K. Risa Mcloughlin
@krmclough.bsky.social
Hi there, I draw and make children's books- why don't you stay a while?
🏳️🌈
(Los Angeles based)
Repped by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary
https://www.krmcloughlin.com/
🏳️🌈
(Los Angeles based)
Repped by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary
https://www.krmcloughlin.com/
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Happy #PortfolioDay !
My name is K. Risa McLoughlin and I'm a #kidlit illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social (for all book inquiries, please reach out to her)✨
www.krmcloughlin.com
My name is K. Risa McLoughlin and I'm a #kidlit illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social (for all book inquiries, please reach out to her)✨
www.krmcloughlin.com
Wip, my heart said "this probably won't take that long", but my brain said "you should probably scale down, this is gonna take a while"
My brain was right lmao
#kidlitart #drawing #wip #art #kidlitartist
My brain was right lmao
#kidlitart #drawing #wip #art #kidlitartist
November 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Wip, my heart said "this probably won't take that long", but my brain said "you should probably scale down, this is gonna take a while"
My brain was right lmao
#kidlitart #drawing #wip #art #kidlitartist
My brain was right lmao
#kidlitart #drawing #wip #art #kidlitartist
This was my first time test driving watercolor pencils, so I thought I'd make a making-of video for my latest drawing!
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#kidlitart #drawing #art #illustration #autumnvibes🍁 #queerartist #kidlitartist
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#kidlitart #drawing #art #illustration #autumnvibes🍁 #queerartist #kidlitartist
November 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
This was my first time test driving watercolor pencils, so I thought I'd make a making-of video for my latest drawing!
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#kidlitart #drawing #art #illustration #autumnvibes🍁 #queerartist #kidlitartist
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#kidlitart #drawing #art #illustration #autumnvibes🍁 #queerartist #kidlitartist
Happy November #kidlitartpostcard day everybody!
Hello to anyone new! I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !
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#kidlitart #drawing #illustration #art #autumn #coloredpencil
Hello to anyone new! I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !
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#kidlitart #drawing #illustration #art #autumn #coloredpencil
November 6, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Happy November #kidlitartpostcard day everybody!
Hello to anyone new! I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !
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#kidlitart #drawing #illustration #art #autumn #coloredpencil
Hello to anyone new! I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !
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#kidlitart #drawing #illustration #art #autumn #coloredpencil
Reposted by K. Risa Mcloughlin
My whole heart goes out to anyone who is putting *their whole heart* into making things that matter to them and trying with all their might to share those things with other people. Expressing the truth is worthy fight. The true value gain is knowledge of self.
This too is an act of resistance.
This too is an act of resistance.
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
My whole heart goes out to anyone who is putting *their whole heart* into making things that matter to them and trying with all their might to share those things with other people. Expressing the truth is worthy fight. The true value gain is knowledge of self.
This too is an act of resistance.
This too is an act of resistance.
Fall Classic: #Dodgers World Series Game Four Starting Pitcher / Designated Hitter Shohei Ohtani
#worldseries #drawing #illustration #baseball #shoheiohtani #art #letsgododgers #大谷翔平
#worldseries #drawing #illustration #baseball #shoheiohtani #art #letsgododgers #大谷翔平
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Fall Classic: #Dodgers World Series Game Four Starting Pitcher / Designated Hitter Shohei Ohtani
#worldseries #drawing #illustration #baseball #shoheiohtani #art #letsgododgers #大谷翔平
#worldseries #drawing #illustration #baseball #shoheiohtani #art #letsgododgers #大谷翔平
Fall Classic: #Dodgers World Series Game Three Starting Pitcher Tyler Glasnow
#worldseries #drawing #illustration #baseball #tylerglasnow #art #letsgododgers
#worldseries #drawing #illustration #baseball #tylerglasnow #art #letsgododgers
October 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Fall Classic: #Dodgers World Series Game Three Starting Pitcher Tyler Glasnow
#worldseries #drawing #illustration #baseball #tylerglasnow #art #letsgododgers
#worldseries #drawing #illustration #baseball #tylerglasnow #art #letsgododgers
Fall Classic: Dodgers World Series Game Two Starting Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto
#worldseries #dodgers #drawing #illustration #baseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #art #letsgododgers
#worldseries #dodgers #drawing #illustration #baseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #art #letsgododgers
October 25, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Fall Classic: Dodgers World Series Game Two Starting Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto
#worldseries #dodgers #drawing #illustration #baseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #art #letsgododgers
#worldseries #dodgers #drawing #illustration #baseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #art #letsgododgers
Reposted by K. Risa Mcloughlin
Polish up your manuscripts and portfolios… After a terrific first 18 months at SWL, Lori is celebrating Thanksgiving by opening to queries! Swipe through to see what types of projects she's seeking to add to her exceptional list. #amquerying #amagenting #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #GN #MG #YA #NA
October 24, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Polish up your manuscripts and portfolios… After a terrific first 18 months at SWL, Lori is celebrating Thanksgiving by opening to queries! Swipe through to see what types of projects she's seeking to add to her exceptional list. #amquerying #amagenting #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #GN #MG #YA #NA
Fall Classic: Dodgers World Series Game One Starting Pitcher Blake Snell
#worldseries #dodgers #drawing #illustration #baseball #blakesnell #art
#worldseries #dodgers #drawing #illustration #baseball #blakesnell #art
October 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Fall Classic: Dodgers World Series Game One Starting Pitcher Blake Snell
#worldseries #dodgers #drawing #illustration #baseball #blakesnell #art
#worldseries #dodgers #drawing #illustration #baseball #blakesnell #art
Lost in the woods with only a lantern....she met a new friend along the way!
Happy October #kidlitartpostcard day!
Nice to meet you, I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
Happy October #kidlitartpostcard day!
Nice to meet you, I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
October 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Lost in the woods with only a lantern....she met a new friend along the way!
Happy October #kidlitartpostcard day!
Nice to meet you, I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
Happy October #kidlitartpostcard day!
Nice to meet you, I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
September 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The kids watched as the two leads began to argue off stage. But what could they be arguing about...?
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
(Hi! I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
(Hi! I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
September 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The kids watched as the two leads began to argue off stage. But what could they be arguing about...?
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
(Hi! I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
(Hi! I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
July 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!
I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
July 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!
I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
June 13, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Happy May #kidlitartpostcard day! This #illustration was inspired by the Japanese Children's Day which falls in the first week of May!
(Also hello, I'm a queer children's book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !)
(Also hello, I'm a queer children's book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !)
May 1, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Happy May #kidlitartpostcard day! This #illustration was inspired by the Japanese Children's Day which falls in the first week of May!
(Also hello, I'm a queer children's book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !)
(Also hello, I'm a queer children's book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !)
Reposted by K. Risa Mcloughlin
Authors & Publishers posting about illustrated books, pls credit the ILLUSTRATOR.
Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only are you helping boost artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only are you helping boost artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Authors & Publishers posting about illustrated books, pls credit the ILLUSTRATOR.
Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only are you helping boost artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only are you helping boost artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
Reposted by K. Risa Mcloughlin
Picture book AUTHORS: YOU can help change industry practice by suggesting to your publisher that the book's byline read "Written by (author), illustrated by (illus)" or "By (author) & (illus)". Other ways to help: picturesmeanbusiness.com/writers/ #PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
April 2, 2024 at 11:37 AM
Picture book AUTHORS: YOU can help change industry practice by suggesting to your publisher that the book's byline read "Written by (author), illustrated by (illus)" or "By (author) & (illus)". Other ways to help: picturesmeanbusiness.com/writers/ #PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
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Hey #kidlit, I’m hiring a (paid) summer design intern. Apply today! 💙❤️
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scholastic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...
Intern, Design & Editorial (Picture Books)
Job Description: THE OPPORTUNITY Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, a leading provider of print and digital instructional mater...
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April 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Hey #kidlit, I’m hiring a (paid) summer design intern. Apply today! 💙❤️
scholastic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...
scholastic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...
April 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Reposted by K. Risa Mcloughlin
Oh... today is #portfolioday?
Well, I've updated my website recently so that's convenient!
I have portfolios of #picturebook work, #blackandwhite, #YA #covers and #handlettering!
👀 take a look here:
www.esprints.com
Well, I've updated my website recently so that's convenient!
I have portfolios of #picturebook work, #blackandwhite, #YA #covers and #handlettering!
👀 take a look here:
www.esprints.com
Picture Books | Elizabeth Savanella
www.esprints.com
April 9, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Oh... today is #portfolioday?
Well, I've updated my website recently so that's convenient!
I have portfolios of #picturebook work, #blackandwhite, #YA #covers and #handlettering!
👀 take a look here:
www.esprints.com
Well, I've updated my website recently so that's convenient!
I have portfolios of #picturebook work, #blackandwhite, #YA #covers and #handlettering!
👀 take a look here:
www.esprints.com
Happy #PortfolioDay !
My name is K. Risa McLoughlin and I'm a #kidlit illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social (for all book inquiries, please reach out to her)✨
www.krmcloughlin.com
My name is K. Risa McLoughlin and I'm a #kidlit illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social (for all book inquiries, please reach out to her)✨
www.krmcloughlin.com
April 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Happy #PortfolioDay !
My name is K. Risa McLoughlin and I'm a #kidlit illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social (for all book inquiries, please reach out to her)✨
www.krmcloughlin.com
My name is K. Risa McLoughlin and I'm a #kidlit illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social (for all book inquiries, please reach out to her)✨
www.krmcloughlin.com
Happy #NationalLibraryWeek !
Today is #RightToReadDay and the theme is #DrawnToFreedom - with all the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights going on rn, now more than ever the freedom to read and access information is essential.
Support your libraries, Folks!!
@uabookbans.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration
Today is #RightToReadDay and the theme is #DrawnToFreedom - with all the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights going on rn, now more than ever the freedom to read and access information is essential.
Support your libraries, Folks!!
@uabookbans.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration
April 7, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Happy #NationalLibraryWeek !
Today is #RightToReadDay and the theme is #DrawnToFreedom - with all the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights going on rn, now more than ever the freedom to read and access information is essential.
Support your libraries, Folks!!
@uabookbans.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration
Today is #RightToReadDay and the theme is #DrawnToFreedom - with all the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights going on rn, now more than ever the freedom to read and access information is essential.
Support your libraries, Folks!!
@uabookbans.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration
Happy April #kidlitartpostcard day yall!
(Also hello, I'm a queer picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary)
(Also hello, I'm a queer picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary)
April 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Happy April #kidlitartpostcard day yall!
(Also hello, I'm a queer picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary)
(Also hello, I'm a queer picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary)
March 28, 2025 at 6:26 PM