Christopher Thornock
@thornockstudios.bsky.social
Illustrator, educator and artist living in the mountain west. Agent - Lori Steel Steelworks Literary - thornockstudios.com Insta - thornockstudios
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Not your average walk in the park for #KidLitArtPostcard Day
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
Not your average walk in the park for #KidLitArtPostcard Day
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Not your average walk in the park for #KidLitArtPostcard Day
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween
October 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween
September 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
On a warm night, the Harvest Moon whispers to those who listen. I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator, bringing that same sense of wonder to the stories I illustrate. Learn more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent, Lori Steel, at steelworksliterary.com.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
September 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
On a warm night, the Harvest Moon whispers to those who listen. I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator, bringing that same sense of wonder to the stories I illustrate. Learn more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent, Lori Steel, at steelworksliterary.com.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
Reposted by Christopher Thornock
Huzzah @thornockstudios.bsky.social & María Coco for their 2025 Original Art Exhibition @soi128.bsky.social acceptance! Chris' debut illo'd PB, BRAVE OLD BLUE (words @colleenmuske.bsky.social) and María Coco's TWO books: CATS LOVE BOOKS, TOO (Bloomsbury) & A SOUND IN THE NIGHT (RISE/PRH). #kidlitart
August 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Huzzah @thornockstudios.bsky.social & María Coco for their 2025 Original Art Exhibition @soi128.bsky.social acceptance! Chris' debut illo'd PB, BRAVE OLD BLUE (words @colleenmuske.bsky.social) and María Coco's TWO books: CATS LOVE BOOKS, TOO (Bloomsbury) & A SOUND IN THE NIGHT (RISE/PRH). #kidlitart
Kid lit art postcards tomorrow!
September 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Kid lit art postcards tomorrow!
A new semester is starting this week and I have been thinking a lot about this. Tomorrow on Substack.
August 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
A new semester is starting this week and I have been thinking a lot about this. Tomorrow on Substack.
Big discoveries for #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi, I’m Chris a picture book illustrator. If you are curious you can dig into thornockstudios.com or contact my agent: Lori Steel – steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig
August 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Big discoveries for #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi, I’m Chris a picture book illustrator. If you are curious you can dig into thornockstudios.com or contact my agent: Lori Steel – steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig
It’s the weekend, no being grumpy.
August 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
It’s the weekend, no being grumpy.
Posting tomorrow.
July 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Posting tomorrow.
Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day!
This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon.
Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers.
thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram
This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon.
Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers.
thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram
July 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day!
This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon.
Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers.
thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram
This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon.
Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers.
thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram
“Is this a good drawing?” my student asks in class.
Good question. It’s complicated.
Good question. It’s complicated.
June 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“Is this a good drawing?” my student asks in class.
Good question. It’s complicated.
Good question. It’s complicated.
June 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
June 16, 2025 at 3:12 AM
When someone gives you advice, the opposite might also be true.
June 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
When someone gives you advice, the opposite might also be true.
Reposted by Christopher Thornock
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Diana, an illustrator who loves scratchy pencil lines, fancy shoes and balloons 🎈
I’ve been a bit absent from most socials while I finish my children’s illustration program in Barcelona and work on my portfolio but will be back soon!
I’ve been a bit absent from most socials while I finish my children’s illustration program in Barcelona and work on my portfolio but will be back soon!
June 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Diana, an illustrator who loves scratchy pencil lines, fancy shoes and balloons 🎈
I’ve been a bit absent from most socials while I finish my children’s illustration program in Barcelona and work on my portfolio but will be back soon!
I’ve been a bit absent from most socials while I finish my children’s illustration program in Barcelona and work on my portfolio but will be back soon!
Paws, claws, and tails in tow- a quiet procession starts to grow.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! See more at thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social at Steelworks Literary.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! See more at thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social at Steelworks Literary.
June 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Paws, claws, and tails in tow- a quiet procession starts to grow.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! See more at thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social at Steelworks Literary.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! See more at thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social at Steelworks Literary.
Looking forward to tomorrow and everyone posting their kidlit postcards.
June 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Looking forward to tomorrow and everyone posting their kidlit postcards.
Sundays are for sketching your pups.
June 1, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Sundays are for sketching your pups.
Posting tomorrow on Substack.
June 1, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Posting tomorrow on Substack.
Something new!
I just launched a Substack called OFFICE HOURS, a newsletter about the creative process, making a living as an artist, and all the weird, wonderful stuff that happens in the studio and sometimes the classroom. Free!
I just launched a Substack called OFFICE HOURS, a newsletter about the creative process, making a living as an artist, and all the weird, wonderful stuff that happens in the studio and sometimes the classroom. Free!
Office Hours | Christopher Thornock | Substack
Office Hours is where I, Chris Thornock, spill the good stuff from years of teaching, drawing, and figuring it out as I go. It’s part advice column, part studio confessional—for anyone trying to make ...
thornockstudios.substack.com
May 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Something new!
I just launched a Substack called OFFICE HOURS, a newsletter about the creative process, making a living as an artist, and all the weird, wonderful stuff that happens in the studio and sometimes the classroom. Free!
I just launched a Substack called OFFICE HOURS, a newsletter about the creative process, making a living as an artist, and all the weird, wonderful stuff that happens in the studio and sometimes the classroom. Free!
May 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’ve got lemons, questions, and maybe a little mystery. Curious? So are they. See more at thornockstudios.com — represented by the fabulous Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com.
May 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’ve got lemons, questions, and maybe a little mystery. Curious? So are they. See more at thornockstudios.com — represented by the fabulous Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com.
Eeeeeeee. Postcards in the morning.
May 1, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Eeeeeeee. Postcards in the morning.
April 28, 2025 at 1:54 AM