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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Feb 3

My latest #diy project. A #dryingrack rolling #cart that doubles as board storage for making #childrensillustration read more at www.aliciaschwab.com/blog/2025/2/... #womenownedbusiness

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Jan 30

#12x12PB Looking forward to another great year at www.12x12challenge.com! #writingcommunity #illustration #picturebook

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Dec 20

Happy Holidays & Season Greetings!

#holidaybooks #holidaybooks #christmasbook #picturebooks #childrensbookillustration #picturebookillustration

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 25

#libraryloot The librarian called me a #poweruser. LOL I was there on a Sunday evening and the place was brimming with activity. A sweet boy serenaded himself as I picked out books in the graphic novel aisle. Families hang out, socialize, and read, of course. What a wonderful #readingtime #readers

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Kaly Quarles @kalyquarles.bsky.social · Nov 25

BONE + BLOSSOM

This is inspired by Alice & Mary from North Woods by Daniel Mason. That book absolutely enraptured me. Daniel Mason is incandescent in his darkness and eccentric in wit. It’s a treasure. I hope you’ll read it.

#folktaleweek #illustration #mixedmedia

@folktaleweek.bsky.social

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Maral Sassouni Illustration @maralsassouni.bsky.social · Nov 15

Please sign your name to this statement to support: aitrainingstatement.org

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Mari Richards @maririchards.bsky.social · Nov 24

And it all ends well.
Thank you #folktaleweek for a whirlwind 7 days of creating, I enjoyed it all!

THE MYSTERIOUS MAGIC OF BLIGHTLEY MANOR

Day 7: Blossom
As the cure blossoms, what’s lost is found.

Thanks @folktaleweek.bsky.social
#folktaleweekBLOSSOM #kidlit #kidlitart #folktaleweek2024

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 24

I completed FOLKTALE WEEK - Nov. 18-24, 2024 @folktaleweek.bsky.social #folktaleweek #folktaleweek2024 #childrensbooks #illustrator #fairytale #picturebookmakers #scbwiillustrators #illustratingchildrensbook #childrensbookart #picturebooks #folktaleart #visualstorytelling www.aliciaschwab.com

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 24

@folktaleweek.bsky.social #folktaleweek #folktaleweekblossom #theuglyduckling #hcandersen #duck #cygnet #goose #pond #SEL #folktales #visualstorytelling #picturebookart #giants #folktaleart #whimsicalart #picturebooks #adventurepicturebooks #kidlitart
#creatingworlds #scbwiillustrators

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 24

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 23

Thank you, Stephanie!

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · Nov 7

Happy #kidlitpostcard day! I'm a Canadian illustrator in Toronto, and I love bright colours, fun characters, and adventure! Looking for work in Middle Grade and picture books. I'm also interested in comics for early readers!
🍁🍂
Portfolio: Stephaniebuosi.com

A girl in a pink dress clutches a bag to her chest, while being led through a spooky forest by two small elves in forest-themed armour. Menacing black birds stare from the top of the trees.

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Victoria / pingu @artbypingu.bsky.social · Nov 22

Day 5 - Depth

From the soft waves of the coast to the crushing pressure of the darkness at the bottom, the ocean bring life and death, mystery and calmness

#folktaleweek #folktaleweekdepth #folktaleweek2024 #bookillustration

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 23

Hi #folktaleweekbone! A #sparrow with an #arrow is small but #mighty. #folktales #visualstorytelling #picturebookart #folktaleart #whimsicalart #picturebooks #adventurepicturebooks #drawingmagic #creatingworlds #scbwiillustrators #illustrationartists #childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 22

#folktaleweekdepth Good Little Henry #folktales #visualstorytelling #picturebookart #dog #folktaleart #whimsicalart #picturebooks #magicpicturebooks #illustratingchildrensbook #childrensbookart #illustrationartists #childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration #drawingmagic #creatingworlds

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 21

"she danced...in rain and sunshine, by night and day..." The Red Shoes, H. C. Andersen @folktaleweek.bsky.social
#folktaleweek #folktaleweektrail #folktales #illustratingchildrensbook #childrensbookart #illustrationartists #childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration www.aliciaschwab.com

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 21

We wear too many hats.

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 21

Beautiful work. I almost did the same thing.

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 21

#folktaleweekblight I always chuckle at the German word "Rathaus" (city hall). #piedpiper #folktaleweek #folktales
#visualstorytelling #picturebookart #rats #folktaleart #picturebooks #kidlitart #creatingworlds #childrensbookart
@folktaleweek.bsky.social www.aliciaschwab.com

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 19

@folktaleweek.bsky.social #folktaleweek DAY TWO: GATE #folktaleweekgate #folktales #visualstorytelling #picturebookart #magician #folktaleart #whimsicalart #picturebooks #magicpicturebooks #adventurepicturebooks #kidlitart #creatingworlds www.aliciaschwab.com/illustration

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Marie-Laure Couët @marielaurecouet.bsky.social · Nov 19

ILLUSTRATORS! We are actors, cinematographer, + EVERYTHING ELSE

Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Nov 18

Even people with deep publishing experience get confused about the roles in #kidlit publishing. I use a filmmaking analogy to build a bridge.

Book Editor = Producer
Art Director = Director
Book Designer = Film Editor
Author = Screenwriter
Illustrator = Actors, Cinematographer, + EVERYTHING ELSE

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 18

I love #folktaleweek! November 18 - 24, '24. #folktales #visualstorytelling #picturebookart #witchlife #witchcraft #folktaleart #picturebooks #magicpicturebooks #kidlitart #drawingmagic #scbwiillustrators #illustratingchildrensbook #illustrationartists www.aliciaschwab.com/illustration

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Anke Noack Illustration @ankenoack.bsky.social · Nov 18

#Folktaleweek has officially started and I am exited to join with this little adventure….
Come and join me🦙🌴🌺

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Aschwabart @aschwabart.bsky.social · Nov 18

#folktaleweek #folktaleweekmist #folktales #visualstorytelling #picturebookart #giants #folktaleart#picturebooks #magicpicturebooks #kidlitart
#drawingmagic #creatingworlds
#scbwiillustrators#childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration #illustragram #picturebookmakers www.aliciaschwab.com/links

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Nov 16

Can I just take a minute to celebrate the #kidlit community here on Bluesky. Children’s book people weren’t just early adopters, they stayed. They stayed, and organized, and remained engaged, even back when it was quiet. They kept the fire burning until the sunrise.

I see you #kidlit.

💙❤️

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