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Krista Weltner

@kristaweltner.bsky.social

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Author/Illustrator. Stop-motion puppet maker (Wendell and Wild, Wildwood) https://linktr.ee/kweltner EVERYDAY ADVENTURES OF MOLLY WITH DYSLEXIA 2024 (Free Spirit Publishing)

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thank you!

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Fernando Salvaterra @salvaterra.bsky.social · Sep 12

🧭 Helderon is one of my first map commissions and still one of my favourites. Commissioned by @xezz.bsky.social in 2021 for an RPG stream. 🗺️

It's now available on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/138708...

#ttrpg #cartography #b&wart #art

black and white fantasy map depicting a continent with four portions of mainland that almost shape an X. It is crossed by 6 big mountain ranges and has a giant mountain. Rivers, hills, plains forests swamps and a desert. a big jungle up north. cities scattered across the lands. big scorching marks of corrupted terrain here and there. there's a big crater behind crooked pointy mountains where a dark castle reigns

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Sep 12

Here's an illustration I am dying (like hold me back) to color!! It's part of the search-and-find I am querying with. #kidlitart

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Sep 10

Unagented Authors of any genre! Opportunity below if you identify as disabled in any sense ❤️ I'm in the middle of querying some #kidlit projects and I'm throwing my hat in this ring for this too.

AGENTS/EDITORS you can register to see the pitches on their website.

#Disabilities #author

#PitchDis @pitchdis.com · Sep 9

The 2025 #PitchDis pitch form is now open! 🎉

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Good luck and happy pitching!

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Sep 7

Thanks! You too! I swear I'm not a big fan of all the sketching/planning but I LOVE adding color.

Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Sep 7

The absolute urge to finish the illustrations in the dummy I'm querying!! Ughhh I just want to finish them 🙃 but that's not how this goes. ANYWAY here's one of the spreads I am dying to color. #kidlitart

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Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello!

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️

I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work.

Seeking representation.

🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Sep 4

Raise your hand if you forget to post on social media because making the art is more fun. #kidlit

a minion from the movie despicable me is standing on a snowy surface .

ALT: a minion from the movie despicable me is standing on a snowy surface .

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you!! It was so fun the make!

Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Sep 4

I am a 3Xs published Author-illustrator. I am currently obsessed with creating extremely full scenes with a lot to look at that still prioritize composition.

Querying a search-and-find and PB rn and hunting for my dream agent!

www.kristaweltner.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlit #kidlitart

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Jul 30

Hah me too. I think many are. In the very least they have a lot of support in writing from their editors.

Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Jul 30

Would I illustrate or ghostwrite a celebrity picture book? YES, I couldn't afford not to. But this is the satire I'm here for.

#kidlit #kidlitart

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Jul 28

Waiting for my future agent to find me like:

#kidlit

a dog is laying on a chair in a living room .

ALT: a dog is laying on a chair in a living room .

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Jul 24

Me finding out that snow has a smell 🤯(born without a sense of smell. It's called amnosmia) and yes I can still taste.

#amnosmia

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Jul 15

Hi again! It's been a little while but I want you to know I changed it. Thanks again for your input.

Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Jul 15

I just love them

Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Jul 11

Today I'm feeling inspired by the great @gemmacorrell.bsky.social I was thinking about sweet potatoes vs mean potatoes and my thoughts spiraled from there.

#comic #humor

Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Jul 1

I want to know what you love about your job. And, how does your approach differ depending on the author and their goals.

Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Jul 1

Nothing to see here. Just me, pushing through my anxiety and fear. #kidlit #kidlitart #comic

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Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social · Jun 28

I came across a #kidlit agent today looking for "wholesome chaos." I find this phrase so perfect.

Anyway here's a fictional book cover I made for my portfolio. #kidlitart