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@karammitchell.com

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Illustrator Telling stories with pictures. Represented by Rick Richter, Aevitas SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator OK/AR https://karammitchell.com/

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karammitchell @karammitchell.com · 6d

Hey, Brian! I've been toying with making these foam stamps as a way to lay down color. Not sure where it's going quite yet!

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · Sep 7

Thank you so much!

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm an illustrator and author from Oklahoma. A good joke is my favorite thing when I tell stories. I'm open to picture books, board books, middle grade, and editorial. #kidlitpostcard #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration #picturebook

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karammitchell @karammitchell.com · Aug 26

Don't forget! THIS THURSDAY night! Email me [email protected] for the link! #kidlit #scbwi #kidlitart #scbwiillustrators

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karammitchell @karammitchell.com · Aug 3

So honored and excited to be named the Silver Award Winner for the 2025 @scbwi Summer Conference! Thank you to the art directors and SCBWI Team! What a great surprise! #scbwiillustrator #scbwiconference #kidlitillustrator #kidlitart

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karammitchell @karammitchell.com · Aug 3

Thank you so much, Debbie! And such huge congrats to you! You're so gracious and generous with your time, and such a cheerleader for all of us!

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · Jun 6

Ah. Sorry about that.

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · Jun 6

Thanks, Rachel!

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · Jun 6

Thank you!!

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · Jun 6

The basset hound part? Or the peeing part?

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · Jun 5

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I love funny and sweet, and I like my stories that way, too! I'm represented by Rick Richter of @acm_kidsandillo and you can find my portfolio in my bio. Go ahead and take a look...I'll wait. (Debut PB w/ Magination Press, October 2025!) #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator

An illustration of a Blow up wavy guy chastising a basset hound who is almost relieving himself on wavy guy's base and cord.

Stamps used in process of making the illustration

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karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 30

Thanks, Gina! And thanks for sharing!

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 30

Thanks, Ruth!

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 29

So excited to finally announce that my first picture book CATCHING KINDNESS will be out OCTOBER 7! Thanks to the lovely folks at Imaginations! #authorillustrator #illustratorauthor #kidlit #kidlitart #booknews #picturebookdebut #bookdebut

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karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 23

Doing a little experimenting with printing. Where is this going? No idea! #kidlitart #sketchbook #kidlitillustrator #mixedmedia

An illustrated, smiling dog is taking a nap.

Photo of illustrated dog with the stamp and ink used.

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Tammi Sauer @tammisauer.bsky.social · May 16

Check out my post on Picture Book Builders to see Five of the Reasons Why I Dig This Book!

picturebookbuilders.com/2025/05/pop-...

@fuse8.bsky.social #andreatsunami @unionsqandco.bsky.social

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karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 16

Thank you, Jody!!

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 16

Thanks, Claire!

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 15

Remember that poem? "When I'm old, I shall wear purple?" I'm not a purple person. But I hope I'll adopt the sentiment to throw decorum out the window. (swipe to see where I got my inspiration from) #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #vintagephoto #funnyillustration #basetthound #picturebookillustration

Illustration. An older lady is riding a skateboard while holding an umbrella. An exuberant basset hound runs alongside.

A photo of an elderly couple. The man is helping the woman ride a skateboard.

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karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 14

Yesterday, I heard the @99pi.org episode about emojis. Once upon a time, I made my own (10yrs ago). I'm not a huge emoji fan. I prefer words. I love a good 💚, but I'd rather type out "Ha!" Or "Who knows?!" I'm not judging, honest! I'm a talker! #emoji #lineart #inkdrawings #sketchbook #kidlitart

Hands drawn. Thumbs up. Wave. Fingers crossed. Peace. Okay. Chef's kiss.

Drawings of birthday cake, thumbs up, sad face, smiling face, sleepy face

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 14

A little #dailysketch inspired by a vintage photo. #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #sketchbook

A boy did unimpressed with his toys nearby.

Vintage photo of a boy sitting, unimpressed by his toys nearby.

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karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 12

Happy Monday, friends! I love crows. They're smart and beautiful and they always seem to be watching. I love David Sedaris' tale about the lamb and the crow. So sometimes, an eye or two might make it into my sketch. #crows #crowillustration #kidlitart #kidlitsketch #sketch_daily

Three happy crows illustrated in water soluble graphite.

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 7

Happy anniversary!! Marriage is the best.

karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 6

Thank you, Melissa!!

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karammitchell @karammitchell.com · May 5

I have been lax on my daily drawing lately. When I have nothing to draw, I reach to my bucket 'o ideas. I've printed off all of the screenshots I've kept for inspiration. Today, I got a little inspiration from #richardscarry #kidlitart #kidlitsketch #characterdesign #kidlitart

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