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Ruth Johnson

@ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social

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Writer and illustrator Lover of animals, nature, fantasy, and spooky stories Available for #kidlit projects Portfolio : www.ruthjohnson.net

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Ruth Johnson @ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social · Dec 5

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Ruth, an illustrator currently seeking representation. My work includes animals and natural environments, often with a magical or spooky atmosphere.

www.ruthjohnson.net

#kidlitart #collegeart #illustration

A house deep in the forest and a kid at the window with birds on the windowsill. One of the birds has landed on the kid’s hand and they are smiling.

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Michelle Denise Wood @mdwillustration.bsky.social · 13h

A perennial spooky favorite! 🍂
#kidlit #kidlitart #halloween

Children's illustration of a witch walking a spider in fall by michelle denise wood.

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Vanessa Gillings @vanessagillings.bsky.social · 4d

My thirteenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! LA people — only 3 days left to see the show in person if you’re interested! ☺️💛

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #fantasyart #cozyart #cozyfantsy #storybookillustration

watercolor and gouache painting of a witch looking up at a birds perching in a tree on a calm autumn afternoon

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Emmy Brown Illustration @emmbrr.bsky.social · Aug 28

Frog song #kidlitart #illustration

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Ruth Johnson @ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy #internationaldogday!

#kidlitart #dogart

Illustration of a girl kneeling to give a large dog a hug.

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Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social · Aug 26

Looking forward to playing with color on this one. #Read #Kidlitart #KidLit

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Laan 🌟 Illustrator-Author @laancham.bsky.social · Aug 24

I have not been here for a very long while, pretty sure that hot minute turned into however long it’s been.

However I waddled in to say hi! How have y’all been? I hope you’re taking time for yourself this summer ☀️ or winter if you’re on the flip side ❄️

#kidlitart #illustration

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Victoria Maderna @victoriamaderna.com · Aug 21

Little helper.
Digital.

Been trying to paint in a way that feels closer to the way I work in gouache, I think this one is not too far off! And a perfect excuse to paint a goblinette 😊

#art #illustration #fantasy #goblin

Painting by Victoria Maderna of a red squirrel offering a berry to a a goblin girl with a berry basket, a moss and mushrooms pointy hat and a spoon staff.

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Maxine Vee @maxinevee.bsky.social · Aug 20

Rainy Bubble Tea ☔️🦡🧋 #art

A digital illustration of a badger behind a bubble tea stand. He’s hold a bubble tea to give to a customer. There are four customers in front of him: a squirrel holding an umbrella, two bunnies in raincoats and one mouse holding a blue umbrella. We can see a fox enjoying a sip of bubble tea on the left side while her hedgehog friend is also enjoying the bubble tea. The illustration is set under a cozy rainy day.

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Ruth Johnson @ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social · Aug 16

Thank you so much!

Ruth Johnson @ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social · Aug 15

Thank you!

Ruth Johnson @ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social · Aug 14

Peacefully asleep. #kidlitart #illustration #digitalcollage

Illustration of a girl and dog who are both fast asleep.

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This is a close-up of one of my FAVORITE #illustration from my book NUNU AND THE SEA, where she finds a new way to move forward.
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I’m an author/illustrator rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Portfolio: isabellakung.com
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#kidlit #kidlitart

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Ratparty @rat-party.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!! (my first one)

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Ruth Johnson @ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social · Jul 24

A lonely puppy at bedtime. #kidlitart #digitalcollage

Illustration of a dog who doesn’t want to sleep alone. The dog is trying to climb into bed with a girl who is telling the dog to be quiet and go to sleep.

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Alexis Young @cloudyning.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day!🌸

I'm Alexis, an illustrator based in Canada. I'm currently available for book cover and picture book projects!

🎨alexisyoungart.com
✨ Rep’d by @christiemegill.bsky.social

For kidlit inquiries, contact my agent at [email protected]

#kidlitart #kidlitartist

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Marta Pilosio Illustration @martapilosio.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Marta, illustrator and author, and I am open to new projects, especially board books, picture books and book covers! I love anything funny, cute, but also spooky and magical!

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Ruth Johnson @ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social · Jul 3

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Ruth Johnson, an illustrator who likes to draw kids pursuing their passions, as well as stories involving animals or magic. You can find my portfolio at www.ruthjohnson.net

#kidlitart #illustration

Illustration of kids putting together a model of the solar system in a classroom setting. They are painting the planets and attaching them to wires around the sun.

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Rachel Sanson @rachelsanson.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm an illustrator from the UK who loves fun characters and spooky stuff!

My website is: www.rachelsanson.co.uk
Currently seeking representation 🍃✨🍄
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

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Isabella Kung @isabellakung.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
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I’m an author / illustrator and I love hugs. This is a close up of my upcoming book NUNU AND THE SEA, pub date 10/14/2025!
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I am rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Portfolio: isabellakung.com
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#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Asian girl with red glasses surrounded by life-sized origami animals (fox, penguin, rabbit, crane, frog, squirrel, dragonfly) on paper textured land by the sea.

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Ruth Johnson @ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social · Jun 30

Getting ready for bed. #kidlitart #illustration #art

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Illustration of a girl petting her dog before getting into bed.

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · Jun 26

White cat in grass. Turner design gouache and Caran D'ache Luminance in Talens sketchbook.

#kidlitart #gouache #painting

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Mark Wilson @mwilsonillo.bsky.social · Jun 23

Pickin' and Pricklin' til the sun goes down (and then some!)

#animalfriendsartchallenge2025
#kidlitart
#kidlit

Whimsical serene image of a fox and a hedgehog sitting on a log in the middle of a forest pond at sunset. The fox plays the banjo while the hedgehog plays a jug. Fireflies, lily pads, and cattails surround the duo as stars begin to fill the dusk sky.

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Hey Crystal Smith @crystalsmithart.bsky.social · Jun 16

Happy International Waterfall Day! What's the best waterfall you've ever seen? I visited Niagara Falls in the winter once and it was thundering ice and water—wow!

#waterfall #bears #sciart #fall #digitalart #kidlitart #illustration

Grizzly bear sitting in water at the base of a small waterfall coming over rocks with fall leaves floating around.

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Gillian Eilidh O’Mara @lightonthesea.bsky.social · Jun 12

I think I’d like to make a book all about sleeping. Or maybe I just want to sleep more. 🥰 #kidlit #kidlitart

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