Keisha Okafor
keishaoak.bsky.social
Keisha Okafor
@keishaoak.bsky.social
Illustrator that depicts joy and celebrates people.
Portfolio: https://www.keishaokafor.com/
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
My expression most days
October 30, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Looking for quiet in the chaos 🤫
October 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I get to be a part of the Yo Gabba Gabba! Super Friends Art Show at Brea Gallery and here is my piece. If you're in the Brea, California area from October 18 - December 12, be sure to check it out!
October 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Daydreaming about why the bagel I had tasted like thick air 🤔

#illustration #portrait #marsaimartin
August 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Here is part of a drawing from a while ago that I want to rework. It came from researching African princesses and wanted to draw one with superpowers and action!

#illustration
August 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I'm really loving how artists use black for shadows so I have been experimenting. But then I wanted flat afro puffs too, so green to the rescue!

#illustration
August 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Referenced an image from Pinterest for this drawing. I'm sad at how difficult it's becoming to find real images beneath the ai sludge 😫

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July 24, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I had a random urge to draw something fairy-like. I've also been having fun experimenting with how I draw shadows.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A work in progress of drawing many faces.
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July 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Happy Juneteenth! I got to illustrate the poster for Saltbox Seafood Joint's Juneteenth Celebration happening today. It was really fun referencing hip hop and African posters from the present and past to make this, and a great challenge to only use 5 colors without it looking lame 😆

#juneteenth
June 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Sneaking some food before dinner is ready 😆
June 12, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I'm Keisha Okafor, a children's book illustrator.

Portfolio: www.keishaokafor.com
morgangaynin.com/artists/keis...

Represented by Kelly Pelsue at Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #middlegrade
June 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In 2023-ish I got to illustrate coloring pages for Sandy Hook Promise that was a part of their violence prevention curriculum.

#illustration
May 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Challenging myself to use a limited color palette.

#illustration #illustrationart
May 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Rebel Girls released an updated edition of their first book, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women, and I got to illustrate Yaa Asantewaa - Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire, now part of modern-day Ghana.

#illustration #kidlit #kidlitartist #rebelgirls
May 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
My face when I take a look at the news 😬

A work in progress for a fun piece.
May 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Hi #KidLitArtPostcard Day!

I'm Keisha Okafor, a children's book illustrator.

Portfolio: www.keishaokafor.com
morgangaynin.com/artists/keis...

Represented by Kelly Pelsue at Morgan Gaynin @morgangaynin.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration
May 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A duck for your thoughts?
April 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
If you see this, post a knight 🗡
February 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Feeling happy on a Thursday
February 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
December 31, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2024 at 2:55 PM
A work in progress based on a sketch I made years ago
December 14, 2024 at 8:26 PM
December 8, 2024 at 1:25 PM