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Kandeel
@olirhe.bsky.social
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She/her 📚 Writer & Illustrator | BA Creative Writing 🌛 | Currently reading: The Raven Scholar

Portfolio: Kandeelillustration.com
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olirhe.bsky.social
Kandeel @olirhe.bsky.social · Jan 13
#portfolioday Hi! I'm a South-Asian American artist inspired by graphic shapes and bold colors! Would love to illustrate both fiction and non-fiction picture books #kidlitart #kidlit
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racheldeering.bsky.social
Hello Monday.
🖼️ Igor & Marina
‘Big Infanta’; painting of woman in large burgundy Elizabethan style dress with white lace on sleeves and around neckline, she holds a white cloth and wears a large white headdress. She has dogs at her feet and around her, appearing upside down, the background is a brown and gold design.
February 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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racheldeering.bsky.social
🖼️ Mary Delany
A botanical collage titled Lathyrus latifolius (Broad-leav'd Everlasting Pea) created in 1781.
February 16, 2026 at 5:31 AM
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jaqarts.bsky.social
Francis Picabia (1879-1953)
Paysage c.1937
February 15, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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jaqarts.bsky.social
Otto Meyer-Amden (1885 - 1933)
February 14, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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cxorlando.bsky.social
hello this is the official petition to bring back mass market paperbacks!! mmpbs are good actually and everyone should do them!! i think esp romantasy readers would really love that shit! and you can still spray those edges!!! bring back mass market paperbacks thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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penguinschoollib.bsky.social
Happy #BookBirthday to THE SWEATER by Larissa Theule and illustrated by Teagan White! This beautiful picture book Illustrates the transformative role a community can play in caring for its members.

With ✨five stars,✨ it is a powerful and poignant tale of compassion and acceptance.
THE SWEATER picture book five starred review banner and quote image
February 10, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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rainhayes.com
The most joyful of springtime joys, wild 𝐴𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑢𝑚 𝑛𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑚

Getting started on a new series of wild alliums. For my sanity and yours. 😸

#flowers #photography
February 2, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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oh-that-guy.bsky.social
Patterned Hillside | Frank Johnston
1918, oil on board
#GroupOfSeven
January 23, 2026 at 9:11 PM
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lauresillus.bsky.social
A few months ago I worked on a new logo, I don't think I've shared it yet. ✨ I'll probably rework it, but I liked the idea of ​​using the little wizard cat. 😊

#illustration #traditionaldrawing #artwork #coloredpencils
Illustration of a little wizard cat.
January 21, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
Happy ‘Appreciate a Dragon Day’ to all who celebrate! 🐉

#dragon #AppreciateADragonDay #kidlit #kidlitart

Cover for Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon, by Kat Zhang illustrated by Charlene Chua Cover for When You go to Dragon School, by Chelsea M Campbell illustrated by Charlene Chua
January 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
olirhe.bsky.social
Got my very first spam email to my new illustration contact info #kidlitart
a woman in a leopard print shirt is standing in a doorway and says gasp in sarcasm
Alt: a woman in a leopard print shirt is standing in a doorway and says gasp in sarcasm
media.tenor.com
January 16, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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kevinmkruse.bsky.social
Holy hell, what an obituary
Renfrew Christie Dies at 76; Sabotaged Racist Regime’s Nuclear Program
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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storysorcery.bsky.social
‼️‼️THIS WILL BE MY AUTHOR BRAND IN 2026‼️‼️
January 15, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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sciam.bsky.social
Traditional solar fails in the windswept north. Two Swedish inventors are betting on aerodynamic resilience to solve the latitude gap
Vertical Solar Panels—Wind-Resistant Trackers for High Latitudes
Traditional solar fails in the windswept north. Two Swedish inventors are betting on aerodynamic resilience to solve the latitude gap
www.scientificamerican.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:29 PM
olirhe.bsky.social
#portfolioday Hi! I'm a South-Asian American artist inspired by graphic shapes and bold colors! Would love to illustrate both fiction and non-fiction picture books #kidlitart #kidlit
A portfolio image consisting of colorful illustrations of children
January 13, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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balo-badartist.bsky.social
Princess Deirdre, Chronicles of Amber
#digitalart #fanart
January 12, 2026 at 11:32 PM
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speakyst.bsky.social
Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026!

I'm Rachel and I love drawing picture books!

Am open for picture books, board books and any kidlit-art-related projects.

Website: rachel-foo.com
Agency 💼 : astound.us/publishing

#art #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard
An illustration of children and their dog enjoying their day in a field of sea pinks, on an island somewhere I imagine in the northern hemisphere, reading and drawing while surrounded by puffins. Done in Procreate.
January 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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studio-yuey.bsky.social
It’s the first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026!
Let’s make more books for the kids this year.🤍
#kidlitart
January 9, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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biva.bsky.social
Hello November’s #kidlitartpostcard 🧡 I read Charlene’s post the other day and would love to give a try here. Hope to see and connect with more #kidlitcommunity!
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I’m Biva, a Vietnamese children’s illustrator based in UK. Rep’d by Christy Ewers from The CAT Agency! Hello everyone 🧡🧡🧡
November 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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colleenmuske.bsky.social
Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! I am continuing my recent obsession with owls. I even have a cute little story about owl friends I’ve been working on.

Even though 2026 doesn’t seem so different from 2025, I’m personally hoping for more positivity and professional growth. #kidlitart
A barn owl in foliage
January 8, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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lizwong.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm Liz, and I enjoy illustrating quirky animal stories as well as picture book biographies.

Represented by Alexandra Penfold at Upstart Crow Literary.

lizwongillustration.com

#kidlitart #kidlit
Illustration of a dog waiting at a bus stop, looking up at the full moon. Done in mixed media. Liz Wong, Rep'd by Alexandra Penfold, LizWongIllustration.com
January 8, 2026 at 5:35 PM
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angelamatteson.bsky.social
Happy sparkly new year and #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m Angela, a midwest illustrator ready to work together to bring new #kidlit projects into the world.
angelamatteson.com
Represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks #picturebook
An illustration by Angela Matteson of a mother and daughter lighting New Year's sparklers under a decorated tree under the night sky.
January 8, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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vriccithode.bsky.social
these days it doesn't feel like i have any strengths and i barely write anymore. but i am still pretty good about writing quickly and producing relatively clean first drafts.
❄️#FantasyIndiesJanuary❄️
Fantasy Indies January prompts by @ChesneyInfalt & @LydiaVRussell 1. Introduce yourself & WIP 2. Free Friday or what are you looking forward to this year? 3. Saturday Snippet 4. MC’s Goals 5. Writing Habits 6. Tropes you’d like to see more often 7. First line of your WIP 8. Your writing strengths 9. Free Friday or Social Media Tips 10. Saturday Snippet 11. Interesting lore in WIP 12. Shout out other indies! 13. MC’s pet peeves 14. What do you most wish to improve on this year? 15. Last, Current, & Next Reads 16. Free Friday or How do your characters handle stress? 17. Saturday Snippet 18. Aesthetic Boards 19. Characters’ weaknesses 20. Your hobbies 21. Who does your MC look up to? 22. Where do you draw inspiration from? 23. Free Friday or New beginnings in WIP 24. Saturday Snippet 25. Animals in WIP 26. Memories that your characters cherish 27. How has your WIP changed since you first came up with it? 28. MC Habits 29. Favourite Fictional Characters 30. Free Friday or WIP subgenres 31. Monthly Wrap Up
January 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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martapilosio.bsky.social
Happy New Year and Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! I am Marta, Italian author-illustrator in SF, represented by @erzsideak.bsky.social and looking for new projects! PB, BB, book covers are my favourite! Bonus if it’s silly or spooky stories!
January 8, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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menekarepka.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator represented by
@charlottewenger.com & I love projects with:

-Vintage or nature imagery
-Animal characters
-Whimsy, magic, or spooky things

Website: www.menekarepka.com/personalwork

#illustrator #kidlitartist #artist
January 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM