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Deb Johnson
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Illustrator & Author for Children's Books
Portfolio: http://www.deb-johnson.com
Available for all #kidlit and #kidlitart projects, especially sweet BB, PB, CB.
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It's always fun to draw cute lil' belly buttons! Working hard to wrap up my current book project. What's on your desk today? Drop a note below and keep the conversation going!

#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookartist #childrensbooks #iIlustrator #bellybutton
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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IT'S FINALLY HERE!
"Winter" by Barbara L. Smith, aka my mom! Its our first collaboration and we are so excited to share it with all of you!

WINTER makes a great holiday gift!

Available on Amazon! bit.ly/4ooGQ5X
#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #booklaunch #illustration
November 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Deb Johnson, a children's book illustrator and author. I love creating expressive characters that spark imagination and heart. Open for new projects in 2026!

Visit my website here: www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Just ol’ creepy Betty BUTTON Eyes saying hello…

#inktober #inktober25 #button #spooky #illustration #childrensbookillustration #digitalink #fallseason
October 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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That first BLAST of cold fall air at the bus stop…were you team coat or no coat?

#inktober2025 #inktoberofficial #inktober #blast #procreate #lineart #coldwind #illustration #childrensbookillustration #picturebookillustration #middleschool #busstop #instaart @debjohnsonart
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Sweep, sweep, sweep it under the rug!

#inktober #inktober2025 #inktoberofficial #sweep #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #illustrator #sketchbook #procreate
October 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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It ain’t heavy, it’s my punkin’!

#inktober #kidlitart #illustration #pumpkins
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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This sea opera singing STARfish is crooning to the tunes of #inktober25

#inktober #inktober2025 #starfish #kidlitart #kidlt #illustration #procreate #childrensbookillustration
October 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Watch out for bandit ghost squirrels!

Hello! I am an #illustrator and love bringing stories to life with sweet & expressive characters. Open in 26 for BB, PB, CB & ED Projects.

www.deb-johnson.com
#kidlitart #kidlit #spooky #ArtDirectors #editors #authors
October 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Spooky season is here!
#wip #kidlitart #kidlit #trickortreat #halloween #picturebooks #illustrator
September 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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I am so excited to announce Max and Her Stacks, by Joyce McCullough, illustrated by me, will be released fall 2025 (End Game Press). If you love stacks and stacks of books, you will adore Max and Her Stacks!

#picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #newbook #Illustration
September 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I'm a kidlit illustrator and author. I adore creating cute animals and their people that will hug you back.

www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookillustration #Illustration #childrensbooks #hikingwithdogs #hiking #peaceful
September 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Hello September! I love this season of gnomes, pumpkins, cozy sweaters and crunch-crunchy leaves!

www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitchat #Illustration #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
September 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Jumping in to the last days of summer with #KidlitartPostcard Day! My name is Deb Johnson and I'm a kidlit illustrator and author. I love drawing cute animal and people characters that make you giggle and smile.

Visit my portfolio at www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlitart #picturebooks #Illustration
August 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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It's Amelia Earhart Day! This quick sketch is a smash-up of several reference photos. She was truly an inspiration and accomplished so much in her short life.

#kidlitart #kidlit #biography #picturebooks #Illustration #childrensbooks #Procreate #digitalpencils #quicksketch
July 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Have you ever held a firefly and watched it glow?!

#kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #picturebooks #illustration
July 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Happy #KidlitartPostcard Day!
I illustrate all things for children: board books, picture books, chapter books, magazines, activity and coloring books. If you have a project in mind, let's connect!
www.deb-johnson.com
#childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustrator
July 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I illustrate and write books for children. I am available for picture books, board books, magazines, activity books, educational & more!

www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #Illustrator #childrensbooks
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June 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I illustrate and write books for children. I am available for picture books, board books, magazines, activity pages, and educational books.

www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #Illustrator #childrensbooks
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kidlitart postcard for may 2025. adult giraffe driving a pink car with 2 white flowers with top down. two giraffe kids sitting in the back having fun. driving through a mountain scene with flowers and butterflies. art by Deb Johnson Illustration.
May 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Happy Friday! I am thankful that our weather is warm and sunny and not frosty like this ol' owl. Seriously, it's one of my favorite illustrations from an upcoming book on...can you guess?! The author is really special, too!

#kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbook #Illustrator #kidlitartist #bookdesign
April 25, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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“Spring is here!”
Exercising with a quick sketch … I just never know what will pop up!
#kidlitart #kidlit #sketching #childrensbooks #spring #bear
April 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Process video! This one was quick and fun!

#kidlitart #kidlit #processvideo #sunflish #ocean #snorkle #illustration #childrensbooks
April 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” — Plato

Happy Saturday! May your day be filled with unexpected joy!

#kidlitart #kidlit #sunfish #snorkle #music #ocean
April 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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For the evening scrollers...
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator for children's books, including picture books, board books, and activity books.
For more illustration samples and to connect:
www.deb-johnson.com
#kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #BB #activitybooks
April 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator for children's books, including picture books, board books, and activity books.

For more illustration samples and to connect:
www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks #BB #activitybooks #Illustrator #origami #newfriends
April 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM