Mark Hoffmann
LightNews LightNews
banner
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
Mark Hoffmann
@studiohoffmann.bsky.social
4.7K followers 1.1K following 2.6K posts
Children’s books & editorial illustrator, professor
#Kidlit Rep’d by Jennifer Laughran at ABLA
Other: Rep’d by i2iart
🎥 Host of Gab ‘n’ Doodle every Thurs on Insta
📘 New book PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY
🚫 No AI Art
https://linktr.ee/studiohoffmann
Posts Replies Media Videos
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
Artists, can you relate?
What artists’ problem do you have?
.
.
#artistproblems #artproblems #arthumor #artistlife #illustration #art #kidlitart #artblock #artistsblock
November 26, 2025 at 5:23 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
When’s the last time you faked something? Did you lie your way out of a sticky situation? Can you cry on demand? Are you good at crocodile tears?

We all lie sometimes. What’s a lie you told?

#kidlit #kidlitart #crocodile #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
🎨🎁 Why not shop small this season, and support an independent artist instead of multi-billionaires?

LOTS of new #artforsale in my shop, priced to sell! You can buy a piece & then watch how it was made in real-time on Gab 'n' Doodle, or vice-versa (related info in the comments ⬇️)

#kidlitart #buyart
November 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
🚨TONIGHT🚨at 6pm ET: Geisel honor winning @jashar.bsky.social will join me live on Instagram to make art and have a fun chat!

❓What should I ask him? And what should we make?
.
.
#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #illustration #illustrators #kidlitillustration @simonkids.bsky.social
Examples of Jashar Awan’s picture books, asking with the text: Jashar Awan’s books are so fabulous. I can't get over his shape language and shape design for his characters. They are so elegant in their simplicity and economy of edges. Join us TONIGHT on Instagram Live!
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
Do you think you’re tough? Are you someone that shouldn’t be messed with? Do you have r.b.f.? Ms. Lilly Lemon Legs has a tude, so don’t get in her way or face the wrath of the angriest lemon known to the world.
.
#mockcover #lemon #kidlitart #cutecharacter #fruitillustration #fruitart
November 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
#kidlit star Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social makes books that’re so fabulous. I can’t get over his shape language & shape design. Can’t wait to find out how he is so good

🗣️🎨Join us LIVE for art-making & fun chat this Thursday at 6pm ET on Instagram!

#kidlitart #illustration @simonkids.bsky.social
studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Jashar Awan THURSDAY 11/20 @ 6PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE
November 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
A few pics from the last #studyabroad art & creative writing trip to Ireland. It was SO much fun. Join us in Summer 2026! (See main post above)

#kidlitart #ireland #illustrationstudent #illustrationstudents #illustrators #studyinireland #artstudents #artstudent #illustrationteacher #artteachers
Photo of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, under a blue sky with white and gray clouds, with green grass blowing in the breeze Photo a beautiful back yard in Ireland, under a sunset with clouds, with bright green grass, hedges, and limestone hills in the distance Photo of an ancient stone archway in Ireland, with 4 students climbing on and looking at the stones Photo an ancient stone structure in Ireland, made from limestone cut into huge flat slabs, similar to a Stonehenge type shape. It marks a tomb. The sky is gray-blue and overcast and the ground is covered in bare limestone, grass, and yellow flowers.
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
🇮🇪Are you an #illustration student or teacher? Come to Ireland with us and earn 6 college credits! It's a blast! DM me for more info!

www.montserrat.edu/academics/tr...

#kidlitart #ireland #illustrationstudent #studyabroad #illustrationstudents #illustrators #studyinireland #artstudents #artstudent
A flyer made with collage saying "Earn college credit in Ireland Montserrat College of Art With Erin Dionne & Mark Hoffmann June 26-July25" A collaged image of a sheep is in the center. On the bottom are 4 photos from a past trip
November 14, 2025 at 6:54 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
🎨 #Kidlit author/illustrator Shelley Johannes @shelleyjohannes.bsky.social creates expressive work that’s the perfect balance between looseness & finish

🎉Join us LIVE TONIGHT for art-making & chat at 6PM ET on Instagram 🎉

@littlebrown.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookart #artists
Illustrator Shelley Johannes’ picture book covers shown, with the text: TONIGHT IT'S GABOODLIN' TIME AGAIN! JOIN ME & #KIDLIT AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE. Shelley Johannes studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Shelley Johannes THURSDAY 11/23 @ 6PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
What strange thing did you collect as a child? We used to bring acorns in that were nice. That was until acorn weevil magots crawled out of them. Gross! 🤮
.
#illustration #kidlitart #bugart #bugillustration #cutebugs
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
🧑‍🏫 Class is in session! I've been a professor for over 2 decades & l've learned a few things in my day. Every bit of wisdom has a big ol' but.

🍑 I'll be sharing some buts on here from time to time.

❓What's the best art/illustration advice you've gotten?

#Illustration #KidLitArt #illustrators #art
My head wearing a professor’s cap, over the text: PROFESSOR BUTS SAYS: IT'S IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS BE REFINING YOUR SKILLS And a right-facing (“next”) arrow at the bottom My head with a pipe in my mouth, above the text: … BUT, IT DOESN'T HAVE BE PERFECT TO BE SHOWN TO OTHERS
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
🚨TONIGHT🚨 A SPECIAL TUESDAY GAB ‘N’ DOODLE with #kidlit superstar Lian Cho! @liantomato.bsky.social

🎨 Join Lian and me over for live art-making & a chat on Instagram at 8pm ET!

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #picturebooks @rebeccagent.bsky.social @adamrex.bsky.social
A selection of Lian Cho’s picture books, with the text: “LIAN CHO has a knack for creating illustrations that put a smile on your face. There is always something quirky or silly that pops out at the reader. Join us for art-making and a fun chat TONIGHT ON A SPECIAL DAY! On Instagram
November 12, 2025 at 12:53 AM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
#Kidlit author/illustrator Shelley Johannes @shelleyjohannes.bsky.social creates the perfect balance between looseness & finish. Her textures & expressive gestures are so impressive

Join us LIVE for art-making & chat Thur 11/13, 6PM ET on Instagram

@littlebrown.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration
studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Shelley Johannes THURSDAY 11/23 @ 6PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
‼️On a SPECIAL NIGHT, this Tuesday, 6pm ET on Instagram Live, I'l be joined by the powerhouse Lian Cho
@liantomato.bsky.social to chat & make art! Join us!!

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists @rebeccagent.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Lian Cho Tuesday 11:11 @ 8PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE
November 9, 2025 at 5:58 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
On a special night, This Tuesday at 6pm Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the powerhouse Lian Cho @liantomato.bsky.social on Gab ‘n’ Doodle.

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists
@rebeccagent.bsky.social
@harperkids.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
How smart are your pets? Our dog Mayo is really smart. Our other dog Noodle…not so much.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit.
November 6, 2025 at 11:52 AM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
(👆See main post above) A few of Felicita Sala’s beautiful books. Join us LIVE for a chat & art-making on Instagram Thursday 11/6 at 3pm ET. Ask us anything!

@patriciavaldez.bsky.social @ellenpotter.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #illustration #illustrators
Cover of the picture book A LOST CAUSE by Felicita Sala Cover of the picture book IF YOU RUN OUT OF WORDS by Felicita Sala Cover of the middle grade book A BIG FOOT AND LITTLE FOOT by Ellen Potter and Felicita Sala Cover of the picture book JOAN PROCTER, DRAGON DOCTOR by Patrica Valdez and Felicita Sala
November 3, 2025 at 6:34 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
🎉 This Thursday at a SPECIAL TIME: 3pm ET, #kidlit royalty Felicita Sala will join me on Instagram Live to chat & make art. Get your questions ready!

🎨 Felicita’s work has been an inspiration to me for many years

👇 See comments for some of her beautiful books

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Felicita Sala THURSDAY 11/6 @ 3PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE
November 3, 2025 at 5:39 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
SAVE THE DATES!!! November is upon us and so is a lineup of amazing guests for Gab ‘n’ Doodle on insta. It’s a cornucopia of skills and talent.

#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#kidlitartists
#illustration
November 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
🎃 Happy Halloween! Are you doing anything to celebrate today?

🎨 I made this during my fun Gab ‘n’ Doodle with pal and #kidlit Legend Luke Flowers. You can watch it on my Instagram, and I’ll add it to my YouTube soon.

#kidlitart #halloweenart #halloweenillustration @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Collage and paint illustration: a mummy, witch, Frankenstein and wolf man all on a broom in the sky
October 31, 2025 at 9:34 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
At the top of the hour (6pm est) join me and Luke Flowers on my insta for a fun Halloween themed Gab ‘n’ Doodle.

It will scare your socks off. So prepare your toes to be cold.

#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#kidlitartists
#illustration
@sueganzschmitt.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
A silly clip from my weekly live Gab ‘n’ Doodle show, with my delightful guest Lala Watkins @acaseoflala.bsky.social. She is a great speller and here’s proof

👀 You can watch the whole fun show on my YouTube!

⬆️ See main post above for my final piece

#peachtober #peachtober25sour #kidlitart
October 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
Who’s your main squeeze? Tag ‘em! Mine is the lovely @mrshoffy.bsky.social

I made this when I had the super-fun @acaseoflala.bsky.social on my Gab ‘n’ Doodle show. ⬇️ See comments for a funny clip that shows her spelling prowess

👀 watch the whole show on my YouTube!

#peachtober #peachtober25sour
Collage and paint illustration: lime in a light blue tuxedo and a lemon in a wedding dress hug each other as a exit at church. Text above in a wavy pattern says “main squeeze“
October 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
Flipthrough of A PENNY’S WORTH by @kimberlywilson.bsky.social & yours truly!
Published by Page Street Kids

⬆️ See post for context

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #📚👍
October 28, 2025 at 6:14 PM
studiohoffmann.bsky.social
Best friends!
Fun fact: I was writing a story about a penny searching for its value. Couldn’t figure out an ending.

Meanwhile, @kimberlywilson.bsky.social wrote A PENNY’S WORTH: perfect story! And I got to illustrate it! 🎉
⬇️See comments for a flipthru

#peachtober25 #peachtober25button #kidlitart
Painted illustration: a penny, and a button smiling at each other. The penny has Lincoln’s face, black pants and a tiny top hat. The button is blue-green, has mustard colored pants and arms, and a little peach – colored curl of yarn, coming through the top button hole.
October 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM