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Yusuke Watanabe
@artofyusuke.bsky.social
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*Available for work*
Children’s Book Author/Illustrator
TURTLE ON THE TARMAC(Abrams '27)
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art_yusuke/
Portfolio: https://yusukewatanabe.com/
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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Oct 29
It's day 29 of #ABLArtFest. Today's prompt is "Costume"!
Here is one of my favorite pieces! Let’s dive into the fun together—create and share your art using the hashtag!!

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#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis
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Me too!🐎
February 12, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Drop some HORSES 🐴

#kidlitart #horses
An illustration of a souvenir horse figurine of Chagu Chagu Umakko, a traditional festival in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
February 12, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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Thanks Crystal!!
February 6, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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Thank you!
February 5, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yusuke, a Japanese illustrator who loves whimsical and fun stories!

2026 is the Year of the Horse, so I painted チャグチャグ馬コ (Chagu Chagu Umakko), a traditional horse festival in Iwate Prefecture, Japan!

Portfolio yusukewatanabe.com
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An illustration of a souvenir horse figurine of Chagu Chagu Umakko, a traditional festival in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
February 5, 2026 at 3:29 PM
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Something from my sketchbook.
Last year, I didn’t travel much. It might have been the least I ever have. This year, I’m hoping to spend a little less time at home and more time on the road, traveling around, though it might be easier said than done😅

#sketchbook #sketchbookpage #drawingaday
February 2, 2026 at 4:44 AM
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If you see this, post your green art!

#kidlitart #artshare #ifyouseethis #illustration
February 2, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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Wrapping up my current picture book project, and I’m now available for new picture books, board books, book covers, and other children’s content to illustrate!

If you have a project you think would be a great fit, please reach out to my agent, Jemiscoe Chambers-Black @jemiscoe.bsky.social. Thanks!
January 29, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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I found my old sketch of a child I drew years ago (left), so I gave her a slightly more grown-up look (right)!

Portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com
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#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #海外絵本作家
An illustration of a kid wearing big glasses. An illustration of a girl wearing big glasses.
January 29, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Check out our new website!!
starlingliterary.bsky.social Starling Literary + Media @starlingliterary.bsky.social · 16d
🌟 Our Starling Illustrator Pages are now live! 🌟

Visit our website to learn more about the Starling artists and view their incredible work! ✨

#StarlingFirsts #StarlingLit #StarlingArt #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #bookcoverart
January 28, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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From September to December 2017, I lived in Queens, New York. Here’s an illustration inspired by those memories. I’d love to visit again sometime this year!

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More at yusukewatanabe.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #雨だけどサニーサイド
The illustration of apartment in Queens, New York.
January 27, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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If you see this, post your painting/drawing of a dragon!

#kidlitart #dragon
January 23, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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A little piece of news ✨ (a bit late!)

I’m happy to share that my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social has officially launched her own agency @starlingliterary.bsky.social.

I’m so grateful to continue working together in this new chapter! To celebrate this new start for us, I made a mock-up book cover📗
Mock-up book cover celebrating a new beginning: Starling Literary + Media. Mock-up book cover celebrating a new beginning: Starling Literary + Media.
January 19, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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Just wrapped up coloring a picture book and received great feedback from the editor and art director. So happy!
January 16, 2026 at 5:53 AM
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Thank you so much!!
January 8, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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It's first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026!

I’m Yusuke and I’m a PB author and illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media. I'm available for picture books, board books & covers to illustrate!

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More at yusukewatanabe.com
The mixed media illustration about a child engrossed in drawing.
January 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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I took a short break from work at the end of the year, but I couldn’t stay away for long. I started drawing again on New Year’s Day, because making art truly is what I love most!!
January 3, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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Wishing all a very Happy Christmas!!

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #海外絵本作家
An illustration of the family relaxing in front of the fireplace on Christmas.
December 25, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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I love working with traditional mediums and exploring freely! It feels like intentionally getting lost in a city I’ve never been to!

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#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #海外絵本作家
A traditional media illustration showing numerous tall, slender buildings
December 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Thank you so much!
December 5, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media. I'm available for picture books, board books & covers!
Thank you!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
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An illustration of a girl sitting on her father’s lap while he towels her wet hair dry.
December 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! ❄️

I’m Tori & I love creating fun, silly & heartwarming characters - animals and human!

Interested & open for work in PB & BoardBooks
Represented by Analía Cabello
@analiacabello.bsky.social
at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

More artwork @ torikateillustration.com
A boy is holding a bright star and being held up by a bear to put the star on a sad little tiny tree. A girl is giggling in the bottom corner at a fox who is tangled up in the christmas lights. The text reads “Tori Kate - represented by Analía Cabello at ABLA - torikateillustration.com”
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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Extra special #kidlitartpostcard today!
Happy to announce that my wonderful agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social founded her own agency and we are following her there! 🪶

My name is Yara and I’m a neurodivergent author/illustrator looking for new projects! (Happy to draw starlings!!)

odnatamyara.com
December 4, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Thrilled to share that my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social has launched her own agency Starling Literary + Media @starlingliterary.bsky.social !!

And of course I'm going with her! I can't wait for our new chapter to begin!
December 3, 2025 at 3:24 AM
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I'm a bit late but Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media.
I'm available for picture books, board books & covers!
Thank you!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
An illustration of a woman performing a puppet show, drawn in mixed media.
November 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM