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Vicki Gausden

@vickigausden.co.uk

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Illustrator, friend to dogs & fan of the 6B pencil. Love a dress with pockets. Books with Little Tiger, Farshore & HarperCollins. www.vickigausden.co.uk

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Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · Nov 14

Hello everyone! I'm an illustrator who'd love to just draw cute animals all day every day. I'd like to do some more non-fiction animal-based projects and enjoy a challenging novelty board book.

Books with HarperCollins, Farshore and Little Tiger Press.

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A set of nine squares each with the cover artwork to books I've illustrated! Hope is a Rainbow, Let's Get this Potty Started, Good Night Bedtime Moon, Babies Love Hugs, Saves the Day, Wye Valley 40 Hill & Riverside Walks, Happy Birthday Pirate, Happy Birthday Princess and Back on Weird Street.

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Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · 2h

Indeed. I’m in favour of a three-day weekend. Let’s make Tuesday the new Monday.

Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · 2h

I’d say the knife won overall, bread came second and I was a mildly bleeding third place.

Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · 15h

Managed to stab myself in the hand opening a loaf of bread this morning. So far, so Monday.

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Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · 3d

A Happy All Hallows' Eve to all those who celebrate it 👻

#kidlitart #halloween2025

A little pink-haired witch is walking by the light of a glowing full moon. A red fox walks by her side and a black crow swoops above.

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Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · 6d

Thank you!

Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · 6d

Quote with your night art ✨

As it’s spooky season, here’s something appropriate…

#kidlitart #illustrationart #artshare

A little white-haired witch tends to her bubbling cauldron as a red fox and crow watch on. They’re in a forest in the dead of night and a full moon hangs above.

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Lauren Walsh @laurenwalshart.bsky.social · 6d

Hey artists

Just keep posting.
Last post didn’t get many likes? Keep posting.
Not 100% happy with what you made? Post it.
Feel like you aren’t getting anywhere? Keep posting.

You never know who will find you and when.

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Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · 12d

So sorry I missed this message and have taken such a long time to reply! There will be an English version too yes, in time for Christmas I believe 🎄

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 12d

New Buggy stickers in my Etsy shop today! www.etsy.com/shop/ginaperry #etsyseller

Photo of a hand holding a 2"x3" Cicada sticker in front of a monstera plant, printed from a collage original by Gina Perry. Promo for Etsy.

Photo of a hand holding a 2"x3" Stag Beetle vinyl transparent sticker in front of a print of oranges. Original collage art by Gina Perry. Sticker available on Etsy.

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Emma Reynolds @emmaillustrate.bsky.social · 26d

I am so excited to announce my next picture book ‘Orla and the Jellyfish’ 🥹🪼 Coming Spring 2027! I can’t wait to introduce to you to Orla and Suki, characters very dear to my heart who are both AuDHD like me 🥹🥰 I grew up near the sea and this book means so much to me 🥰🌊 #kidlitUK #kidlit #booksky

Book deal announcement with illustrated happy jellyfish below around the title ‘Orla and the Jellyfish’. The above deal announcement reads ‘Julia McCarthy at Atheneum has bought Orla and the Jellyfish by #KidLit4Climate founder Emma Reynolds (Amara and the Bats), a picture book about a girl who loves the misunderstood jellyfish at her local beach and rallies her community to protect the ocean, invest in renewables, and end plastic pollution. Publication is set for Spring 2027; Thao Le at Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency did the deal for world English rights.’

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Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · 25d

What counts as weird? And hello.

Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · 26d

I’ve been disturbed by his use of the term ‘un-British’ that he keeps rolling out recently. Who gets to decide what is British? Starmer doesn’t really stand for anything, he got into power as the lesser of two evils.

Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · 27d

The French edition of my next board book will be publishing soon. Written by the supremely talented Danielle McLean, it features a silky soft pair of reindeer antlers. Look away now if you're not ready for something festive 🎄❄️☃️

#kidlit #kidlitart

www.vickigausden.co.uk/books#/santa...

The cover of the French edition of my next board book. A cute reindeer peers out from a holly bush with decorative Christmas trees in the background. In the foreground two penguins hang baubles on the bush.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Sep 24

The next #KidLitArtPostcard event is Thursday, October 2nd. Just over a week away! We will be extending the event through Friday in recognition of Yom Kippur. #kidlit www.ginaperry.com/postcard

All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations

www.ginaperry.com

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Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · Sep 24

Having seen the devastation this disease has caused to members of my partner's family, either through progression of the condition or receiving and living with a diagnosis, I was so thrilled to see this announcement today.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Sep 23

Hey #kidlit illustrators! I'll be presenting my “Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don’ts” talk to “At Home Author” on October 23rd, and will also be offering portfolio/picture-dummy reviews.

Register today! 💙❤️

▶️▶️▶️ www.athomeauthor.com/service-page...

The first slide of my Kid Lit Illustration Dos and Don'ts talk.

1. Your Site
2. Your Social
3. Your Portfolio
4. Your Deal
5. Your Process

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Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · Sep 21

Thank you. In my tired state I just realised I copied all of your hashtags along with the main text!

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Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · Sep 21

Artists, if you see this, post something RED! 🍎

#kidlitart #illustration #artshare #ifyouseethis #qrp #artists #illustrators #collage #art

A red squirrel precariously balances nuts he’s gathering for winter.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Sep 19

Hey #kidlit illustrators!

We’re beginning to think through a mythology-themed beginning-reader series. I'm looking for someone w/ a commercial/punchy, character-forward style who can breath life into ancient lore.

Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.

💙❤️ #artcommissions

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Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · Sep 19

Hello! I love a good myth.

www.vickigausden.co.uk

Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · Sep 18

Hope you're feeling better soon.

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Brian Merchant @bcmerchant.bsky.social · Sep 17

Freelance illustration gigs drying up. Ad agencies using Midjourney instead of hiring human artists. Costume design turned over to AI wholesale. Good work vanishing.

These are the stories of working visual artists, who describe losing jobs, wages, and hope as their clients and bosses embrace AI.

Artists are losing work, wages, and hope as bosses and clients embrace AI

Visual artists, illustrators and graphic designers share their stories about how AI is being used to lower wages, degrade work and even replace it altogether, in this installment of AI Killed My Job.

www.bloodinthemachine.com

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Sep 17

Comic inspired by (too many) encounters with those who think writing/illustrating children's picture books are a stepping stone to writing/illustrating REAL books. Thanks to Catherine Bailey for the caption! #KidLitChat #LibrarySky #DebbieOhiComics

Cartoon of a man in a turtleneck drinking wine and a woman holding a glass. Man says, “I think I’m going to write children’s books. Thought I’d start with something easy, like a picture book.” Woman replies, “I think I’m going to be a cage fighter. Thought I’d start with something easy, like a guy in a turtleneck.” Text at bottom: ©Debbie Ridpath Ohi (DebbieOhi.com) & Catherine Bailey (CatherineBaileyBooks.com).

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Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk · Sep 17

If you see this, QRP with your yellow art 💛✨

#kidlitart #illustrationart #kidlit

A badger with a jaunty spotted neckerchief is taking a stroll through a meadow. He’s wearing a blue backpack.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Sep 15

Hey #kidlit illustrators!

We're beginning work on new Christmas/nighttime themed picture book. I'm looking for someone with a painterly, textured, and literary style capable conjuring magic, light, and wonder.

Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.

💙❤️ #artcommissions

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