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Sarah Surprise

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✏️Illustrator and textile designer Seeking representation and pb, mg and book cover projects 📘 https://www.sarahsurprisestudio.com

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Sarah Surprise @sarahsurprise.bsky.social · Jul 3

Yay #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Dreaming of a little snow and cozy sweaters! ❄️ I’m Sarah Surprise, a writer/ illustrator looking for representation and PB, MG and book cover projects.

View my work here:
🌐https://www.sarahsurprisestudio.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

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Sarah Surprise @sarahsurprise.bsky.social · 7d

Happy October #KidLitArtPostcard Day! 🍁🍂I’m Sarah, an illustrator looking for representation and PB/ MG projects. I love making whimsical and cozy illustrations with a hint of magic 🍂Happy Fall! 🍁🎉

View my work here:
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www.sarahsurprisestudio.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

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Sarah Surprise @sarahsurprise.bsky.social · 20d

So beautiful!!🌸🩷

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Sarah Surprise @sarahsurprise.bsky.social · 24d

Hi Brian! Thank you so much for the open call! I would really love to be considered for this project❄️Here’s a sampling of my work and you can see more at:
www.sarahsurprisestudio.com/illustrations

Thank you again!

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Yu Kito Lee “Yuey” @studio-yuey.bsky.social · Sep 5

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yuey, an illustrator who loves to write and draw stories for kids.

If you think I’d be a good fit for your next project, please get in touch!

I’m represented by the lovely @kaitfeldmann at @ktliterary .

Here’s a girl who’s quiet on the outside but wild on the inside. She loves nature, and she definitely loves finding baby dino eggs. Did she time travel, or did the egg? Would Dino mama be nice when she shows up?

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Phoebe Creates @phoebecreates.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's #kidlitpostcard day again! This painting felt appropriate because August went flying by for me!

Hello, I am Phoebe Zeng, a #kidlitillustrator from Australia, you can find more of my work on: phoebecreates.com.au

I am represented by @sallymkim.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

A girl flying in a dreamy scene surrounded by shapes of birds filled with various floral patterns. Three girls sitting on the birds holding dandelions blown in the wind.

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Roisin Hahessy @roisinhahessy.bsky.social · Sep 4

It’s #Kidlitartpostcard day today.
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I am currently available for exciting new projects, get in touch with myself or my lovely agent Becca if you have something in mind. You can see more of my pictures here:
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www.rosha.ie
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#kidlitpostcard #picturebookportfolio #illustration

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Sarah Gramelspacher @thepishposh.com · Sep 4

Hello everyone and happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I'm Sarah and I love to illustrate books for kids: PB, BB, MG, etc.

📚 Currently open for new book projects! 📚

URL: www.thepishposh.com
Agent: Erzsi Deak @erzsideak.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #picturebook

Illustration of a pig wearing overalls (no shirt) backing up a red pickup truck with a load of watermelons in the bed. A sign in the foreground reads, "Deliveries in rear," with an arrow pointing right.

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danamarie hosler/ mightypigeon @mightypigeon.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day everyone! I’m sharing a brand new piece today— I’ve been trying to loosen up a bit more in my work (and I feel great about it!) I’m rep’d by @jenrofe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social and would love to work with you on your upcoming projects! Especially w/pigeons!

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sᴏғɪᴀ ᴄᴀʀᴅᴏsᴏ .·͙* @sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! 🥦🍐🍏 I’m Sofia, an illustrator with a passion for creating vibrant, character-driven mixed media artwork that blends the magic of childhood with details of the everyday life. #KidLitArt

Happy to connect for new PB projects - let's collaborate!

⌂ sofiacardoso.com

Illustration of two siblings, a girl and her younger brother taking a stroll with their cute duck friends. The girl is riding a big wheeled duck toy that is pulling two smaller carts, one where her brother is sat and another carrying a big pile of green veggies and fruits, like broccoli, pears, apples and sprouts. Illustrated by Sofia Cardoso.

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Kelsey King Illustration @kkingillustration.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Kelsey King, an illustrator and storyteller from Minnesota who loves painting with light and color. You can find my work at www.kelseykingillustration.com

Represented by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

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Elaine 🍀 tiny.clovers @tinyclovers.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! This is my first time, tho I have done several books at this point over the last half a decade 🙈

I love being able to play with traditional medium in my book work and have fun creating worlds!

Rep’ed by Bridgette Kam at @westwoodcreative.bsky.social
🌎 elainechen.ca

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Andrea Sparacio @artsparrow.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! As spooky season draws near, here is Snow White, the Witch, and her shiny back-to-school apple 🍎
I’m an illustrator open for picture book work & MG covers.
Rep: Chelsea Hensley at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social
andreasparacio.com #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitart #picturebooks

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Yan Jiang @garlicbunnyy.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hi everyone 👋 I’m Yan Jiang, a Chinese-Canadian illustrator & author based in Toronto. I’m on the lookout for new representation! Check out my website! I’ve been sharing lots of new projects there 💻🎨
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustrator #artpostcard

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Elke @theremaybecats.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day. Hi art directors, editors and authors. I love storytelling and illustrating the worlds your characters live in. Please reach out if you would like to work together.

Portfolio: theremaybecats.com
Agent: [email protected]

@carynwiseman.bsky.social

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Sarah Surprise @sarahsurprise.bsky.social · Sep 4

Yay #KidLitArtPostcard Day! ✨
I’m Sarah, an illustrator seeking representation and PB and MG projects. I used cochineal/ logwood natural dyes and watercolors to make this little dreamy tsundoku bear 📚

See my work here:
🌐https://www.sarahsurprisestudio.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

Dreaming polar bear sitting up in pink and purple clouds during a meteor shower with lots of stacks of books scattered around.

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Sarah Surprise @sarahsurprise.bsky.social · Aug 30

Margaret Kilgallen and gothic fiction

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Yusuke Watanabe @artofyusuke.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media like watercolor & colored pencil. Available for picture books, board books & covers!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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Junco @junconagano.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy August #kidlitartpostcard !
I'm Junco- an author & illustrator. I would love to work with you on your new projects! I’m available for picture books, editorials, and any kidlit-art-related projects.
You can see more art samples on my website!
✨ Rep’d by Sarah at @quick.redfox
🖥️ juncostudio.com

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Phoebe Creates @phoebecreates.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy August #kidlitartpostcard Day!

Hello from Phoebe, a #kidlitartist in Australia. Check out my portfolio on my website: phoebecreates.com.au

I am repped by @sallymkim.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social . We would love to hear from you and your next picturebook illustration project!

A big girl sitting on the seabed, surrounded by beautiful fish and coral, with her eyes closed, contemplating. A group of little friends discovered her and sent a diver to approch her.

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Aug 7

Big discoveries for #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi, I’m Chris a picture book illustrator. If you are curious you can dig into thornockstudios.com or contact my agent: Lori Steel – steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig

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Abigail Halpin @abigailhalpin.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! ✏️ I thought it would be fun to illustrate a book cover for an idea that's floating around in my head: a maritime retelling of Rapunzel. 🌊 My portfolio: www.theodesign.com

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Sarah Surprise @sarahsurprise.bsky.social · Aug 7

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Happy national lighthouse day and national sea serpent day too! 🐍🌊
I’m Sarah, an illustrator looking for representation and PB, MG and book cover projects.

View my work here:
🌐
www.sarahsurprisestudio.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

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Sarah Surprise @sarahsurprise.bsky.social · Aug 7

Thank you!!🌸

Sarah Surprise @sarahsurprise.bsky.social · Aug 6

Experimenting with some dye combos in little 5x5 pieces, this one was logwood+cosmo leaves, and painted with watercolor 🐭

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