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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy Kidlit Postcard Day! #kidlitpostcardday

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Aug 29

After years of wanting to get one of these & also upgrade my old workhorse of a computer, I finally got the latest iPad & MacBook Pro & a nice hi-res monitor to network it with. This was my first splurge after paying off all my credit cards. The Labor Day deal I got on this saved me a ton of money.

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Aug 26

One of 4 book dummies I am working on. This book dummy is about a penguin named Magnus who runs a fancy ice hotel and teaches his little nephew Max all about hospitality. #childrenspublishing #kidlit

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Aug 17

More stickers for the book launch of “Word Up!” Coming in February 2026.

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Aug 16

I’m taking no prisoners today, you filthy animals!

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Aug 16

Working on ideas for stickers to promote my upcoming book release with Raven Howell and Lawley publishing.

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Aug 15

There are only so many afternoon teas left to Summer. Cheers everyone! #childrenspublishing #kidlit #illustration #summer #ladybug🐞 #joeroccoart

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Aug 11

A hat-themed Tic-Tac-Toe game that I illustrated for the September issue of Highlights for Children. That’s the work of the spunky and talented Jim Bradshaw on the cover, by the way. Big thanks to Patrick Greenish and Megan Smith for assigning me this piece. #highlightsforchildren #patrickgreenish

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Aug 10

Summertime #Summer #illustration

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 22

The roughs on my book dummy for “Magnus Runs a Grand Ice Hotel” are coming together. All my years of working for the Holiday Inn and Hilton are definitely inspiring me as I describe a penguin who knows a thing or 2 about hospitality. #childrensbooks #childrenspublishing #kidlit #illustration

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 21

So, if Mayor McCheese has a sex scandal, will we refer to it as a "Whopper"?

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 15

A sneak peek at a new illustration I just completed for BrainPlay magazine. I’ll post the full 2 page spread when the piece is officially published. #illustration #childrenspublishing

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 15

From my book dummy for “Magnus Runs a Quality Ice Hotel”. This poor penguin has been through so many story ideas, but I’m loving all the characters in this particular story so much. In the past 2 and a half months I’ve written 4 new stories that I think are all the best stuff I’ve ever written.

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 11

Exploring branding before updating and streamlining our logo. #gumbo #saratogaspringsny #louisiana #jambalaya #beignets #rendezvoodoo

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 10

He did! He was the best grandpa. I always remember him bringing us figs from his fig tree when he came over. And he always seemed happy and completely silly. I was named after him too.

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 9

Grandpa Joe with his band "The Black Diamonds". That's him in the center with the trombone, although he also played the clarinet.

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 7

Drawing more comics at my Comics workshop today. You can make a comic about anything. Even boredom. #comics #festivaloftheartslagunabeach #joerocco

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 6

Drawing comics at my comics workshop in Laguna Beach today. Come on down! #fota #lagunabeach #comics #festivaloftheartslagunabeach #joerocco

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 3

This song really fits my mood today.
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bury me under aisle 3

YouTube video by The Dream Eaters

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 2

Come on down to the Festival of the arts in Laguna Beach and try your hand at making a 4 panel comic and learn about how to construct an 8-page comic too! It’ll be fun and we’ll hash this out together. #joerocco #comics #festivalofartslagunabeach

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 1

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Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It (Screen Classics)

Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It (Screen Classics) [Golden, Eve] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It (Screen Classics)

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 1

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Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It|Hardcover

Jayne Mansfield (19331967) was driven not just to be an actress but to be a star. One of the most influential sex symbols of her time, she was known for her platinum blonde hair, hourglass figure, out...

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jul 1

I'm so proud of my friend, Eve Golden, for being quoted in Vanity Fair this month from her book "Jayne Mansfield: The Girl Couldn't Help It". Eve spent more than a decade researching and conducting interviews before she wrote this book. (Links Below)
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The Triumph and Tragedy of Jayne Mansfield

She was a “smart dumb blonde,” a vamp who spoke four languages, the mother of Mariska Hargitay. But who was Jayne Mansfield, really?

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jun 14

Max and I will be at this protest in Laguna Beach tomorrow from 12 noon to 2 pm. Come join us! #nokingsday #nokings #militaryparade #trumpbirthday

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Joe Rocco @nutter3000.bsky.social · Jun 10

Rough sketch for my next Summer editorial promo going out in a couple of days. #editorialillustration #illustration #airtravel #business #children #joerocco #illustration

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