Elisabeth Craster Illustration
@ecraster.bsky.social
Artist
KidLit Illustrator ✏️
Animals, History & Fantasy ⚔️
Art Teacher 🎨
Nerd 🦄
PORTFOLIO: www.elisabethcraster.com
IG: @ecraster
KidLit Illustrator ✏️
Animals, History & Fantasy ⚔️
Art Teacher 🎨
Nerd 🦄
PORTFOLIO: www.elisabethcraster.com
IG: @ecraster
Playing in the arena while we wait for the vet.
Horses should never eat mown grass clippings, but sometimes, well-meaning neighbors think it is alright to spray said clippings through the fence. Infuriating.
Dogs, horses, anything really…if it ain’t yours to feed, don’t feed it! #horsecare
Horses should never eat mown grass clippings, but sometimes, well-meaning neighbors think it is alright to spray said clippings through the fence. Infuriating.
Dogs, horses, anything really…if it ain’t yours to feed, don’t feed it! #horsecare
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Playing in the arena while we wait for the vet.
Horses should never eat mown grass clippings, but sometimes, well-meaning neighbors think it is alright to spray said clippings through the fence. Infuriating.
Dogs, horses, anything really…if it ain’t yours to feed, don’t feed it! #horsecare
Horses should never eat mown grass clippings, but sometimes, well-meaning neighbors think it is alright to spray said clippings through the fence. Infuriating.
Dogs, horses, anything really…if it ain’t yours to feed, don’t feed it! #horsecare
Eeep! Nearly missed October #kidlitartpostcard day. Can't pass up an excuse to put this #blackcat house goblin on my feed; he just so happens to rep my love of animal-centric #middlegrade #bookcovers. Enjoy the #Halloween vibes.
October 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Eeep! Nearly missed October #kidlitartpostcard day. Can't pass up an excuse to put this #blackcat house goblin on my feed; he just so happens to rep my love of animal-centric #middlegrade #bookcovers. Enjoy the #Halloween vibes.
One of the first of many glorious rants on the brain today. #scrubs #tylenol
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September 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
One of the first of many glorious rants on the brain today. #scrubs #tylenol
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard day. Since real life feels like a circus right now, have a little OG Roman circus action, courtesy of my love for animal-centric #historical #nonfiction. #Picturebooks and MG #bookcovers with a little #graphicnovel flavor.
September 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day. Since real life feels like a circus right now, have a little OG Roman circus action, courtesy of my love for animal-centric #historical #nonfiction. #Picturebooks and MG #bookcovers with a little #graphicnovel flavor.
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Last evening of the summer.
Tenth year of teaching middle school.
And best believe I’m bummed and a little stressed, but I am not scared. And I am supremely lucky for that.
Tenth year of teaching middle school.
And best believe I’m bummed and a little stressed, but I am not scared. And I am supremely lucky for that.
August 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Last evening of the summer.
Tenth year of teaching middle school.
And best believe I’m bummed and a little stressed, but I am not scared. And I am supremely lucky for that.
Tenth year of teaching middle school.
And best believe I’m bummed and a little stressed, but I am not scared. And I am supremely lucky for that.
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Ceffyl Dŵr - Water Horse from Welsh folklore that lures lost travellers on its back before diving underwater, never to be seen again.
August 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Ceffyl Dŵr - Water Horse from Welsh folklore that lures lost travellers on its back before diving underwater, never to be seen again.
August 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Happy last minute #worldlionday post, #kidlit style.
August 11, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Happy last minute #worldlionday post, #kidlit style.
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I do #nonfiction animal-centric #picturebooks and #middlegrade #bookcovers. <3 history and animal science!
These #dolphins are giving this #shark the what-for. Probably for using obnoxious Chaloops type. Sharks aren't generally gifted at graphic design. He tried.
These #dolphins are giving this #shark the what-for. Probably for using obnoxious Chaloops type. Sharks aren't generally gifted at graphic design. He tried.
August 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I do #nonfiction animal-centric #picturebooks and #middlegrade #bookcovers. <3 history and animal science!
These #dolphins are giving this #shark the what-for. Probably for using obnoxious Chaloops type. Sharks aren't generally gifted at graphic design. He tried.
These #dolphins are giving this #shark the what-for. Probably for using obnoxious Chaloops type. Sharks aren't generally gifted at graphic design. He tried.
Sniff snarfin' for evidence. #sketch #sketchbook #kidlit #kidlitart #dog #drawing #illustration #characterart #animalart
July 29, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Sniff snarfin' for evidence. #sketch #sketchbook #kidlit #kidlitart #dog #drawing #illustration #characterart #animalart
Oh, like you would never. #artistproblems #weirdreferences #sketch
I thought my obsession with ankle booties was just a personal problem; from now on it's "research."
I thought my obsession with ankle booties was just a personal problem; from now on it's "research."
July 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Oh, like you would never. #artistproblems #weirdreferences #sketch
I thought my obsession with ankle booties was just a personal problem; from now on it's "research."
I thought my obsession with ankle booties was just a personal problem; from now on it's "research."
July 23, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Dolphins can be real jerks. And if you feel emotional affinity for this hammerhead...same. #kidlitart #kidlit #bookcoverdesign #bookcovers #middlegrade #nonfiction #illustration #dolphins #shark
July 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Dolphins can be real jerks. And if you feel emotional affinity for this hammerhead...same. #kidlitart #kidlit #bookcoverdesign #bookcovers #middlegrade #nonfiction #illustration #dolphins #shark
Some assets for a portfolio #bookcoverdesign in progress.
July 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Some assets for a portfolio #bookcoverdesign in progress.
Closing out #junicorn2025 today. My annual fantasy fix, with a heavy emphasis on #graphite this year (my first and forever love when it comes to medium).
Just a smattering here to keep my BSKY kidlit-oriented. Insta's got the unicorns @ecraster
#unicorn #fantasyart #fantasydrawing #conceptart
Just a smattering here to keep my BSKY kidlit-oriented. Insta's got the unicorns @ecraster
#unicorn #fantasyart #fantasydrawing #conceptart
July 1, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Closing out #junicorn2025 today. My annual fantasy fix, with a heavy emphasis on #graphite this year (my first and forever love when it comes to medium).
Just a smattering here to keep my BSKY kidlit-oriented. Insta's got the unicorns @ecraster
#unicorn #fantasyart #fantasydrawing #conceptart
Just a smattering here to keep my BSKY kidlit-oriented. Insta's got the unicorns @ecraster
#unicorn #fantasyart #fantasydrawing #conceptart
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Aaaaand guess what stage I'm at now....
June 21, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Aaaaand guess what stage I'm at now....
Ever been for an MRI?
When they're done asking if you if you've ever touched metal or looked at metal the wrong way, they're gonna ask THE question: what kind of music do you want?
Today I said "80's rock."
And apparently that warranted further explanation.
Feeling decrepit right now.
When they're done asking if you if you've ever touched metal or looked at metal the wrong way, they're gonna ask THE question: what kind of music do you want?
Today I said "80's rock."
And apparently that warranted further explanation.
Feeling decrepit right now.
June 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Ever been for an MRI?
When they're done asking if you if you've ever touched metal or looked at metal the wrong way, they're gonna ask THE question: what kind of music do you want?
Today I said "80's rock."
And apparently that warranted further explanation.
Feeling decrepit right now.
When they're done asking if you if you've ever touched metal or looked at metal the wrong way, they're gonna ask THE question: what kind of music do you want?
Today I said "80's rock."
And apparently that warranted further explanation.
Feeling decrepit right now.
#junicorn2025 selections from Week 1. More on insta @ecraster
#junicorn #artprompts #unicorn #fantasydrawing #fantasyart #conceptart #graphite
#junicorn #artprompts #unicorn #fantasydrawing #fantasyart #conceptart #graphite
June 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
#junicorn2025 selections from Week 1. More on insta @ecraster
#junicorn #artprompts #unicorn #fantasydrawing #fantasyart #conceptart #graphite
#junicorn #artprompts #unicorn #fantasydrawing #fantasyart #conceptart #graphite
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Unicorns will go a long way to protect their reputations for being the most noble and picturesque of beasts… but even they can’t resist a good gallop down a grassy hill.
#junicorn #junicorn2025 #unicorns #unicornart #grasshoppers #unicornlore
#junicorn #junicorn2025 #unicorns #unicornart #grasshoppers #unicornlore
June 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Unicorns will go a long way to protect their reputations for being the most noble and picturesque of beasts… but even they can’t resist a good gallop down a grassy hill.
#junicorn #junicorn2025 #unicorns #unicornart #grasshoppers #unicornlore
#junicorn #junicorn2025 #unicorns #unicornart #grasshoppers #unicornlore
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I do #nonfiction animal-centric #picturebooks and #middlegrade #bookcovers. Love some history and natural science!
June 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I do #nonfiction animal-centric #picturebooks and #middlegrade #bookcovers. Love some history and natural science!
The unicorn is the swiftest of all earthbound beasts...save for a cat that doesn't wish to be caught.
Happy #junicorn2025. I likely won't be pushing every #fantasyart piece to BSKY; insta will remain the hub of all things #unicorn.
#junicorn #artprompts #advancedjunicorn #fantasyart
Happy #junicorn2025. I likely won't be pushing every #fantasyart piece to BSKY; insta will remain the hub of all things #unicorn.
#junicorn #artprompts #advancedjunicorn #fantasyart
June 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The unicorn is the swiftest of all earthbound beasts...save for a cat that doesn't wish to be caught.
Happy #junicorn2025. I likely won't be pushing every #fantasyart piece to BSKY; insta will remain the hub of all things #unicorn.
#junicorn #artprompts #advancedjunicorn #fantasyart
Happy #junicorn2025. I likely won't be pushing every #fantasyart piece to BSKY; insta will remain the hub of all things #unicorn.
#junicorn #artprompts #advancedjunicorn #fantasyart
Closing in on #junicorn2025, my annual #fantasyart fix.
#junicorn #unicorns #creaturedesign #illustration #conceptart #artprompts
#junicorn #unicorns #creaturedesign #illustration #conceptart #artprompts
May 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Closing in on #junicorn2025, my annual #fantasyart fix.
#junicorn #unicorns #creaturedesign #illustration #conceptart #artprompts
#junicorn #unicorns #creaturedesign #illustration #conceptart #artprompts
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I realize we're only halfway through #mermay. But some of us need lead time. This is my annual self-indulgence to scratch that #fantasy itch. Just as the Christmas merch creeps into the Halloween aisle, so too does #junicorn approach. #artprompts #narrativeart #conceptart
May 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM