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Melizza Chernov ✨Open to Commissions✨
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#Kidlit Artist/Writer, love of #naturewalks #dogs, #books and #boardgames!

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Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers

Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: mona@greatdogliterary.com
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#kidLitArt

As usual, my thanks to
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for this space for us to connect!
This image is one that I've been working on for a book about mythical creatures. This is a water nymph. I created her laying in the water on her back because I learned how to swim as an adult :) I was nervous to learn but when I was on my back I could float along the water feeling totally relaxed.
October 2, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers

Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: mona@greatdogliterary.com
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#kidLitArt

Thank you
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for creating this place for us all to connect!
Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers This image is part of a book that I'm creating for children to explore mythical creatures from around the world. Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com Agent: mona@greatdogliterary.com @mskanin.bsky.social #kidLitArt Thank you @ginaperry.bsky.social for creating this place for us all to connect!
September 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers

Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: mona@greatdogliterary.com
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#kidLitArt

Thank you @ginaperry.bsky.social for creating this place for us all to connect!
August 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers

Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: mona@greatdogliterary.com @mskanin.bsky.social #kidLitArt

Thank you @ginaperry.bsky.social for creating this place for us all to connect!
This unicorn created by Melizza Santram-Chernov is a representation of one of her possible spirit animals (hahaha). Like so many others I am paradoxical. In this case I'm both ethereal and grumpy at any given time.
July 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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#the100dayproject Day 25 of #Dragons

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Dragon sketch by Melizza Santram-Chernov. This dragon looks like a snake with puny wings. It marks that I am 1/4 of the way through the dragon drawing project :)
July 1, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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#the100dayproject Day 24 of #Dragons

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Dragon sketch by Melizza Santram-Chernov. This is a cute, husky dragon with strong spines and small wings.
July 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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#the100dayproject Day 23 of #Dragons

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Dragon sketch by Melizza Santram-Chernov. This quirky dragon looks like a puffer fish with a spiky tail, wings and four legs.
July 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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#the100dayproject Day 22 of #Dragons

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Dragon sketch by Melizza Santram-Chernov. This is the full body of a standard western dragon with wings.
July 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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#the100dayproject Day 21 of #Dragons

Here's a compilation of some of the dragons I've posted in the past 21 days along with today's dragon, number 21 in the mix.

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Here's a compilation of some of the dragons I've posted in the past 21 days along with today's, dragon number 21 in the mix. These dragons are a variety of shapes and sizes. Some have wings while others do not. However, all of them are cartoon-like and in some way cute.
June 27, 2025 at 2:26 AM
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#the100dayproject Day 16 of #Dragons

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June 19, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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#the100dayproject Day 6 of #Dragons

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This is an ink sketch by Melizza Santram-Chernov. It is a study of a sculpture not an original drawing. I drew this to learn how to compose the form of a winged dragon.
June 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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#the100dayproject Day 5 of #Dragons

This dragon is not my dragon, I mean, I did draw it but it is a study of one of my favorite artists work Chris Riddell.

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This dragon is not my dragon, I mean, I did draw it but it is a study of one of my favorite artists work Chris Riddell.
June 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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#the100dayproject Day 4 of #Dragons

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This is an ink drawing of a Dragon. It was created by me, Melizza Santram-Chernov. The Dragon is coiled with its head resting on its tail.
June 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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#the100dayproject Day 3 of #Dragons

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This sketch was created by Melizza Santram-Chernov. It is an ink drawing of a cute, ball shaped dragon.
June 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #graphicnovels

Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: mona@greatdogliterary.com #kidLitArt

Many thanks to @ginaperry.bsky.social for creating this wonderful place for us all to connect!
This is postcard showcases the art of Melizza Santram-Chernov. It depicts mice readying for an adventure. The postcard is created in graphite.
June 5, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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#the100dayproject Day 2 of #Dragons

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This ink drawing is by Melizza Santram-Chernov. It is a black & white sketch of a baby dragon, sitting, with it’s tail curled forward.
June 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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#the100dayproject Day 1 of #Dragons

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Art by Melizza Santram-Chernov. Day 1 of the 100 day project challenge. Since I absolutely love dragons and teach a course titled Dragons:Art &Lore I’m excited to spend 100 days exploring dragon forms!
June 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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The Melizza Santram~Chernov Illustration Newsletter
May 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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There’s something that happens to my imagination when I’m in nature. I wanted to share some of that with you.

Spring seems to be taking it’s time waking up here in #massachusetts 🥶

#imaginaryworld
#naturewalks
#kidlitartist
#spring
Art by Melizza Santram-Chernov This photo was taken on a beautiful country road lined with trees and an infinite rock wall.
May 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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There’s something that happens to my imagination when I’m in nature. I wanted to share some of that with you.

Here's a little something soothing for the #monday mayhem.

Photo taken on a walk #marthasvineyard

#imaginaryworld
#naturewalks
#kidlitartist
#fairy
#meditation
#cairns
Art by Melizza Santram-Chernov This is a fairy meditating on cairns. I took this photo while on a walk along the beach on Martha's Vineyard.
May 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Happy Friday!

☺️ but excitedly sharing some of what I see in nature with you.

What do you feel/see when out in nature?

I took this photo on #marthasvineyard

#imaginaryworld
#naturewalks
#kidlitartist
#fairies
#dragonfly
Photo and Art by Melizza Santram-Chernov This is a fairy taking a break with his dragonfly friend.
May 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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What do you feel, see or imagine when out in nature?

I took this photo years ago, #mountshasta south of the Oregon border. The area was massive I thought a giant of some sort could happily live there.

#imaginaryworld
#naturewalks
#kidlitartist
#cyclops
Art by Melizza Santram-Chernov I took this photo years ago #mountshasta south of the Oregon border.
May 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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A bit of a close up ;)
A little close up ;)
May 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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I wanted to share some of what I see in nature with you.

This hedgerow was particularly magical and inspirational. Here’s PART 2 of a 3 part series :)

This photo was taken at the botanical gardens in #edinburgh #scotland

#imaginaryworld
#naturewalks
#kidlitartist
#troll
Art by Melizza Santram-Chernov This 70 acre botanical garden in Edinburgh, Scotland was one of the most beautiful and magical places I’ve ever been.
May 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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I wanted to share some of what I see in nature with you.

This hedgerow was particularly magical and inspirational. Here’s Part 1 of a 3 part series :)

This photo was taken at the botanical gardens in #edinburgh #scotland

#imaginaryworld
#naturewalks
#kidlitartist
Art by Melizza Santram-Chernov This photo was taken while visiting the 70 acre royal botanic garden in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was on of the most magical places I’ve ever seen.
May 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM