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Deb Johnson
@debjohnsonart.bsky.social
Illustrator & Author for Children's Books
Portfolio: http://www.deb-johnson.com
Available for all #kidlit and #kidlitart projects, especially sweet BB, PB, CB.
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IT'S FINALLY HERE!
"Winter" by Barbara L. Smith, aka my mom! Its our first collaboration and we are so excited to share it with all of you!

WINTER makes a great holiday gift!

Available on Amazon! bit.ly/4ooGQ5X
#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #booklaunch #illustration
It's always fun to draw cute lil' belly buttons! Working hard to wrap up my current book project. What's on your desk today? Drop a note below and keep the conversation going!

#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #picturebookartist #childrensbooks #iIlustrator #bellybutton
November 13, 2025 at 9:53 PM
IT'S FINALLY HERE!
"Winter" by Barbara L. Smith, aka my mom! Its our first collaboration and we are so excited to share it with all of you!

WINTER makes a great holiday gift!

Available on Amazon! bit.ly/4ooGQ5X
#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #booklaunch #illustration
November 7, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Deb Johnson, a children's book illustrator and author. I love creating expressive characters that spark imagination and heart. Open for new projects in 2026!

Visit my website here: www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #picturebooks
November 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
October 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
October 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
October 10, 2025 at 12:20 AM
It ain’t heavy, it’s my punkin’!

#inktober #kidlitart #illustration #pumpkins
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
October 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
It's #kidlitartpostcard day! Watch out for bandit ghost squirrels!

Hello! I am an #illustrator and love bringing stories to life with sweet & expressive characters. Open in 26 for BB, PB, CB & ED Projects.

www.deb-johnson.com
#kidlitart #kidlit #spooky #ArtDirectors #editors #authors
October 2, 2025 at 1:09 PM
September 29, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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TOPIC: What professional or creative advice do you wish you could pass on to your younger self? (And would your younger self listen?!?) #kidlitchat
September 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
I am so excited to announce Max and Her Stacks, by Joyce McCullough, illustrated by me, will be released fall 2025 (End Game Press). If you love stacks and stacks of books, you will adore Max and Her Stacks!

#picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #newbook #Illustration
September 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Somehow it is Tuesday again! That means #kidlitchat happens here at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific, and I nudge you to join us (if you wanna chat with fellow #kidlit lovers, happen to be free, and want to, of course). Hope to see you then!
September 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I'm a kidlit illustrator and author. I adore creating cute animals and their people that will hug you back.

www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookillustration #Illustration #childrensbooks #hikingwithdogs #hiking #peaceful
September 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Hello September! I love this season of gnomes, pumpkins, cozy sweaters and crunch-crunchy leaves!

www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitchat #Illustration #picturebookillustration #picturebooks
September 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Jumping in to the last days of summer with #KidlitartPostcard Day! My name is Deb Johnson and I'm a kidlit illustrator and author. I love drawing cute animal and people characters that make you giggle and smile.

Visit my portfolio at www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlitart #picturebooks #Illustration
August 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It's Amelia Earhart Day! This quick sketch is a smash-up of several reference photos. She was truly an inspiration and accomplished so much in her short life.

#kidlitart #kidlit #biography #picturebooks #Illustration #childrensbooks #Procreate #digitalpencils #quicksketch
July 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Have you ever held a firefly and watched it glow?!

#kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbookillustration #picturebooks #illustration
July 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Happy #kidlitartpostcardday to you, lovely art directors & editors!🧡💛💚

I’m Laura, Canadian 🇨🇦 kids’ book illustrator, repped by Lisa Pomerantz in the US. Looking for opportunities to tell surprising stories and create magical worlds in ordinary places #kidlit #childrensillustration
www.w-illo.com
June 5, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Happy #KidlitartPostcard Day!
I illustrate all things for children: board books, picture books, chapter books, magazines, activity and coloring books. If you have a project in mind, let's connect!
www.deb-johnson.com
#childrensbooks #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #Illustrator
July 3, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Deb Johnson and I illustrate and write books for children. I am available for picture books, board books, magazines, activity books, educational & more!

www.deb-johnson.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #Illustrator #childrensbooks
@debjohnsonart.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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My interview with @creativeboom.com—specifically about @bsky.app, and how I’ve made it work for me—is now out from behind the paywall and publicly available via YouTube. It’s an hour long, but I share a ton of concrete tips and tricks.
💙❤️
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsVJ...
Cracking BlueSky: Brian LaRossa’s Guide to Making It Work
YouTube video by Creative Boom
www.youtube.com
May 29, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Currently sketching surface pat designs and coordinating items. Learning to do this using Affinity Designer 2 instead of Illustrator. So, another favorite is learning something new. #kidlitchat
May 28, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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TOPIC: What's your favorite part of the creative process? And what part is the hardest for you to work through? #kidlitchat
May 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Woop! The @cbignyc.bsky.social Illustration Directory for 2025 is live on the CBIG website. I'm so proud to be a part of this awesome group! [My art is on page 4]
View the pdf here:
www.cbig-nyc.com/directory

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration
May 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM