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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 2d

I tried to replicate it digitally.

Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 3d

*lasT

Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 3d

The raw version still holds up in this paper.

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 3d

A little gnome I watercolored las Sunday. Cotton paper is great, I forgot after years of practicing on cheap paper.
And my old scanner still works, yay!

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Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell @kurzgesagt.org · 5d

AI-generated content is flooding the internet, and we're entering a new era of information overload. Watch our latest video to find out how AI slop affects the internet and why kurzgesagt videos will always remain human-made: https://kgs.link/AISlop

In the middle, there is an AI-generated picture of a duck. Below it, there is a human-illustrated Duck, looking at the other duck in shock, and saying "Wtf is this?"

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Chibdm @chibdm.bsky.social · 5d

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 5d

But it may feel too different from my commercial portfolio. The style pigeonholing can be a bother. Like you can only sell one flavor. My art is mine, be it digital ink, pencil, with pen & watercolor or carved. The last one forces you to change the composition style a bit, but that is the fun part.

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 5d

Another year where I feel like participating in Bologna's illustration contest, but am out of time. And I only have comics and middle-grade interiors to show, I feel they are too cartoony for that context.
I am very tempted to do a linocut series of a local folktale to participate in 2027...

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 7d

Let's add one more to the thread:
This one went to my parent's library-dinning room

Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks! Those are the main ones. I tried doing a second color layer too, but sometimes simpler is best.

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks!

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 9d

That blue is actually more a water-based ink than watercolor. Hue based instead of pigment. Anilines.

Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 9d

More linocut prints, now that I'm preparing some gifts. I tried it on the cotton paper again, but this time it got smudged on the top.
Someone suggested painting it in blue, and not bad. Time will tell if it counts or if it's used on the other side for watercolor tests. Cotton paper is expensive!

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🐯 Jack! 🐯 @jaspinplanet.bsky.social · 10d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Jack, and illustrator living in nyc, and I'd love to work on your next middle grade / chapter book project!

Also seeking representation 🫣
🌐https://www.jaspinsportfolio.com
#kidlit

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Emanuel Wiemans @emanuelwiemans.bsky.social · 10d

No way! It’s #KidLitArtPostCardDay ✏️🎨 ! So I heared.
Here are some examples of my picturebookwork! I’m represented by @ksonnack.bsky.social from @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

#illustration #kidlit #picturebooks #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookaet #kinderboekenweek.

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Melizza Chernov ✨Open to Commissions✨ @melizzachernov.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers

Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: [email protected]
@mskanin.bsky.social
#kidLitArt

Thank you
@ginaperry.bsky.social
for creating this place for us all to connect!

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers

This image is part of a book that I'm creating for children to explore mythical creatures from around the world.

Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: mona@greatdogliterary.com
@mskanin.bsky.social
#kidLitArt

Thank you
@ginaperry.bsky.social
for creating this place for us all to connect!

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Martin Stanev @martinstanev.bsky.social · 10d

Happy October and #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I’m sharing this illustration of the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, OR from my latest book, as I’m in the middle of wrapping up some projects for this year.

I’d love to work on more picture books! 📚

martinstanev.com
Rep’d by InklingIllustration.com

An illustration depicting the Giant Pumpkin Regatta in Tualatin, Oregon. A child is paddling in a giant pumpkin, wearing a dark blue wizard costume and hat.

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 10d

#kidlitartpostcard day, MG interior edition:

I'm Dolo Okecki, an Argie available for graphic novels, middle grade, early readers, games, textbooks and picture books!

I love to draw fantasy, mystery&horror, adventure and kids trying to figure out life.

More info in the postcard & www.dolokecki.com

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Alzamon || アルサもン || Comics & Character Design @alzamon.bsky.social · 10d

It's #kidlitartpostcard time!

🌟 I specialize in #middlegrade comics, character design and illustration.
🌟 Looking for representation and/or projects related to my style.
🌟 Unique storytelling from Slothland 🇨🇷🦥 to the world

ℹ️ More at alzamon.com

#kidlit #illustration #GN #graphicnovels

Pictured: Three school grade kids and a teenager girl around a big, round stone sphere amid a tropical raindorest. A coati and a capybara also join in.

Info: Alzamon - Alberto Gonzalez - Visual Creations: Middle Grade Comics - Character Design - Illustration - Heredia, Costa Rica. Email: beto@alzamon.com - Portfolio: alzamon.com. Available for long term projects and representation

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Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social · 10d

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m Mike and drawing fun, colorful characters is my cup of tea!
I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social & I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work.

See more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co

#kidLitArt #childrensIllustration #witch #middleGrade #MG

A girl witch and a boy sitting down for tea in a pretty garden next to a cottage. There are a handful of frogs around, including on the table. The girl in her purple witches robes is talking animatedly about something while the boy is smiling nervously as he eyes the green steam from his tea and the frog on the table.
The image header reads "Michael Dashow, illustrator, https://mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co, repped by Vicky Weber @ CMA"

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Vanessa Morales @phonemova.bsky.social · 10d

Hi/Hola #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Vanessa Morales 🇲🇽 & I’m a kidlit Illustrator

✨I’m Open for 2026 book projects! So please don’t hesitate to reach out my agent

Portfolio - www.phonemova.com
Agent - Stefanie Sanchez Von Borstel

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #PB #chapterbooks #boardbooks

Spooky mix of Halloween and Día de Muertos Art, because these two are my favourite festivities! I’d love to work in a spooky picture book

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 10d

*an Argie illustrator. I skipped a word.

Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 10d

#kidlitartpostcard day, MG interior edition:

I'm Dolo Okecki, an Argie available for graphic novels, middle grade, early readers, games, textbooks and picture books!

I love to draw fantasy, mystery&horror, adventure and kids trying to figure out life.

More info in the postcard & www.dolokecki.com

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CJ Camba @cjcamba.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hi #Portfolioday!

I'm CJ, I work as an interior artist! I'm available to work in new projects. Also I'm developing a creator owned horror project. I'd like to get in touch with editors.

More pages at cjcamba.com

Cover from my creator owned comic project in the works 'Furtivo'

Interiro black and white page from The Future Favors the Bold

Interior black and white page from The Future Favors the Bold

Portfolio black and white piece of Jubilee and Howard The Duck walking through the street

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Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social · 10d

RIP Jane Goodall. She had a GREAT life.

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