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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · 23h

It’s #KidLitArtPostcardDay!
I’m Shirley Waisman, happy to join in with this dreamy little boy from a new picture book ✨

See more at www.shirleywaisman.com

#KidLitArt #PictureBook #Illustration #DreamBig #ChildrensBooks #PostcardDay

Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · 9d

👻 It’s almost Halloween time! Spooky!!

#halloween #spookyseason #trickortreat #pumpkinfun #halloweenvibes #spookyart #halloweendrawing #halloweenillustration #octoberart #autumnillustration

Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · 9d

Playing around with new characters for a story in progress, ink, water, and a lot of fun along the way!!!🎨❤️

#childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbookartist #illustratorsofinstagram #illustrationart #picturebookartist

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · 15d

Too cute to spook! 🍦👻

#SpookyCute #HalloweenFun #KidLitArt #HalloweenDrawing #TrickOrTreat

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · 15d

When pumpkins grow wings… you know it’s Halloween! 🦇👻

#HalloweenArt #SpookyCute #TrickOrTreat #KidLitArt #HalloweenIllustration #PictureBookArt #GhostVibes #PumpkinMagic

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · 15d

Off to fill those candy buckets! 👻🍭🎃

#HalloweenArt #TrickOrTreat #KidLitArt #SpookyCute #ChildrensIllustration #HalloweenIllustration #KidLitArtist #PictureBookArt

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Oct 2

It’s #KidLitArtPostCard day!
I’m Shirley Waisman thrilled to join in with a Halloween vibe this time 🎃 The sea witch from 'The Little Mermaid' offering her potion…perfect for spooky season!

Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Sep 4

It’s #KidLitArtPostCard day!
I’m Shirley Waisman ✨ so happy to join in and share my new postcard illustration 🐴

Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com

#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Aug 7

It's #KidLitArtPostCard day!
Hi, I'm Shirley Waisman, nice to meet you all! 😍
Proudly represented by the Tugeau 2 Art and Literary Agency

Portfolio: www.shirleywaisman.com

#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jul 22

Characters design for a lovely book about a cool grandpa and a sweet granddaughter… and everything in between.

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jul 22

An illustration for a book I wrote about my mother who moved on to the world of clouds.

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jul 22

Monsters baking cake?? Seriously?

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jul 22

🦒 Dancing Giraffes! How Fun! 🦒
Check out my latest illustration :)

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hi! It’s my first #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🌺
I’m a picture book writer-illustrator who loves music! 🎺 🥁🎻Proudly represented by the #Tugeau Literary Agency and the literary longs. You can see more of my work at: www.shirleywaisman.com

#KidLitPostcard #kidlitart

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jun 8

Sure! Beyblade basically lived in our living room. 😅

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jun 6

Oops… where is everyone?
#scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jun 6

Just a boy walking his dragon.
Totally normal.

#DragonWalks #PetDragon #FantasyLife #IllustrationHumor

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jun 6

The joy of drawing by hand!!

#StorkSketch #HandDrawn #NatureAndInk #PeacefulLines #IllustrationJoy

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jun 6

So honored!
Our book The Picture was selected to represent Israel at 'The Biennial of Illustration Bratislava 2025'.
A story close to the heart ❤️

#BIB2025 #Illustration #ThePicture #ProudMoment #ChildrensBooks

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jun 6

Bedtime story in the Stone Age😱

#CaveKidStories #BedrockBedtime #PrehistoricParenting #IllustrationHumor

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jun 6

Alice in Wonderland... at a Japanese tea ceremony 🍵🎩🐇
Same madness, just more matcha.🤣

#AliceInWonderland #TeaWithATwist #JapaneseTeaParty #IllustrationFun #MatchaMadness #SketchbookWonderland

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jun 6

From the legend of the billy goats and the troll…
Only this time, the troll is just a kid in costume - and the goat is HUGE. 🐐😱

#Illustration #GoatVsTroll #NotSoScary #SketchbookTales #FolkloreTwist

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jun 6

Sometimes all you need is a bowl of Miso Soup!
🍜😸🥢
#MisoMaster #SoupZen #KawaiiComfort #IllustrationLife #SketchbookSnacks

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Jun 6

Excited to share Good Old Days Grandpa, a story about twins who donate their grandpa to a museum - and realize how precious he really is.
Published by Tal May Publishing (Israel, 2024)
#PictureBook #AuthorIllustrator #GoodOldDaysGrandpa #KidLit #SCBWI #FunnyBooks #Family

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Sĥirley Waisman @shirleywaisman.bsky.social · Dec 3

Thrilled to share my Welcome illustration for the best agency ever—Tugeau 2 Art and Literary team, brilliantly led by The Literary Longs! 😍🌺

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