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natalie
@nanelsonart.bsky.social
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illustrator and parent of 2, she/her, looking for work/rep in kidlit picture books, graphic novel illustration

https://www.nanelsonart.com/
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natalie @nanelsonart.bsky.social · Jul 8
Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Natalie, a #kidlit illustrator and cartoonist living in Maine 🦞 I'm looking for rep/work in picture books, covers, and graphic novels. I'd be happy to draw for you!

💫 www.nanelsonart.com
💫 natalie@nanelsonart.com
spring reading 2024 droplet, wordless page from a comic story, 2023 prismatic passage, illustration from 2021 featuring big crystals no sleep for silas, mock picture book cover, 2024
nanelsonart.bsky.social
A totally safe spot to sit
A comic about Hollow Knight. Disguised spiders from the Distant Village prompt the player knight to sit on a totally safe bench in the most obvious trap ever. Font used is by Sara Linsley (Cryptid and Bean Burrito). In Panel 1, the spiders prompt the knight to sit with creepy text. A comic about Hollow Knight. Disguised spiders from the Distant Village prompt the player knight to sit on a totally safe bench in the most obvious trap ever. Font used is by Sara Linsley (Cryptid and Bean Burrito). In Panel 2, the player knight exasperated and then annoyed says "Oh my god, how stupid do you think I am?" A comic about Hollow Knight. Disguised spiders from the Distant Village prompt the player knight to sit on a totally safe bench in the most obvious trap ever. Font used is by Sara Linsley (Cryptid and Bean Burrito). In Panel 23, the player knight with only 2 hit points then keeps walking to the bench with intent to sit. "But yeah, I am kinda tired."
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
nanelsonart.bsky.social
If you see this, post your bird art 🐦
a crop of Spring Reading 2024 (?) featuring kids reading books in the grass while surrounded by birds
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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ginaperry.bsky.social
It's time for Doodle Mail! That's my free #kidlit author newsletter where I share a drawing sheet, book news, and recommendations. Read online now (and subscribe so you don't miss out!) ginaperry.beehiiv.com/p/november-n...
November News
Author Illustrator Gina Perry's Doodle Mail for November 2025 includes: a free step by step printable how to draw a Narwhal sheet for kids, Upcoming KidsCon Portland Maine sea creature drawing worksho...
ginaperry.beehiiv.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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cavetoonist.bsky.social
Every magical girl needs an animal companion!
A cute centaur cat and a little mouse dressed as magical girls floating in front of a dreamy backdrop reminiscent of Sailor Moon. Prompt art for the CupidCats ARPG. The Magical Mouse design belongs to the creators of the CupidCats.
November 10, 2025 at 12:32 AM
nanelsonart.bsky.social
I'm hesitantly planning a shop reopening next weekend (USA only), so keep an eye out if there's anything of mine you've been hoping to pick up!
November 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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crystalsmithart.bsky.social
We’re snailposting, post your snails! 🐌 🐌 🐌
November 9, 2025 at 4:52 PM
nanelsonart.bsky.social
I played Hollow Knight recently for the first time ever (if you follow my side acc you already know). I had so much fun with this charming and haunting game that I'm going to be dumping a bunch of sketches and comics here for the next couple weeks. Get ready!
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 PM
nanelsonart.bsky.social
Happy Family AU
Happy Family AU: a colored sketch of characters from the video game Hollow Knight. Baby Hornet runs up to the White Lady, the Pale King, and the young Hollow Knight.
November 8, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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barssuk.bsky.social
Reshiram
After all, he won my heart...
November 6, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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treelet.bsky.social
The Magician, private commission for Claire.
A digital color drawing of a female tiefling wearing bright orange robes, holding a staff, in front of a watery field of lotus flowers, framed by ferns, with a rising white tower in the distance.
November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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perihn.bsky.social
the cruel king and the great hero are finally back for p2 today www.twitch.tv/perihn
illustration of a large dragon and a small child sleeping together peacefully. text reads: The Cruel Kin and the Great Hero.
November 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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cavetoonist.bsky.social
pretty soldier centaur cat
three digital sketches of a yellow, pink, and purple centaur cat with tiger markings dressed as a magical girl
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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crystalsmithart.bsky.social
Show me how you draw/paint snow ❄️
QRP
November 7, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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peachflavor3d.bsky.social
Another piece of artwork from The Legend of Zelda 4koma manga by Hiroyuki Makino featured in the 1st volume published by Enix in Japan. Removed logo, taking some liberties, applying some clean/retouch without upscaling. Thanks to @historyofhyrule.com for sharing these scans!
The Legend of Zelda 4koma manga clean artwork by Hiroyuki Makino featured in the 1st volume published by Enix in Japan. Image depicts Link holding a lamp down in the sewers, with Zelda by his side being scared of a also scared little mouse that's passing by.
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
nanelsonart.bsky.social
After the War (2020)
After the War - old fe3h fanart piece from 2020. it depicts post-war Annette and Dedue from Fire Emblem Three Houses in wedding clothes from their respective nations
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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kipalizadeh.net
Re-sharing an old fav for today's #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Kip, I'm an illustrator and I love colour, characters and texture 😊
I am open for picture book projects in 2026! #KidLitArt
🌐 kipalizadeh.net
📧 kip.alizadeh@gmail.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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andreabrownlit.bsky.social
🎨 Spotlight on Boya Sun!

Boya's Illustrator Page

Boya is represented by Kelly Sonnack (@ksonnack.bsky.social). He is open to illustrating picture books.
a digital illustration of the characters Frog and Toad reading together under mushrooms a digital illustration of anthropomorphic animal characters walking through a futuristic city a digital illustration of an anthropomorphic dog and cat on a picnic date by a pond a digital illustration of anthropomorphic animals dancing in a forest of glowing trees
November 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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mariadrawss.bsky.social
Hi there! #KidLitArtPostcard I'm Antonieta, a children's book illustrator based in Mexico, who enjoys drawing fun, colorful characters! I'm open to picture books, board books, and early readers. Feel free to reach out!

#kidlit #kidlitart

www.mariadrawss.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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julianplum.com
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Julian, a queer 🏳️‍⚧️ picture book illustrator working in gouache. I've climbed out of the final art mines to wave around a little flag that says "let me illustrate a book about frogs or bugs!"

🌌 julianplum.com
💌 hello@julianplum.com

#kidlitart #picturebooks #art 🐸 🌿
Gouache painting in lush dark green and blue featuring a cross-section of a pond at night. A green harlequin-patterned frog with a hint of tadpole tail climbs half out of the water into the cattails, looking at the stars. In the darkness lurks a taloned heron foot. The water is full of tadpoles, pond weed, insect larvae, and frog eggs. A single bright mayfly hangs on a cattail leaf above the frog's head. Text below reads JULIAN PLUM | Represented by Naomi Davis at BookEnds Literary, julianplum.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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theremaybecats.bsky.social
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. This illustration is from 'Maeve and The Meadow Mysteries' a story about a magical meadow, growing up and finding yourself, that I am currently developing.

theremaybecats.com
Agent: caryn@andreabrownlit.com

@carynwiseman.bsky.social
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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shihopate.bsky.social
Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day✨ I'm Shiho Pate, represented by Deborah Warren at @eastwestlit.bsky.social . Please visit shihopate.com for more of my work.
#kidlitart #illustration
November 6, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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smaldo.bsky.social
Inbox— next cover of the New Yorker: “Mayor Mamdani,” by Edel Rodriguez
November 5, 2025 at 3:19 AM
nanelsonart.bsky.social
i started drinking coffee in 2024. yesterday i thought "i'll wean myself off and go back to tea." then i got 5 hours of sleep last night (not consecutively) and it's back to coffee this morning.
November 4, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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killgoldfish.bsky.social
ME: yeah could i get the impossible burger with cheese.
THE VIZIER WHO'S BEEN ADVISING ME: ahh, an excellent choice sire. an imitation of the genuine article. there are some "friends" of yours to whom it bears a passing similarity
ME: you want anything
VIZIER: [chuckles] what i want is of no import
June 2, 2025 at 3:32 AM
nanelsonart.bsky.social
i'm reading "dungeon crawler carl," which my brain keeps editing to "combat carl." it's fun so far, but i had to trick my brain into thinking it was a manga or a tv comedy to enjoy it. normally i don't read books written in this tone lol
November 2, 2025 at 12:41 AM