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Griffin McPherson
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Illustrator and Storyteller
Lover of Spookiness, Whimsy, and Adventure
•Seeking Representation•
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Griffin McPherson @griffinmcpherson.bsky.social · Jul 3
Hello! I'm a kid lit illustrator who favors whimsy, wonder, and compelling storytelling. See more of my work at griffinillustration.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator
A middle grade book cover illustration of a girl standing on a boulder in a forest, looking up to the sky where a cosmic jet stream strikes through the title that reads "Believe". In the bottom half of the image are two other kids looking up to the girl.
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thornockstudios.bsky.social
On a warm night, the Harvest Moon whispers to those who listen. I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator, bringing that same sense of wonder to the stories I illustrate. Learn more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent, Lori Steel, at steelworksliterary.com.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
September 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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mdashow.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike! I usually post cheerful scenes but this month I'm showing some range with a new spooky MG cover illustration instead.

I'm also excited to share that I'm now repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social at CMA! 🎉

mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#spooky #kidLit #kidLitArt
In a spooky night-time scene, a girl - approximately 14 with shoulder-length brown hair and wearing jeans and a denim jacket - crouches on a dirt driveway and looks behind her in consternation. Behind her is a large dark house with peaked gables and spiky points sticking out of the roof and a tall tower. The top floor of the tower is lit - the only illumination in the house - and a figure is silhouetted in the window. Behind the house are fir trees and a huge full moon. the entire scene is in spooky greens and blues. The text at the bottom reads "Michael Dashow, mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, repped by Vicky Weber at CMA"
September 4, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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victoriamaderna.com
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! 😊

I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator and gouache splatterer living in France, and I'm looking for new projects!

Portfolio: victoriamaderna.com
Email: hi@victoriamaderna.com
Painting of a little witch on a chair with a black cat and a crow. Text underneath says: Victoria Maderna - hi@victoriamaderna.com - victoriamaderna.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
If you're looking for relatable, fun, expressive characters, get in touch! I'd be happy to work with you.
griffinillustration.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator
A boy in the foreground looks at a caterpillar on a log with a magnifying glass. In the background we see another boy calling out to him, two boys helping each other up a grassy ledge, and one more in the background eating berries from a bush.
September 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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brianlarossa.com
Illustrators,
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Make sure you’re using the correct hashtag for maximum reach. Will be scrolling! 💙❤️

Fellow art directors,
Do your part! Scroll, promote, and celebrate #kidlitartpostcard to make Bluesky the functional professional discovery engine we need it to be.
August 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
It's the most wonderful time of the month! I love to craft atmospheric scenes, expressive characters, and all things that feel strange yet familiar. griffinillustration.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator
A kid lit illustration that looks like it's from a picture book. It depicts five kids in a dense, green forest. They are reacting to a boy holding up a large frog.
August 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
Some kids in masks
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #traditionaldrawing #childrensbooks #art
December 4, 2024 at 8:38 PM
griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
After reading @natandrewson.bsky.social book, Dreaming in Color, I felt I had to try out a Risograph approach to digital illustration.
Swipe to see how the layers come together to form the image!

#digitalillustration #digitaldrawing #digitalart #procreate #riso #risograph #illustration #fantasyart
July 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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mdashow.bsky.social
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Mike. I'm from California and I love drawing active kids. I'm looking for middle grade cover work and seeking representation.

You can see more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#kidLitArt #childrensIllustration #illustration #middleGrade #skateboard #skater
An illustration of a middle-grade girl cheerfully soaring through the air while doing a trick on a skateboard. She's got long blonde hair, a yellow Cal Berkeley tee, A light blue flannel shirt over it, and blue jeans. Her skateboard has a big stylized flame on the bottom of it. There are a few palm trees in the background. The text on the "postcard" includes my name - Michael Dashow - my email address, and my website URL https://mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co
July 3, 2025 at 5:17 AM
griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
Hello! I'm a kid lit illustrator who favors whimsy, wonder, and compelling storytelling. See more of my work at griffinillustration.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator
A middle grade book cover illustration of a girl standing on a boulder in a forest, looking up to the sky where a cosmic jet stream strikes through the title that reads "Believe". In the bottom half of the image are two other kids looking up to the girl.
July 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
If I had to befriend one of these bugs it would be cicada. Thoughts? Suggestions? Counterarguments?
#art #drawing #illustration #sketchbooking #sketchbook #traditionaldrawing #traditionalart #bugs #insects #natureillustration #nature #hiking #outdoors
An illustrated page of various bugs with bright watercolor overlayed on pictures of mountains
July 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
A conflict as old as time. Boys vs girls.
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #illustration #art #traditionalart #procreate #picturebooks
January 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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laufman.bsky.social
Reposting this will only cost you your soul.

CRIMSON FALL: The Shore Tower is available now on my website.
April 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
Howdy! I'm a kid lit author/illustrator who favors whimsical scenes, strange worlds, and expressive characters. See more of my work at griffinillustration.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator
A little boy holding up a butterfly net facing an incoming fleet of butterflies
April 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
Call now. You can do it faster than it will take you to finish your doom scrolling session.
aoc.bsky.social Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · Mar 14
KEEP CALLING. PEEL OFF ALL DEM SENATORS YOU CAN.

☎️: (202) 224-3121

Tell them to vote NO on Cloture and NO on CR. Vote is pushed to after 1:15ish for now. Situation is fluid.

The only public YES votes are Schumer and Fetterman. They need 7-8 total. KEEP CALLING.

Call retiring Senators too!
March 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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briantylercohen.bsky.social
A top Democratic congressman goes off during a DOGE hearing and calls out Elon for trying to cut Social Security.

More of this please.
March 12, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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thornockstudios.bsky.social
#kidlitartpostcard day is always a highlight. Hello, I’m Chris a picture book illustrator. Agent Lori Steel @steelworksliterary Web thornockstudios.com
March 6, 2025 at 1:17 PM
griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
Hey Folks! I'm a kid lit illustrator who favors whimsical scenes, strange worlds, and expressive characters. See more of my work at griffinillustration.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator
An illustrated scene of two young boys fighting each other in the backseat of a car with the mom looking back at them in horror
March 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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brianlarossa.com
Hey #kidlit, friendly reminder that tomorrow is #kidlitartpostcard! Last month we set a record on Bluesky with 413 posts.

Take care to use the right hashtag so your work can be found.

I’m planning to scroll the hashtag with @flashes.blue this time around!

💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙
March 5, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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rbreich.bsky.social
February 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM
griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
Don't forget! #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard
February 25, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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cordellmatthew.bsky.social
The house is voting tomorrow on a Republican proposed bill to try and absolutely gut Medicaid. We should all (democrats and republicans) be very vocally opposed and outraged by this. See the link provided by ACLU to very easily message your disapproval to your reps ASAP. And share this post by ACLU.
aclu.org ACLU @aclu.org · Feb 24
URGENT: The House is set to vote tomorrow on whether to advance $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid — eviscerating essential programs that provide lifesaving services for people with disabilities, children, seniors, and more.

Tell your representative now: Don't cut Medicaid.
Congress: Save Medicaid Now
Politicians are attempting to pass devastating cuts to Medicaid right now and we must act fast. Send a message telling your member of Congress to fight back now.
action.aclu.org
February 25, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm an author/ illustrator who seeks to read and tell stories of adventure, mystery, and whimsy.

Check out my portfolio here
griffinillustration.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #art #drawing
An illustration of a little anthropomorphic bear walking through an atmospheric forest with dappled light scattering the scene.
February 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
griffinmcpherson.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm an author/ illustrator who seeks to read and tell stories of adventure, mystery, and whimsy.

Check out my portfolio here
griffinillustration.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #art #drawing
An illustration of a little anthropomorphic bear walking through an atmospheric forest with dappled light scattering the scene.
February 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM