Charlene Peruchi
@charleneperuchi.bsky.social
Creating art and stories as a #kidlit artist and as a #designer
📍 Based in Berlin
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Links: https://charleneperuchi.com/links/
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Hello✨! It's my first interaction here, so I would like to introduce myself. My name is Charlene, I'm an illustrator, and I love creating cute and whimsical illustrations. I was born and raised in a small town in Brazil and currently live in Berlin.
Would you like to know what tools I used to update my website? So, check out my last newsletter ⭐
I finally finished updating my website, and I’m going to tell you how I did it
I share tools I used, and the reasons for some choices.
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February 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Would you like to know what tools I used to update my website? So, check out my last newsletter ⭐
I was thinking that it's so cool to see people engaging and growing on social media, because it gives hope that it is still possible to grow on the internet these days.
February 27, 2025 at 11:05 AM
I was thinking that it's so cool to see people engaging and growing on social media, because it gives hope that it is still possible to grow on the internet these days.
I keep wondering what could I even share on social media? It feels like I don’t have anything valuable to post, and when I do come up with a topic, it never seems “good enough.”
February 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I keep wondering what could I even share on social media? It feels like I don’t have anything valuable to post, and when I do come up with a topic, it never seems “good enough.”
One of the things that makes me less anxious is organization. Because my mind is already disorganized enough.
Because of that, I try to keep my desk and environment more organized. The same goes for the folders on my laptop and Google Drive. Also, I use Notion to plan my week.
Because of that, I try to keep my desk and environment more organized. The same goes for the folders on my laptop and Google Drive. Also, I use Notion to plan my week.
February 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
One of the things that makes me less anxious is organization. Because my mind is already disorganized enough.
Because of that, I try to keep my desk and environment more organized. The same goes for the folders on my laptop and Google Drive. Also, I use Notion to plan my week.
Because of that, I try to keep my desk and environment more organized. The same goes for the folders on my laptop and Google Drive. Also, I use Notion to plan my week.
Over the past 3 weeks, I've spent most of my time updating my portfolio, from creating the new design to finalizing the website using WordPress. You can check it out here: charleneperuchi.com
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February 24, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Over the past 3 weeks, I've spent most of my time updating my portfolio, from creating the new design to finalizing the website using WordPress. You can check it out here: charleneperuchi.com
I’ve realized I’ve been spending way too much time on social media. Even though I set a timer on my phone, I just end up turning it off and scrolling through short videos anyway.
February 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
I’ve realized I’ve been spending way too much time on social media. Even though I set a timer on my phone, I just end up turning it off and scrolling through short videos anyway.
It’s crazy how easily I get distracted, depending on what I’m doing. If I’m illustrating something I love, I can go for hours without even realizing how much time has passed. But if I’m working on something like social media content or emails?
February 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
It’s crazy how easily I get distracted, depending on what I’m doing. If I’m illustrating something I love, I can go for hours without even realizing how much time has passed. But if I’m working on something like social media content or emails?
Taking the first step to start something is so hard, especially when it’s a big project. For instance, I’ve been postponing a big project for months: a dummy for a story I wrote for a children’s book.
February 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Taking the first step to start something is so hard, especially when it’s a big project. For instance, I’ve been postponing a big project for months: a dummy for a story I wrote for a children’s book.
Reposted by Charlene Peruchi
These ducks were so awesome to draw - perfectly inspiring mix of cute face and gorgeous colours 💚💙
Happy Monday ☀️
carolinemcphersonillustration.com
#kidlit #kidlitart #portfolioart
Happy Monday ☀️
carolinemcphersonillustration.com
#kidlit #kidlitart #portfolioart
February 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
These ducks were so awesome to draw - perfectly inspiring mix of cute face and gorgeous colours 💚💙
Happy Monday ☀️
carolinemcphersonillustration.com
#kidlit #kidlitart #portfolioart
Happy Monday ☀️
carolinemcphersonillustration.com
#kidlit #kidlitart #portfolioart
I haven’t posted any new videos on my YouTube channel in the past three weeks, but I was so happy to see that I’ve passed 200 subscribers! It really means a lot to know that there are people out there who enjoy what I share and want to support me.
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported me! 💚
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported me! 💚
February 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I haven’t posted any new videos on my YouTube channel in the past three weeks, but I was so happy to see that I’ve passed 200 subscribers! It really means a lot to know that there are people out there who enjoy what I share and want to support me.
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported me! 💚
Huge thanks to everyone who has supported me! 💚
Today, I put together the newsletter that’s going out tomorrow! I shared a bit about what I’ve been up to this past week and opened up a little about what’s been on my mind lately as an illustrator and content creator.
#kidlit
#kidlit
February 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Today, I put together the newsletter that’s going out tomorrow! I shared a bit about what I’ve been up to this past week and opened up a little about what’s been on my mind lately as an illustrator and content creator.
#kidlit
#kidlit
After 3 weeks without showing up here, I'm back. I caught the flu that kept me on the couch for a week. Then I needed another week to get my energy back. Getting back into the routine after being sick for almost two weeks is challenging, but here I am :)
February 17, 2025 at 2:17 PM
After 3 weeks without showing up here, I'm back. I caught the flu that kept me on the couch for a week. Then I needed another week to get my energy back. Getting back into the routine after being sick for almost two weeks is challenging, but here I am :)
I caught a bad flu, and after almost 5 days on the couch, I'm slowly getting back to my routine :)
At least, I caught up on the series and movies, including:
- Atonement
- Arcane (season 2)
- Grave of the fireflies
At least, I caught up on the series and movies, including:
- Atonement
- Arcane (season 2)
- Grave of the fireflies
January 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
I caught a bad flu, and after almost 5 days on the couch, I'm slowly getting back to my routine :)
At least, I caught up on the series and movies, including:
- Atonement
- Arcane (season 2)
- Grave of the fireflies
At least, I caught up on the series and movies, including:
- Atonement
- Arcane (season 2)
- Grave of the fireflies
Almost 200 subscribers💚
Making videos is not easy for me. My critical self always thinks that the video I recorded is not enough, that it lacks real content, and that I'm wasting time.
But seeing each new view, comment, new subscriber, and like makes me happy and makes me think about not giving up💚💚
Making videos is not easy for me. My critical self always thinks that the video I recorded is not enough, that it lacks real content, and that I'm wasting time.
But seeing each new view, comment, new subscriber, and like makes me happy and makes me think about not giving up💚💚
January 24, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Almost 200 subscribers💚
Making videos is not easy for me. My critical self always thinks that the video I recorded is not enough, that it lacks real content, and that I'm wasting time.
But seeing each new view, comment, new subscriber, and like makes me happy and makes me think about not giving up💚💚
Making videos is not easy for me. My critical self always thinks that the video I recorded is not enough, that it lacks real content, and that I'm wasting time.
But seeing each new view, comment, new subscriber, and like makes me happy and makes me think about not giving up💚💚
Reposted by Charlene Peruchi
:D really like this gradient technique + the monochrome background
#sketchbook
#sketchbook
January 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
:D really like this gradient technique + the monochrome background
#sketchbook
#sketchbook
This was the first illustrated map I made. It was a final project for the Inky Maps course by @mrtomfroese.bsky.social.
I hope to visit these castles in Scotland one day, but in the meantime, I decided to draw this region.
#illustration
I hope to visit these castles in Scotland one day, but in the meantime, I decided to draw this region.
#illustration
January 24, 2025 at 10:36 AM
This was the first illustrated map I made. It was a final project for the Inky Maps course by @mrtomfroese.bsky.social.
I hope to visit these castles in Scotland one day, but in the meantime, I decided to draw this region.
#illustration
I hope to visit these castles in Scotland one day, but in the meantime, I decided to draw this region.
#illustration
A big struggle for me as an introvert is going to events and trying to talk to new people to make connections. What are your tactics for starting conversations with people you don't know?
#introvertlife
#introvertlife
January 23, 2025 at 9:55 AM
A big struggle for me as an introvert is going to events and trying to talk to new people to make connections. What are your tactics for starting conversations with people you don't know?
#introvertlife
#introvertlife
I've never eaten marshmallows around a campfire, but I think it would be a fun thing to do with friends.
I made this illustration for an October challenge called Funky Pumpkin. The theme of this illustration was Halloween Pumpkin Night.
#kidlit
I made this illustration for an October challenge called Funky Pumpkin. The theme of this illustration was Halloween Pumpkin Night.
#kidlit
January 22, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I've never eaten marshmallows around a campfire, but I think it would be a fun thing to do with friends.
I made this illustration for an October challenge called Funky Pumpkin. The theme of this illustration was Halloween Pumpkin Night.
#kidlit
I made this illustration for an October challenge called Funky Pumpkin. The theme of this illustration was Halloween Pumpkin Night.
#kidlit
I’ve seen some illustrators get upset with the new Instagram grid layout. The problem here is that a lot of people had already been designing posts and illustrations in square formats, or even creating the “perfect feed,” where one post connects to the next with some graphic element. [1/5] #artist
January 21, 2025 at 10:39 AM
I’ve seen some illustrators get upset with the new Instagram grid layout. The problem here is that a lot of people had already been designing posts and illustrations in square formats, or even creating the “perfect feed,” where one post connects to the next with some graphic element. [1/5] #artist
Sketches I did for last week's theme for my Fantasy Art Club. The theme was potions, so I shared the references on a Pinterest board.
If you want to join in the next theme, it's candle handle. You can read the details on how to join in my newsletter. The link is in my bio.
#sketches #illustration
If you want to join in the next theme, it's candle handle. You can read the details on how to join in my newsletter. The link is in my bio.
#sketches #illustration
January 20, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Sketches I did for last week's theme for my Fantasy Art Club. The theme was potions, so I shared the references on a Pinterest board.
If you want to join in the next theme, it's candle handle. You can read the details on how to join in my newsletter. The link is in my bio.
#sketches #illustration
If you want to join in the next theme, it's candle handle. You can read the details on how to join in my newsletter. The link is in my bio.
#sketches #illustration
This week I started prospecting for children's book publishers again. I always wonder if my portfolio is good enough to prospect, but I think it's better to get a no than not to try at all.
Do you have any tips on prospecting publishers?
Do you have any tips on prospecting publishers?
January 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
This week I started prospecting for children's book publishers again. I always wonder if my portfolio is good enough to prospect, but I think it's better to get a no than not to try at all.
Do you have any tips on prospecting publishers?
Do you have any tips on prospecting publishers?
I had fun making this illustration, but I also had difficulty drawing the background, as it was full of elements.
December 15, 2024 at 4:32 PM
I had fun making this illustration, but I also had difficulty drawing the background, as it was full of elements.
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Usually when I create an illustration, it doesn't come to mind ready-made. For example, for Hansel and Gretel's illustration, I went through a few steps before finishing it, such as reference research, sketches, color sketches, line art, and, finally, painting.
December 12, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Usually when I create an illustration, it doesn't come to mind ready-made. For example, for Hansel and Gretel's illustration, I went through a few steps before finishing it, such as reference research, sketches, color sketches, line art, and, finally, painting.
Hello✨! It's my first interaction here, so I would like to introduce myself. My name is Charlene, I'm an illustrator, and I love creating cute and whimsical illustrations. I was born and raised in a small town in Brazil and currently live in Berlin.
December 11, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Hello✨! It's my first interaction here, so I would like to introduce myself. My name is Charlene, I'm an illustrator, and I love creating cute and whimsical illustrations. I was born and raised in a small town in Brazil and currently live in Berlin.