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Kelsey King Illustration

@kkingillustration.bsky.social

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Freelance illustrator and educator located in Saint Paul, MN. -Kidslit artist and author repped by Chelsea Hensley at MWLA -Minnesota Master Naturalist -Tree enthusiast www.kelseykingillustration.com

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Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Apr 8

Hello #portfolioday! I’m a #kidlit #illustrator looking for work in book covers, picture books, and b&w interiors. My work focuses adventure in the natural world.

🌱www.kelseykingillustration.com
✨Rep’d by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social for all publishing work.

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Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · 21h

Hello #portfolioday! I'm an illustrator and storyteller who loves all things nature. Please enjoy this fall/Halloween themed portfolio. Please consider me for your book covers or children's books that call for dramatic lighting, quirky animals, and outdoor scenes!

www.KelseyKingIllustration.com

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#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 1d

The next #PortfolioDay is TOMORROW Tuesday, October 14th! If you’re a creative looking for work or someone looking to hire talent, this is the tag for you! Watch this video to find out how to participate.

👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈

More info at portfolioday.art 💛

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Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · 22d

Sunset at Partridge Lake (gouache and color pencil on wood panel)

Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · 22d

Such a good trip!! These are absolutely lovely, I especially enjoy the van scene!

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 25d

Apply for the Bologna Illustrator Scholarship 📝

Submissions open until September 30, 2025.

Submissions can be found on the MY AWARDS tab in your Member Home. Members must be logged in to scbwi.org to access their Member Home.

Learn more here: www.scbwi.org/awards-and-g...

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Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · 28d

Recent daily paintings. I made a little 5x5 inch sketchbook for this month and I'm enjoying making very simplified landscapes.

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Ohh absolutely! I would love to be considered!

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Sep 14

Hey #kidlit illustrators, it has been a few months (a lot going on this year) but I’ll be posting an open call for samples tomorrow. Stay tuned!

💙❤️

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Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Sep 12

I am writing an essay for the first time in 12ish years and I am having so much fun you guys

Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Sep 4

Those of you who are familiar with my work, I’ve been playing around with how I can combine my drawing and painting styles! What do you think?

Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Kelsey King, an illustrator and storyteller from Minnesota who loves painting with light and color. You can find my work at www.kelseykingillustration.com

Represented by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

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Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Sep 2

I just posted an entire sketchbook of figure drawings on my Patreon, check it out (it's free!) These were all created using references from the @trueref.bsky.social gesture tool, such a great resource!

Sketchbook Update: August 4th-September 1st, 2025 | Kelsey King Illustration

www.patreon.com

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Sep 2

Ready, set, almost time to go... #KidLitArtPostcard is this Thursday! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

www.ginaperry.com

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Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Aug 21

I love public libraries so much

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Jason Cordova @jasoncordova.bsky.social · Aug 21

Attention artists!

I need some original illustrations for some upcoming games (please see my thread). If you want to throw your hat in the ring, please reply in the thread with a link to your portfolio.

And if you see this, please repost or tag in someone you think might be a good fit!

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Kris Easler @kriseasler.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy Kid Lit Art Postcard Day! I'm Kris Easler, an illustrator who loves all things nature and drawing grumpy little guys like this one. Proudly represented by @jenrofe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Check out more of my work at www.kriseasler.com!

#kidlitartpostcard

An illustration with a garden gnome (tall red hat, bushy white beard, whimsical green outfit) with tall (for him) grass surrounding him, with a very grumpy look on his face. The text reads Kris Easler, kriseasler.com, rep’d by Jen Rofé

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Julia Lundman 🎃 @paintkatt.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hi #kidlitpostcardday Here is something a little spooky 🎃

A pumpkin man in a black suit with a corn husk bow tie. He sits in a stone structure. There is a small bat saying hello at the top.

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Teddy S @oheyteddy.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hello again, #kidlitpostcard day! I'm Teddy, an Afro-Colombian Illustrator who adores creating pieces that are silly and filled with heart. I have an interest in picture and board books! ✨️

Let's work together!

#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday

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Sarah Holden @sarahholdenartist.bsky.social · Aug 7

“Juanita just knew there was sea magic still around…” A little peak into my new picture book dummy for #kidlitartpostcard day today.
I’m Sarah, a picture book writer and illustrator seeking representation and picturebook art book projects.
Take a peek at my portfolio at sarahillustrations.com

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Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Aug 7

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Kelsey King, a kidlit artist and storyteller rep’d by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social. I’m off on walk in the woods this morning, I hope you have a magical outdoor adventure today too!

See more at: www.kelseykingillustration.com

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mimi 🗡️ @heirakka.bsky.social · Apr 1

ARTISTS! if you have an old drawing tablet that doesn't have any drivers available anymore or is just unsupported now, i HIGHLY recommend checking out opentabletdriver.net

my old wacom bamboo is now unsupported and you can't even get old drivers anymore, works perfectly (even in windows 11).

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Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Jul 30

Cuuuute!

Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Jul 22

Cute!!

Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Jul 14

YESSSSS So excited with how this turned out!!

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Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hello #PortfolioDay! I'm Kelsey, an illustrator with a focus on narrative, editorial, and surface illustration. My style ranges from painterly and focused on light to cute animals and pencil-like line work.

www.kelseykingillustration.com

#art #illustration #kidlitart

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