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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · May 14

Just out here collaborating with authors and illustrating books that make kids feel accepted and loved 💕

This is my first, “My Brother is a Kool Kid” 🦁🧬

#kdvs #safespace #childrensbookillustration

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · May 13

The first children’s book I illustrated turned 1 year old this month 🥹

It will forever have a special place in my heart 💕

#childrensbookillustration #kdvs #childrensillustrator

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Apr 26

Fun little character sheets from my concept art project for my “Beyond the Shell” children’s film 🐢

#conceptdevelopment #charactersheets #cutecharacters #illustrator

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Bria LaVorgna @chaosbria.com · Apr 24

Friendly reminder to support your local independent bookstore this weekend!

A slightly less friendly reminder to just not buy books from Am*zon at all.

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Apr 25

Some little concept art work I did for a children’s film idea I had 🐢

Anyone else feel like exploring a new planet with some funky little aliens?? 🛸

#conceptart #environmentsesign #aliens #childrensfilm #cutenessoverload

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Apr 25

Any other artists getting burnt out from posting things and no algorithms wanting to spread it even to your followers? 😅

Asking for a friend…

#algorithm #socialmedia #artiststruggles #smallcreator #artist

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Apr 15

Anyone got any must listen to podcasts or audiobooks right now?! 📚

Need something to occupy my mind as I color these children's book pages 😅

Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Feb 27

#saveournationalparks

Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Feb 27

These were my submissions for last years Idaho Wildlife License Plate Competition🫎🐟🐦

Felt like now was a good time to share them and remind everyone how precious our national parks are! 🌸

Please do what you can stand up for our beautiful wildlife! 🌿

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Feb 25

Does anyone ever get worried when looking up reference photos for drawings on Pinterest that their search history out of context just feels...a little sus 😅

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Feb 17

Reminiscing on my ceramics projects from last year 😊

#ceramics #wheelthrown #handmade #diy

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Feb 13

These are so cool!

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Feb 13

PS if you have any summer market recommendations in Idaho or the eastern side of Oregon please let me know!

Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Feb 13

Y'all I feel like applying for college again as a work my way through all of these art summer market applications! Anyone else get that vibe?! 😅😅😅

#artistlife #artist #smallbusiness #idahoartist #artmarket

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Feb 10

So grateful for my goofy little work buddy 😂🐈‍⬛

#cat #catmom #illustrator #childrensbookillustrator #cute

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Feb 6

Happy little welcome into February post! 💌

Where are my crafty gals at?!

#bujo #bulletjournal #february #junkjournal #crafts #doodles

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Feb 3

Got to lead a little wine glass paint party this afternoon for some lovely ladies! 🍷

#painting #paintandsip #wineglasspainting #teaching #paintparty

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Feb 1

It’s officially February! So I thought I’d share my January bullet journal spread to say goodbye! ❄️

How was everyone’s January? Long? 😅

#january #bujo #bulletjournal #illustration #januarybujo #art

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Jan 31

Gotta love when the office is the tire shop because you have to buy new tires 😅🥲

Would love to follow more artists, illustrators, and kid lit authors/illustrators on here so drop a comment below if that's you! 📚🎨

#illustrator #kidlit #artist #art #childrensbookillustrators

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Jan 31

Hosted a little paint night with Wine and Design at Payette Brewing 🍻🎨

#paintnight #brewing #landscapepainting #wineanddesign

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Krista Hamel (she/her) @kreativenkrafty.bsky.social · Jan 30

Hi! My name is Krista and I am a Children’s Book Illustrator! 📚

If you like seeing cute happy illustrations, inclusive of all, tap that follow button! 💕

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