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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · 3d

Had fun painting with oil pastels and gouache over the weekend! Mungyo oil pastels are actually really good!

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #childrensbookillustration #oilpastelsdrawing #mungyooilpastel

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · 5d

While waiting for feedback on my tight sketch and color sample, I was fighting a bit of imposter syndrome. I tried to distract myself by reading, but the editors and art director gave me such encouraging feedback! Now it’s time to stop reading and dive in to finish the rest of the final artwork!

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · 7d

Totally forgot about #KidLitPostcardDay this month, too busy watching the MLB playoffs! So here’s the one I posted recently!

Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media like watercolor & colored pencil. Available for picture books, board books & covers!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · 22d

Hi Brian, thank you for the open call, I’d love to be considered for a magical Christmas book!
Here's some examples of my work, and you can view more at yusukewatanabe.com

Thanks again!

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media like watercolor & colored pencil. Available for picture books, board books & covers!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Illustration of a girl looking up at a blooming cherry tree on a hill

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Rumena @rumenan.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day, I'm Rumena and I love drawing creatures (in all kinds of predicaments)!

Have a sneak peek of the latest book I illustrated, Wishing You Rainbows by Sheri Fink, preorders up!

Talk to me about my November/January slots!

Find some of my work at: rumenan.com

#DigitalArt

A fennec fox, harlequin rabbit and a polar bear are sliding down a snowy slope. The bear is worried, the fox is happy and the rabbit is rolling in a snowball having the time of its life.

Written below is Rumena Najchevska, Illustrator, rumenan.com

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Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social · Sep 4

It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day🌟I'm Clary—a #kidlit #illustrator based in the U.S.

Open for projects in 2026, including PB, BB, editorials, and any kids’ art-related ventures! Let’s work together on your next project 👋

✨ Rep’d by Tracy Marchini @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🖥️ claryillustration.com

Two little frogs enjoy a sweet summer evening by the campfire at the pond with marshmallows in hand.

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Yaroslava Apollonova @odnatamyara.bsky.social · Sep 4

Dear editors and art directors, this is my first #kidlitartpostcard done fully on paper! 🎨

I’m Yara, an illustrator who’s super excited to work on new books with traditional mediums!

Updated portfolio: odnatamyara.com
I’m proudly represented by Jem Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Three kids riding on a back of a giant anteater. One is taking a photo of the anteater’s face, middle kid is happily raising hands in the air, third kid is afraid to fall from anteater’s tail. The anteater is very unhappy and cranky

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Aug 27

Happy #internationaldogday !!

Portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Aug 22

✏️ Progress update ✏️
Just sent off the tight sketches of PB to the editor!
Now it’s time for a little breather until the feedback comes in...

But actually, I need to dive right into another project! Juggling different works is challenging, but also one of the fun parts of being creative!

An illustration of a kid taking a little break with a cup of tea.

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media like watercolor & colored pencil. Available for picture books, board books & covers!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Jul 26

Thank you, highly recommend!

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Jul 25

I always make a small physical dummy book to check if the flow and beat of illustrations works by flipping through the pages!

A small physical dummy book used to test the flow and rhythm of illustrations by flipping through the pages.

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Jul 24

Got feedback on my rough sketches for PB and and I'm so excited to polish them up!! It was really tough at first, but now I finally see where I'm headed!!
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Jul 19

Please check out our new lookbook!!

Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · Jul 17

We're delighted to finally show off a project we've been working on for many months, our updated & expanded Illustrator Lookbook

Scroll through these gorgeous pages to see the work of 100+ of the very talented artists we rep who are currently open to illustration opportunities.
(cover: Cornelia Li)

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Jul 8

Happy #portfolioday ✨

Hi, I'm Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator! I’m available for new picture books, board books, and book covers to illustrate!

My portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

Thank you!
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Jul 8

Can’t share anything just yet, but first sketch pass for TURTLE ON THE TARMAC (by @annettepimentel.bsky.social ) is done!

I’m excited to hear what my editor and design team think!

The image is just me working on sketches for a picture book at my desk🖍️

An illustrator working on sketches for a picture book at his desk.

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media like watercolor & colored pencil. Available for picture books, board books & covers!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Hey Crystal Smith @crystalsmithart.bsky.social · Jul 3

It's #KidLitArtPostCard day! Hi, I'm Crystal Smith. I love nature & neon—bright colors and bold worlds.
Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social
Portfolio: www.heycrystalsmith.com

#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #kidlitpostcard #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #cankidlit

Purple prickly pear cactus in the desert with lots of purples. Red desert hills in the background, tall saguaro in the middle-ground.

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Laura Sprtel - kidlit author/illustrator @laurasprtel.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Im Laura Sprtel, children’s book author/illustrator. I love illustrating make believe play! I’m available for board books through middle grade covers. This is a scene from my #pb about bravery, SIR MAX AND THE BASEMENT OF DOOM. 🐉🗡️👑
#kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrator

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Srinidhi Srinivasan | Kidlit Illustrator @srinidhidraws.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day
I’m srinidhi, a #kidlit illustrator and I love drawing kids, their inventions and discoveries.
Here’s jess and her lost things finder!

I’m open to #picturebooks #middlegrade Interiors and covers!

View my work www.srinidhidraws.com
#kidlitart #picturebookart

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you!

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Jun 5

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese illustrator. The rainy season is coming soon in Japan, it's called Tsuyu (梅雨). A perfect inspiration for illustrations!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#kidlitart

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · Jun 5

Did you grow up with pets other than cats and dogs? If so, what pets?

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit.

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · Jun 5

Happy June #kidlitartpostcard 🌞

My name is Denis and I’m an #kidlit illustrator who sometimes also writes. I like bold linework, wonky shapes, and limited palettes.

📚 Rep’d by Susan Hawk (US) and Emily Talbot (UK)
🌐 www.denisillustrates.com

Brushes by Jason Heeley (linked in the comments)

Illustration of a giant squid, a duckling and a kid in a bathtub. The squid is looking curious trying to get the attention of the kid with its tentacles. The child is looking right at us in fear. The duckling is standing between the two, wings spread out, trying to defend the kid.

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