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Kara Marsee

@karamarsee.bsky.social

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Reads, draws and writes #picturebooks. SCBWI, 12x12. Mom of 2 boys & a house rabbit. Loves: hiking in the woods, biking, pysanky, tea and chocolate. Seeking representation.

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Jul 4

Thanks so much @ginaperry.bsky.social - I always love seeing everyone's art! ❤️ 😍

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #Kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m interested in PBs, early readers, greeting cards, & more! I ❤️ tender, fun, and wow moments in life. I use gelli prints, acrylic, and digital media. Seeking representation.
Wishing you memorable activities with loved ones this holiday. ❤️ 💥
#SCBWI
#12x12challenge

Father bear and son with fishing poles sitting by a lake with mountains in the background with sunrise

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Apr 4

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day, a good day for a parade. I'm Kara Marsee, and I'm seeking representation for picture book writing and illustrating. I like to draw playful, sweet moments, unusual animals, and musical instruments.

Boy in pjs marching with imaginary drum, followed by stuffed animals- elephant, whale and owl have imaginary trumpet, flute and sousaphone, confetti background

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Mar 31

I love these characters so much, looking forward to seeing them again for "I'm Busy"!

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Mar 31

#WildThings for March #scbwidrawthis
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi

Small tabby cat meows, imagining they are a tiger growling

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Mar 28

Sorry I missed this!

Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Mar 28

Yay Fish boy! Such an endearing story!

Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Mar 28

Sticker designs! Thanks to @mikelowery for the #portfoliochallenge, I designed these two stickers. Please let me know which one is your favorite- I will print the winner!
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi
#PictureBookIllustration
#booklove
#rainbow
#ladybug
#reading
#books
#GetPaidToDraw

Rainbow and books, text: Books are at the end of my Rainbow, karamarsee.com

Ladybug reading a book, text: Don't bug me - I'm READING! karamarsee.com

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Mar 13

Beautiful photo! And I love the haiku too. 😊

Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Mar 12

#KidLitArtPostcard and Happy March is Reading Month! On my "100 Favorite Things to Draw" list: scales and fur and books :)📚 Have you read the book Tortoise is reading to Hare? The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos?
See karamarsee.com for more illustrations

A tortoise reads to a rabbit resting against her shell

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Mar 12

Looove Butternut! 🐰

Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Mar 12

So sorry! My sister had a fox get one of hers once. So sad.😢

Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Mar 3

Getting ready for #kidlitartpostcard 😃 , trying not to panic about all the job cuts,😥 and getting ready to celebrate March Is Reading Month at school📚 and a crit meeting tonight 🎨

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Mar 2

so sweet!

Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Feb 28

#PBParty has definitely made me analyze my first 70 words! ⭐Deadlines to really polish our work. ❤️ 📚
⭐ Connections to kidlit pros.
Thank you Mindy and PBParty team!

Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Feb 28

braided cinnamon rolls!!! Drooling just thinking about them, lol.

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Feb 28

I love how you curved the sidewalk 😍

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Feb 28

Looking forward to biking in warmer weather🌞-FEB prompt for #scbwidrawthis is #cycle What do you look forward to in warm weather?
#scbwiillustrators
#scbwi

Armadillo mountain biking down a rocky hill, kicking up a dust cloud- burrowing owl peeking out of hole looking grumpy

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · Feb 15

I can't believe it's been 2 weeks since #scbwiNY25 So grateful to Shutta Crum & SCBWI MI for the scholarship & opportunity to attend. I'm just sitting down to review notes & connect with more awesome #kidlit creators! Here's just some of the postcards I picked up - say hey if you're here :)