Donald Iyare Benedict
@donaldillustrates.bsky.social
KidLit Illustrator ✏️🦋✍️ Linktr.ee/donnieben.draws
Lately, I thought I needed a long festive break, but I kept finding myself back at my workspace, sketching as usual. The ideas were flowing, and I didn’t feel exhausted...so why stop? i thought.
January 6, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Lately, I thought I needed a long festive break, but I kept finding myself back at my workspace, sketching as usual. The ideas were flowing, and I didn’t feel exhausted...so why stop? i thought.
Thank you to everyone who’s supported my work in big and small ways.
I’m entering this year with gratitude, fresh ideas, and the intention to keep growing and doing better. 💖 wishing you a wonderful start to 2026
#kidlitartpostcard #happy2026 #kidlitillustration
I’m entering this year with gratitude, fresh ideas, and the intention to keep growing and doing better. 💖 wishing you a wonderful start to 2026
#kidlitartpostcard #happy2026 #kidlitillustration
December 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Thank you to everyone who’s supported my work in big and small ways.
I’m entering this year with gratitude, fresh ideas, and the intention to keep growing and doing better. 💖 wishing you a wonderful start to 2026
#kidlitartpostcard #happy2026 #kidlitillustration
I’m entering this year with gratitude, fresh ideas, and the intention to keep growing and doing better. 💖 wishing you a wonderful start to 2026
#kidlitartpostcard #happy2026 #kidlitillustration
Happy holidays! 🎄❤️ Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season
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#seasonsgreetings #happyholidays #Illustrator #KidsLitIllustrator #unityandlove #kidlitartpostcard
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#seasonsgreetings #happyholidays #Illustrator #KidsLitIllustrator #unityandlove #kidlitartpostcard
December 24, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Happy holidays! 🎄❤️ Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season
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#seasonsgreetings #happyholidays #Illustrator #KidsLitIllustrator #unityandlove #kidlitartpostcard
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#seasonsgreetings #happyholidays #Illustrator #KidsLitIllustrator #unityandlove #kidlitartpostcard
A quick sketch from a Christmas illustration I’m working on ...with some monster help and a bit of Christmas magic 🎄✨🌲🎁 Final version coming soon.
#workinprogress #seasonsgreetings #sketch #KidsLitIllustrator
#workinprogress #seasonsgreetings #sketch #KidsLitIllustrator
December 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A quick sketch from a Christmas illustration I’m working on ...with some monster help and a bit of Christmas magic 🎄✨🌲🎁 Final version coming soon.
#workinprogress #seasonsgreetings #sketch #KidsLitIllustrator
#workinprogress #seasonsgreetings #sketch #KidsLitIllustrator
Process of "Drowsy Deliverer"
December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Process of "Drowsy Deliverer"
Reposted by Donald Iyare Benedict
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
My name is Ana and I'm an illustrator who loves creating magical scenes of whimsy. I love drawing winter scenes and ballerinas, so for this month's postcard I drew the winter scene from The Nutcracker.
🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha
#kidlitart
My name is Ana and I'm an illustrator who loves creating magical scenes of whimsy. I love drawing winter scenes and ballerinas, so for this month's postcard I drew the winter scene from The Nutcracker.
🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha
#kidlitart
December 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
My name is Ana and I'm an illustrator who loves creating magical scenes of whimsy. I love drawing winter scenes and ballerinas, so for this month's postcard I drew the winter scene from The Nutcracker.
🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha
#kidlitart
My name is Ana and I'm an illustrator who loves creating magical scenes of whimsy. I love drawing winter scenes and ballerinas, so for this month's postcard I drew the winter scene from The Nutcracker.
🎨 lobomaravilhaart.wixsite.com/lobomaravilha
#kidlitart
Reposted by Donald Iyare Benedict
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day to all who celebrate. I'm an author and illustrator rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.
✨ My Work: www.twofishillustration.com
This image is from the forthcoming Whirby (by @mollyharris.bsky.social, HarperCollins Feb '26). Proud!
✨ My Work: www.twofishillustration.com
This image is from the forthcoming Whirby (by @mollyharris.bsky.social, HarperCollins Feb '26). Proud!
December 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day to all who celebrate. I'm an author and illustrator rep'd by @jenrofe.bsky.social of @andreabrownlit.bsky.social.
✨ My Work: www.twofishillustration.com
This image is from the forthcoming Whirby (by @mollyharris.bsky.social, HarperCollins Feb '26). Proud!
✨ My Work: www.twofishillustration.com
This image is from the forthcoming Whirby (by @mollyharris.bsky.social, HarperCollins Feb '26). Proud!
Reposted by Donald Iyare Benedict
Happy December #kidlitartpostcard day!
My name is Olga Komashko, I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves storytelling☀️
My portfolio:
www.olgakomashko.com
Looking forward to connecting!
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #picturebook #artagent #seekingrepresentation
My name is Olga Komashko, I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves storytelling☀️
My portfolio:
www.olgakomashko.com
Looking forward to connecting!
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #picturebook #artagent #seekingrepresentation
December 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Happy December #kidlitartpostcard day!
My name is Olga Komashko, I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves storytelling☀️
My portfolio:
www.olgakomashko.com
Looking forward to connecting!
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #picturebook #artagent #seekingrepresentation
My name is Olga Komashko, I’m a children’s book illustrator who loves storytelling☀️
My portfolio:
www.olgakomashko.com
Looking forward to connecting!
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #picturebook #artagent #seekingrepresentation
Reposted by Donald Iyare Benedict
Hello!
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️
I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work.
Seeking representation.
🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️
I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work.
Seeking representation.
🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Hello!
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️
I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work.
Seeking representation.
🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day ✨️
I'm Ada, a Filipino illustrator looking and available for PB, MG, YA or any illustration work.
Seeking representation.
🎨: adaabigael.weebly.com
"Drowsy Deliverer" 🐜📬 #kidlitartpostcard
📝: Hello Creative Minds, If anyone is looking for someone to take on creatively exciting projects, I’m currently available and would love to bring your ideas to life!
🌎 - Linktr.ee/donnieben.draws
📝: Hello Creative Minds, If anyone is looking for someone to take on creatively exciting projects, I’m currently available and would love to bring your ideas to life!
🌎 - Linktr.ee/donnieben.draws
December 4, 2025 at 8:52 AM
"Drowsy Deliverer" 🐜📬 #kidlitartpostcard
📝: Hello Creative Minds, If anyone is looking for someone to take on creatively exciting projects, I’m currently available and would love to bring your ideas to life!
🌎 - Linktr.ee/donnieben.draws
📝: Hello Creative Minds, If anyone is looking for someone to take on creatively exciting projects, I’m currently available and would love to bring your ideas to life!
🌎 - Linktr.ee/donnieben.draws
Form NOTHINGNESS......a friend
November 24, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Form NOTHINGNESS......a friend
Finally finished this piece, and it truly felt like wandering through a tiny enchanted garden. I explored a fresh color palette and used my custom #InfinitePainter brushes, creating two new gritty, grungy ones along the way to bring it all together. So happy with the final result!
#kidlitart
#kidlitart
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Finally finished this piece, and it truly felt like wandering through a tiny enchanted garden. I explored a fresh color palette and used my custom #InfinitePainter brushes, creating two new gritty, grungy ones along the way to bring it all together. So happy with the final result!
#kidlitart
#kidlitart
November 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Explored these two a bit more 🐈👦
November 13, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Explored these two a bit more 🐈👦
Stumbled on a random photo online few days ago, and something about it just clicked. Out of so many that caught my eye, this one truly resonated with my art. I’ve always loved drawing colorful eyes.
November 7, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Stumbled on a random photo online few days ago, and something about it just clicked. Out of so many that caught my eye, this one truly resonated with my art. I’ve always loved drawing colorful eyes.
Another unplanned piece! 🎨 I was testing out a new brush, just playing around with shapes and colors, totally random at first. Then one of the shapes started to feel like a character, so I went with the flow 😆
Honestly, I’m so happy with how the brushes I’ve been creating are performing!
Honestly, I’m so happy with how the brushes I’ve been creating are performing!
November 3, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Another unplanned piece! 🎨 I was testing out a new brush, just playing around with shapes and colors, totally random at first. Then one of the shapes started to feel like a character, so I went with the flow 😆
Honestly, I’m so happy with how the brushes I’ve been creating are performing!
Honestly, I’m so happy with how the brushes I’ve been creating are performing!
These past few days have been packed with research, both in art apps and art history. I’m working on letting go of perfection and adding more texture to my pieces. As someone who loves trying out various art apps on both Android and iOS, that curiosity led me to build a custom gouache brush.
October 21, 2025 at 3:03 PM
These past few days have been packed with research, both in art apps and art history. I’m working on letting go of perfection and adding more texture to my pieces. As someone who loves trying out various art apps on both Android and iOS, that curiosity led me to build a custom gouache brush.
Supposedly, a sketch for the strawberry prompt 🍓 featuring Acorn 🌰 that one brother who drives you crazy but you can’t ditch him ‘cause… family.
#peactober25strawberry #peachtober25 @peachtober
#peactober25strawberry #peachtober25 @peachtober
October 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Supposedly, a sketch for the strawberry prompt 🍓 featuring Acorn 🌰 that one brother who drives you crazy but you can’t ditch him ‘cause… family.
#peactober25strawberry #peachtober25 @peachtober
#peactober25strawberry #peachtober25 @peachtober
I honestly don’t even know how this one came out. it just happened naturally after playing around with some new brushes. 🎨 I’ve been wanting to explore texture more in my illustrations, and this piece kind of marked the start of that.
October 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I honestly don’t even know how this one came out. it just happened naturally after playing around with some new brushes. 🎨 I’ve been wanting to explore texture more in my illustrations, and this piece kind of marked the start of that.
06 • Ring
Almost didn’t make it today 😅 it’s been one of those days! So much going on, but right before the chaos took over, an idea sparked, and I ran with it. Glad I squeezed this one in! @peachtober
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ring #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #drawdaily
Almost didn’t make it today 😅 it’s been one of those days! So much going on, but right before the chaos took over, an idea sparked, and I ran with it. Glad I squeezed this one in! @peachtober
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ring #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #drawdaily
October 6, 2025 at 10:08 PM
06 • Ring
Almost didn’t make it today 😅 it’s been one of those days! So much going on, but right before the chaos took over, an idea sparked, and I ran with it. Glad I squeezed this one in! @peachtober
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ring #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #drawdaily
Almost didn’t make it today 😅 it’s been one of those days! So much going on, but right before the chaos took over, an idea sparked, and I ran with it. Glad I squeezed this one in! @peachtober
#peachtober25 #peachtober25ring #illustrator #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration #drawdaily
Day 05 – Poppy @peachtober
A little picnic scene somewhere dreamy with a friend 🌸
I had so much to do today, so this one’s just a sketch for now—but I’ll definitely be finishing it up.
#peachtober25 #peachtober25poppy #illustrator
A little picnic scene somewhere dreamy with a friend 🌸
I had so much to do today, so this one’s just a sketch for now—but I’ll definitely be finishing it up.
#peachtober25 #peachtober25poppy #illustrator
October 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Day 05 – Poppy @peachtober
A little picnic scene somewhere dreamy with a friend 🌸
I had so much to do today, so this one’s just a sketch for now—but I’ll definitely be finishing it up.
#peachtober25 #peachtober25poppy #illustrator
A little picnic scene somewhere dreamy with a friend 🌸
I had so much to do today, so this one’s just a sketch for now—but I’ll definitely be finishing it up.
#peachtober25 #peachtober25poppy #illustrator
04 · Gingham
“It’s time for a new look,” he said.
I started designing this as a two-page book spread before realizing… it’s not actually for a picture book 😅 (at least not yet). But I’ve definitely been thinking about it lately!
#peachtober25 #peachtober25gingham #illustrator #bookillustration
“It’s time for a new look,” he said.
I started designing this as a two-page book spread before realizing… it’s not actually for a picture book 😅 (at least not yet). But I’ve definitely been thinking about it lately!
#peachtober25 #peachtober25gingham #illustrator #bookillustration
October 4, 2025 at 8:35 PM
04 · Gingham
“It’s time for a new look,” he said.
I started designing this as a two-page book spread before realizing… it’s not actually for a picture book 😅 (at least not yet). But I’ve definitely been thinking about it lately!
#peachtober25 #peachtober25gingham #illustrator #bookillustration
“It’s time for a new look,” he said.
I started designing this as a two-page book spread before realizing… it’s not actually for a picture book 😅 (at least not yet). But I’ve definitely been thinking about it lately!
#peachtober25 #peachtober25gingham #illustrator #bookillustration
Guess who went on a hike today?
Apparently he’s not just a wanderer — he’s a singer, too! Who knew this slug had talent? 😆
03 – Slug @peachtober
#peachtober25slug #peachtober25 #infinitepainterart #illustrator
Apparently he’s not just a wanderer — he’s a singer, too! Who knew this slug had talent? 😆
03 – Slug @peachtober
#peachtober25slug #peachtober25 #infinitepainterart #illustrator
October 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Guess who went on a hike today?
Apparently he’s not just a wanderer — he’s a singer, too! Who knew this slug had talent? 😆
03 – Slug @peachtober
#peachtober25slug #peachtober25 #infinitepainterart #illustrator
Apparently he’s not just a wanderer — he’s a singer, too! Who knew this slug had talent? 😆
03 – Slug @peachtober
#peachtober25slug #peachtober25 #infinitepainterart #illustrator
I’ve officially made Acorn the star of the show! 😆 Can’t wait to keep unfolding his story and who knows, maybe some new friends will join him along the way.
This one’s for @peachtober, and I’m also using it as my #kidlitartpostcard!
#peachtober25kite #peachtober25
This one’s for @peachtober, and I’m also using it as my #kidlitartpostcard!
#peachtober25kite #peachtober25
October 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I’ve officially made Acorn the star of the show! 😆 Can’t wait to keep unfolding his story and who knows, maybe some new friends will join him along the way.
This one’s for @peachtober, and I’m also using it as my #kidlitartpostcard!
#peachtober25kite #peachtober25
This one’s for @peachtober, and I’m also using it as my #kidlitartpostcard!
#peachtober25kite #peachtober25
Discovered @peachtober just a few hours ago and couldn’t resist jumping in! ✨ 01 - Acorn 🌰✏️
Let’s see how many of these I can keep up with 👀
#peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn
Let’s see how many of these I can keep up with 👀
#peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn
October 1, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Discovered @peachtober just a few hours ago and couldn’t resist jumping in! ✨ 01 - Acorn 🌰✏️
Let’s see how many of these I can keep up with 👀
#peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn
Let’s see how many of these I can keep up with 👀
#peachtober25 #peachtober25acorn