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Christopher Thornock

@thornockstudios.bsky.social

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Illustrator, educator and artist living in the mountain west. Agent - Lori Steel Steelworks Literary - thornockstudios.com Insta - thornockstudios

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 14d

Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · 14d

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Sep 7

Take time to notice the bugs. #sundaysketch #sketchbook #kidlitart #illustrator

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Sep 4

On a warm night, the Harvest Moon whispers to those who listen. I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator, bringing that same sense of wonder to the stories I illustrate. Learn more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent, Lori Steel, at steelworksliterary.com.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social · Aug 29

Huzzah @thornockstudios.bsky.social & María Coco for their 2025 Original Art Exhibition @soi128.bsky.social acceptance! Chris' debut illo'd PB, BRAVE OLD BLUE (words @colleenmuske.bsky.social) and María Coco's TWO books: CATS LOVE BOOKS, TOO (Bloomsbury) & A SOUND IN THE NIGHT (RISE/PRH). #kidlitart

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Sep 3

Kid lit art postcards tomorrow!

Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Aug 18

A new semester is starting this week and I have been thinking a lot about this. Tomorrow on Substack.

Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Aug 7

Big discoveries for #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi, I’m Chris a picture book illustrator. If you are curious you can dig into thornockstudios.com or contact my agent: Lori Steel – steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Aug 2

It’s the weekend, no being grumpy.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jul 6

Posting tomorrow.

Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jul 6

Hi Lauren. Thanks for the subscribe, comment, and question. I was asked to teach an evening class many years ago, I think the faculty were desperate for teachers. I kept getting classes here and there. I went back to school to get an MFA, then started applying for open tenure positions.

Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day!
This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon.
Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers.
thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thanks for sharing!

Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 23

“Is this a good drawing?” my student asks in class.
Good question. It’s complicated.

Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 22

Summer solstice snooze. #sundaysketchbook #sketch #kidlitart #illustrator

Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 16

#sundaysketch takes us on the water.
#sketchbook #sketch #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustrator

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 9

When someone gives you advice, the opposite might also be true.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 6

The peeing.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 5

Hi Matthew. Thanks for the compliment!

Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 5

BTW this is my dog. On EVERYTHING.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 5

So kind to say so!

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Yayarama @yayaramas.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Diana, an illustrator who loves scratchy pencil lines, fancy shoes and balloons 🎈
I’ve been a bit absent from most socials while I finish my children’s illustration program in Barcelona and work on my portfolio but will be back soon!

A balloon vendor whose face is totally covered by multicolored balloons on his way to work

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 5

Paws, claws, and tails in tow- a quiet procession starts to grow.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! See more at thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social at Steelworks Literary.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 4

Looking forward to tomorrow and everyone posting their kidlit postcards.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 1

Sundays are for sketching your pups.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Jun 1

Posting tomorrow on Substack.

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