Jenn Bower
@jennbower.bsky.social
Children's book author-illustrator from NC.
Rep'd by Lane Clarke at Ultra Literary
🌐 www.jennbower.com
Rep'd by Lane Clarke at Ultra Literary
🌐 www.jennbower.com
One in a cast of characters rattling around my brain. Anyone else have a mother who dressed them in weird outfits for school?
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #childrensart #characterdesign #picturebook #cartoonstyle
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #childrensart #characterdesign #picturebook #cartoonstyle
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
One in a cast of characters rattling around my brain. Anyone else have a mother who dressed them in weird outfits for school?
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #childrensart #characterdesign #picturebook #cartoonstyle
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #childrensart #characterdesign #picturebook #cartoonstyle
Is #folktaleweek a thing in these parts? I only have time for one, so chose today's prompt - NIGHT!
El Muerto, roaming the Texas hills on the back of a midnight Mustang, headless and hatless since 1850, thanks to a Texas Ranger named Big Foot.
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #kidlitart
El Muerto, roaming the Texas hills on the back of a midnight Mustang, headless and hatless since 1850, thanks to a Texas Ranger named Big Foot.
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #kidlitart
November 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Is #folktaleweek a thing in these parts? I only have time for one, so chose today's prompt - NIGHT!
El Muerto, roaming the Texas hills on the back of a midnight Mustang, headless and hatless since 1850, thanks to a Texas Ranger named Big Foot.
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #kidlitart
El Muerto, roaming the Texas hills on the back of a midnight Mustang, headless and hatless since 1850, thanks to a Texas Ranger named Big Foot.
#folktaleweek2025 #folktaleweeknight #kidlitart
I'll be DAM! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator who loves to draw quirky kids, cute critters, and nature. Love to sink my teeth into PB projects that have humor and heart. Drop into my inbox and let's talk books. #kidlitart #illustration
🌐 www.jennbower.com
🌐 www.jennbower.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I'll be DAM! It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator who loves to draw quirky kids, cute critters, and nature. Love to sink my teeth into PB projects that have humor and heart. Drop into my inbox and let's talk books. #kidlitart #illustration
🌐 www.jennbower.com
🌐 www.jennbower.com
There's something new on the drawing board that I'm working through. Some pieces are so intuitive. NOT this one. I've struggled with decision-making every step along the way.
Does that ever happen to you?
#wip #illustrator #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensart #portfolio #folktale
Does that ever happen to you?
#wip #illustrator #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensart #portfolio #folktale
November 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
There's something new on the drawing board that I'm working through. Some pieces are so intuitive. NOT this one. I've struggled with decision-making every step along the way.
Does that ever happen to you?
#wip #illustrator #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensart #portfolio #folktale
Does that ever happen to you?
#wip #illustrator #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #childrensart #portfolio #folktale
Is #portfolioday still a thing? If so, I'm here for it. 👋 I'm an illustrator of kids and critters doing quirky things in a whimsical retro-modern style.
Currently, I'm unagented and would love to collaborate with one to help shape the next chapter in my creative journey.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
Currently, I'm unagented and would love to collaborate with one to help shape the next chapter in my creative journey.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
October 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Is #portfolioday still a thing? If so, I'm here for it. 👋 I'm an illustrator of kids and critters doing quirky things in a whimsical retro-modern style.
Currently, I'm unagented and would love to collaborate with one to help shape the next chapter in my creative journey.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
Currently, I'm unagented and would love to collaborate with one to help shape the next chapter in my creative journey.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
I'm doing one #inktober prompt a week. Here's #mustache
#inktober2025 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
#inktober2025 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
October 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
I'm doing one #inktober prompt a week. Here's #mustache
#inktober2025 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
#inktober2025 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Trick or treat? More like trick or meat! Just kidding, I’ll take the candy! 🎃👻🦕
#kidlitartpostcard #FrightFall2025 #ghost #halloween #trickortreat #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration #childrensart #childrensillustration
#kidlitartpostcard #FrightFall2025 #ghost #halloween #trickortreat #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration #childrensart #childrensillustration
October 2, 2025 at 3:33 AM
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Trick or treat? More like trick or meat! Just kidding, I’ll take the candy! 🎃👻🦕
#kidlitartpostcard #FrightFall2025 #ghost #halloween #trickortreat #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration #childrensart #childrensillustration
#kidlitartpostcard #FrightFall2025 #ghost #halloween #trickortreat #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration #childrensart #childrensillustration
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator of children's books with a flair for quirky characters, hand lettering, a variety of retro styles, and offbeat color combos.
I'd love to connect! Give me a follow.
www.jennbower.com to see more of my work.
XO JB
I'd love to connect! Give me a follow.
www.jennbower.com to see more of my work.
XO JB
September 4, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an NC illustrator of children's books with a flair for quirky characters, hand lettering, a variety of retro styles, and offbeat color combos.
I'd love to connect! Give me a follow.
www.jennbower.com to see more of my work.
XO JB
I'd love to connect! Give me a follow.
www.jennbower.com to see more of my work.
XO JB
Giving my website a #glowup in September.
#LogoDesign #CharacterDesign #Handlettering #illustrator #kidlitart #scbwiillustrator
#LogoDesign #CharacterDesign #Handlettering #illustrator #kidlitart #scbwiillustrator
August 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Giving my website a #glowup in September.
#LogoDesign #CharacterDesign #Handlettering #illustrator #kidlitart #scbwiillustrator
#LogoDesign #CharacterDesign #Handlettering #illustrator #kidlitart #scbwiillustrator
It's #WIP #wipwednesday and I need your help selecting the new #LogoDesign for my website.
Cast your vote in the comments below.👇
#CreativeCommunity #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwiillustrator
Cast your vote in the comments below.👇
#CreativeCommunity #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwiillustrator
August 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It's #WIP #wipwednesday and I need your help selecting the new #LogoDesign for my website.
Cast your vote in the comments below.👇
#CreativeCommunity #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwiillustrator
Cast your vote in the comments below.👇
#CreativeCommunity #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #scbwiillustrator
It's #WIP #wipwednesday ya'll! I've been working on this character for a while, trying to develop his story. A YouTube video of a dude teaching his monkey to skateboard sparked an idea.
Scroll through for the monkey see, monkey do mayhem.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator
Scroll through for the monkey see, monkey do mayhem.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator
August 21, 2025 at 2:19 AM
It's #WIP #wipwednesday ya'll! I've been working on this character for a while, trying to develop his story. A YouTube video of a dude teaching his monkey to skateboard sparked an idea.
Scroll through for the monkey see, monkey do mayhem.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator
Scroll through for the monkey see, monkey do mayhem.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator
It's #WIP #wipwednesday This week I'm working on a logo for my website and monthly newsletter, From Jenn's Pen, which will explore the glorious chaos that is the art of making picture books, from lightbulb moments to what inspires me to create.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration
August 13, 2025 at 5:36 PM
It's #WIP #wipwednesday This week I'm working on a logo for my website and monthly newsletter, From Jenn's Pen, which will explore the glorious chaos that is the art of making picture books, from lightbulb moments to what inspires me to create.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustrator #illustration
It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm a #kidlit #childrens #illustrator with a soft spot for quirky characters, silly scenarios, and a menagerie of colors.
#editor & #artdirectors I'd love to discuss your PB or MG project.
You can learn more about me at jennbower.com
I'm a #kidlit #childrens #illustrator with a soft spot for quirky characters, silly scenarios, and a menagerie of colors.
#editor & #artdirectors I'd love to discuss your PB or MG project.
You can learn more about me at jennbower.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm a #kidlit #childrens #illustrator with a soft spot for quirky characters, silly scenarios, and a menagerie of colors.
#editor & #artdirectors I'd love to discuss your PB or MG project.
You can learn more about me at jennbower.com
I'm a #kidlit #childrens #illustrator with a soft spot for quirky characters, silly scenarios, and a menagerie of colors.
#editor & #artdirectors I'd love to discuss your PB or MG project.
You can learn more about me at jennbower.com
A quick study of a dude I saw on my commute...dog not included.
#sketch #doodle #illustration #realpeople
#sketch #doodle #illustration #realpeople
August 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A quick study of a dude I saw on my commute...dog not included.
#sketch #doodle #illustration #realpeople
#sketch #doodle #illustration #realpeople
Party in the arena with this dude every Friday night and Beach Juice in a Hydro Flask, DEREK.
July 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Party in the arena with this dude every Friday night and Beach Juice in a Hydro Flask, DEREK.
Random lunchtime #doodle #sketch Inspired by my cat who presented me with a knife.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
July 16, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Random lunchtime #doodle #sketch Inspired by my cat who presented me with a knife.
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #scbwi #scbwiillustrator
Hey. Hey! It's #portfolioday
I'm a children's #kidlitart #illustrator who turns caffeine and chaos into quirky characters and cute critters.
If you like mildly sarcastic art with a vintage retro vibe, we might be soulmates.
Draws for fun and money!
🌐 jennbower.com
*seeking representation
I'm a children's #kidlitart #illustrator who turns caffeine and chaos into quirky characters and cute critters.
If you like mildly sarcastic art with a vintage retro vibe, we might be soulmates.
Draws for fun and money!
🌐 jennbower.com
*seeking representation
July 8, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Hey. Hey! It's #portfolioday
I'm a children's #kidlitart #illustrator who turns caffeine and chaos into quirky characters and cute critters.
If you like mildly sarcastic art with a vintage retro vibe, we might be soulmates.
Draws for fun and money!
🌐 jennbower.com
*seeking representation
I'm a children's #kidlitart #illustrator who turns caffeine and chaos into quirky characters and cute critters.
If you like mildly sarcastic art with a vintage retro vibe, we might be soulmates.
Draws for fun and money!
🌐 jennbower.com
*seeking representation
Happy Fri-YAY!! I'm hanging out with this fool. What are ya'll doing to distract yourself from the tyranny in our nation today?
July 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Happy Fri-YAY!! I'm hanging out with this fool. What are ya'll doing to distract yourself from the tyranny in our nation today?
It's #kidlitartpostcard day.
In a time when division shouts louder than unity, I'm leaning into a softer side of patriotism - friendship, warmth and the art of peaceful coexistence.
When the world has gone nuts, art can remind us to choose connection, celebrate kindness & share the warmth of LOVE.
In a time when division shouts louder than unity, I'm leaning into a softer side of patriotism - friendship, warmth and the art of peaceful coexistence.
When the world has gone nuts, art can remind us to choose connection, celebrate kindness & share the warmth of LOVE.
July 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
It's #kidlitartpostcard day.
In a time when division shouts louder than unity, I'm leaning into a softer side of patriotism - friendship, warmth and the art of peaceful coexistence.
When the world has gone nuts, art can remind us to choose connection, celebrate kindness & share the warmth of LOVE.
In a time when division shouts louder than unity, I'm leaning into a softer side of patriotism - friendship, warmth and the art of peaceful coexistence.
When the world has gone nuts, art can remind us to choose connection, celebrate kindness & share the warmth of LOVE.
My thoughts on THOUGHTFUL illustrations and leveling up my amateur status through thoughtfulness.
Yes! There is a theme!
open.substack.com/pub/idrawfun...
Yes! There is a theme!
open.substack.com/pub/idrawfun...
June 16, 2025 at 4:40 PM
My thoughts on THOUGHTFUL illustrations and leveling up my amateur status through thoughtfulness.
Yes! There is a theme!
open.substack.com/pub/idrawfun...
Yes! There is a theme!
open.substack.com/pub/idrawfun...
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! How is it June already? I'm an NC illustrator who loves exploring shapes, colors, and stories with humor and ❤️. PB, MG, fiction, & non.
🌐 jennbower.com
#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #scbwi_carolinas #kidlit #kidlitart
🌐 jennbower.com
#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #scbwi_carolinas #kidlit #kidlitart
June 5, 2025 at 5:11 AM
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! How is it June already? I'm an NC illustrator who loves exploring shapes, colors, and stories with humor and ❤️. PB, MG, fiction, & non.
🌐 jennbower.com
#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #scbwi_carolinas #kidlit #kidlitart
🌐 jennbower.com
#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #scbwi_carolinas #kidlit #kidlitart
EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about my break up with social media in the latest edition of I DRAW FUNNY.
idrawfunny.substack.com
SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOWS are greatly appreciated.
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #newsletter
idrawfunny.substack.com
SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOWS are greatly appreciated.
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #newsletter
May 2, 2025 at 2:50 PM
EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about my break up with social media in the latest edition of I DRAW FUNNY.
idrawfunny.substack.com
SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOWS are greatly appreciated.
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #newsletter
idrawfunny.substack.com
SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOWS are greatly appreciated.
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #newsletter
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm a #kidlit illustrator with a whimsical retro style who loves witty, weird, heartfelt underdog stories, fiction, non-fiction, puns, and potty humor.
I'd *leap* at the chance to work on your next PB, CB, or MG project.
🔗 jennbower.com
🔗 idrawfunny.substack.com
I'm a #kidlit illustrator with a whimsical retro style who loves witty, weird, heartfelt underdog stories, fiction, non-fiction, puns, and potty humor.
I'd *leap* at the chance to work on your next PB, CB, or MG project.
🔗 jennbower.com
🔗 idrawfunny.substack.com
May 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm a #kidlit illustrator with a whimsical retro style who loves witty, weird, heartfelt underdog stories, fiction, non-fiction, puns, and potty humor.
I'd *leap* at the chance to work on your next PB, CB, or MG project.
🔗 jennbower.com
🔗 idrawfunny.substack.com
I'm a #kidlit illustrator with a whimsical retro style who loves witty, weird, heartfelt underdog stories, fiction, non-fiction, puns, and potty humor.
I'd *leap* at the chance to work on your next PB, CB, or MG project.
🔗 jennbower.com
🔗 idrawfunny.substack.com
I'll raise ya a few no reference horses. You learn every part of their anatomy like your own when you have one.
April 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I'll raise ya a few no reference horses. You learn every part of their anatomy like your own when you have one.