Airen Hall
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Airen Hall
@withoutaladder.bsky.social
Writer. Illustrator. Wild Feminist. Book lover. 1 wife, 3 kids, 3 cats. (She/her)

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Heading into a busy holiday market season with five markets coming up. If you're in the DMV, hope to see you at one of them!
November 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Here are some tiny paper plants I was working with this week. #paperart
October 11, 2025 at 12:34 PM
In DC? Stop by the Van Ness Main Street pop-up market today! I'll be here until 3.
September 13, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard for September! I create collaged illustrations using paper I paint and cut by hand. Looking for representation and interested in PBs and covers.

www.withoutaladder.com
September 4, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Ugh, I've been so awful at posting anything lately. It's been a weird summer and a tough year. But here's a tree I'm working on today....all those tiny leaves are very soothing for me. And, yes, I cut them all out by hand. 😄
August 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Have a tree.
July 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Happy Mother's Day!
May 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
qrp with starry art
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May 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
It might be rainy this morning, but there's tons of amazing local artists and makers over at the @peoplesbooktakoma.com Spring Market! I'm here until 3 - come check it out!
May 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Today has been pretty miserable for an assortment of reasons. BUT. I did finish a couple of new little pieces for my weekend markets, including this little tea one I think turned out pretty cute.
May 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I create illustrations by collaging paper I paint and cut by hand. Seeking representation and interested in covers and PBs.

www.withoutaladder.com
May 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I create illustrations using papers I paint, hand cut, and collage. I am looking for representation. See more at www.withoutaladder.com!
April 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Happy Spring Equinox! This is a piece I made earlier this year, anticipating the coming of spring.
March 20, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Feels like a good day to share this piece from couple years ago.

Silence, Constancy, Transformation
March 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Really delighted to have four pieces in the just opened Wheaton Arts Parade exhibition held at Compass Arts Center in Kensington, MD.
March 10, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard! I create illustrations using paper I paint and cut by hand.

www.withoutaladder.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Happy Valentine's Day!
February 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! Lots of bad things happening in the world right now. I have been really grateful to have my art as a way to recharge and take care of myself.

www.withoutaladder.com
February 6, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Playing with green today!
January 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
First finished piece this year: "Woman Who Talks to Snakes"
January 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I don't have anything new finished for #kidlitartpostcard today, but I am working on something new! So here is an old, rather out of season postcard alongside a snippet of a snake woman I made today.

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January 2, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Wrapping up 2024 with an #ArtVsArtist! This year has been really great for my art and I'm looking forward to what 2025 has in store.

Happy New Year!
January 1, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I created this set of mini-frames for a local woman to give to her grandchildren for Hanukkah. This was such a a lovely custom project to work on!
December 22, 2024 at 4:41 PM
Happy Winter Solstice!
December 22, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Last market of the year! Happy to be inside for this one 😄. Stop by Van Ness if you're in the DC area!
December 14, 2024 at 6:52 PM