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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · 1d

Another car from my road trip sketchbook.

#gouache #coloredpencil #sketchbook

Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · 2d

I really enjoy drawing outside this time of year. Here's a scene from a recent Connecticut road trip.

#sketchbook #gouache

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #cuteanimals #animalillustration

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A snippet from my archives to welcome the autumnal vibes, although I'm still enjoying late summer blooms and garden tomatoes!
angelamatteson.com
I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a chipmunk setting a fresh baked pie on a shelf from inside her pumpkin house.

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Gordy Wright @gordywright.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

Here we have three pterodaustros (pterosaurs from the early cretaceous period, about 105 million years ago) sitting on a gingko tree watching the sun rise.

🌐 gordywright.com
📚 Rep’d by The Bright Agency

#kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks #sciart #paleoart

Illustration of three pterodaustros (pterosaurs from the early cretaceous period, about 105 million years ago) sitting on a gingko tree watching the sun rise.

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Gina Perry, a New England author and illustrator of children's books. I'm looking for that next cute and colorful book project: from picture book to early readers and chapter books. Rep'd by Sean McCarthy Lit. More at: www.ginaperry.com #kidlit

Brightly colored illustration of bugs having an outdoor, seaside party. Flowers and plants surround them. A grasshopper plays a flute, a beetle plays a ukulele, a bee shakes a maraca. Fireflies, dragonfly, ladybug, and caterpillar watch on. Art by Gina Perry. Text reads "author / illustrator ginaperry.com represented by Sean McCarthy"

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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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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Sep 4

Love this, Nina!

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Nina Crittenden @ninacrittenden.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm an illustrator/author who has loved drawing horses since I was little :)

Ink and watercolor portrait of an adorable pony with a wildflower border by Nina Victor Crittenden (ninacrittenden.com)

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Aug 25

Some leaves from the weekend. #sketchbook #gouache

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Aug 21

A page of garden things to break in a new sketchbook.

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · May 19

Thanks! Gouache

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Jan 30

Beautiful!

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Nov 27

Sketches from figure drawing. Our model was a no-show, so we drew from volunteers. This is @kaylaharren.bsky.social

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Nov 20

I loved these books!

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Sep 20

A cloud from my sketchbook.

Geese and a cloud. A painting from my sketchbook.

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Sep 6

Here's what I made last night during my Gab 'n' Doodle with @studiohoffmann.bsky.social. Thanks Mark for the fun chat!

An illustration of deer and a pig watching the fall leaves

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · Sep 2

This Thursday at 8pm eastern, on Gab ‘n’ Doodle, I’ll be joined by the tremendously talented Jennifer A. Bell @jbellstudio on insta

Jennifer makes super sweet books.

I am humbled that she is going to join me to make artwork and chat.
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#jbellstudio
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · Sep 1

SAVE THE DATES!!!
This September we are set up for a month of fun chats and great art making. Join me for Gab ‘n’ Doodle on insta when I have on the superstars of the kidlit world.
#kidlit
#gabndoodle #kidlitartists #kidlitart #kidlitillustration @jbellstudio.bsky.social
@msmirelle.bsky.social

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Jun 11

Thank you!

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thank you!

Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Jun 6

Hopping in to say hello #kidlitartpostcard!

I'm a children's book illustrator who loves painting friendly characters and soft textures. www.jenniferabell.com

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · May 12

A sketchbook momma ♥️

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · May 2

A mole and a vole. Hello #kidlitartpostcard!

I'm Jennifer A. Bell, an illustrator who loves painting soft textures and friendly scenes.

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Jennifer A Bell @jbellstudio.bsky.social · Mar 5

Coats and scarves from my sketchbook.

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