Karen B. Jones | Kidlit Illustrator
@karenbjones.bsky.social
I'm a freelance illustrator working primarily in the children's market. I work exclusively in digital media. http://www.karenbjones.com
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Commissions Closed
The author is temporarily stepping back from new commissions but is open to inquiries and selling rights to existing work.
The author is temporarily stepping back from new commissions but is open to inquiries and selling rights to existing work.
Commissions Closed
The author is temporarily stepping back from new commissions but is open to inquiries and selling rights to existing work.
karenbjones.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Commissions Closed
The author is temporarily stepping back from new commissions but is open to inquiries and selling rights to existing work.
The author is temporarily stepping back from new commissions but is open to inquiries and selling rights to existing work.
Yesterday I received the following scam inquiry through my website's contact form. Elizabeth Wolfson, supposedly from The Row.
Another Scam Email
A scam inquiry was received through a website's contact form, purportedly from "Elizabeth Wolfson" claiming to represent The Row. Indicators of the scam include a mistaken reference to Alexander Wang, typos, and a suspicious email domain created recently. The author warns others against engaging with this fraudulent offer targeting artists.
karenbjones.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Yesterday I received the following scam inquiry through my website's contact form. Elizabeth Wolfson, supposedly from The Row.
I just finished some vector work for Positive Promotions. #vectorart #artcommision #positivepromotions #digitalart #people #artsamples #illustrator
Vector People
I completed vector graphics for Positive Promotions based on their sketches, adapting them to their desired style, leading to a satisfied client.
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February 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I just finished some vector work for Positive Promotions. #vectorart #artcommision #positivepromotions #digitalart #people #artsamples #illustrator
For personal reasons, I needed an image of a hockey stop and I wasn't happy with the clip art options I was finding in the usual places one finds clipart. So, I made my own in Adobe Illustrator. #hockeystop #hockeyskates #iceskating #illustration #vector
Hockey Stop
The author created a custom hockey stop image in Adobe Illustrator after being dissatisfied with available clip art options.
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January 15, 2025 at 11:32 PM
For personal reasons, I needed an image of a hockey stop and I wasn't happy with the clip art options I was finding in the usual places one finds clipart. So, I made my own in Adobe Illustrator. #hockeystop #hockeyskates #iceskating #illustration #vector
I just completed a new hidden picture puzzle for Jennifer Newbold, a client who plans to send it out with her Christmas cards this year. All the hidden items are things that have meaning for her family this year. #commission #illustration #Christmas
Christmas Hidden Picture
I created a personalized hidden picture puzzle for Jennifer Newbold's Christmas cards, featuring meaningful items for her family, including a Canadian flag from their summer trip.
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December 13, 2024 at 10:24 PM
I just completed a new hidden picture puzzle for Jennifer Newbold, a client who plans to send it out with her Christmas cards this year. All the hidden items are things that have meaning for her family this year. #commission #illustration #Christmas
Here's another vector illustration for children's magician, Jimmy Joza. It will be printed on an 18-inch silk. It goes with the previous butterfly illustration and will be a prop in his act. #vector #artsample #commission #caterpillar #cute #forkids
Caterpillar Vector
A new vector illustration of a caterpillar for magician Jimmy Joza replaces an earlier image due to size issues. It matches the style of a previously created butterfly illustration.
karenbjones.com
November 27, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Here's another vector illustration for children's magician, Jimmy Joza. It will be printed on an 18-inch silk. It goes with the previous butterfly illustration and will be a prop in his act. #vector #artsample #commission #caterpillar #cute #forkids
Here's a vector drawing of a colorful cartoon butterfly commissioned by children's magician, Jimmy Joza! #butterfly #vector #artsample #adobeillustrator #illustration #forkids #commission #colorful #cute #cartoon #insect #bug
Butterfly Vector
The illustration created for children's magician Jimmy Joza features a butterfly drawn in Adobe Illustrator, designed to match an existing caterpillar silk's style, and incorporates a rainbow color scheme for the wings.
karenbjones.com
November 25, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Here's a vector drawing of a colorful cartoon butterfly commissioned by children's magician, Jimmy Joza! #butterfly #vector #artsample #adobeillustrator #illustration #forkids #commission #colorful #cute #cartoon #insect #bug
The last image from a series for Menno Media. Jesus' disciples ate fish by the Sea of Galilee, after catching a miraculously large haul. #religious #christian #bible #153 #fish #jesus #artsample #illustration #miracle #seaofgalilee #disciples #breakfast
Menno Media Series
The final image in Menno Media's Shine curriculum series depicts Jesus and his disciples by the Sea of Galilee, enjoying breakfast of bread and fish after a miraculous catch of 153 fish.
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November 23, 2024 at 11:31 PM
The last image from a series for Menno Media. Jesus' disciples ate fish by the Sea of Galilee, after catching a miraculously large haul. #religious #christian #bible #153 #fish #jesus #artsample #illustration #miracle #seaofgalilee #disciples #breakfast
Image 8 in a series for Menno Media. After his resurrection, Jesus met two disciples on the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. #jesus #christian #religious #disciples #artsample #illustration #digitalart #bible
Menno Media Series
After his resurrection, Jesus encountered two disciples traveling from Jerusalem to Emmaus, highlighting a pivotal moment in Christian teachings. This scene is part of a series created by Menno Media for their Shine curriculum, focusing on the life of Jesus Christ.
karenbjones.com
November 21, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Image 8 in a series for Menno Media. After his resurrection, Jesus met two disciples on the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. #jesus #christian #religious #disciples #artsample #illustration #digitalart #bible
The 7th illustration in a series for Menno Media shows the miraculous scene of the newly resurrected Jesus interacting with Mary Magdalene. #religious #christian #jesus #marymagdalene #resurrection #miracle #bible #artsample #digitalart #illustration
Menno Media Series
The image depicts the resurrected Jesus Christ interacting with Mary Magdalene outside his open tomb, marking a significant moment in Christian belief. This illustration is part of Menno Media's Shine curriculum series, showcasing scenes from Jesus's life.
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November 19, 2024 at 11:32 PM
The 7th illustration in a series for Menno Media shows the miraculous scene of the newly resurrected Jesus interacting with Mary Magdalene. #religious #christian #jesus #marymagdalene #resurrection #miracle #bible #artsample #digitalart #illustration
Image six of nine in a short series for Menno Media for their Shine curriculum shows the preparation of Jesus' body after his crucifixion. #religious #jesus #christ #christian #illustration #artsample #digitalart #burial #funeral #sad #joseph #nicodemus
Menno Media Series
This image depicts Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus preparing Jesus' body after his crucifixion, highlighting a poignant moment in the Life of Jesus Christ. It is part of a series for Menno Media's Shine curriculum.
karenbjones.com
November 17, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Image six of nine in a short series for Menno Media for their Shine curriculum shows the preparation of Jesus' body after his crucifixion. #religious #jesus #christ #christian #illustration #artsample #digitalart #burial #funeral #sad #joseph #nicodemus
Image five of nine in a short series for Menno Media. Four women grieving after the crucifixion of Jesus. #religious #illustration #jesus #christ #mary #cross #crucifixion #grief #artsample #digitalart #cross #death #sorrow #bible #christian
Menno Media Series
The illustration depicts a poignant scene after Jesus' crucifixion, focusing on his mother and grieving women. Viewed from behind Jesus, the image obscures the crucifixion's brutality, emphasizing the women's sorrow. The heavy clouds enhance the somber mood, aligning with the educational intent of Menno Media's Shine curriculum for children.
karenbjones.com
November 15, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Image five of nine in a short series for Menno Media. Four women grieving after the crucifixion of Jesus. #religious #illustration #jesus #christ #mary #cross #crucifixion #grief #artsample #digitalart #cross #death #sorrow #bible #christian
This is the 4th image in a short series for Menno Media. At the Last Supper, Jesus insists on washing Peter's feet despite Peter's protests, demonstrating the importance of humility and service. #artsample #religious #jesus #christ #peter #footwashing
Menno Media Series
Scenes from the Life of Jesus ChristImage 4 of 9 This is the fourth image in a short series for Menno Media for their Shine curriculum. At the Last Supper, Jesus insists on washing Peter's feet despite Peter's protests that he shouldn't. It shows the importance Jesus placed on humility and service.
karenbjones.com
November 13, 2024 at 11:30 PM
This is the 4th image in a short series for Menno Media. At the Last Supper, Jesus insists on washing Peter's feet despite Peter's protests, demonstrating the importance of humility and service. #artsample #religious #jesus #christ #peter #footwashing
This is image three for a short series for Menno Media. Jesus performs the miracle of resurrecting Lazarus. The two women are Lazarus' sisters. #religious #christian #jesus #christ #lazarus #resurrection #miracle #artsample #digitalart #commission
Menno Media Series
This image, part of a series for Menno Media's Shine curriculum, depicts Jesus Christ's miracle of resurrecting Lazarus. The illustration features Lazarus' two sisters, highlighting this significant event in the biblical narrative. The artwork aims to engage and educate audiences about key moments in the life of Jesus.
karenbjones.com
November 11, 2024 at 11:30 PM
This is image three for a short series for Menno Media. Jesus performs the miracle of resurrecting Lazarus. The two women are Lazarus' sisters. #religious #christian #jesus #christ #lazarus #resurrection #miracle #artsample #digitalart #commission
2nd of 9 illustrations for a series for Menno Media. This is where Jesus tells the woman at the well about who he is & the figurative water he is offering in the form of his salvation. #religious #illustration #jesus #woman #salvation #well #artsample
Menno Media Series
This content describes the second illustration in a series of nine for Menno Media's Shine curriculum, depicting the encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well. The illustration emphasizes Jesus revealing his identity and offering spiritual salvation, represented by figurative water, a theme already depicted in a prior project.
karenbjones.com
November 9, 2024 at 11:30 PM
2nd of 9 illustrations for a series for Menno Media. This is where Jesus tells the woman at the well about who he is & the figurative water he is offering in the form of his salvation. #religious #illustration #jesus #woman #salvation #well #artsample
I forgot how much I enjoy working in Illustrator. I don't keep a subscription on hand because I don't have vector work often, but I got a vector project this week, bought a month's subscription... And, guys... 😁 I'm happy...
November 9, 2024 at 9:55 PM
I forgot how much I enjoy working in Illustrator. I don't keep a subscription on hand because I don't have vector work often, but I got a vector project this week, bought a month's subscription... And, guys... 😁 I'm happy...
I recently completed a short series for Menno Media illustrating 9 scenes from the life of Jesus. This one shows him attending a wedding feast. #religious #christian #jesus #christ #cana #miracle #illustration #forkids #wedding #biblestory #artsample
Menno Media Series
The content describes a completed series for Menno Media's Shine curriculum, illustrating nine scenes from Jesus Christ's life. The first scene depicts Jesus and Mary at a wedding feast, likely the one at Cana where Jesus turns water into wine.
karenbjones.com
November 7, 2024 at 11:31 PM
I recently completed a short series for Menno Media illustrating 9 scenes from the life of Jesus. This one shows him attending a wedding feast. #religious #christian #jesus #christ #cana #miracle #illustration #forkids #wedding #biblestory #artsample
I recently completed a commission for an illustration of a little indigenous boy performing as a grass dancer. #indigenous #boy #grassdancer #artsample
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Grass Dancer Boy
I created an illustration of an indigenous boy as a grass dancer, guided by the client's expertise for authenticity, aiming to match a previous piece featuring a girl in a jingle dress.
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September 18, 2024 at 11:12 PM
I recently completed a commission for an illustration of a little indigenous boy performing as a grass dancer. #indigenous #boy #grassdancer #artsample
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Children performing the Mexican Hat Dance. #hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart
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Let’s Learn About Hispanic Heritage
The post features interior Illustration 17 of 18, showcasing Mexican Hat Dancers, this time with kids.
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August 7, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Children performing the Mexican Hat Dance. #hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart
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A portrait of Gloria Estefan, the Cuban-American singer and actress. #hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart
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Let’s Learn About Hispanic Heritage
A caricature portrait of Cuban-American singer and actress Gloria Estefan is depicted in Interior Illustration 16 of 18.
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August 7, 2024 at 4:36 PM
A portrait of Gloria Estefan, the Cuban-American singer and actress. #hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart
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Jaime Escalante, the high school teacher who inspired the movie Stand and Deliver. #hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart
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Let’s Learn About Hispanic Heritage
Caricature portrait of Jaime Escalante, the inspiring high school teacher from Stand and Deliver, featured as interior illustration 15 of 18.
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August 7, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Jaime Escalante, the high school teacher who inspired the movie Stand and Deliver. #hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart
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A caricature portrait of César Chávez, the famous labor leader who established the NFWA. #hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart #laborunion
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Let’s Learn About Hispanic Heritage
This is an interior illustration showing a caricature portrait of César Chávez, the labor leader who founded the National Farm Workers Association, with the NFWA flag in the background.
karenbjones.com
August 7, 2024 at 4:29 PM
A caricature portrait of César Chávez, the famous labor leader who established the NFWA. #hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart #laborunion
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US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
#hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart #scotus
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#hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart #scotus
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Let’s Learn About Hispanic Heritage
This project features 4 caricature portraits of Hispanic heritage figures. The first one depicts US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
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August 7, 2024 at 4:25 PM
US Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
#hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart #scotus
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#hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart #scotus
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