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Sheri Palmer
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Designer, illustrator, and minion to two Jack Russells.. KidLit. she/her

Sheripalmerillustration.com

http://instagram.com/sketchybears/
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sketchybears.bsky.social
Here's a little mouse for #ccoperarose #colour_collective done with acryla gouache on a teeny tiny bamboo sketchbook
June 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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tinyskystudio.bsky.social
Nove meets a ladybug 🐞

Daily illustration challenge: Day 2

#illustration
#kidlitart
#picturebook
#spotillustration
#art
#kidlit
#children'sbooks
#ladybug
June 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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merriam-webster.com
bawled = 😭

balled = 🏀

bald = 🧑‍🦲
May 12, 2025 at 8:12 PM
sketchybears.bsky.social
@jonscrazyblues.bsky.social Hi Jon, thanks for all the reposts while I was AWOL! I hope you're well!
May 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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ednewtonrex.bsky.social
Today, the UK government announced a proposal to change copyright law - for the benefit of AI companies - that would cause huge, irreversible harm to creators.

More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live):

1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇

1/10
December 17, 2024 at 6:19 PM
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okieelliott.bsky.social
happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

here's a cute godzilla flirting with an airplane!

i drew this illustration with a china-marker-type pencil in a theater lobby on opening night of Godzilla vs Kong with some folks who do live art.
a black and white drawing of godzilla as seen from behind, wading through the sea and approaching a city. he's turned to look at an airplane, he winks, and waves. text reads: RACHEL ELLIOTT ILLUSTRATOR AND CARTOONIST WWW.RACHELELLIOTT.ME REP'D BY SUSAN HAWK UPSTART CROW LITERARY
April 4, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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gusrinaldi.bsky.social
Hello again everyone and happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

My name's Gustavo and I'm an Illustrator looking for projects in PB, KidLit, MG, GN, Editorial Projects, Board Books, you name it.

I'm also seeking representation.

#kidlitart #illustration #art
Drawing of a boy wearing a red t-shirt and blue jeans drawing a spaceship around him with chalk on a concrete path between trees.
April 4, 2024 at 3:51 PM
sketchybears.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard! My name's Sheri, I'm an illustrator and I'm available for book and editorial projects. I love drawing spooky mystical and magical things!

Website: sheripalmerillustration.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlit #characterdesign #illustration #art
A girl reading a book on 'care of carnivorous plants' in a spooky library. A vampire girl and a werewolf girl argue over a spell book called '10 Easy Growth Spells' in the background.
April 4, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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seanfhall.bsky.social
Continuing with my theme of splash page nonsense, my only page so far inspired by a screen saver*.

*I'm assuming I'll do one with flying toasters at some point.
#comics #art
Splash page comic featuring Agnes and Gob crawling around on a huge mess of pipes.
March 22, 2024 at 6:56 PM
sketchybears.bsky.social
If you see this, post the undead 💀

Even the undead flee from Granzilla!

#art #kidlitart
Werewolf, zombie and vampire children flee a gargantuan granny looming on the horizon.
March 23, 2024 at 7:35 AM
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sketchybears.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard!
I'm Sheri Palmer, I'm available for picture book and middle grade projects.
www.sheripalmerillustration.com

This month's postcard includes some pages from "Little Daves Amazing Day" written by Dave Ryan, designed by Aurora Whittet, illustrated by me!
#kidlitart
March 7, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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toondoon1010.bsky.social
Hello editors & art directors! Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! 😊

I'm Aishwarya, an illustrator & cartoonist from India! I'm looking to work on book covers & #PBs (fiction & non-fiction) for the year. Do consider me for your projects! ✨ #kidlitart

www.aishwaryatandon.com
A digital illustration of a young boy reading a big red book in the park/forest, sitting against the stump of a tree.
March 7, 2024 at 1:30 PM
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heatherbell37.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day from my creative spark!

I love portraying diverse characters and different perspectives in PBs, CBs, and MGs, and love exploring the magic in everyday life.
✨🎨
Website:  heatherbellbooks.com
Rep’d: Kaitlyn Sanchez at Bradford Literary
 
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
A creative spark emerging from an open book to explore the outside world.
March 7, 2024 at 2:14 PM
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srinidhidraws.bsky.social
#kidlitartpostcard day!

Art directors, I enjoy working on warm, funny yet adventurous picture books and chapter books.
I’m represented by @mirandapaul.bsky.social at EMLA
Visit www.srinidhidraws.com to view my work.
#kidlitart #kidlit
March 7, 2024 at 2:10 PM
sketchybears.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard!
I'm Sheri Palmer, I'm available for picture book and middle grade projects.
www.sheripalmerillustration.com

This month's postcard includes some pages from "Little Daves Amazing Day" written by Dave Ryan, designed by Aurora Whittet, illustrated by me!
#kidlitart
March 7, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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estrelalourenco.bsky.social
Careful she doesn’t sneeze!!!

Maybe this can be a coloring story book about a fire sneezing dragon called Mari! What do you think?

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator #picturebookillustration #picturebookart #picturebookartist #coloringbook #coloringpages
March 4, 2024 at 1:10 PM
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nickmacwrites.bsky.social
I am extremely nervous to announce that my first novel will be published in the UK on 28th March. I have zero reach on social media so any help promoting it would be most gratefully received. Thank you.
💙📚
Read about it, and pre-order a copy here.
www.bookguild.co.uk/authors/auth...
Front cover of novel Slings and Arrows by Nick McLoughlin. A dart sticks in the letter O of Arrows. Beneath it are 3 pints of beer and a bottle of milk in a row. The words a novel are written on the milk bottle.
February 29, 2024 at 11:25 AM
sketchybears.bsky.social
Street art and nosey neighbours in Porto #porto #Streetart
Giant cat mural in Porto Seagull peering out from behind window box
February 26, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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brianlarossa.com
Here’s how I explain it to my students:

“First time I saw these local eggs (generic carton + hand-dated sticker) I thought about rebranding them, but there’s nothing I could do that would be more authentic. Design is not about making things look nice—it’s about making things look like themselves.”
Generic egg carton with a hand written label.
February 25, 2024 at 1:01 PM
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davis.social
ARTISTS! Let’s do an art share!

Bluesky is open and there are now 4.8 MILLION bsky accounts!

Let’s find each other!

Spread the post to reach the most! 💙
Panel from the Bluesky comic showing two characters running across a bridge in the direction of a castle on the hill and a dragon in the sky. The speech balloon says, “let’s have an art share!”
February 15, 2024 at 6:38 PM
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debbieohi.com
It can be so hard NOT to compare yourself to others sometimes, esp when browsing social media. To avoid getting sucked into a black hole of envy/resentment, try VERY hard to focus on enjoying your own journey at your own pace. Find your own joy.
Photo of a hand-drawn, 4 panel comic, writer in front of computer gradually sinking down beneath desk. Handwritten title: "I love social media but if I'm not careful, here's how it can make me feel sometimes..." The drawing is on a piece of paper with torn edges, and we can see a colored pencil on each side of the piece of paper.
February 14, 2024 at 11:18 PM
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brianlarossa.com
Hey kidlit illustrators, I’d like to gift a free, one-hour, portfolio-review/coaching-session.

1) reply with a sample of your art.
2) repost this message.

I’ll pick a winner at random from those who do both. Win or lose, I’ll take a close look at every reply.

💙❤️
February 12, 2024 at 12:44 PM
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chrishallbeck.bsky.social
A greeting card with flowers and butterflies that says “Sorry for your Boss” The caption reads “Sympathy card for your friend with a crappy job.”
February 4, 2024 at 1:05 AM
sketchybears.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard Art Directors and Editors! My name is Sheri Palmer, and I'm available for spooky mystical and magical middle grade and picture book projects.

Website: sheripalmerillustration.com
Email: [email protected]
#kidlit #characterdesign #illustration #art
February 1, 2024 at 8:24 PM
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studiohoffmann.bsky.social
This Thurs at 8pm ET on Insta Live, I’ll be joined by fab illustrator Kelly Pousette!

I bet her amazing cut paper pieces take tons of time. But that’s not all she does! Kelly has numerous talents

Can’t wait! Please join us & ask lots of questions!

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #KellyPousette
studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with KELLY POUSETTE @pousetteillustration THURSDAY 2/1 @ 8PM EASTERN On Instagram Live
January 29, 2024 at 5:23 PM