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Some figure sketches from this week.

#visdev #characterdesign #lifedrawing #figuredrawing

One of my pieces for 'Illusion', which took a different turn. Couldn't decide on the palette but now I think I much prefer the blue! For #folktaleweek2023✨

#childrensbookillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #visdev #visualdevelopment #characterdesign #portfolioday #folktaleweek

Couple sketches of my character from my 'Found' piece for @folktaleweek. Should finish it up later in the week.

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For the prompt 'Lost' for Folktaleweek!

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A spread from "The Stories and Secrets of Colours". This was the first one I illustrated. 🌸🌺🌻🐝🐝

@macmillankidsuk #picturebookart #kidlitartpostcard #childrensbookillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #visdev #childrensbooks #panmacmillan #kidlitillustration

A bit from one of the spreads from "The Stories and Secrets of Colours". Out now! 🌕🪷⭐

#mackidsbooks #macmillankidsuk #picturebookart #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidlitart #panmacmillan #susiebrooks

"The Stories and Secrets of Colours" is out today! 🎉🎉🎉

Here's a spread from the book. Drew this one almost a year ago now. Will share some more art over the next few weeks. Such a happy day! 🌈🦩🦩🌸🐟🌿

#macmillankidsuk #panmacmillan #kidlitart #childrensbook #picturebook #womenofillustration #kidlit

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#pleinair

#pleinair 🌿

I created a feed aggregating posts from users w/ kidlit interests - I've added about 500 users and will be adding more. It's a easy way to find/follow kidlit people who are active on BlueSky.

If you would like to be included, let me know. #kidlitart #kidlit

Posts are in the feed for 7 days.

The Bluesky #kidlit community is growing!

Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: https://shorturl.at/AKLST

And here's how to add yourself to the list: https://forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA

#pleinair

Folktale Week prompts are here! Head over to my Instagram for more details! ✨

#folktaleweek2023 #folktaleweek #visdev #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbookart #picturebookart #kidlitartpostcard

Just a couple tree studies!

Super late for #kidlitartpostcard. Available for picture books, middle grade and board books. 💜🦉

#portfolioday #kidlitart #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #kidlit #visdev

✨Cover Reveal of "The Stories and Secrets of Colours", my debut book out this month! It's about the many meanings behind and uses for colours all over the world! Written by Susie Brooks and published by @panmacmillan. It was such a joy to work on this book! So excited for publication day! 🌈🌈

Folktale Week 2023 and all its magic is coming November 13-19! It's the most enchanting time of the year so start gathering your favorite folktales, dig into new ones, and even write your own!

OCT 16TH, hosts will announce the #FolktaleWeek2023 prompts.
More info on instagram! ✨
#artchallenge