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Vanessa Gillings
@vanessagillings.bsky.social
autistic author-illustrator 🌿 (she/her) https://linktr.ee/vanessagillings
So happy to have some good election news for once, especially in NY, CA and my current state of VA 💙💙💙
November 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Something only mildly spooky for your Halloween 🎃

#kidlitart
#illustration
#watercolor
#middlegradeart
October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Something only mildly spooky for your Halloween 🎃

#kidlitart
#illustration
#watercolor
#middlegradeart
October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Up to No Good - watercolour and acryla gouache on board

💚prints💚
October 20, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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🚨NEW PRINT ALERT!🚨⁠ ⁠
🐦‍⬛Bring home the whimsical prints from @vanessagillings.bsky.social 's solo
🍃Shop her full collection of prints here: gallerynucleus.com/artists/vane...

#gallerynucleus #artprint #vanessagillings #autumn #watercolor #fairytale #illustration #whimsical
October 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The eternal ND artist struggle:

All I want to do today is art, but I can't until I finish the thousand non-art tasks I've been putting off, which has put me in a mood, so I've been unproductive and the day's almost gone and the to-do list remains, which still means no art, so now I'm in a mood--
October 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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I've gotten a lot of questions about prints from my solo show -- and yes, there are prints!

If you're interested in one, follow this link and scroll to the bottom and you should see them! 💛

gallerynucleus.com/events/1045
October 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I've gotten a lot of questions about prints from my solo show -- and yes, there are prints!

If you're interested in one, follow this link and scroll to the bottom and you should see them! 💛

gallerynucleus.com/events/1045
October 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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cat and leaf boat #pixel #pixelart #animated
October 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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Hey #portfolioday!! I'm Jayme, a queer disabled kidlit illustrator, cartoonist, and comics colorist open to new projects!

🌻 jaymebrodie.com
🌻 jaymebrodie@gmail.com
🌻 rep: @jenazantian.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Hello !! ⚡🌿

I'm Mathias, a queer artist who would love to work on book projects, editorial, advertising, and indie game projects. Open to other opportunities as well!

🍎 mathiasball.com
🍊 mathias.illustration@gmail.com
📚 @socalledyalife.bsky.social

[ #portfolioday #illustration #art ]
October 14, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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It’s #portfolioday once again! Hi, my name is Michelle and I’m a British artist in the UK! Clients have included Metallica, Magic! The Gathering, Boom!, Werewolf the Apocalypse and more!
My website is wolfskulljack.com
October 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Hello #portfolioday

I'm Mirto, a queer Italian freelance illustrator who loves to play with colors and textures! Nice to meet you! ^ ^
I'm currently open to #kidlit book projects!

🌟Represented by:
@gabycabezut.bsky.social

🌈 mirtomastroieni.portfolio.site
✉️ mirtomastroieni@gmail.com
October 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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Hi #PortfolioDay! 🎨

I'm a fantasy cartographer from Brazil working on hand-drawn maps for novels and RPGs.

I have a Patreon with maps + stock art for indie RPGs.

💼 cara.app/salvaterra
🗺️ www.patreon.com/tomeofsalvat...
+🔗 fernandosalvaterra.carrd.co

#cartography #ttrpg
October 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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good morning #PortfolioDay !

i'm viktor, a trans gay illustrator, looking for work in books, ttrpgs, and comics. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 historical fiction, fashion, and fantasy is my cup of tea ✨🌿🌸🍵 would love to work with more queer authors and fantasy book boxes!

🖼️ www.nooska-art.com
✉️ alex_dingley@hotmail.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Hi #portfolioday 👋

My name is Denis, and I'm a children's book illustrator who likes stories full of heart, bold lineart, limited palettes, and painterly textures. #kidlitart

🌐 www.denisillustrates.com
📚 Represented by Emily Talbot, United Agents (UK) and Susan Hawk, Upstart Crow Literary (US)
October 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Victoria, an Argentinian illustrator living in France who loves painting whimsical critters & mossy trees. Looking for new projects!

hi@victoriamaderna.com
victoriamaderna.com

Open for animal painting commissions:
victoriamaderna.com/animal-paint...

#illustration #kidlitart
October 14, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Hi #portfolioday! I’m Kris Easler, a #kidlitillustrator based in Minnesota who is looking for work in picture through middle grade books.

Check out more of my work at www.kriseasler.com
Repd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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#PortfolioDay again! I'm a West Coast artist named Samantha and I specialize in editorials, publishing (mostly book covers), and branding

✉️samanthamashillustration@gmail.com
🧡samanthamash.com
🧡samanthamash.etsy.com
🧡inprnt.com/gallery/samanthamash
🧡patreon.com/samanthamash
October 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Hi #PortfolioDay !

I'm Daniela, a traditional and digital artist who loves painting comforting scenes, animals and nature.

I'm currently open for pet and characters commissions, children's books and more!

💌 hola.dliok@gmail.com
☕Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/dliiok
October 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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Hey #Portfolioday

I'm Charlot, an illustrator & author based in Ireland.
I love drawing people and creating colourful pieces.
Currently available for book cover designs, posters and #kidlit book projects.

Represented by Thao Le thao@dijkstraagency.com
charlotk.myportfolio.com
charlotk@hotmail.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Natalie, an illustrator and cartoonist living in Maine 🦞 I'm looking for rep/work in picture books, covers, and graphic novels. I'd be happy to draw for you!

💠 www.nanelsonart.com
💠 natalie@nanelsonart.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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✨Hello! I’m Tanisha & I’m looking for work as a character designer & illustration work! Recently worked on Disney Junior Ariel!Please consider me for your projects!✨
💼:tanishacherislin.com
✉️:tanichan2691@gmail.com
#PortfolioDay #characterdesign #drawingwhileblack #visdev #art #kidlitart
October 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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Yay it's #portfolioday !

I'm open for illustration commissions, I work mostly on book covers in the Dark Fantasy, YA, Romance, and Romantasy genres!

You can see more of my work at www.jwahlgren.com
October 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Hello #PortfolioDay 🌟 I’m Christine, a kidlit illustrator open for new picture book, chapter book, and cover projects! I love working on cozy and bright stories, let’s work together!

🌟 www.christinealmeda.com
🌟 www.instagram.com/eychristine
October 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM