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Angela Matteson

@angelamatteson.bsky.social

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#KidLit Illustrator / Surface Designer Obsessed with color & inspired by nature Represented by James McGowan at BookEnds Literary Agency bio.site/angelamatteson

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hello! #PortfolioDay I’m Angela, a nature loving midwest illustrator, creating for #PictureBooks, #BoardBooks, #magazines, #puzzles, and #SurfaceDesign.
Open for inspiring projects! 💌 angelamatteson.com
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#KidLitArt #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

An illustration of a child and a cute fluffy puppy speedily riding a tricycle down a garden lane with flowers in the distance.
Illustration by Angela Matteson angelamatteson.com

An illustration of a floral wreath with a brown bear. Center text says, Nature heals my Soul. Art by Angela Matteson angelamatteson.com

An illustration of a group of people releasing a brush-tailed bettong into the wild in Australia. Illustration by Angela Matteson angelamatteson.com

An illustration of a toddler asking his big sister to read him a bedtime story. Illustration by Angela Matteson angelamatteson.com

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Gabe Ortíz @tusk81.bsky.social · 2d

Your friendly reminder that undoc workers actually _help subsidize federal programs for everybody else_.

In 2022 alone, they paid $25.7 billion into Social Security and $6.4 billion into Medicare—programs they can’t access due to their legal status👇🏽

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They’re Lying, Dividing, And Distracting. Don’t Believe The GOP’s Shutdown Hype

“This isn’t about health care for undocumented immigrants—that’s already against the law," said Sen. Mark Warner. "It’s about the fact that Republicans are intentionally skyrocketing your premiums.”

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 3d

The brave men and women who serve in our national guards must not be used as political props. This is a moment where every American must speak up and help stop this madness.

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Davis Bickford @davis.social · 3d

I'm so over breaking news. How about some fixing news.

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you! 🧡

Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 6d

Ahhh! This is the cutest little vamp!

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 6d

Beautifully designed!🧡

Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 6d

Hehee! Brilliantly cute! 🧡

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks Charlene! 🧡

Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 6d

A warm hello with a sprinkle of cinnamon! Gather your pumpkins, it’s time to decorate for #KidLitArtPostcard!

I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a front porch being decorated by Dad who is hanging a pumpkin and leaves wreath on the door, a younger sister placing a pumpkin atop another pumpkin in a pot, and a boy carrying a pumpkin and gourd who has just been surprised by an alarmed moth sprite.

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The Bitter Southerner @bittersouth.bsky.social · 7d

“Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help shall all be saved.” ~ Jane Goodall

Thank you, Ms. Goodall. Rest in peace.🤍🌎

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The Obama Foundation @obamafoundation.bsky.social · 7d

President @barackobama.bsky.social's reflection on the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall. 🤍

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · 22d

Hello Brian!
Thanks for the open call for one of my favorite themes!

Portfolio:
angelamatteson.com/

Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Sep 9

Wonderful work transforming a seemingly unusable space into a beautifully functional garden! A+😍

Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thanks so much, Emma! 💕

Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Sep 5

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Srinidhi Srinivasan | Kidlit Illustrator @srinidhidraws.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day
I’m srinidhi, a #kidlit illustrator who enjoys drawing kids on their day to day emotions and adventures.

I’m currently open to #picturebooks #middlegrade Interiors and covers!

View my work at www.srinidhidraws.com

#kidlitart #picturebookart

“Food is memory”

Kidlit illustration of a boy travelling to a memory via food

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thanks, Sadee! 🧡🍁🌻

Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Sep 4

This one made me gasp with delighted awe. So beautiful! 😍

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard! A snippet from my archives to welcome the autumnal vibes, although I'm still enjoying late summer blooms and garden tomatoes!
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I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #ChildrensBooks

An illustration by Angela Matteson of a chipmunk setting a fresh baked pie on a shelf from inside her pumpkin house.

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Sep 1

Beautiful! 🌼

Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Aug 30

How wonderful they grew from old seeds! These are African marigolds, and I love the giant puffball blooms which usually grow 2 feet tall. Here’s some I bought in case my seedlings didn’t come to anything. I like the small french marigolds in the vegetable garden for pest control. 🌱

Photo of Bali Gold African marigolds with Watermelon Double Scoop coneflower between them.

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Angela Matteson @angelamatteson.bsky.social · Aug 30

I never expected the Bali Gold marigolds I started indoors from collected seeds to grow taller than the zinnias snd tomatoes! A couple of them have grown over twice as tall as the 24” originals. 🌱

#gardensky #gardening

Photo of Bali Gold marigold towering over Autumn Joy sedum and zinnias. Instead of round puffballs the blossoms are more like singles with less petals.

Photo of Bali Gold marigold growing taller than the Amish Paste tomatoes and squash.

Photo of Bali Gold marigold towering being support by a shepherd’s hook.

Photo of Bali Gold marigold in 1 foot tall raised bed with half of it collapsing before I propped it back up.

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