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rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
Rachel
@rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
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SC based illustrator. Lover of art, life, and cats

They/them

https://linktr.ee/rachel.thatsme2?fbclid=PAAaYNMtls4bdXRpLmAl8hLNOK_NrKK45PWxS1Kyp8yxlRGqJ3W92UMwm2n8k_aem_AYEQPXoJ9Sv_UxlCqVYnQR6q4D1deAaVf2ha9Q5YoFLchxK9cceITV5ZLhnj5O8tnDU
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Rachel @rachelthatsme2.bsky.social · Feb 7
Hi, I’m Rachel (aka Tyrech) and I’m an illustrator! My work is mainly nature, animals, and kidlit art. I also may post about current reads, music, and current events. My views are heavily informed by my identity as a black queer nonbinary person. I look forward to connecting with likeminded folks!
Illustration of fox sitting on patch of snow. The background is light blue and snow is falling. Text reads: the world is better with you in it Illustration of landscape. In the foreground is a fox curled up in the snow. Behind it is a body of water. There are trees in the background. The sunlight peaks over them but the moon is still visible. Text reads: a better world is possible Illustration of two little black girls holding hands while crossing wooden bridge. There’s a field of flowers below them and a forest behind them. The girl on left has Afro puffs and is smiling. The girl on the right has 2 braids and is blowing a dandelion
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kswriteshere.bsky.social
Hi y'all! I'd appreciate any help with this at all. 💞 #helpsky #mutualaid #BIPOCMA #TBNC
Background is separated into 5 abstractly shaped spaces, filled with solid colors of coral, orange and mauve, a black and white photo of a Black woman with shaved head and large earrings in the upper left corner and a photo of a pair of hands holding a house on lower right. Text reads: Happy Birthday, care for this Black Queer Disabled survivor on her birth month -$1322- Due 5/2 I'm healing my body and mind as a survivor of assaults, human trafficking and injury. I'm calling on my communities to assist with shelter and critical unmet needs. Pypl kshernandezinc vnm skillingmesoftly ko-fi.com/khernandez linktr.ee/khernandez
April 24, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social
Hello!

We're Mask Bloc Panhandle, and we serve the Florida Panhandle region.

Mask donations and volunteers are two things we greatly need, so please visit our Linktree to help us out!

linktr.ee/maskblocpanh...

Thank you, stay safe, and wear a mask! 😷
A flyer for Mask Bloc Panhandle. The top text reads "Mask Donations Needed!" In the center of the image is a woman with brown skin and black hair with purple highlights wearing a white mask decorated with purple leaves. She stares directly at the viewer. Surrounding the woman are decorative purple and blue blobs and half circles. The bottom text reads "Stay safe, wear a mask." Followed by a Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/maskblocpanhandle
March 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
December is upon us #illustration #kidlitart
Illustration of smiling pig standing on patch of grass. There are leaves of varying colors on the ground and the background is a soft yellow.
December 1, 2024 at 7:10 PM
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liliuhms.com
there are lots of feelings today, but i hope we can always find solace in one another

#comics
drawing of a dog and a cat holding hands. text reads "i will hold your hand, and we will be okay." drawing of a dog and cat hugging. text reads: "there is joy in small certainties. ones like "tomorrow you will still have me." drawing of a dog and a cat planting a garden. text reads "and the certainty that we are able to do lots of good, together."
November 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM
rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
Happy Halloween 🎃 #kidlitart
Illustration of a guinea pig with brown and white fur, sitting beside a pumpkin-shaped Halloween candy bucket. The bucket has a jack-o’-lantern face and is filled with candy. The background is a soft, warm brown shade.
October 31, 2024 at 1:58 PM
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thaismesquita.bsky.social
Happy Halloween 🎃

#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #halloween
October 31, 2024 at 1:27 PM
rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
The more I look at it, the more the hat looks like the cat’s ear. Also, semi related, I tried candy corn the other day and it wasn’t as bad as I recalled. What say ye candy corn lovers/haters? 🎨🎃 #halloween
Illustration of two cats sitting on a windowsill at night, gazing out at a cityscape. The scene is dark but illuminated by the city lights. There are two Jack-o’-lanterns on either side of the cats, one carved with a cat-like face. Cat on right is wearing a small witch hat.
October 16, 2024 at 7:55 PM
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laancham.bsky.social
Pumpkin Carving is Serious Business 🎃🔪
#kidlitart
October 11, 2024 at 5:02 PM
rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
If you see this, share a city scene from your portfolio.

#Illustration #KidLitArt
October 10, 2024 at 3:05 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
Happy Friday!

Black cat with plants - back to playing with gouache (the watercolor kind).

Holbein gouache + Neocolor 2

#cats #kidlitart #art
Art of a black cat in front of some plants. Painted in gouache with details in crayon and pencil
August 23, 2024 at 3:26 PM
rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
Went to the aquarium 🐟🎨
Illustration of a cute, cartoon-style pink axolotl with a smiling face, swimming among green aquatic plants in a light blue underwater setting. There are small bubbles around the axolotl, and the sandy bottom is visible beneath the plants. Photograph of a real axolotl with a pale, pinkish body and distinctive red gills. It is in an aquarium environment with green aquatic plants in the background. The bottom of the aquarium appears to be sandy, and there is a dark rock or log in the foreground.
July 27, 2024 at 6:01 PM
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mallorygrigg.bsky.social
Hi, #kidlit artists! I'm seeking a MG (ages 9-12) illustrator for a coming-of-age mystery story featuring friendship, adventure, and an elusive white wolf.

Would LOVE to find an Indigenous NA illustrator.

Respond here with images and a link to your folio. Please no DMs. Agents welcome to email.
June 24, 2024 at 3:14 PM
rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
Some clouds from a plane 🎨☁️ ✈️
A digital painting depicts a bright sunburst shining through clouds with a golden and blue sky in the background. Digital illustration of a serene sky filled with soft, fluffy clouds in pastel hues of blue, pink, and grey, under a light-filled sky.
June 19, 2024 at 1:07 PM
rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
Hope I get to do more murals. Also, because I’m wearing the shirt lol, Renaissance was such an amazing concert that I still have flashbacks of 😭🪩
A person stands smiling in front of a mural depicting a scenic view of Lake Wylie, with a person kayaking in the lake. The mural also includes images of buildings, trees, and a zip line. Next to the person is a MinuteKey kiosk, an ecoATM machine, and a shopping cart. The area is part of a store entrance with recycling bins to the right.
June 17, 2024 at 11:06 PM
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caleatkinson.bsky.social
'Band Practice'
A #rewind from some of my travel inspired art :)
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#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #travel #art
June 15, 2024 at 6:04 PM
rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
If you see this, post a ghost

Summers barely started but missing the fall a bit (minus the allergies)
Illustration of forest trail. There are two ghosts floating and leaves on the ground.
June 16, 2024 at 5:06 AM
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magzthawriter.bsky.social
right, promo
imma do a fundraising stream on Sunday, June 16th at 2pm USA ET (GMT -4) for @codecoven.bsky.social . they need our support to scholarships for their academic programs later this year.

can't make the stream? here's the gofundme: www.gofundme.com/f/code-coven...
Donate to Code Coven Scholarships
It's Tara's 40th birthday and to celebrate we're fundraising for 40 Code Coven scholarships for… Code Coven Ltd needs your support for Code Coven Scholarships
www.gofundme.com
June 14, 2024 at 1:49 PM
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pikaole.bsky.social
Sirenia - sea cows
There are several types of sea cows. An extinct sea cow has an angel ring on its head.
June 16, 2024 at 1:39 AM
rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
Hi #kidlitartpostcard 👋🏾 I’m an illustrator based in South Carolina, US seeking representation. I’d love to help tell more diverse stories

📧 [email protected]
🌎 rachelwatson.carrd.co

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #illustrator
Illustration of a black boy and girl. The boy is holding two small bunnies. The girl is holding a bag of money and pointing to a larger bunny on the ground. Text reads: Rachel Watson rachelwatson.carrd.co
June 6, 2024 at 9:21 PM
rachelthatsme2.bsky.social
Happy pride!
Illustration of cuddly green one eyed monster holding pride flag
June 2, 2024 at 2:44 PM
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killustration.bsky.social
🇨🇦 Kerrith of Killustration Studios here!

🎨 I love Art, Comics and Superheroes!

📕 Webcomic: Superhero Space Saga: Galactic Heroes! On Tapas and Webtoon!

🗺️ My goal is for everyone to see themselves in stories!

linktr.ee/KerrithJohnson

#Comics #Art #supportartists
February 6, 2024 at 3:01 PM
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universeofnya.blacksky.app
Haven't seen one yet so: Art Share to specifically promote🖤Black Artists to celebrate BHM❤️💛💚!

✦ If you're BLACK , promote your art &/or comms below!
✦ NO🚫AI or NFT🚫; Tag & Label NSFW!
✦ Pls❤️&🔄 other artists
✦ nonBlack ppl PLS promote & support artists in this thread
✦ Take care of yourself!
February 6, 2024 at 12:19 AM
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universeofnya.blacksky.app
Black Artist & Vtuber , workin' on a bachelors in animation , any support is appreciated cause college is expensive af !

☕ ko-fi.com/universeofnya
February 6, 2024 at 12:26 AM