Allyssa Van Cuyk
@avc-art.bsky.social
Children's Book Illustrator in central Florida
"The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch" by Tabitha Erbe is available for preorder TODAY! 🐠🪸
https://www.tabithaerbe.com/shop
Open for work and representation ✨
My portfolio: https://www.avc-art.com/
"The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch" by Tabitha Erbe is available for preorder TODAY! 🐠🪸
https://www.tabithaerbe.com/shop
Open for work and representation ✨
My portfolio: https://www.avc-art.com/
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Allyssa Van Cuyk
@avc-art.bsky.social
· Jan 30
Hi guys! I’m excited to join the kidlit community here, make new friends, and learn more about the industry 🩵
Here’s some of my favorite illustrations as of late ✨
You can take a peek at my full portfolio at www.avc-art.com!
Here’s some of my favorite illustrations as of late ✨
You can take a peek at my full portfolio at www.avc-art.com!
“The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch is available for preorder TODAY!!! 🪸🥳
Buy your copy here: www.tabithaerbe.com/shop
I’m so thrilled to share such an amazing book. So much hard work and care went into it, and a huge congratulations to Tabitha Erbe, the author, is in order! 🩷
#kidlit
Buy your copy here: www.tabithaerbe.com/shop
I’m so thrilled to share such an amazing book. So much hard work and care went into it, and a huge congratulations to Tabitha Erbe, the author, is in order! 🩷
#kidlit
June 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
“The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch is available for preorder TODAY!!! 🪸🥳
Buy your copy here: www.tabithaerbe.com/shop
I’m so thrilled to share such an amazing book. So much hard work and care went into it, and a huge congratulations to Tabitha Erbe, the author, is in order! 🩷
#kidlit
Buy your copy here: www.tabithaerbe.com/shop
I’m so thrilled to share such an amazing book. So much hard work and care went into it, and a huge congratulations to Tabitha Erbe, the author, is in order! 🩷
#kidlit
Did you know that today is World Ocean Day? Check out worldoceanday.org for recourses, local events, and ways to celebrate the ocean!
Keep your eyes peeled in the coming WEEK for a preorder launch of “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, written by Tabitha Erbe and Illustrated by myself!
#kidlit
Keep your eyes peeled in the coming WEEK for a preorder launch of “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, written by Tabitha Erbe and Illustrated by myself!
#kidlit
June 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Did you know that today is World Ocean Day? Check out worldoceanday.org for recourses, local events, and ways to celebrate the ocean!
Keep your eyes peeled in the coming WEEK for a preorder launch of “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, written by Tabitha Erbe and Illustrated by myself!
#kidlit
Keep your eyes peeled in the coming WEEK for a preorder launch of “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, written by Tabitha Erbe and Illustrated by myself!
#kidlit
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I am a children’s book illustrator and surface designer who particularly loves illustrating expressive animals and whimsical landscapes!
I am seeking representation and open for work 🌷
My Portfolio: www.avc-art.com
#kidlit
I am a children’s book illustrator and surface designer who particularly loves illustrating expressive animals and whimsical landscapes!
I am seeking representation and open for work 🌷
My Portfolio: www.avc-art.com
#kidlit
June 5, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I am a children’s book illustrator and surface designer who particularly loves illustrating expressive animals and whimsical landscapes!
I am seeking representation and open for work 🌷
My Portfolio: www.avc-art.com
#kidlit
I am a children’s book illustrator and surface designer who particularly loves illustrating expressive animals and whimsical landscapes!
I am seeking representation and open for work 🌷
My Portfolio: www.avc-art.com
#kidlit
@brianlarossa.com’s upcoming presentations available on @scbwi.bsky.social finally convinced me to invest in a membership and I’m so excited to dive into all the recourses available!
Art from upcoming release “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, illustrated by myself & written by Tabitha Erbe 🪸
Art from upcoming release “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, illustrated by myself & written by Tabitha Erbe 🪸
May 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
@brianlarossa.com’s upcoming presentations available on @scbwi.bsky.social finally convinced me to invest in a membership and I’m so excited to dive into all the recourses available!
Art from upcoming release “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, illustrated by myself & written by Tabitha Erbe 🪸
Art from upcoming release “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, illustrated by myself & written by Tabitha Erbe 🪸
May 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who has ever carried, taken in, or adopted a child- under any and all circumstances. There are so many ways to be a mother, each and every one beautiful 🩷
#kidlit #kidlitart #surfacedesign #greetingcard
#kidlit #kidlitart #surfacedesign #greetingcard
May 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who has ever carried, taken in, or adopted a child- under any and all circumstances. There are so many ways to be a mother, each and every one beautiful 🩷
#kidlit #kidlitart #surfacedesign #greetingcard
#kidlit #kidlitart #surfacedesign #greetingcard
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
If you’re looking for a children’s book illustrator, I’m your girl 🪷🐢
You can view my portfolio at www.avc-art.com!
If you’re looking for a children’s book illustrator, I’m your girl 🪷🐢
You can view my portfolio at www.avc-art.com!
May 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
If you’re looking for a children’s book illustrator, I’m your girl 🪷🐢
You can view my portfolio at www.avc-art.com!
If you’re looking for a children’s book illustrator, I’m your girl 🪷🐢
You can view my portfolio at www.avc-art.com!
This is how my soul feels when I work another day as a full time receptionist while all I want to do is illustrate full time.
I’m on that grind to improve and make my dreams come true though 😤
#kidlit
I’m on that grind to improve and make my dreams come true though 😤
#kidlit
April 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This is how my soul feels when I work another day as a full time receptionist while all I want to do is illustrate full time.
I’m on that grind to improve and make my dreams come true though 😤
#kidlit
I’m on that grind to improve and make my dreams come true though 😤
#kidlit
Reposted by Allyssa Van Cuyk
Tomorrow, a certain online mega-retailer launches a book sale, just days before Indie Bookstore Day on 4/26. This is no coincidence; Bookstore Day is one of the largest revenue drivers for indies.
Indies need our support to thrive & build community spaces for all...mega-retailers do not.
Indies need our support to thrive & build community spaces for all...mega-retailers do not.
April 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Tomorrow, a certain online mega-retailer launches a book sale, just days before Indie Bookstore Day on 4/26. This is no coincidence; Bookstore Day is one of the largest revenue drivers for indies.
Indies need our support to thrive & build community spaces for all...mega-retailers do not.
Indies need our support to thrive & build community spaces for all...mega-retailers do not.
Today, on Earth Day, I am so grateful for the wonders the Earth gifts us and for the opportunity to show my appreciation for her through the art I make 🪸🐠
Here’s an up close crop of an illustration in “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch” written by Tabitha Erbe, preorder available soon 🩵
#kidlit
Here’s an up close crop of an illustration in “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch” written by Tabitha Erbe, preorder available soon 🩵
#kidlit
April 22, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Today, on Earth Day, I am so grateful for the wonders the Earth gifts us and for the opportunity to show my appreciation for her through the art I make 🪸🐠
Here’s an up close crop of an illustration in “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch” written by Tabitha Erbe, preorder available soon 🩵
#kidlit
Here’s an up close crop of an illustration in “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch” written by Tabitha Erbe, preorder available soon 🩵
#kidlit
Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates!
I’m working today and missing the magic of running through the grass as a kid looking for eggs with my cousins. 🪺 🐰
#kidlit
I’m working today and missing the magic of running through the grass as a kid looking for eggs with my cousins. 🪺 🐰
#kidlit
April 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates!
I’m working today and missing the magic of running through the grass as a kid looking for eggs with my cousins. 🪺 🐰
#kidlit
I’m working today and missing the magic of running through the grass as a kid looking for eggs with my cousins. 🪺 🐰
#kidlit
Today I got to meet Tabitha Erbe in person for the first time and hold our first printed proof of Finn and Hatch!
It was so special to see this project that I’ve poured my heart into printed out in my own hands. I can’t thank Tabitha enough!
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
It was so special to see this project that I’ve poured my heart into printed out in my own hands. I can’t thank Tabitha enough!
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
April 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Today I got to meet Tabitha Erbe in person for the first time and hold our first printed proof of Finn and Hatch!
It was so special to see this project that I’ve poured my heart into printed out in my own hands. I can’t thank Tabitha enough!
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
It was so special to see this project that I’ve poured my heart into printed out in my own hands. I can’t thank Tabitha enough!
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #kidlitart
Dreaming up some garden-themed elements for a surface design collection I’m making! 👒🌷
#artlicensing
#artlicensing
April 4, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Dreaming up some garden-themed elements for a surface design collection I’m making! 👒🌷
#artlicensing
#artlicensing
Repost with something watery! 🪸
I’m so happy with the watercolor texture in these close up crops of illustrations from “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, coming out in April!
#kidlitart
I’m so happy with the watercolor texture in these close up crops of illustrations from “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, coming out in April!
#kidlitart
March 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Repost with something watery! 🪸
I’m so happy with the watercolor texture in these close up crops of illustrations from “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, coming out in April!
#kidlitart
I’m so happy with the watercolor texture in these close up crops of illustrations from “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, coming out in April!
#kidlitart
March 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The really rough sketches of animals in the books I illustrate always crack me up 😆
(The author hardly ever sees them this rough, they get a little makeover before check ins)
#kidlit
(The author hardly ever sees them this rough, they get a little makeover before check ins)
#kidlit
February 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The really rough sketches of animals in the books I illustrate always crack me up 😆
(The author hardly ever sees them this rough, they get a little makeover before check ins)
#kidlit
(The author hardly ever sees them this rough, they get a little makeover before check ins)
#kidlit
When I’m dead tired but have to stay up late to work I light a candle so I’m forced to work at least until the wax is burned evenly 😆 …and I can’t “accidentally” fall asleep or I risk burning my apartment down.
#kidlit
#kidlit
February 27, 2025 at 5:34 AM
When I’m dead tired but have to stay up late to work I light a candle so I’m forced to work at least until the wax is burned evenly 😆 …and I can’t “accidentally” fall asleep or I risk burning my apartment down.
#kidlit
#kidlit
🚨 ADVICE NEEDED: I’m struggling to find an attorney that specializes in commercial illustration contracts/ licensing for a legal agreement between an author & I regarding compensation for selling the author rights to sell my designs as stuffed animals. Recommendations greatly appreciated!
#Kidlit
#Kidlit
February 24, 2025 at 8:01 PM
🚨 ADVICE NEEDED: I’m struggling to find an attorney that specializes in commercial illustration contracts/ licensing for a legal agreement between an author & I regarding compensation for selling the author rights to sell my designs as stuffed animals. Recommendations greatly appreciated!
#Kidlit
#Kidlit
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
My name is Allyssa Van Cuyk and I am a children’s book illustrator ✨
⭐️ I’m open for work and representation!
🌙 portfolio: www.avc-art.com
💫 www.instagram.com/a.v.c.art/?h...
🪸 “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch” written by Tabitha Erbe coming in April 2025!
My name is Allyssa Van Cuyk and I am a children’s book illustrator ✨
⭐️ I’m open for work and representation!
🌙 portfolio: www.avc-art.com
💫 www.instagram.com/a.v.c.art/?h...
🪸 “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch” written by Tabitha Erbe coming in April 2025!
February 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
My name is Allyssa Van Cuyk and I am a children’s book illustrator ✨
⭐️ I’m open for work and representation!
🌙 portfolio: www.avc-art.com
💫 www.instagram.com/a.v.c.art/?h...
🪸 “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch” written by Tabitha Erbe coming in April 2025!
My name is Allyssa Van Cuyk and I am a children’s book illustrator ✨
⭐️ I’m open for work and representation!
🌙 portfolio: www.avc-art.com
💫 www.instagram.com/a.v.c.art/?h...
🪸 “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch” written by Tabitha Erbe coming in April 2025!
I’m taking an extra two days off a month to have more time to work on children’s book illustration! Baby steps🩷🥹 if you’ve made the jump from a day job to full time illustration- what was your experience like? #kidlit #childrensbookillustration
February 6, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I’m taking an extra two days off a month to have more time to work on children’s book illustration! Baby steps🩷🥹 if you’ve made the jump from a day job to full time illustration- what was your experience like? #kidlit #childrensbookillustration
If you see this, quote with your night art!
This is one of my favorite illustrations from the children’s book I wrote and illustrated in college <3
This is one of my favorite illustrations from the children’s book I wrote and illustrated in college <3
February 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
If you see this, quote with your night art!
This is one of my favorite illustrations from the children’s book I wrote and illustrated in college <3
This is one of my favorite illustrations from the children’s book I wrote and illustrated in college <3
Marsh’s sketches are always so full of life!!
February 2, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Marsh’s sketches are always so full of life!!
February 1, 2025 at 4:00 PM
One of my favorite ongoing personal projects from 2024 is “Donnie’s Afraid of the Dark”, a concept for a children’s book about Donnie the Dragon, who finds himself lost in the forest after sunset. ⭐️🌕
I intend on bringing this book to life in the future! ✨
#kidlit #childrensbooks
I intend on bringing this book to life in the future! ✨
#kidlit #childrensbooks
January 31, 2025 at 10:32 PM
One of my favorite ongoing personal projects from 2024 is “Donnie’s Afraid of the Dark”, a concept for a children’s book about Donnie the Dragon, who finds himself lost in the forest after sunset. ⭐️🌕
I intend on bringing this book to life in the future! ✨
#kidlit #childrensbooks
I intend on bringing this book to life in the future! ✨
#kidlit #childrensbooks
Hi guys! I’m excited to join the kidlit community here, make new friends, and learn more about the industry 🩵
Here’s some of my favorite illustrations as of late ✨
You can take a peek at my full portfolio at www.avc-art.com!
Here’s some of my favorite illustrations as of late ✨
You can take a peek at my full portfolio at www.avc-art.com!
January 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Hi guys! I’m excited to join the kidlit community here, make new friends, and learn more about the industry 🩵
Here’s some of my favorite illustrations as of late ✨
You can take a peek at my full portfolio at www.avc-art.com!
Here’s some of my favorite illustrations as of late ✨
You can take a peek at my full portfolio at www.avc-art.com!