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Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

#PetPortrait of my sweet little weirdo, Dorothy who passed away recently. Her beak was crooked and the way her comb flopped sideways and feathers stuck up on the back of her neck gave her an 80s vibe that I wanted to capture here. #petchicken

November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

November 23, 2025 at 10:39 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

November 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

Look who came to visit 🥰
#hummingbird

November 23, 2025 at 10:37 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

This little hummingbird wants to land on your uplift feed 🥰

November 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

Hooray for #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m open to picture book and middle grade projects.
kimwnolan.com

Black and white illustration of four kids around a campfire in the woods at night looking terrified by something in the distance.

November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

This was my submission for the SCBWI Narrative Art Award 2025 Prompt: "Because this is the quarter-century mark since the Y2K scare, tell a story about something that turns out not to be a threat.” #SCBWINarrativeArtAward2025 #narrativeartaward #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart

November 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

I had to make this little Frog Prince extra kissable for Evelyn Day’s adorable poem, “The Frog Prince Sets the Record Straight.” 😘🐸 Published in Little Thoughts Press Issue 11, Stirring Words.
@evelynday.bsky.social
@littlethoughtspress.com
#kidlit
#kidlitart
#childrensmagazine
#kidlitillustration

“The Frog Prince Sets the record straight” poem by Evelyn Day with an illustration of a chubby frog sitting on a lilypad. The frog is winking and wearing a tiny a crown on his head. Illustration by Kim Wagner Nolan

October 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

“Quibble” by Mike Flowers was such a great word choice to write about for the Stirring Words Issue of @littlethoughtspress.com What a fun word to say and illustrate!
#kidlit
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration #kidlitart #m
#illustrationforkids #childrensmagazine
#kidlitillustration

Quibble poem by Mike Flowers for Little Thoughts Press, Stirring Words Issue Eleven. Illustration of a burglar stealing the letters “Q” and “U” from the word “Quibble” and replacing them with letters “K” and “W”.

October 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

“A Pebble Remembers” by Mona Voelkel can be found in Issue 11 of
@littlethoughtspress.com

#kidlit
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration

October 14, 2025 at 12:49 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

My illustration for @mimssully.bsky.social ‘s sweet poem “Elf-Locks” for @LittleThoughtsPress.com, Issue 11: Stirring Words.
“Their songs are spells, or so it seems,
For they weave beauty into dreams,
And lull us gently through the night
until the peep of day brings light.”

#kidsmagazine
#kidlit

Mim’s Sully’s poem”Elf-Locks” for Little Thoughts Press Children’s magazine. And an illustration of an elf knitting up a child’s hair while he sleeps.

A children’s illustration of an elf knitting up a child’s hair while he sleeps.

October 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

“Cats and Dogs” by Webb Smith was such a fun poem to illustrate! You can find it in Stirring Words, Issue 11 of @littlethoughtspress.com Order a copy at: littlethoughtspress.com
#kidlit #scbwi
#kidsmagazine
#childrensillustration
#kidlitart #scbwiillustrator #spotillustration
#illustrationforkids

Children’s illustration of raining cats and dogs for the poem “cats and Dogs” by Webb Smith published in the Stirring Words issue of Little Thoughts Press.

September 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

#PetPortrait of my chicken, Fizzgig who passed away on July 29th, 2025. I wanted to make a painting that captured her feisty personality. The size of a Thanksgiving turkey, Fizzy was the leader of the flock. She was a tough chicken and fierce protector of her friends but deep down, Fizzy was…🧵

September 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

I’ve been bursting to share the news that I’ve joined the team at Little Thoughts Press as their new in-house illustrator! I’m looking forward to creating kidlit magic for this very special magazine. 💖
@littlethoughtspress.com #kidlit #kidlitillustrator #childrensmagazine #kidsmagazine

A Children’s illustration of a girl in a yellow shirt floating in the air while holding yellow, orange, white and green balloons and a copy of Little Thoughts Press magazine. A yellow bird is flying behind her with a shocked look on its face.

July 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

NEW ‘You are my sunshine’ print set available in my shop! ☀️ 🌈 🌧️
#nurseryart #youaremysunshine
#childrensart #artforkids #childrensillustration #illustrationforkids
www.instagram.com/p/DKuQHgOsJs...

You are my sunshine Children’s illustration print set. A happy yellow sun with the words, “You are my sunshine “ in cheerful orange. A rainbow with the words “you make me happy” in rainbow. A happy yellow sun peeking from behind a cloud with the words, “when skies are gray” in the color gray.

June 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

Happy 3rd Birthday to #kidlitartpostcard 🥳
I’m Kim and I’m available for work in publishing (board books, picture books, and middle grade), children’s magazines, toys and games.
kimwnolan.com

Children’s illustration of a cute cheeseburger with lettuce and tomato, a hotdog with mustard, and French fries with ketchup on a red and white table cloth.

June 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

#PetPortrait of my sweet Flossy who upgraded her chicken wings to angel wings on May 5th. She was a good chicken and kind to all who knew her. Flossy is survived by her soulmate and bestie, Fizzgig, who misses her very much.🧡#minipainting
#processvideo
#paintingprocess
#chickens