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Jenn Harney @jennharknee.bsky.social · 21h

Hiho #portfolioday

It’s me! I’m Jenn. I like to draw all the things and I’m ALWAYS looking for work. (I do the writing stuff too sometimes!)

jkharney.blogspot.com

#kidlitart #childrensbooks #hiremeplease

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · 21h

It’s #PortfolioDay ! I’m Yara and I’m a neurodivergent mixed media illustrator, looking for new PB projects and cover work. I love textures, soft colors, drawing fun characters and weird animals. 🦥

www.odnatamyara.com
I’m represented by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Anna Florsdefum @annaflorsdefum.bsky.social · 20h

Hi #PortfolioDay!

I’m Anna, a children's book illustrator who loves stories full of nature and cute animals.

I'm looking for new and exciting projects, open to work on more picture and board books!

☀️ www.annaflorsdefum.com
✏️ www.instagram.com/annaflorsdefum
✉️ [email protected]

#kidlitart

Cover for the baby bath book "veo, veo, un submarino", surrounded by a lot of marine animals like a killer whale, a turtle and an octopus...

Illustration for a pumpkin cream soup with crispy artichokes recipe. The illustration has an illustrated frame showing the ingredients and some of the utensils needed for the recipe. Inside, we can see a garden where a badger, a dormouse, and an owl are collecting the necessary ingredients for the recipe.

Vector illustration of two barn owls: A mother and her child flying in a starry purple night.

"Jordina, The botanic dragon" is a cute vectorial illustration made with illustrator to celebrate "Sant Jordi", a popular festival from Catalonia, where every April 24 people traditionally give their loved ones a book and a rose. The illustration features a dragon reading a book and two cats.

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El Carrel @elcarrel.bsky.social · 22h

I also have been keeping up with #peachtober25 !

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · 22h

Hello #portfolioday !

I am a #kidlit illustrator (of many things) and author (of picturebooks) and here is a little snapshot of my portfolio.

For a closer look, head to NicolaSchofield.com

I'm repped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kitlitart #pb #illustration

Image showing the home page of NicolaSchofield.com with lots of kidlit illustration thumbnails

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natalie @nanelsonart.bsky.social · 22h

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]

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El Carrel @elcarrel.bsky.social · 22h

Hi #PortfolioDay My name is El Carrel, and am #kidlitillustrator looking for work in picture books! With a focus on bright colors and expressive shapes I can bring to life magical or grounded stories!

🏡 elcarrelillustration.com
✉️ [email protected]

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · 13d

Hello!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️

I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work.

Seeking representation.

🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

A gray smiling bipedal wolf offering candies to four trick or treaters. The first one is dressed as Luigi from Super Mario Bros. and she is scared surprised. The second one is dressed as a ghost and he is smiling and amazed. The third one is dressed as Frankenstein, he is also scared. The fourth one is dressed as a witch princess and she is slowly walking backwards.

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El Carrel @elcarrel.bsky.social · 12d

I also started #peachtober25 yesterday with the prompt acorn!

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El Carrel @elcarrel.bsky.social · 12d

I didn’t want to miss out on either #peachtober25 or #kidlitartpostcard day today so why not combine the two!

Today’s prompt is kite! Also, Hello! My name is El, and I am a Chicago based Illustrator looking for work in picture books! I love bright colors and lively shapes in my art!

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Elio @eliopictures.bsky.social · Aug 7

It’s back-to-school time. You’re getting new shoes, and your mom is making you do that funny little walk around the store to test them out. #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart www.eliopictures.com represented by @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com · Aug 7

I actually made two postcards this month. Clearly I have too much time on my hands - someone give me a picturebook to illustrate! 😄

🌐 NicolaSchofield.com

Rep by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #picturebook

Kidlit postcard of a girl with a goldfish looking at a display of wild and wonderful fish in a museum

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A firefly fest to celebrate the abundant fireflies in the garden this year!
angelamatteson.com
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #art #ChildrensBooks #picturebooks

An illustration of a firefly character holding a lantern while a smaller firefly looks on in amazement. A kid with wings and a fire-inspired paper crown flies overhead with a moth in a night scene.

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El Carrel @elcarrel.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

My name is El, and I am a Chicago based Illustrator looking for work in picture books! I love bright colors and fun shapes in my art!

You can find more of my work at:
www.elcarrelillustration.com

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El Carrel @elcarrel.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is El Carrel, and I am an illustrator who loves shapes and colors!! I love working on picture books and board books!!

#kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbook

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El Carrel @elcarrel.bsky.social · Jun 30

Wanted to take part in SCBWI’s monthly “Draw This!” art prompt! This month’s prompt was Oops! I finished it just in time!

#scbwidrawthis #scbwiillinois #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #kidlit #kidlitillustration

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El Carrel @elcarrel.bsky.social · Jun 6

Summertime means picnic time!! Here’s a little illustration I did to celebrate summer!

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · Jun 5

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! 🐈‍⬛
Hello art directors and editors! My name is Yara, I’m a freelance illustrator interested in picture books and cover work! I love textures, weird animals and warm colors

I’m rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Portfolio: odnatamyara.com ✨

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · Jun 5

Woohoo, it's #kidlitartpostcard day! I love to create fun, silly, kid-focused art. I'm a #PBRisingStars mentee and I'll query agents in the fall! This goofy dragon is from a new dummy I'm working on!

🌐 heybrookebaum.com
💌 [email protected]

#kidlit #kidlitart #art #illustration #dragon #pb

A #kidlitartpostcard featuring a very dog-like red dragon in the sky chasing his own tail. His tongue is hanging out and he's wearing a dog coloring. Below him, is a backyard fence and an angry speech bubble with the words "Down, Boy!" In the corner is the author/illustrator info: Brooke Baum, Author & Illustrator, heybrookebaum.com

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Elio @eliopictures.bsky.social · Jun 5

A postcard from the world’s most BORING museum.

My name is Elio. I’m an illustrator represented by @andreabrownlit.bsky.social + @jenrofe.bsky.social / Associate professor of instruction at @columbiachi.bsky.social / and a dad.

www.eliopictures.com

#kidlitartpostcard

Kids are bummed out looking at boring displays.

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El Carrel @elcarrel.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
Hello everyone! My name is El Carrel, and I’m a freelance illustrator based in Chicago, interested in picture books! I love animals, nature, and vibrant colors!

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Shiho Pate ペイトしほ Illustration @shihopate.bsky.social · May 1

Hello #KidlitArtPostcard Day!
🌸 shihopate.com for more of my work
🌸 Represented by Deborah Warren at East West Literary Agency
🌸 I love illustrating children's books with heart, humor, puppets, Halloween, adventures
🌸 I am working on my first author illustrator book

#kidlitart #art

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Diandra Mae @diandramae.com · May 1

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m an author-illustrator who loves drawing young kids exploring the world around them, especially in nature. I am seeking representation. You can see more of my work at diandramae.com 🎨

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

A digital illustration done in a chalky drawing style, featuring a young girl in a straw hat and pigtails, planting a seedling, while her spotted dog helps dig in the dirt.

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Elio @eliopictures.bsky.social · May 1

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

Join the Walrus Washers team!

My name is Elio. I’m an illustrator represented by @andreabrownlit.bsky.social + @jenrofe.bsky.social / Associate professor of instruction at @columbiachi.bsky.social / and a dad.

More work and books found here: www.eliopictures.com

Three characters washing a walrus with brushes and a sponge.

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Elsa Martins 🖍️ illustrator @somebodyelsa.bsky.social · May 1

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
These two deserve their own story *adds to endless to-do list*

I’m Elsa and I’m happy when I illustrate for kids. I’m always looking for the next exciting project to work on and give my all 🥰

#kidlitart #picturebookillustration

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