‍🌈

Today is #KidLitARTPostcard Day, when #KidLit artists worldwide share art on 1st Thu every month! Founded by @ginaperry.bsky.social ❤️🎨 NOTE: Don't forget the "art" in #KidLitARTpostcard! Some are mistakenly posting #KidLitPostcard instead. More info: ginaperry.com/postcard

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I'm an illustrator who loves drawing cute critters and colourful characters. I'd love to do more animal-based non-fiction. www.vickigausden.co.uk #kidlitart #illustrationart

Love is love! 🌈❤️ Happy Pride! ————————————— from LOVE IN THE WILD and LOVE UNDER THE STARS from @mudpuppykids.bsky.social #kidlit #pride

If you see this, post your blue art 💙 #kidlitart #illustration

If you see this, post a flower 🌼 #kidlitart #artshare #illustration

Just wanted to share this awesome cross stitch of our dog Beau that my mum made me for my birthday earlier this year. #crossstitch #art #dogsofbluesky

It’s #WorldOtterDay today, raising awareness and encouraging support for conservation efforts to protect these wonderful animals! #otter #kidlitart

Hi hello it is ✨MY BIRTHDAY✨ and to celebrate I have some ~very cute~ smol crow original linoprints available in my shop of nice things, v reasonable price! They're called "Sgwrs" = "conversation" in Welsh #art #printmaking #crow #witchsky #bsnm #skull shop.frankduffy.co.uk/product/sgwr...

Why not join me and the kidlitnest crew for a FREE mermaid drawing party at 4pm BST. RVSP needed x

Movies you’ve watched more than six times, using gifs.

Made an attempt at Jehane's Golden Thread Go Wild prompt of Lemur over on Instagram. Turns out they’re oddly difficult to draw. The colour of those eyes though! #jehanesgoldenthreadlemur #jehanesgoldenthread #jehanesgoldenthread2025 #kidlitart

A Happy Easter to all who celebrate it! Here’s a few bunnies to get you in the mindset… #kidlitart #easterbunny #illustration

Show me how you draw / paint horses 🐴 #kidlitart #illustration #horseart

Post your space art 🪐✨ This one is from Mimi Purnell’s DTIYS over on Instagram. #kidlitart #illustration #kidlit

Happy UK publication day to this book! #KidLit #KidLitUK

Hey #kidlit illustrators! I'm looking for an artist to work on a picture book who can capture both the grandeur of vast arctic landscapes AND the intimacy of a family's story peppered with wildlife. Share samples below. Please no DMs. Agents feel free to email. 💙❤️ #artshare #art #illustration

#KidLit reminder: Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard day! Be sure to post with that exact hashtag. I'm going to refresh my info page with art from April's posts, see this page for more info: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Plight of the Pelican publishes today! 🥳✨ Written by the brilliant @jstremer.bsky.social and published by Holiday House books. Was a pleasure working with @smorgridge.bsky.social on this! #kidlitart #childrensbooks #illustration

A Happy Mother’s Day to everyone celebrating their mums and thinking of those who find today difficult for various reasons. #mothersday #mothers #kidlitart

If you see this, QRP with your animal #art! 🐾 Ooooooo - ANIMALS! #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #illustration #animalart

The introvert

Spring has miraculously sprung! And postie just dropped off the latest additions to my @pocketmountains.bsky.social rainbow. I’ve been illustrating the jackets of these wonderful little walking guides for over a decade now! #walkingguide #pocketmountains