Bonnie Adamson
@bonnieadamson.com
Illustrator; writer of various things;
former #SCBWI IC and ARA;
co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P;
art and books at bonnieadamson.com
former #SCBWI IC and ARA;
co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P;
art and books at bonnieadamson.com
For you, Veronica--I don't have your skills, so I have to make do with a boxed mix. :-)
#kidlitchat
#kidlitchat
December 3, 2025 at 2:54 AM
For you, Veronica--I don't have your skills, so I have to make do with a boxed mix. :-)
#kidlitchat
#kidlitchat
This tiny background character made me smile today. Some days, that's enough. #kidlitart #illustration
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This tiny background character made me smile today. Some days, that's enough. #kidlitart #illustration
I finally found a fall photo--you can even see some of that brilliant blue peeking through. #SouthCarolinaFall #kidlitchat
October 15, 2025 at 1:51 AM
I finally found a fall photo--you can even see some of that brilliant blue peeking through. #SouthCarolinaFall #kidlitchat
Sandra Boynton for the win today, as usual. Been round the block a couple of times. #stillhere #nevergiveup
August 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Sandra Boynton for the win today, as usual. Been round the block a couple of times. #stillhere #nevergiveup
I've been drawing babies and toddlers for a new project. Re the "smaller head" note, I blame an early obsession with Peanuts. 😀
#kidlit #illustration #pencilsketch #picturebook
#kidlit #illustration #pencilsketch #picturebook
August 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I've been drawing babies and toddlers for a new project. Re the "smaller head" note, I blame an early obsession with Peanuts. 😀
#kidlit #illustration #pencilsketch #picturebook
#kidlit #illustration #pencilsketch #picturebook
Urgent to anyone in the Hillsborough, NC area: lost dog, small black and white beagle/border collie mix. Will answer to Frank, but is slightly deaf. He is chipped, with owner's name on collar. If you see him, please respond here or call Orange County Animal Shelter at 919-942-7387. Thank you.
July 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Urgent to anyone in the Hillsborough, NC area: lost dog, small black and white beagle/border collie mix. Will answer to Frank, but is slightly deaf. He is chipped, with owner's name on collar. If you see him, please respond here or call Orange County Animal Shelter at 919-942-7387. Thank you.
Yay! Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day--and Happy 4th Anniversary for event founder @ginaperry.bsky.social . Thank you, Gina!
Pencil on paper with digital collage.
www.bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary
Pencil on paper with digital collage.
www.bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary
June 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Yay! Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day--and Happy 4th Anniversary for event founder @ginaperry.bsky.social . Thank you, Gina!
Pencil on paper with digital collage.
www.bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary
Pencil on paper with digital collage.
www.bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary
Brushing up on drafting today for the WIP. (And yes, I know PS will do it for me, but . . . it's not the same.)
#kidlit #illustration #picturebook #perspective #cityscape
#kidlit #illustration #picturebook #perspective #cityscape
May 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Brushing up on drafting today for the WIP. (And yes, I know PS will do it for me, but . . . it's not the same.)
#kidlit #illustration #picturebook #perspective #cityscape
#kidlit #illustration #picturebook #perspective #cityscape
Woop! The @cbignyc.bsky.social Illustration Directory for 2025 is live on the CBIG website. I'm so proud to be a part of this awesome group! [My art is on page 4]
View the pdf here:
www.cbig-nyc.com/directory
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
View the pdf here:
www.cbig-nyc.com/directory
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
May 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Woop! The @cbignyc.bsky.social Illustration Directory for 2025 is live on the CBIG website. I'm so proud to be a part of this awesome group! [My art is on page 4]
View the pdf here:
www.cbig-nyc.com/directory
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
View the pdf here:
www.cbig-nyc.com/directory
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
Hello, #kidlitartpostcard Day!
Who hasn't loved somehing just because no one else does?
Pencil scanned and colored in Photoshop.
bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
Who hasn't loved somehing just because no one else does?
Pencil scanned and colored in Photoshop.
bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
March 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Hello, #kidlitartpostcard Day!
Who hasn't loved somehing just because no one else does?
Pencil scanned and colored in Photoshop.
bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
Who hasn't loved somehing just because no one else does?
Pencil scanned and colored in Photoshop.
bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
February 24, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Did anyone else grow up with these Golden Guides? I still reach for them when I want a quick reference--like today, to check which variety of oak works best for my latest #kidlit #illustration WIP. As you can see, we've gone through two editions of Stars!
January 20, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Did anyone else grow up with these Golden Guides? I still reach for them when I want a quick reference--like today, to check which variety of oak works best for my latest #kidlit #illustration WIP. As you can see, we've gone through two editions of Stars!
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day, and Happy 2025! May your year be filled with possibilities. :-)
Micron pen on paper with digital color.
bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
Micron pen on paper with digital color.
bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
January 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day, and Happy 2025! May your year be filled with possibilities. :-)
Micron pen on paper with digital color.
bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
Micron pen on paper with digital color.
bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
President Jimmy Carter's words travel aboard Voyager I. [Posted on Instagram today by the Planetary Society.]
Godspeed, Jimmy.
Godspeed, Jimmy.
December 30, 2024 at 9:02 PM
President Jimmy Carter's words travel aboard Voyager I. [Posted on Instagram today by the Planetary Society.]
Godspeed, Jimmy.
Godspeed, Jimmy.
Hello, #kidlitartpostcard Day! Here is a wistful pink crocodile wishing you hope, love, and joy this holiday season.
[Fountain pen, ink wash and watercolor on office paper.]
More at bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
[Fountain pen, ink wash and watercolor on office paper.]
More at bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
December 5, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Hello, #kidlitartpostcard Day! Here is a wistful pink crocodile wishing you hope, love, and joy this holiday season.
[Fountain pen, ink wash and watercolor on office paper.]
More at bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
[Fountain pen, ink wash and watercolor on office paper.]
More at bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
I've been a fan of britebluedot.com for a long time. I'm going to have to buy a few of these for friends:
November 13, 2024 at 7:35 PM
I've been a fan of britebluedot.com for a long time. I'm going to have to buy a few of these for friends:
Coming along . . . Slowly.
#kidlitprogress
(Hoping to re-establish this hashtag, b/c I need a cheering section--and an occasional swift kick--to stay in gear!)
Who else is struggling to set priorities and follow through?
#kidlit #illustration #picturebook
#portfolio #finalart
#kidlitprogress
(Hoping to re-establish this hashtag, b/c I need a cheering section--and an occasional swift kick--to stay in gear!)
Who else is struggling to set priorities and follow through?
#kidlit #illustration #picturebook
#portfolio #finalart
November 13, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Coming along . . . Slowly.
#kidlitprogress
(Hoping to re-establish this hashtag, b/c I need a cheering section--and an occasional swift kick--to stay in gear!)
Who else is struggling to set priorities and follow through?
#kidlit #illustration #picturebook
#portfolio #finalart
#kidlitprogress
(Hoping to re-establish this hashtag, b/c I need a cheering section--and an occasional swift kick--to stay in gear!)
Who else is struggling to set priorities and follow through?
#kidlit #illustration #picturebook
#portfolio #finalart
I make lots of flowers that are supposed to adorn other projects, but never do. (I wonder if my crocheted flowers are like origami cranes: if I make 1,000, will I sell that book??)
November 13, 2024 at 3:07 PM
I make lots of flowers that are supposed to adorn other projects, but never do. (I wonder if my crocheted flowers are like origami cranes: if I make 1,000, will I sell that book??)
I just deactivated my former Twitter account. Haven't been active there in over a year. It isn't what it was, and never will be again. I'm so grateful to have found a home here on Bluesky! I saved a screen shot to remember the good times.
November 7, 2024 at 6:31 PM
I just deactivated my former Twitter account. Haven't been active there in over a year. It isn't what it was, and never will be again. I'm so grateful to have found a home here on Bluesky! I saved a screen shot to remember the good times.
So much still to be thankful for--including #kidlitartpostcard day! Here's one from the archives, in honor of November trees: pencil on paper.
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
More at bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
More at bonnieadamson.com
November 7, 2024 at 5:56 PM
So much still to be thankful for--including #kidlitartpostcard day! Here's one from the archives, in honor of November trees: pencil on paper.
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
More at bonnieadamson.com
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
More at bonnieadamson.com