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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Sep 9

Day 8/30 of my Curious Tails drawing challenge!

Fairy fawn!

#CuriousTails #sketchbookchallenge #dailydrawing#kidlitillustration #kidlitart #scbwiartist #illustration #animalartwork #fairy

Drawing of a fawn with delicate translucent wings.

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Sep 7

Day 7/30 of my Curious Tails drawing challenge. 🌻

The Felisolaris Purrenial aka Botanicat

#CuriousTails #sketchbookchallenge #dailydrawing #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #scbwiartist #illustration #childrensliterature #animalartwork

Drawing of a cat that has petals morphing from its face and leaves sprouting form its tail, basking in the sunlight

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Sep 6

Day 6/30 of my Curious Tails drawing challenge!

Meet Digitailis: Fox x Digitalis (or Foxglove)

#CuriousTails #sketchbookchallenge #dailydrawing #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #foxart #foxgloves #scbwiartist #illustration #childrensliterature

Drawing of a fox with foxtail flowers growing from his tail sits among foliage.

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Sep 5

Day 5/30 of my Curious Tails drawing challenge!

Meet the Humming-Mouse! (Hummingbird x mouse)

#CuriousTails #sketchbookchallenge #dailydrawing #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #drawingchallenge #illustration #animalmashup

Pencil drawing a a hybrid hummingbird x mouse perched atop a flower with his tail curled around the stem.

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Sep 5

Wow! These are fantastic! 😍

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thank you! 🐱💕

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Sep 4

Day 4/30 of my Curious Tails drawing challenge!

Meet the Arborchelon (Tree + Tortoise).

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#CuriousTails #sketchbookchallenge #dailydrawing #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbookart #scbwi #drawingchallenge #illustration #animalmashup #kidlitartpostcard

Pencil drawing of a tortoise with a large tree sprouting out the back of its shell

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Sep 3

Day 3/30 of my Curious Tails Drawing Challenge!

Introducing: Equus canis stellaris aka Borzicorn (Borzoi x Unicorn).

#CuriousTails #sketchbookchallenge #dailydrawing #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #animalillustration #drawingchallenge #borzoi #unicorn

A glowing Borzoi with a unicorn horn is curled up in the stars taking a nap

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Sep 2

Day 2/30 of my Curious Tails Drawing Challenge!

Meet the ethereal Lunadoll, a hybrid of Ragdoll cat x Luna Moth!

#CuriousTails #sketchbookchallenge #dailydrawing #scbwi #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #animalillustration #drawingchallenge #kidlitartist #animalmashup

Whimsical Pencil drawing of a ragdoll cat with the wings and antenna of a Luna moth

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Sep 1

This September, I’m challenging myself to fill my sketchbook with daily creature drawings, what I’m calling Curious Tails.

Meet my first Curious Tail: a Barn Owl x Fox chimera!

#sketchbookchallenge #scbwi #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustrator #animalillustration #artforkids

Pencil drawing of a fox and barn owl mashup creature, mid-step, wings out in full display.

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Aug 1

Took copious notes during @brianlarossa.com ‘s lecture this morning at Hollins University! So much knowledge packed into one hour! ✍🏻

Photo of a PowerPoint presentation being shared in a lecture hall.

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thanks so much Julia! 🥰🐢

Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Jun 5

It’s #kidlitartartpostcard day! I’m ⭐️Lauren McPheters⭐️ and I illustrate and write whimsical and surreal picture books! I am currently seeking representation ☺️ Please check out my work at laurenmcpheters.com #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #illustration

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PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 16

PRESENTING: the 2025 PB RISING STARS mentees, runners up, and honorable mentions! 🤩🤩🤩

We’re thrilled to work with our 28 new mentees, and we’re so proud of our RUs and HMs.

CONGRATS TO ALL!
⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · May 16

Congratulations!! 🎉

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · May 16

Thanks @pbrisingstars.bsky.social !! 🥳🥳🥳

PB Rising Stars @pbrisingstars.bsky.social · May 16

2025 RUNNER UPs PT 2: @boragrove.bsky.social @mariannebtabner.bsky.social @jynhall.bsky.social @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social @scnaux.bsky.social @musingmommumble.bsky.social @inkcap-art.bsky.social

Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · May 2

#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #portfolio #childrensbooks

Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · May 2

It’s #kidlitpostcardday ! I am a picture book illustrator and author working in traditional media—creating stories with whimsy, surrealism, and heart.⭐️ I’m currently seeking representation! You can reach me at:

Laurenmcpheters.com

💌 [email protected]

Insta: lauren.mcpheters

A little dog in the foreground looks toward a forest clearing where a whimsical circus tent glows under a full moon. A group of dogs walks into the the tent, excited for the circus to begin.

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Lauren McPheters @laurenmcpheters.bsky.social · Feb 12

Thank you @debbieohi.com !

I am Lauren McPheters—an emerging author/illustrator! Lover of whimsy! 🥳Seeking representation 👋🏼 My portfolio can be found at www.laurenmcpheters.com

A magical owl flies high over a river and forest. Moonlight shines in the background as his feathers cascade off his wings and transform into stars ⭐️

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