Armando Leiva
@armandoleiva-art.bsky.social
California based artist, enjoy drawing critters
seeking agent representation for picture books
Portfolio: https://armandoleiva.com/
https://www.instagram.com/Leiva.illustrations/
seeking agent representation for picture books
Portfolio: https://armandoleiva.com/
https://www.instagram.com/Leiva.illustrations/
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Howdy! artist based in California, hoping to find kidlit folks/community here to interact with and chit chat about picture books :)
a little doodle based on prompt "dazzle"
#kidlit #kidlitartist
a little doodle based on prompt "dazzle"
#kidlit #kidlitartist
Since it's Father's Day, I figured I would play around with the theme and do some drawing for fun
June 16, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Since it's Father's Day, I figured I would play around with the theme and do some drawing for fun
Reposted by Armando Leiva
June 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
It's kindly sunny today , warm, not too hot
May 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It's kindly sunny today , warm, not too hot
The weather here has been swinging all over the place , rain, sunshine, strong winds
April 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The weather here has been swinging all over the place , rain, sunshine, strong winds
#KidLitArtPostcard day is here once again! I'm Armando Leiva kidlit illustrator currently seeking representation for picture books!
A little recent medieval critter rendering for fun 🍊
#scbwi #kidlitpostcard #april
A little recent medieval critter rendering for fun 🍊
#scbwi #kidlitpostcard #april
April 4, 2025 at 3:03 AM
#KidLitArtPostcard day is here once again! I'm Armando Leiva kidlit illustrator currently seeking representation for picture books!
A little recent medieval critter rendering for fun 🍊
#scbwi #kidlitpostcard #april
A little recent medieval critter rendering for fun 🍊
#scbwi #kidlitpostcard #april
recent piece for a client, was challenging but fun to tackle a scene like this 🐻🍯🐝
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration
February 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
recent piece for a client, was challenging but fun to tackle a scene like this 🐻🍯🐝
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration
And just like that January has more or less passed
January 31, 2025 at 12:05 AM
And just like that January has more or less passed
Happy holidays, stay warm and cozy ~ 🍂🍃
December 24, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Happy holidays, stay warm and cozy ~ 🍂🍃
November 29, 2024 at 10:10 PM
The cold weather really kicking in
November 26, 2024 at 6:23 PM
The cold weather really kicking in
It's raining in California, nice cool weather ☁️
November 22, 2024 at 7:29 PM
It's raining in California, nice cool weather ☁️
Been curiously brainstorming ideas on what kind of stories I want to write for picturebooks. Focusing on narrowing down to a few topics
November 19, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Been curiously brainstorming ideas on what kind of stories I want to write for picturebooks. Focusing on narrowing down to a few topics
Weekend is here ~
November 16, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Weekend is here ~
November 15, 2024 at 8:45 PM
November 15, 2024 at 8:39 PM
recent finished piece
trying little by little bring over all my art posting + portfolio from Instagram unto here in a small drip fashion
"Kite Runner"
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration
trying little by little bring over all my art posting + portfolio from Instagram unto here in a small drip fashion
"Kite Runner"
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration
October 22, 2024 at 11:56 PM
recent finished piece
trying little by little bring over all my art posting + portfolio from Instagram unto here in a small drip fashion
"Kite Runner"
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration
trying little by little bring over all my art posting + portfolio from Instagram unto here in a small drip fashion
"Kite Runner"
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration
ill be slowly uploading some pieces through the week , old and new portfolio. dont wanna just spam out a bunch of images
October 22, 2024 at 3:40 AM
ill be slowly uploading some pieces through the week , old and new portfolio. dont wanna just spam out a bunch of images
Has anyone attended SCBWI in New York conference before ?
Been curious to hear folks feedback on it, something Im looking into to ~
#kidlit
Been curious to hear folks feedback on it, something Im looking into to ~
#kidlit
October 21, 2024 at 8:15 AM
Has anyone attended SCBWI in New York conference before ?
Been curious to hear folks feedback on it, something Im looking into to ~
#kidlit
Been curious to hear folks feedback on it, something Im looking into to ~
#kidlit
October 20, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Reposted by Armando Leiva
Kidlit Illustrators, you don’t need a huge social following. I hire illustrators who don’t have huge followings all the time. You just need strong work. If you’re trying to decide between spending time practicing or posting, I’d recommend practicing. 💙❤️
September 12, 2023 at 6:29 PM
Kidlit Illustrators, you don’t need a huge social following. I hire illustrators who don’t have huge followings all the time. You just need strong work. If you’re trying to decide between spending time practicing or posting, I’d recommend practicing. 💙❤️
Howdy! artist based in California, hoping to find kidlit folks/community here to interact with and chit chat about picture books :)
a little doodle based on prompt "dazzle"
#kidlit #kidlitartist
a little doodle based on prompt "dazzle"
#kidlit #kidlitartist
October 20, 2024 at 4:56 AM
Howdy! artist based in California, hoping to find kidlit folks/community here to interact with and chit chat about picture books :)
a little doodle based on prompt "dazzle"
#kidlit #kidlitartist
a little doodle based on prompt "dazzle"
#kidlit #kidlitartist