Hocus Pocus (1993) study Watercolor, ink and gouache

👀 Look at the adorable critters #kidlit star @juliebenbassat.bsky.social made when she came on my live show, Gab ‘n’ Doodle! Give it a watch here and find out about the Soup Controversy! youtu.be/IKohew08nlc?... #kidlitart #cuteart #illustration

Goose outfit Watercolor, ink and posca markers

Crow and Mo sketches from my talk with @studiohoffmann.bsky.social

Awesome collage from my awesome cousin @theoretical-mutant.bsky.social

‼️GET EXCITED for tonight’s Gab ‘n’ Doodle with amazing artist @juliebenbassat.bsky.social 🤔How does she make her art so warm & inviting? Find out with me as we make art & chat on Insta TONIGHT! @matthewburgessj.bsky.social @brucehandy.bsky.social @clarionbooks.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #art

Rococo crow

#kidlit star Julie Benbassat is great at making images that feel comfortable and cozy. I always think the tone of them feels like going home where it’s warm and inviting. @juliebenbassat.bsky.social @matthewburgessj.bsky.social @brucehandy.bsky.social @clarionbooks.bsky.social

SAVE THE DATES!!! We’re marching into March with the coolest stars of kidlit on Gab ‘n’ Doodle on insta. The schedule is all over the place, so check for dates and times. @thebathwater.bsky.social @yasimamura.bsky.social @mowillems.bsky.social @juliebenbassat.bsky.social

They bounce! 🧡💚💙

Jakub Kasper @juliebenbassat.bsky.social @juliedillon.bsky.social @laurenys.bsky.social (4/?) 🧵 MountainMageSigs.com #MagicTheGathering #MTGArt #MTG

Please read my graphic novel Just Between Us 🫶🫶🫶

A fox kit out foraging on his own for the first time and a girl who uses her imagination to overcome her excruciating boredom: two new picture books with lessons in self-reliance! @matthewburgessj.bsky.social @juliebenbassat.bsky.social kidsbookaday.com/2026/02/21/l...

New artist announcement for my Q2 2026 #MTG signings! Everyone please welcome @juliebenbassat.bsky.social to the MountainMage family! 🧙‍♂️ Get cards signed by them and 200+ other artists: MountainMageSigs.com or DM me for more info! #MagicTheGathering

My illustrations celebrating Nancy Drew entering the public domain

Such a sweet and relatable book about a young one developing independence! Poetic language and soft, inviting illustrations. Well done, @matthewburgessj.bsky.social and @juliebenbassat.bsky.social #picturebook #kidlit

Artist proofs for my Lorwyn Eclipsed cards are now available ft. pencil sketches, ink with spot color and acrylic mix media paintings! If you want signed / commissioned art cards, contact @donnycaltrider.bsky.social If you have a card with my work you want signed, contact @mountainmagesigs.com

Pictured: This combo IRL

We are winding down on #MTGECL originals, but the sketches for Moonshadow by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social are now available! Auction: mtgart.auction/MoonshadowSketches

Mungo On His Own, written by @matthewburgessj.bsky.social illustrated by me, and published by @clarionbooks.bsky.social is officially out in the world! Get it wherever books are sold! Thank you to editors Dana Fritts and Kate O'Sullivan for their expert guidance!

Sapling Nursery by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social Her final Fable Frame card is now available, and it's the one you've all been waiting for! Auction Link: mtgart.auction/SaplingNursery

school being canceled because the president sent armed thugs to harass and imprison the populace for voting against him should be the biggest domestic scandal in american history

I got to do an interview with @jenanbenton.bsky.social all about "Mungo on His Own"! it is one of my favorite interviews to date!

When a young fox leaves the den for the first time, he desperately tries to remember Mama's directions to stay safe. 📚👍🏽 #picturebook #KidLit #interview #bookblogger jenabenton.com/2026/01/20/s...

If you're in NYC and have nothing to do Friday January 30th at 6pm, consider checking out our "Mungo On His Own Launch" at @booksofwonder.bsky.social

Adept Watershaper by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social Her second Merfolk for Magic is now available and the traditional painting is up for auction! Link: mtgart.auction/Watershaper

Disruptor of Currents by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social Her first of two Merfolk for #MTGECL, the Fable Frame is in full force with this one! Auction is LIVE: mtgart.auction/Currents

Moonshadow by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social Ballpoint Pen, Watercolor and Gouache on Stonehenge Paper, 9" x 12" Her first cards for Magic are out in #MTGECL, and the traditional works will now be available! Auction is LIVE: mtgart.auction/Moonshadow

Crane and herons character design

ARTISTS! It's a grim time so let's support each other! If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work! Anyone feel free to share this thread!

Adept Watershaper Fable Frame Another card for @magic.wizards.com "Lorwyn Eclipsed" set. One of my favorites! Thank you so much AD @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social for the amazing guidance

Sapling Nursery Another card illustration for the @magic.wizards.com "Lorwyn Eclipsed" set. Thank you for all of the amazing memes about my work. They make me laugh. Thank you AD Aliana Rood

Sapling Nursery, art by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social! #MTGECL

Some more cards I art directed as the collectibility set lead for Lorwyn Eclipsed! All these are from the special edition picture book vibe series that I was so glad to get greenlit! Seriously a dream come true to hire my favorite picture book artists for Magic cards!

Disruptor of Currents - Fable Frame illustration for Magic the Gathering's "Lorwyn Eclipsed" @magic.wizards.com Thank you so much AD @jameelawahlgren.bsky.social for bringing me into the Magic world! More cards to come!

WE GOT THERE FOLKS. 👏🏻. Your illustration is AMAZING. Absolutely no love lost to tree Karn's illustrator. As soon as I saw this my meme-brain started itching. You crushed it, @juliebenbassat.bsky.social no doubt. And with the showcase frame it looks SO GOOD.

nice argument. however, I have already depicted you as the craven and unsure Tree Karn, and myself as the un-bothered and Loving Sapling Nursery

Disruptor of Currents, art by @juliebenbassat.bsky.social! #MTGECL

Ducks at Milkwood (2025)

Ballerina Mouse

As the year draws to a close, we wanted to wish you a happy and restful holiday season, and thank you for supporting Hades II and our team!🙏🌖 This festive moment in the Crossroads brought to you by our environment artist Joanne Tran.

Been thinking on the use of GenAi for mood boards. Ethics and legal risks aside, I truly believe using GenAi as references deprives one of many pivotal things. Here’s a blurb on what I mean:

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it's december !! 🙀 good excuse to post these guys again ...!

Strega Nona fanart! I think more of us should draw fanart of our childhood faves. What were the kids’ books that you remember fondly?

Elizabethan Mo

Chuck Schumer Helps Pull Democrats Back From Brink Of Courage

Swashbuckler Mo says don't forget to vote!

Happy Halloween from Mafia Mo

Dainty Crow