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Drawn by Shawn
@drawnbyshawn.bsky.social
Art by Shawn Turek. Illustrator, comic artist, explainer video producer. Available for projects. Seeking illo representation in children's pub (comics/GNs/PBs).
www.drawnbyshawn.com
I recently illustrated a children's book for @inkhornbooks.bsky.social titled "Splot the Blot". It's all about finding your unique voice, as told through the adventures of a cute little inkblot named Splot. More info at inkhornbooks.com. #kidlit #childrensillustration
May 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
"Don't Ignore Grumpy Pumpy" is now out! Written by Gillian King-Cargile and illustrated by me, the #childrensbook tells the story of a little #insulinpump with a big attitude and important message about #type1diabetes and alarm fatigue. More at pokeprizepress.com. #kidlit #childrensillustration
May 7, 2024 at 2:27 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Shawn Turek, an illustrator focusing on children's publishing. I'm available for projects, and I am also seeking representation! You can see more of my work at drawnbyshawn.com.
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #treefort #fort #game #boardgame #kids
March 7, 2024 at 9:21 PM
My version of a poster from one of my favorite movies, “Raiders of the Lost Ark”. I also included some development stages so you can see the progress leading up to the final version. Made in Procreate!
#raidersofthelostark #indianajones #marionravenwood #arkofthecovenant #fanart
March 6, 2024 at 2:30 PM
What if … Han Solo and Chewbacca were PROFESSIONAL WRESTLERS?!
#professionalwrestling #prowrestling #babyface #wrestling #starwars #hansolo #chewbacca #promo
February 17, 2024 at 7:23 PM
A tree fort like this would have been pretty awesome as a kid. (Or even as an adult!)
#treefort #fort #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #childrensillustrator #seekingrepresentation
February 9, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Hello, it’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Shawn Turek, an illustrator focusing on children's books, comics, and graphic novels. I'm available for projects, and am also seeking representation! You can see more of my work at drawnbyshawn.com.
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #hairmetal #rock #rabbit
December 7, 2023 at 3:27 PM
Inking and flatting more pages for “Roland’s Turnip Experience”, my all-ages comic adaptation of “The Turnip” by the Brothers Grimm. Making progress! (Eventually this will be done! 😄) #makingcomics #kidlitart #childrensillustrator #comicartist
November 15, 2023 at 2:09 AM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m Shawn Turek, an illustrator focusing on children's books, comics, and graphic novels. I'm also actively seeking representation! See more of my work at drawnbyshawn.com.
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #wizardofoz #dorothy #tinman #scarecrow #lion #toto
November 2, 2023 at 3:21 PM
How do you do, fellow kids? This is basically me now. I wear contacts most of the time, but I can't really use multifocal contacts for reasons. So reading glasses it is. Often on the end of my nose. (I'm looking for a good pair of "all-day" readers too, so let me know if you have a recommendation!)
October 20, 2023 at 4:30 PM
It’s #PortfolioDay! I'm Shawn Turek, an illustrator focused on childrens books, comics, and graphic novels. I have experience self-publishing and working directly with indie authors/publishers. I am available for projects, and I am also seeking representation. More at drawnbyshawn.com!
October 10, 2023 at 4:36 PM
Hello, it’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day again! I’m Shawn Turek, an illustrator focusing on children's books, comics, and graphic novels. I'm also actively seeking representation! See more of my work at drawnbyshawn.com.
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #alien #clubhouse
October 5, 2023 at 1:22 PM
An inked panel from “Roland’s Turnip Experience” (my all-ages comic adaptation of “The Turnip” by the Brothers Grimm). Often times if you look at a character you created long enough you get accustomed to it, but I still chuckle at these Chihuahua guard dogs whenever I see them. 😆
October 3, 2023 at 3:33 PM
It’s going slow, but I’m gradually making progress on “Roland’s Turnip Experience”, my all-ages comic adaptation of “The Turnip” by the Brothers Grimm. Here are the final front and back covers (although some adjustments will probably happen before it’s complete). #makingcomics #thebrothersgrimm
September 27, 2023 at 4:40 PM
Haven’t posted lately as I’m in the middle of a project, but here’s what I’ve been reading. I’m a pro wrestling fan from way back, so it’s fun to read about the history in a graphic novel format. (H/T to @kingfridayjoe.bsky.social as I saw it in one of his posts a while back so I bought it.)
September 26, 2023 at 9:45 PM
Hi Brian! Here are some images to give you a sense of my style. More in my portfolio at drawnbyshawn.com. Thanks!
September 11, 2023 at 5:44 PM
We watched "Nimona" on Netflix last night and we thought it was pretty awesome! I don't always connect with animation the same way I do with live action, but this one was an exception. Bravo to everyone who worked on the source material and who brought it to the screen! #nimona #netflix
September 9, 2023 at 7:32 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day (if that’s a thing here)! My name is Shawn Turek, an illustrator focusing on children's books, comics, and graphic novels. I'm also seeking representation! See more of my work at drawnbyshawn.com.
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #castle #queen #fairytale
September 7, 2023 at 2:10 PM
I just released “expanded editions” of my two #comics “Tales from Sector Alpha-8” and “Occupational Hazard” on Ko-Fi for $2 and $1 respectively. Digital (PDF) w/extra pages of dev drawings. FREE versions w/out extra content are still available on my site. ko-fi.com/drawnbyshawn...
August 22, 2023 at 9:38 PM