Jen Betton (Kidlit Author-Illustrator)
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Jen Betton (Kidlit Author-Illustrator)
@jenbetton.bsky.social
Former art professor, occasional tree-climber, bio-writing avoider. Picture books include HEDGEHOG NEEDS A HUG with Putnam, illustrated books TWILIGHT CHANT with Clarion and BARN AT NIGHT with FEEDING MINDS PRESS. www.jenbetton.com
Little mother's day piece from a story I'm working on. #Australianpossum #mothersday
May 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
New piece I started ages ago! #kidlitart #ampainting #folktales #childrensbooks
April 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Thanks, Jen! By the way, SO GREAT to be able to hang out with you at #scbwiNY24!
February 26, 2024 at 10:46 PM
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@fallenlights.bsky.social I’ve never tried this but apparently you can (try to) repair the sizing on watercolor sheets by reapplying it

It may be worth trying if you think the whole lot has gone bad?
How to Restore Sizing on Watercolour Paper
Sizing on watercolour paper can deteriorate and go bad. This videos uses Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground and Holbein Sizing Liquid to restore the sizing. AFFI...
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February 25, 2024 at 11:27 PM
February 26, 2024 at 4:41 PM
February 26, 2024 at 4:39 PM
The prompt was Sleep.
#folktaleweek #kidlitart
February 26, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Posting a few images from #folktaleweek here as I get started on Bluesky!
February 26, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Brand new to Bluesky and just setting up shop!
February 26, 2024 at 4:33 PM