These are the Democrats that voted alongside Republicans today to end the shutdown. They voted for a package that does nothing to extend the healthcare coverage that millions of people will be losing. These are not people who will fight for their constituants and we have to vote them out.

So happy to have some good election news for once, especially in NY, CA and my current state of VA 💙💙💙

Something only mildly spooky for your Halloween 🎃 #kidlitart #illustration #watercolor #middlegradeart

Something only mildly spooky for your Halloween 🎃 #kidlitart #illustration #watercolor #middlegradeart

Up to No Good - watercolour and acryla gouache on board 💚prints💚

🚨NEW PRINT ALERT!🚨⁠ ⁠ 🐦‍⬛Bring home the whimsical prints from @vanessagillings.bsky.social 's solo 🍃Shop her full collection of prints here: gallerynucleus.com/artists/vane... ⁠ #gallerynucleus #artprint #vanessagillings #autumn #watercolor #fairytale #illustration #whimsical

The eternal ND artist struggle: All I want to do today is art, but I can't until I finish the thousand non-art tasks I've been putting off, which has put me in a mood, so I've been unproductive and the day's almost gone and the to-do list remains, which still means no art, so now I'm in a mood--

I've gotten a lot of questions about prints from my solo show -- and yes, there are prints! If you're interested in one, follow this link and scroll to the bottom and you should see them! 💛 gallerynucleus.com/events/1045

I've gotten a lot of questions about prints from my solo show -- and yes, there are prints! If you're interested in one, follow this link and scroll to the bottom and you should see them! 💛 gallerynucleus.com/events/1045

cat and leaf boat #pixel #pixelart #animated

Hey #portfolioday!! I'm Jayme, a queer disabled kidlit illustrator, cartoonist, and comics colorist open to new projects! 🌻 jaymebrodie.com 🌻 [email protected] 🌻 rep: @jenazantian.bsky.social

Hello !! ⚡🌿 I'm Mathias, a queer artist who would love to work on book projects, editorial, advertising, and indie game projects. Open to other opportunities as well! 🍎 mathiasball.com 🍊 [email protected] 📚 @socalledyalife.bsky.social [ #portfolioday #illustration #art ]

It’s #portfolioday once again! Hi, my name is Michelle and I’m a British artist in the UK! Clients have included Metallica, Magic! The Gathering, Boom!, Werewolf the Apocalypse and more! My website is wolfskulljack.com

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

Hi #PortfolioDay! 🎨 I'm a fantasy cartographer from Brazil working on hand-drawn maps for novels and RPGs. I have a Patreon with maps + stock art for indie RPGs. 💼 cara.app/salvaterra 🗺️ www.patreon.com/tomeofsalvat... +🔗 fernandosalvaterra.carrd.co #cartography #ttrpg

good morning #PortfolioDay ! i'm viktor, a trans gay illustrator, looking for work in books, ttrpgs, and comics. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 historical fiction, fashion, and fantasy is my cup of tea ✨🌿🌸🍵 would love to work with more queer authors and fantasy book boxes! 🖼️ www.nooska-art.com ✉️ [email protected]

Hi #portfolioday 👋 My name is Denis, and I'm a children's book illustrator who likes stories full of heart, bold lineart, limited palettes, and painterly textures. #kidlitart 🌐 www.denisillustrates.com 📚 Represented by Emily Talbot, United Agents (UK) and Susan Hawk, Upstart Crow Literary (US)

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator living in France who loves painting whimsical critters & mossy trees. Looking for new projects! [email protected] victoriamaderna.com Open for animal painting commissions: victoriamaderna.com/animal-paint... #illustration #kidlitart

Hi #portfolioday! I’m Kris Easler, a #kidlitillustrator based in Minnesota who is looking for work in picture through middle grade books. Check out more of my work at www.kriseasler.com Repd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#PortfolioDay again! I'm a West Coast artist named Samantha and I specialize in editorials, publishing (mostly book covers), and branding ✉️[email protected] 🧡samanthamash.com 🧡samanthamash.etsy.com 🧡inprnt.com/gallery/samanthamash 🧡patreon.com/samanthamash

Hi #PortfolioDay ! I'm Daniela, a traditional and digital artist who loves painting comforting scenes, animals and nature. I'm currently open for pet and characters commissions, children's books and more! 💌 [email protected] ☕Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/dliiok

Hey #Portfolioday I'm Charlot, an illustrator & author based in Ireland. I love drawing people and creating colourful pieces. Currently available for book cover designs, posters and #kidlit book projects. Represented by Thao Le [email protected] charlotk.myportfolio.com [email protected]

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Natalie, an illustrator and cartoonist living in Maine 🦞 I'm looking for rep/work in picture books, covers, and graphic novels. I'd be happy to draw for you! 💠 www.nanelsonart.com 💠 [email protected]

✨Hello! I’m Tanisha & I’m looking for work as a character designer & illustration work! Recently worked on Disney Junior Ariel!Please consider me for your projects!✨ 💼:tanishacherislin.com ✉️:[email protected] #PortfolioDay #characterdesign #drawingwhileblack #visdev #art #kidlitart

Yay it's #portfolioday ! I'm open for illustration commissions, I work mostly on book covers in the Dark Fantasy, YA, Romance, and Romantasy genres! You can see more of my work at www.jwahlgren.com

Hello #PortfolioDay 🌟 I’m Christine, a kidlit illustrator open for new picture book, chapter book, and cover projects! I love working on cozy and bright stories, let’s work together! 🌟 www.christinealmeda.com 🌟 www.instagram.com/eychristine

Hey, can you just—

Because I haven't shared these here yet, I thought I'd share them all together! Here are all of my pencil and ink sketches for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

Because I haven't shared these here yet, I thought I'd share them all together! Here are all of my pencil and ink sketches for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social!

My fifteenth — and final! — piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #illustration #kidlitart #wizard #mage #magicalart #fantasyart #gouache #watercolor

My fifteenth — and final! — piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #illustration #kidlitart #wizard #mage #magicalart #fantasyart #gouache #watercolor

A fall wild boar #procreate #darkart #animalart #phantasmagoria

My fourteenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! Two more days to see my show in person! #illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #gouache #fantasyart #storybookillustration #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

🐦‍⬛✨Last chance to check out @vanessagillings.bsky.social's Solo Exhibition: Into the Woods.⁠ ⁠ 🌲shop originals here: gallerynucleus.com/artists/vane... ⁠ ☁️This exhibition will be on display until Oct. 12 #gallerynucleus #artprint #vanessagillings #watercolor #fairytale #illustration #whimsical

My fourteenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! Two more days to see my show in person! #illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #gouache #fantasyart #storybookillustration #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

My thirteenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! LA people — only 3 days left to see the show in person if you’re interested! ☺️💛 #illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #fantasyart #cozyart #cozyfantsy #storybookillustration

My thirteenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! LA people — only 3 days left to see the show in person if you’re interested! ☺️💛 #illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #fantasyart #cozyart #cozyfantsy #storybookillustration

My twelfth piece for my solo show at @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #kidlitart #illustration #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #originalpainting #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

My twelfth piece for my solo show at @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #kidlitart #illustration #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #originalpainting #fantasyart #fantasyillustration

"Waiting for Inspiration" -- my eleventh piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #storybookart #fantasyart #cozyfantasy

"Waiting for Inspiration" -- my eleventh piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #storybookart #fantasyart #cozyfantasy

My tenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #illustration #watercolor #gouache #kidlitart #fantasyart #cozyfantasy #storybookillustration

My tenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #illustration #watercolor #gouache #kidlitart #fantasyart #cozyfantasy #storybookillustration

My ninth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #dragonet #dragon #dragonart #kidlitart #illustration #watercolor #gouache #fantasyart

My ninth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #dragonet #dragon #dragonart #kidlitart #illustration #watercolor #gouache #fantasyart

My eighth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #fantasyart #magicalart #witch

My eighth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! #illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #fantasyart #magicalart #witch

Pine Martens - bit more character concept work for the third Gwelf book. Work continues. More soon.

My seventh piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! 🐉 I wasn’t quite sure how to post such a horizontal piece, but when working on these originals I didn’t want to be limited purely to what would look good on social media, so here we go! #illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #gouache

An animated storytime where I yap about how my comic book was made