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Kristin Sorra

@kristinsorra.bsky.social

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Illustrator based in NY. www.kristinsorra.com Rep by Caryn Wiseman at ABLA

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Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · Aug 1

I am now represented by @CarynWiseman.bsky.social at @AndreaBrownLit.bsky.social ! To me, joining ABLA means unlocking substantial creative growth.

Also, it’s #kidlitartpostcard Day! Link to my website for more about me and my work.
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#kidlitart #childrensillustration #kidlit #childrenswriters

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Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 2h

You know what’s so disturbing about this? The cameras and flashes seem to glorify this behavior. Imagine if everyone just worked to stand in their way. I find it so frustrating to watch people watching this abomination take place.

Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 4h

Kettle, Oct 11th, #artober #scbwi

A little palate cleanser so to speak, a playfully chaotic cup of tea with a matching kettle for this Saturday.
#kidlitart #teaforone #kettle #teakettle #floralabstract #illustration #kidlitart #october #saturday

Decorative tea cup and tea kettle still life with bold abstract floral patterns.

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 1d

🎃 31 Days of Halloween Books 🎃

Day 10: THE GHOSTS GO MARCHING by Maria Modugno & illustrated by Claudia Boldt

Why I 🖤 it: Read to the tune of "The Ants Go Marching," this book had my 3 year old begging to read it again and again. A great preschool read aloud!

#kidlit #halloween #booksky

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Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 1d

Twist, Oct 10th, #artober #scbwi
In the spirit of the season I had this idea of a twisted tree. This isn’t very big, so as I worked on this it turned more into a concept, and I think it could be cool much bigger with some interesting detail.

#kidlit #kidlitart #spookytree #halloween

Spooky twisty oak tree with a face in the trunk, tiny houses on its branches and twinkle lights, which all sit on a nighttime background.

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Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 2d

Hive, Oct 9th, #artober #scbwi

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#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #beehive #b52s #bee #retro #retrohair #yalit #woman #scarf #polkadots

Closeup of a woman’s eyes and her Beehive hairdo. She’s wearing a polka dot scarf and a bee is flying next to her hairdo.

Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 2d

It’s Halloween all month in Halloweentown. Decor is up and my collection of bones and gravestones is getting more substantial. Some nights I get creeped out coming home. 😆
#sleepyhollow #halloweentown #gravestones #bones #halloween

Small prop gravestones with funny skeleton arms and hands are giving a thumbs up and peace sign. Faux bat bones are hanging in the lantern above.

Prop ghost in gauze hanging from a tree with a faux gravestone below.

Gravestones with OK skeleton hands coming out of the ground.

Skeleton bird in a cage hanging on a tree.

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Keith W. Dickinson @keithwdickinson.bsky.social · 3d

Today is a day when arts degrees are worthless, but the product of those degrees is so valuable it would kill an entire industry if they were made to pay for it.

The Verge @theverge.com · May 26

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 3d

Carve, Oct 8th, #artober #scbwi
Initially I just wanted a pumpkin patch of grumpy jack-o-lanterns with one happy one, but it became more reminiscent of an album cover. There’s a good band name somewhere here.
#kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #illustration #jackolanterns #pumpkins

A group of jack-o-lanterns sit on a dark background with a starry sky, carved with sad faces, except one that is happy.

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Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 4d

Fuzzy, Oct 7, #artober #scbwi

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#kidlit #jumpingspidersofinstagram #kidlitart #fuzzy #halloween #cutespider #picturebook #picturebookillustration #babyspider

Illustration of a cute, brown, fuzzy jumping spider wearing a pink bow, sitting on a green background.

Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 5d

Candle, Oct 6th #artober #scbwi

Eventually I’ll catch up with the morning algorithm. Anyway #6 is candle(s). 🥴🕯️

Illustration of a girl’s blowing out blue candles on a cake with sprinkles. Flowers and leaves and foliage swirl around her like a dream in a palette of mostly pink and green hues.

Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 6d

Eyes, Oct 5 #artober #scbwi
Inspired by Paloma, my child of 14, a creative free-spirit that has a thing for eyes, playing cards, makeup play, thrifting, and a myriad of other things.
#kidlit #kidlitart #eyes #illustration #picturebooks

Girl with red hair, on a blue background, holding up a deck of cards which cover her face except for her eyes. There are eyes on the cards, drawn on her hand, and sleeves.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 8d

Anyway watch the whole thing from Broadview. "Proud" isn't even the word, it's nowhere near how I feel about how strong she's been in the last month.

Kat Speaks at Broadview ICE Facility Press Conference | Kat Abughazaleh for Illinois

YouTube video by Kat Abughazaleh

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Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 6d

Sure thing! I’ve just started using this platform again and getting used to its features. Mostly it’s a quick copy and paste from other platforms, with minimal edit, as I find posting anything very overwhelming! The settings change can help. :)

Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 7d

Birthmark, Oct 4th #artober #scbwi
Birthmarks do not often define the dog. Penny has a heart on her shoulder, but she’s far from affectionate especially with her little sister, Bessie, who has since given up trying to cuddle with her.
#kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #growl #heart #dogmom

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Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 8d

Phantom 👻Oct 3 #Artober #SCBWI

When the shadows don’t make sense, they are cause for concern.
#kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #kidlit #halloween #spooky #picturebooks #octoberprompts

Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 8d

#ARTOBER prompt “nightlight” inspired by our family’s “Velveteen Rabbit,” my daughter’s Owl. #lovie #nightlight #stuffie #kidlitartist

Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · 8d

October already? Art prompt mania time! I’ve decided to try #ARTOBER hosted by the #SCBWI. I made an image for “squash” in tandem with #kidlitartpostcard day, even tho squash is really for Oct 1. I am rep’d by @carynwiseman.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social ! #kidlitartist

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Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · Jun 15

After a kidlit @scbwi.bsky.social conference with @brianlarossa.com it was time for a #nokings March and I luckily found one later in the day in NY.

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Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social · Jun 3

Coming soon: new projects from @kristinsorra.bsky.social @kristenuroda.bsky.social
@hloweart.bsky.social @alleannaharris.bsky.social + more buff.ly/vdn18s9

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Caryn Wiseman @carynwiseman.bsky.social · Jun 3

Book announcement news! @kristinsorra.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Oregon 🕎🎲 @oregonthedm.bsky.social · Apr 9

Biggest commitment to a 3 second joke I've ever seen

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Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · Apr 5

Hands Off protest Hastings, NY
#handsoff
Pulled out my resist shirt from 2016. @altnps.bsky.social

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Apr 5

Today we march—nationwide! Join us and make some good trouble!

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Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · Apr 5

Dems def need to start DOING things a lot differently. They need to step out of the box to grow wings. If there’s a silver lining to all the darkness, it’s the opp to rebuild better.

Kristin Sorra @kristinsorra.bsky.social · Apr 5

The colors of Spring are popping & I’m sharing Thur’s #kidlitartpostcard piece. I started this a bit ago with acryla gouache, then put it away bc I didn't like the colors. With fresh eyes, I edited the colors digitally and added blk line for that little xtra. The world is xtra. Keep making art.