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Ruth Johnson
@ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social
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Writer and illustrator
Lover of animals, nature, fantasy, and spooky stories
Available for #kidlit projects

Portfolio : www.ruthjohnson.net
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Ruth Johnson @ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social · Dec 5
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Ruth, an illustrator currently seeking representation. My work includes animals and natural environments, often with a magical or spooky atmosphere.

www.ruthjohnson.net

#kidlitart #collegeart #illustration
A house deep in the forest and a kid at the window with birds on the windowsill. One of the birds has landed on the kid’s hand and they are smiling.
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emmbrr.bsky.social
#PortfolioDay Hello! I’m Emmy, a children’s book illustrator primarily working with anthro animal characters. I’m open for PBs & chapter books with availability for all of 2026 🤍

emmybrownillustration.com
emmybrownillustration@gmail.com
Two frogs sitting around a campfire. One plays the banjo and sings. The other sleeps. The image is a digital painting in mostly greens with an orange fire in the center A digital painting of a pumpkin house on a black background. A ghost mouse with a trick or treat bag approaches the front door. A brown mouse looks out the window at it. They smile at each other A black and white graphite drawing of four little kittens in a four post bed. They’re all sleeping except for one, who is playfully looking out of one open eye A digital painting of a grey raccoon in a bluish grey trash can. He holds up a bunch of trash like it’s the best thing in the world
October 14, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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anako.bsky.social
This time I won't miss #PortfolioDay, ha! ✨

Hi, I'm Daria Anako! 💜 I'm a digital artist from Poland. I love creating and illustrating emotional & magical stories with amazing characters 🥰

My portfolio, sm & contact:
anako.art
daria📧anako.art
October 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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mdashow.bsky.social
Hi #PortfolioDay , I’m Mike and I love drawing fun, colorful characters, animals, and situations.
I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
and I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work.

See more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co or linktr.ee/mdashow

#kidLitArt #illustration
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. An illustration of a hippopotamus ice skating in the Olympics. She's got a lovely lavender dress on with lots of sparkly sequins on it. She looks very graceful and happy. A panicked apprentice witch (she's human, with pink hair, glasses, and light academia clothing) makes a mess of her cauldron while being calmy advised by an older, wiser witch (who is a bear.) Aside from the exploding cauldron, the browns of the scene make it warm and cozy.
October 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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mdwillustration.bsky.social
A perennial spooky favorite! 🍂
#kidlit #kidlitart #halloween
Children's illustration of a witch walking a spider in fall by michelle denise wood.
October 13, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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vanessagillings.bsky.social
My thirteenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! LA people — only 3 days left to see the show in person if you’re interested! ☺️💛

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #fantasyart #cozyart #cozyfantsy #storybookillustration
watercolor and gouache painting of a witch looking up at a birds perching in a tree on a calm autumn afternoon
October 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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emmbrr.bsky.social
Frog song #kidlitart #illustration
August 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social
Happy #internationaldogday!

#kidlitart #dogart
Illustration of a girl kneeling to give a large dog a hug.
August 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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phyllisharris.bsky.social
Looking forward to playing with color on this one. #Read #Kidlitart #KidLit
Looking forward to playing with color on this one. #Read #Kidlitart #KidLit
August 26, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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laancham.bsky.social
I have not been here for a very long while, pretty sure that hot minute turned into however long it’s been.

However I waddled in to say hi! How have y’all been? I hope you’re taking time for yourself this summer ☀️ or winter if you’re on the flip side ❄️

#kidlitart #illustration
August 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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victoriamaderna.com
Little helper.
Digital.

Been trying to paint in a way that feels closer to the way I work in gouache, I think this one is not too far off! And a perfect excuse to paint a goblinette 😊

#art #illustration #fantasy #goblin
Painting by Victoria Maderna of a red squirrel offering a berry to a a goblin girl with a berry basket, a moss and mushrooms pointy hat and a spoon staff.
August 21, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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maxinevee.bsky.social
Rainy Bubble Tea ☔️🦡🧋 #art
A digital illustration of a badger behind a bubble tea stand. He’s hold a bubble tea to give to a customer. There are four customers in front of him: a squirrel holding an umbrella, two bunnies in raincoats and one mouse holding a blue umbrella. We can see a fox enjoying a sip of bubble tea on the left side while her hedgehog friend is also enjoying the bubble tea. The illustration is set under a cozy rainy day.
August 20, 2025 at 4:26 PM
ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social
Peacefully asleep. #kidlitart #illustration #digitalcollage
Illustration of a girl and dog who are both fast asleep.
August 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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isabellakung.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This is a close-up of one of my FAVORITE #illustration from my book NUNU AND THE SEA, where she finds a new way to move forward.
🌊
I’m an author/illustrator rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Portfolio: isabellakung.com
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#kidlit #kidlitart
August 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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rat-party.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!! (my first one)
August 7, 2025 at 4:53 PM
ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social
A lonely puppy at bedtime. #kidlitart #digitalcollage
Illustration of a dog who doesn’t want to sleep alone. The dog is trying to climb into bed with a girl who is telling the dog to be quiet and go to sleep.
July 24, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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cloudyning.bsky.social
Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day!🌸

I'm Alexis, an illustrator based in Canada. I'm currently available for book cover and picture book projects!

🎨alexisyoungart.com
✨ Rep’d by @christiemegill.bsky.social

For kidlit inquiries, contact my agent at cmegill@catagencyinc.com

#kidlitart #kidlitartist
July 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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martapilosio.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Marta, illustrator and author, and I am open to new projects, especially board books, picture books and book covers! I love anything funny, cute, but also spooky and magical!
July 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social
Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Ruth Johnson, an illustrator who likes to draw kids pursuing their passions, as well as stories involving animals or magic. You can find my portfolio at www.ruthjohnson.net

#kidlitart #illustration
Illustration of kids putting together a model of the solar system in a classroom setting. They are painting the planets and attaching them to wires around the sun.
July 3, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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rachelsanson.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm an illustrator from the UK who loves fun characters and spooky stuff!

My website is: www.rachelsanson.co.uk
Currently seeking representation 🍃✨🍄
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard
July 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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isabellakung.bsky.social
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
💖
I’m an author / illustrator and I love hugs. This is a close up of my upcoming book NUNU AND THE SEA, pub date 10/14/2025!
🌊
I am rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Portfolio: isabellakung.com
✨
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
Asian girl with red glasses surrounded by life-sized origami animals (fox, penguin, rabbit, crane, frog, squirrel, dragonfly) on paper textured land by the sea.
July 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social
Getting ready for bed. #kidlitart #illustration #art

Sequential 1/3
Illustration of a girl petting her dog before getting into bed.
June 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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charlenedraws.bsky.social
White cat in grass. Turner design gouache and Caran D'ache Luminance in Talens sketchbook.

#kidlitart #gouache #painting
June 26, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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mwilsonillo.bsky.social
Pickin' and Pricklin' til the sun goes down (and then some!)

#animalfriendsartchallenge2025
#kidlitart
#kidlit
Whimsical serene image of a fox and a hedgehog sitting on a log in the middle of a forest pond at sunset. The fox plays the banjo while the hedgehog plays a jug. Fireflies, lily pads, and cattails surround the duo as stars begin to fill the dusk sky.
June 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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crystalsmithart.bsky.social
Happy International Waterfall Day! What's the best waterfall you've ever seen? I visited Niagara Falls in the winter once and it was thundering ice and water—wow!

#waterfall #bears #sciart #fall #digitalart #kidlitart #illustration
Grizzly bear sitting in water at the base of a small waterfall coming over rocks with fall leaves floating around.
June 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM