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Melody Foster
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Art for people who want to escape into fantastic stories & come back to find everyday magic.
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Melody Foster @melodyfoster.bsky.social · Nov 18
If you follow me for art stuff, my comments are going to annoy you, because like 70% of them are on churchy/politcal things & another 20% are books & movies.

If you follow me bc of my comments, my feed is going annoy you, because it's 90% art & 10% whatever on earth else.

Apologies in advance.
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pintachan.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

We are a #kidlit illustration studio from Spain. We love creating bold, playful worlds and have had the pleasure of collaborating with: 🧱 Lego 🐯 Little Tiger 📚 Hachette 📱 Huawei 🍎 Apple

🌐 pintachan.com
✉️ [email protected]

#kidlitpostcard #illustration #kidlitart
February 6, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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victoriamaderna.com
Pastels and pencils for #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator living in France, and I'm available for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +).

Taking the chance to announce I'm now represented by the lovely @jenazantian.bsky.social! 😊

🖥️ victoriamaderna.com
✉️ [email protected]
Two kids and a dog sitting on a log under the falling snow. Drawing in pencil and pastels.
February 5, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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martinstanev.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard!

My name‘s Martin and I’m a #kidlit illustrator & author. I’m looking for more picture book opportunities!

🌐 martinstanev.com
📖 Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com
✉️ [email protected]

#kidlitart #illustration
An illustration depicting a diverse cast of children playing in a treehouse fort, with wildlife such as squirrels and birds surrounding them.
February 5, 2026 at 2:07 PM
melodyfoster.bsky.social
Valentine's Day is my fav and while I've probably failed at getting a suitable Galentine's day event together for my friends, what I have done, is drawn some very pink art. So, get ready.
A very pink illustration of a girl in a pink dress, securing her pink hair-bow, surrounded by pale pink hearts on a pink background. With white text saying, "Get Ready"
February 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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womenriseup2026.bsky.social
#Epstein

#EpsteinFiles
January 27, 2026 at 4:19 PM
melodyfoster.bsky.social
Like most millenials, I loved the factory videos on Mister Rogers - the crayon factory was my favorite.

And, for no particular reason, I was thinking about how secure my childhood was and what it would have felt like to have that all ripped away in a moment.
Illustration of a young girl sitting in front of a 1980s tv set, watching the Crayon Factory segment on Mister Rogers.
January 26, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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harkale-linai.bsky.social
I've already reposted Nala's portfolio guide in every single art discord I'm part of at this point, but since they also shared it here: it's great! Read it! A lot of professional artists (and all aspiring artists who want to do this as a job) can benefit from it!
naladraws.com jae is tired of this shit🩸✨ @naladraws.com · Jan 4
PORTFOLIO TIPS FOR ILLUSTRATORS

I am an art director who has probably seen close to 1000 portfolios, many great, but many...not 😔

This is a doc I wrote featuring tips and tricks for how to make a better art portfolio site. Feel free to share with anyone who may find this useful <3 #art
Portfolio Tips for Illustrators by Nala J. Wu
Portfolio tips for Illustrators Written by Nala J. Wu (@naladraws) | they/them As an art director (AD) and longtime professional illustrator— I’ve probably looked at nearly a thousand art portfolios. ...
docs.google.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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torikateillo.bsky.social
Absolutely beautiful ✨ seeing animation like this as a kid made me fall in love with art
January 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
melodyfoster.bsky.social
Valentine's Day is inching closer, but you can celebrate Galentine's any time you like.

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January 20, 2026 at 2:44 PM
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sketchesbyboze.bsky.social
I find Gmail’s new “write this for me” feature deeply sinister. They’re trying to convince you that you are dumb and helpless. Don’t let them steal your ability to formulate thoughts and communicate. You were capable of writing an email in 2022 and you’re capable now.
January 15, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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breebird33.bsky.social
maybe big shot creatives shouldn't reach beyond their grasp, maybe limitations in tech and finance create an environment that pushes them to be...well, CREATIVE and figure out a way to execute their vision within possible means, where other creatives and the environment aren't exploited MAYBE
January 15, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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jameelawahlgren.bsky.social
ARTISTS! It's a grim time so let's support each other!

If you are open for private commissions post your work and your rates here! I want to boost you and get you some work!

Anyone feel free to share this thread!
January 14, 2026 at 12:33 AM
melodyfoster.bsky.social
Hi #PortfolioDay !

I'm Melody Foster and I love to draw cute kids, fluffy animals, and anything with lots of color.

I've worked on a handful of picture and middlegrade books and I am looking for representation.

See more at:
ko-fi.com/melodyfoster...
Illustration of Dorothy and Toto on the gray plains of Kansas (ok, I made them a faded brown... but, you know, grayish) Little Red Ridinghood walking along with her basket of goodies and a hungry wolf! Rapunzel in her tower, filled with flowers the birds brought her to brighten up her prison. Angry girl in a used record shop. I don't know why they're required to have a glowering teenager in each one, but they're always there.
January 13, 2026 at 7:10 PM
melodyfoster.bsky.social
Happy first #kidlitpostcard !

I mostly draw cute kids and animals.
Check out more of my work at
ko-fi.com/melodyfoster...
An illustration of a blonde Little Red Ridinghood weilding an axe. At the bottom it says: Melody Foster, ko-fi.com/melodyfoster
January 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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victoriamaderna.com
Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! 🐻

I'm Victoria, an illustrator from Argentina based in France, I enjoy painting trees and mosses and animals. Available for new projects (PB, MG, covers & +)!

🖥️ victoriamaderna.com
✉️ [email protected]
Painting of a bear looking at a leaf falling from a branch. Text at the bottom reads: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com
January 8, 2026 at 1:10 PM
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debbieohi.com
Artists interested in illustrating for children's books:

Find out more about @ginaperry.bsky.social's monthly #KidLitArtPostCard event here (scroll to bottom of page for instructions): www.ginaperry.com/postcard

Thanks to Gina Perry for starting this event in 2021, to help #KidLit illustrators!
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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artofsidra.bsky.social
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#pleinairpril #background #procreate #illustration #visdev
April 16, 2025 at 7:01 PM
melodyfoster.bsky.social
Slightly belated: Art vs. Artist, 2025
I share my art here, but here are the best places to check it out

instagram: www.instagram.com/lunarfoxid/
ko-fi: ko-fi.com/melodyfoster...
Square grid, with 3 squares across and 3 down. Top Row (left to right): A blond girl holding a stack of books on a purple background, three girls at Camp Inch in "The Parent Trap" - in the middle Haley Mill's character (Sharon) holds up the piece of dress they've just cut from Haley Mill's OTHER character's (Susan) dress, a girl reading in a cozy book nook. Middle Row: An angry girl in a used record shop, a photo of ME at the Color Factory in Chicago, Red Ridinghood holding a basket of treats while the wolf walks along side her hoping for crumbs. Bottom Row: A white haired girl holds a gold-yellow bag with a white cat in it - behind them a trail of jack-o-lanters with star cut outs, Dorothy and Toto on the gray plains of Kansas, Rapunzel in her tower making friends with a bird.
January 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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coreybrickley.bsky.social
oh i had this realization once
Are you actually lazy or are you just looking at the combined creative output of literally the entire internet and then comparing yourself to that
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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syrstorm.bsky.social
January 7, 2026 at 5:16 AM
melodyfoster.bsky.social
I love V-Day and I look forward to celebrating with my husband. But long before I met him, long before Leslie Knope gave a name to this phenomenon - I was celebrating with my friends.

In honor of that, Galentine's Cards.

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Printable Galentine Cards (& Valentine Alternates) - Melody Foster's Ko-fi Shop
Whether you observe Galentine's or Valentine's Day, this printable pack of sweet cards has you covered! You'll get: - 8x11 page of Galentine's Card...
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January 7, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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nataliadraws.bsky.social
Luckily, I've gotten much better at this lately!
A three panel comic titled "Portion control". A person is looking at art online. At first they are motivated "That's some interesting art... Maybe I should try that too?" They keep looking at more art and feel motivated: "Wow!! These artists are so good! I can't wait to go practise so I can catch up!". As they look at even more art, they get overwhelmed: "They're so many... Why am I even trying...?"
January 7, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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queerash.bsky.social
reminded of the greatest tweet of all time, for some reason
www.jrrjokien.com JRR Jokien (joshcarlosjosh) @www.jrrjokien.com · Jul 1
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.

“lmao" said Gandalf, “well it has.”
January 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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cordiallycourtney.bsky.social
Wondering if anyone might be interested in a custom calligraphy piece in the next few months!

Valentine's, Mother's Day, or anything else!

DM me if so! ✨️
January 3, 2026 at 3:04 AM
melodyfoster.bsky.social
For my last project of 2025 I redrew the March sisters from "Little Women".

Then I made an alternate version where they're all in ornate frames.

Then I turned that into a repeating pattern, which - if I'm honest - is my absolute fav.
An illustration of the March sisters from "Little Women" Right to left: young Amy, practicing a curtsy (what a weird word that is, when you think about it); Meg, wearing Marmie's gloves and demurly holding a fan; Beth, looking quite serious and holding one of her beloved dolls in her arms; and Jo, holding her writing portfolio. All the March sisters from the previous illustration, but in this one I've popped them all into ornate frames, as if they'd sat for a painter and had their likeness hung on the wall. Photo of a phone case with the illustrations of the framed March sister portraits made into a repeating pattern and set on a peacock blue background Photo of a throw blanket, draped across the couch. Printed onto the blanket is the illustrations of the framed March sister portraits made into a repeating pattern and set on a peacock blue background
January 2, 2026 at 4:04 PM