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Kayla | Folklore & Folk Art
@kaylawoodhullart.bsky.social
Caribbean-American Artist & Storyteller Bringing Caribbean Folklore to life
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Should I make them more nature colored (shades of green) or more like barn owls (brown)? Let me know down in the comments!
#folklore #blackartist #bahamas🇧🇸 #characterdesign #kidlitart
November 28, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Meet Bookie! The other protagonist of the book I'm writing and illustrating. #folklore #caribbeanculture #kidlitart #bahamas🇧🇸 #haiti🇭🇹
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The tale of B'Elephant and B'Whale from the Bahamas.
#folklore #bahamas🇧🇸 #caribbeanculture #folktales
November 15, 2025 at 12:32 AM
I haven't talked about it in awhile, but I'm working on my debut picture book! Here is a brief intro to one of the main characters, Rabby. #folklore #caribbeanculture #kidlitwriter #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart
November 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Anansi and Patoo: a Jamaican folktale. I first heard this story from a recording of Miss Lou, a Jamaican cultural advocate, singer, and folklorist. I hope you enjoyed my rendition! #caribbeanculture #folklore #jamaica #anansi #patoo
October 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
October 9, 2025 at 10:26 PM
October 2, 2025 at 12:21 AM
The Magic Orange Tree: a Haitian Folktale
#folktales #haiti #caribbeanculture #caribbeandiaspora
September 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Today's 60(ish) second folktale: Yé and the Pumpkins, from Dominica. What island should my next folktale be from? #folktales #dominica #folklore #caribbeanculture #pumpkins
September 19, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Another folktale from Puerto Ricol! Let me know if you'd like me to make a series about caribbean folktales! #hummingbird #caribbeanculture #folklore #puertorico #folktales
September 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Happy Friday!
Today's folktale is about the little Coquí frog from Puerto Rico, cheering up everyone after a storm.
#caribbeanculture #folklore #puertorico #coqui #artsky #kidlitart #folktales
September 12, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Ah, to be a perpetually exhausted pigeon 😅. Do you think this would be a fun sticker? #momlife #doodles #parttimeartist #kidlitart #illustration
September 9, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Happy National Read a Book Day! I'm glad we were able to get a few good books from the library to start today. What are you reading? #booksky #folktales #kidlit #makingcomics #library
September 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I’ve been experimenting with different styles, but my heart always returns to bringing Caribbean stories to life through art. #caribbeanculture #foodart #artsky #folklore #folkart #painting #oilpainting
September 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
September 3, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Hard to believe it's already September! As summer shifts to fall I'm shifting towards making art for myself rather than everyone else, and returning to some old writing projects. What are your creative goals for September? #caribbeanamerican #caribbeanculture #jamaica #folkart #folklore
September 1, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Artist Diaries: August
A new month means new opportunities for creativity and growth. Here's a glimpse into my plans for this month. Full deep dive is available kn my substack.

#artist #smallartist #fantasyart
August 3, 2025 at 2:22 PM
And that's the 1st painting session done!
I wanted to paint the Shire in celebration of the upcoming release of the game Tales of the Shire! What's your favorite fantasy setting?
#fantasyart #cozyfantasy #middleearth #oilpainting
July 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
All this to say, if you'd like to commission me, check out my artistree!
artistree.io/kaylawoodhul...

#smallartisttips#smallartistsupport #artcommissions #artcommissionsopen
July 24, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Just a Reminder:

You can have multiple passions.
Share the doodles, the paintings, the crochet penguin you made yourself. You don't have to niche your interests, you are free to share the things that excite you.
#reminders #reminderforyou #kidlitart #oilpainting #multipassionatecreative
July 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
What are you working on? #artsky #kidlitart #oilpainting #fantasyart
July 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
What's your favorite kind of art? #artreveal #smallartist #oilpainting #mastercopy
July 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
If you see this post your purple art! 💜
#kidlitart #illustration #artshare #ifyouseethis #merboy
July 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
30 days, 30 art pieces.
Here’s what I learned:
1. Not every piece has to be perfect
2. Creativity gets easier with practice
3. I finally figured out my process 😌
#30DayArtChallenge #ArtistJourney #CreativeProcess #Artsky #kidlitart #oilpainting
July 2, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Day 27: River Mumma
Today is a small comic based on a Jamaican folktale about River Mumma. In it a Canadian man studying under a Jamaican bush doctor encounters River Mumma! Have you heard of River mumma?
#caribbeanheritagemonth #rivermumma #storytellingthroughart #artchallenge #minicomic #kidlitart
June 27, 2025 at 9:58 PM