Christopher Thornock
@thornockstudios.bsky.social
Illustrator, educator and artist living in the mountain west. Agent - Lori Steel Steelworks Literary - thornockstudios.com Insta - thornockstudios
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Starting 2026 with this illustration feels just right. I'm a picture book illustrator represented by Lori Steel of Steelworks Literary, and I love exploring themes of family, tenderness, and moments of care. I'm looking forward to sharing more art with you this year.
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Starting 2026 with this illustration feels just right. I'm a picture book illustrator represented by Lori Steel of Steelworks Literary, and I love exploring themes of family, tenderness, and moments of care. I'm looking forward to sharing more art with you this year.
January 8, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Starting 2026 with this illustration feels just right. I'm a picture book illustrator represented by Lori Steel of Steelworks Literary, and I love exploring themes of family, tenderness, and moments of care. I'm looking forward to sharing more art with you this year.
2025. Cheers y’all!
December 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
2025. Cheers y’all!
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🗓️ TOMORROW 1/1, join me & the amazing Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social to chat & make art 🎨
I think everyone wishes they could draw as well as he does.
🗣️ Ask us anything!
@colleenmuske.bsky.social
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #kidlit #art
I think everyone wishes they could draw as well as he does.
🗣️ Ask us anything!
@colleenmuske.bsky.social
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #kidlit #art
December 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🗓️ TOMORROW 1/1, join me & the amazing Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social to chat & make art 🎨
I think everyone wishes they could draw as well as he does.
🗣️ Ask us anything!
@colleenmuske.bsky.social
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #kidlit #art
I think everyone wishes they could draw as well as he does.
🗣️ Ask us anything!
@colleenmuske.bsky.social
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #kidlit #art
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#KidLit FYI: The next postcard event is Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlitartpostcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
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December 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
#KidLit FYI: The next postcard event is Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlitartpostcard
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This Thursday at 6pm Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the amazing Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social on Gab ‘n’ Doodle.
@colleenmuske.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists #kidlit
@colleenmuske.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists #kidlit
December 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This Thursday at 6pm Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the amazing Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social on Gab ‘n’ Doodle.
@colleenmuske.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists #kidlit
@colleenmuske.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists #kidlit
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SAVE THE DATES!!! January is coming up. Start off the new year with some absolutely fabulous guests on Gab ‘n’ Doodle on Instagram live
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December 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
SAVE THE DATES!!! January is coming up. Start off the new year with some absolutely fabulous guests on Gab ‘n’ Doodle on Instagram live
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#kidlitartists
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#kidlitartists
Wrapping up 2025 and #kidlitartpostcard day. This year has been fun. I’m Chris, picture book illustrator. Agent - Lori @steelworksliterary Web - thornockstudios.com have a safe holiday season!
December 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Wrapping up 2025 and #kidlitartpostcard day. This year has been fun. I’m Chris, picture book illustrator. Agent - Lori @steelworksliterary Web - thornockstudios.com have a safe holiday season!
Not your average walk in the park for #KidLitArtPostcard Day
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Not your average walk in the park for #KidLitArtPostcard Day
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween
October 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween
September 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
On a warm night, the Harvest Moon whispers to those who listen. I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator, bringing that same sense of wonder to the stories I illustrate. Learn more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent, Lori Steel, at steelworksliterary.com.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
September 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
On a warm night, the Harvest Moon whispers to those who listen. I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator, bringing that same sense of wonder to the stories I illustrate. Learn more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent, Lori Steel, at steelworksliterary.com.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
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Huzzah @thornockstudios.bsky.social & María Coco for their 2025 Original Art Exhibition @soi128.bsky.social acceptance! Chris' debut illo'd PB, BRAVE OLD BLUE (words @colleenmuske.bsky.social) and María Coco's TWO books: CATS LOVE BOOKS, TOO (Bloomsbury) & A SOUND IN THE NIGHT (RISE/PRH). #kidlitart
August 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Huzzah @thornockstudios.bsky.social & María Coco for their 2025 Original Art Exhibition @soi128.bsky.social acceptance! Chris' debut illo'd PB, BRAVE OLD BLUE (words @colleenmuske.bsky.social) and María Coco's TWO books: CATS LOVE BOOKS, TOO (Bloomsbury) & A SOUND IN THE NIGHT (RISE/PRH). #kidlitart
Kid lit art postcards tomorrow!
September 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Kid lit art postcards tomorrow!
A new semester is starting this week and I have been thinking a lot about this. Tomorrow on Substack.
August 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
A new semester is starting this week and I have been thinking a lot about this. Tomorrow on Substack.
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
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig
August 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig
It’s the weekend, no being grumpy.
August 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
It’s the weekend, no being grumpy.
Posting tomorrow.
July 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Posting tomorrow.
Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day!
This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon.
Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers.
thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram
This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon.
Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers.
thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram
July 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day!
This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon.
Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers.
thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram
This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon.
Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers.
thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram
“Is this a good drawing?” my student asks in class.
Good question. It’s complicated.
Good question. It’s complicated.
June 23, 2025 at 12:19 PM
“Is this a good drawing?” my student asks in class.
Good question. It’s complicated.
Good question. It’s complicated.
June 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
June 16, 2025 at 3:12 AM
When someone gives you advice, the opposite might also be true.
June 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
When someone gives you advice, the opposite might also be true.
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Diana, an illustrator who loves scratchy pencil lines, fancy shoes and balloons 🎈
I’ve been a bit absent from most socials while I finish my children’s illustration program in Barcelona and work on my portfolio but will be back soon!
I’ve been a bit absent from most socials while I finish my children’s illustration program in Barcelona and work on my portfolio but will be back soon!
June 5, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Diana, an illustrator who loves scratchy pencil lines, fancy shoes and balloons 🎈
I’ve been a bit absent from most socials while I finish my children’s illustration program in Barcelona and work on my portfolio but will be back soon!
I’ve been a bit absent from most socials while I finish my children’s illustration program in Barcelona and work on my portfolio but will be back soon!
Paws, claws, and tails in tow- a quiet procession starts to grow.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! See more at thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social at Steelworks Literary.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! See more at thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social at Steelworks Literary.
June 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Paws, claws, and tails in tow- a quiet procession starts to grow.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! See more at thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social at Steelworks Literary.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! See more at thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social at Steelworks Literary.
Looking forward to tomorrow and everyone posting their kidlit postcards.
June 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Looking forward to tomorrow and everyone posting their kidlit postcards.