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Nazlı Tarcan

@nazlisillos.bsky.social

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KidLit. illustrator drawn into whimsical images // proudly repped by @illoagency nazlisillustrations.com

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · 3d

Finally finished my #kidlitartpostcard , fashionably late. It is also #illoagency ‘s october prompt; #artforcause.

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · 3d

Finally finished my #kidlitartpostcard , fashionably late. It is also #illoagency ‘s october prompt; #artforcause.

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · 3d

Hello #kidlitartpostcard
My illo forr this month is not ready yet, so i have a re-do of an old one. I will share the new one if it finishes on time tho! Im repped by the amazing illo agency, and from next month, free or a new adventure!
#kidlitart
nazlisillustrations.com

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Jul 27

The best tip (imo) for illustrated books: never repeat what's in the text in the image. Always add something to the narrative in the image. Think of the art and words as two widgets in a machine with slightly different jobs that work together to make the machine work.

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Jul 27

Finally, today I finished the illustrations of one of the book projects i am working in. I can not share any sneak-peaks, but i can share my lovely « cloudy day office » view which have helped me through this intense working months. Illustration is unrelated, from my portrait business.

Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Apr 15

I’m so excited to share my first book deal with my amazing agency, @illoagency, and my wonderful agent, Amy! Beautiful story about two girls, one from Turkey and the other is from Greece. The book will be published in autumn 2026 by @charlesbridgepublishing !

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Apr 8

💙❤️ all the #PortfolioDay posts!

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Apr 8

Hi #PortfolioDay
I am Nazli, I love illustrating details, grandmas and recently historical scenes. I work on PB, MG, cover and editorial kidlit. Very proud to say I am repped by Amy Milligan at Illo Agency.

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Mar 13

I just realized that I forgot to share the amazing educational circus pedagogy book i had the chance to illustrate over a year and a half ago. Written by circus educators and health workers from 3 different european countries, it is amazing to read how circus can help to deal with struggles.

Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Mar 7

How nice! This illustration is inspired from İstanbul. :)

Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Mar 6

Thanks a lot!!:)

Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Mar 6

I profite from #KidlitArtPostcard day to share this recent cover portfolio piece I did. But do check my original postcard of the month!:) #kidlit

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Mar 6

Catching up a #Kidlitartpostcard day feels so good!Hi art directors, editors, fellow artists and whomever might see; I am Nazlı, TR kidlit illustrator living in BE. Repped by İllo Agency
This is an illustration i made for Ramadan, a classical childhood scene for many. #kidlit
nazlisillustrations.com

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Mar 1

New cover art for my portfolio

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Feb 23

I did this work from my memories but i had an idea how does it look like yesterday. Happy to hear it worked!:)

Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Feb 22

It is a spring weather here in Belgium. But it snows in Istanbul. I think it is a perfect time to share this recent #kidlitart ; a first snow day’s joy in Istanbul.

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Feb 18

Thanks a lot!

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Feb 15

If you have a #KidLit book launching Feb.17-23, reply with book cover (use alt text), title, author & illustrator, publisher, launch date, link where people can find info. Read Guidelines BEFORE replying, thx Pls help boost? Challenging time to be launching books. #KidLitLaunches #Edusky

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Promo for children's books launching the week of Feb.17-23, 2025, with instructions to reply with book info. Background illustration shows books joyously exploding into the air, with a blue heart in the corner with the week dates. Art is by Debbie Ridpath Ohi.

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Feb 18

Recently working on a book project, and some bw mg portfolio pieces for my agency’s Bologna Fair trip. I didn’t know bw could be that much fun. I am more into it by every work. #kidlitart #mgart

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Feb 18

I have just seen some posts about @flashes.blue and can’t wait to use the app!
Meanwhile i share this Istanbul inspired #kidlitportfolio piece on the plane from there. #kidlitart

Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Feb 17

I must find a way to be more active on Bluesky, I still didint get the hang of if. Do you guys have any suggestions? Meanwhile i will post some of my new portfolio works i did after a discussion with my agent. This one is inspired by a summer day in Mediterranean cost; hope you like it! #kidlitart

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Nov 11

Recent BW portfolio piece.

Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Oct 18

Hi Brian! Thanks for the opportunity, fingers crossed!

Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Oct 18

Been looking for a #fanartfriday for a while; I guess Ratatouille covers it perfectly for me! I enjoy my #rattober2024
#kidlitober #kidlitartpostcardday

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Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Oct 17

A little late #drawtober #witchillustration
#drawtober2024

Nazlı Tarcan @nazlisillos.bsky.social · Oct 14

Had the idea of reworking this old piece; i love that the 90s balkan/turkish household vibes are more vibrant now!
#kidlitart