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Cyrus Frioli
@cyruscreates.bsky.social
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(They/them) Painter, illustrator, muralist.
Contact:
[email protected]

Kidlit Portfolio:
cyruscreatesart.com

Shop/patreon/other goodies:
https://linktr.ee/CyrusCreates
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A little morning after thanksgiving poem about grief from my notes app
Let grief into the room with you He's not an unwelcome houseguest He's the reminder of your love So set a place at the table for them And let yourself remember There's something of them in you So your table is always
November 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
cyruscreates.bsky.social
My Sassy Sapphic Christmas card Design is now available for purchase!

I loved my doodle from this weekend so much that with the speed of a u-hauling lesbian and the might of a butch’s carabiner, I was able to add the design to my shop today 😅

#christmascards

www.etsy.com/listing/4411...
November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
cyruscreates.bsky.social
Some sapphic wintery illustrations done with marker. I think they turned out really cute!

I’ve been creating a lotttt of digital art for work lately and playing with a more tactile medium helps balance my brain a little, which helps me return to a flowy state.

#illustration #markerart
Minimal linework and detail black and white marker illustration of two women sitting on a park bench. They are dressed in winter clothing. One woman is sitting with a leg across her knee and arm behind the other woman. Woman two is facing woman one with her body, sitting with one leg under her. They are leaning towards each other in interest while smiling and each holding their own drink. The background is primarily white with a black tree, a telephone pole, and a black shadow beneath their feet. The art is in the shape of an horizontal oval spot illustration. In the foreground a parked red Vespa with two helmets- a baby blue and an orange-red sitting on the seat sits under a cafe window with some fading greenery on the ground and. The cafe is mostly empty on the right side of the image- with black and an empty display case. The left side of the window shows two women engaged in deep conversation. The woman on the left has red hair, a blue shirt, and is leaning in on her hand to listen while blushing. The woman on the right is a black woman with an orange hair bandana excitedly talking while blushing A black white and red marker illustration with minimal background. From left to right there is a black Christmas tree tied with red rope to a white wagon. The wagon is attached to a red Vespa. The red Vespa is carrying a woman with long flowing hair in overalls holding onto the driver-a woman with short hair in a striped black and white shirt. A marker illustration. The background is a messy orange marker wash. From left to right a large black Christmas tree is poorly decorated with white ornaments and attatched to a wagon. The wagon is attatched to a blue Vespa. The red Vespa is carrying a woman with long blue flowing hair in overalls holding onto the driver-a woman with short pink hair in a striped black and white shirt.
November 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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kimberlyparsonsart.bsky.social
...And by dawn Fairy's fantastic glow will have returned! ✨

The End.

Thank you for following along! 💖

Folktale Week Day 7: dawn

#folktaleweek #fairy #folktale #fairytale #artyear #artsky #artshow #dawn #sunrise #art #whimsical #illustration #illustrator #artist #drawing #kidlitart #kidlit
November 24, 2025 at 2:09 AM
cyruscreates.bsky.social
Some wholesome Christmas sapphics as a treat
November 23, 2025 at 3:37 AM
cyruscreates.bsky.social
I just painted this whimsical lazy Susan for Uptown market on Saturday!

In case you can’t tell- I’m having so much fun even now that it’s done lol
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social
New art in time for #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🐰

Portfolio:
kidshannon.com/jenniferl.me...
Rep: Shannon Associates
#illustration #CoverArt #ComicArt #PictureBooks
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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jennbower.bsky.social
I'll be DAM! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator who loves to draw quirky kids, cute critters, and nature. Love to sink my teeth into PB projects that have humor and heart. Drop into my inbox and let's talk books. #kidlitart #illustration

🌐 www.jennbower.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
cyruscreates.bsky.social
Hello! My name is Cyrus Frioli (Rus) and I am an illustrator and I love working on projects for Halloween, Winter Holidays, or other seasonally themed stories. With a speciality in adventurous kids, curious animals, and unique creatures in between I will bring stories to life!

#KidLitArtPostCard
Text says: Cyrus Frioli- Illustrator CyrusCreatesArt.Com CyrusCreatesArt@Gmail.Com The viewer sees the back of a mouse sitting between an elephants eyes on its trunk presenting a small present to a surprised and happy elephant. The mouse is wearing a festive red and white striped sweater and the elephant is wearing a green Christmas tree pattern sweater.
November 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social
🚨 WNDB is committed to providing emergency grants to diverse authors & illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators experiencing dire financial need due to loss of SNAP benefits. We are now open for a new round of emergency grants, between $250 and $1,000 each.

💻 bit.ly/WNDB-emergency
Royal blue promotional graphic titled “Emergency Grants Open”. Beneath the title text is a row of three illustrations depicting boxes of food donations. At the bottom of the graphic are three rows of text with a bright gold background that contain the following message: “Diverse writers, illustrators, publishing professionals, and educators financially impacted by loss of SNAP benefits or access to food, apply for a grant today!
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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ginaperry.bsky.social
Let's go #kidlit illustrators, editors, agents, and art directors! Tomorrow is #KidLitArtPostcard www.ginaperry.com/postcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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kimberlyparsonsart.bsky.social
A quick illustration of some friends visiting Owl (who stores their crystal collection in a barn, of course) 💎

Owl for #frightfall2025
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Vacant for #inktober
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Goth moth for #mabsdrawlloweenclub
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Crystals for #bloctober

#artyear #artsky #owl #crystals #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #art
October 31, 2025 at 2:34 AM
cyruscreates.bsky.social
Happy Halloween!

Cheers to the kiddos that have made my whole year. My kid lit portfolio finally began to feel like home when these kids came to my sketchbook.

I love my trick or treaters. Please treat yours with safety and kindness this Halloween!!

#kidlitart #halloween #childrensbookart
October 31, 2025 at 8:31 PM
cyruscreates.bsky.social
Happy #portfolioday !
My name is Cyrus and I’m a kid lit illustrator looking for projects that encourage environmental awareness, celebrate childhood friendships, or adore Halloween themes as much as I do.
Please check out CyrusCreatesArt.Com for more about me & my work
#kidlitart #childrensbooks
October 14, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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kimberlyparsonsart.bsky.social
A quick shelter can still be cute 🍄

Mushroom fairy for #drawtober
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Hedgehog for #wondertober

#artyear #artsky #whimsical #ink #lineart #kidlitart #art #illustration #drawing #cartoon #illustrator #artist #drawlloween #artober #inktober #hedgehog #mushroom #fairy #fullmoon #magic #garden
October 13, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I'm Santi Casares, an author and illustrator of children's books in search of representation. I decided to create this spooky illustration because who doesn't love Halloween? Honestly! :)

Portfolio: www.santiagocasares.com
A floating ghost seems to be having a conversation with a jack-o-lantern. In the background we see a spooky victorian house that has a single light on. Underneath is the information of the illustrator: Santi Casares, an Author/Illustrator in Search of Representation.
October 2, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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gusrinaldi.bsky.social
Another month and another #KidLitArtPostcard day!

Hello everyone, my name's Gustavo and I'm an Illustrator available for projects in PB, KidLit, MG, GN, Editorial Projects, Board Books, you name it.

I'm also seeking representation.
Drawing of a boy balancing on the top of a grimacing dragon's head.
October 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM
cyruscreates.bsky.social
Hello! Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Cyrus and I’m an illustrator who thrives when working on stories that are fantastical, spooky, or show off our natural world.
October 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
cyruscreates.bsky.social
For years to come they will say Rex was a good pet and an even better ruler of the globe.

Original line work was from a dragon themed coloring zine series I did years ago- Im getting a lot of inspiration from it lately!
#kidlitart #kidlitpublishers
#illustration
#coloringbook #dragons #dragonart
A brown antique frame with gold plating saying “king of the world” sits on an orange wall. The light looks like late in the day- very orange and yellow coming from the left. The picture inside is old and faded in color. There is a tiny European traditional style green dragon with a crown on top of an antique globe. He looks triumphant. A tiny European traditional style green dragon with a crown on top of his head sits on top of of an antique globe. He looks triumphant. It is the image inside the picture frame on the previous picture. It is a coloring page white background with black crisp linework. Text saying “Go Be King of the World” in sharp fantasy inspired font is at the top of the image. There is a white back ground and line work of a European traditional style green dragon with a crown on top of an antique globe. He looks triumphant. The bottom left uses the same font and advertises the creators Patreon account “Patreon.com/cyruscreates”
July 23, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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estrelalourenco.bsky.social
I redrew the hero dog for my graphic novel idea!

#kidlit #kidlitart #comic #comics #profilepicture #illustration #illustrator #comicart #childrensbookillustrator
July 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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anthonyavonart.bsky.social
I mostly paint landscapes. Mostly.
#PortfolioDay
July 10, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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ruskillas.bsky.social
Happy #PortfolioDay !!!
my name is Ana and I'm a Spanish 2D artist, I've working for around 4 years now on character design, animation and storyboards!
I can't show my last porjects rn (dumb NDAs) but I'm gonna share my website 💚💚

ruskillas.portfolio.site
ruskillas.portfolio.site
July 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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niakovalevski.bsky.social
Hi #PortfolioDay ⭐

I'm Nia, an illustrator from Germany, currently working mostly for Wizards of the Coast and Fantasy Flight Games.

Loving fantasy, especially dark fantasy, folklore and fairy tales.
If you like it, follow me for more illustrated fantasy stories 😉
#fantasy #lotr #medieval #magic
April 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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kaylthesnail.bsky.social
Not sure if it still counts as #PortfolioDay or if I missed it, but heres my stuff. I do watercolor and ink it
July 11, 2025 at 9:10 AM
cyruscreates.bsky.social
I'm late to #portfolioday due to recovering from illness, but it's important to try anyway!
My name is Cyrus and I'm an illustrator currently focusing on #KidLit picture book projects. I'm looking for future projects and representation.
Recent work:
CyrusCreatesArt@Gmail.
Com
CyrusCreatesArt.com
A character line up sheet in black and white featuring children and a teacher lined up in costumes. Left to right: dinosaur, princess, Frankenstein, a ghost, another dinosaur, and the teacher as a witch. A Halloween parade. There is a yellow punch buggy driven by two werewolves pulling a cart with a giant pumpkin. In the forefront Frankenstein senior and his wife wave at the driver. A vampire and his partner are discussing the pumpkin in the bottom right. In the top left is a clown competing his son, top center are two children watching the parade dressed in costume as a pirate and a lion. A young girl wanders through the forest with a princess hat on, a wooden sword, and a wooden shield. Shes surrounded by mushrooms and marveling at the site. Kids hands compare candy received while trick or treating
July 13, 2025 at 1:26 AM