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Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

If you're looking for relatable, fun, expressive characters, get in touch! I'd be happy to work with you.
griffinillustration.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator

A boy in the foreground looks at a caterpillar on a log with a magnifying glass. In the background we see another boy calling out to him, two boys helping each other up a grassy ledge, and one more in the background eating berries from a bush.

September 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

It's the most wonderful time of the month! I love to craft atmospheric scenes, expressive characters, and all things that feel strange yet familiar. griffinillustration.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator

A kid lit illustration that looks like it's from a picture book. It depicts five kids in a dense, green forest. They are reacting to a boy holding up a large frog.

August 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

After reading @natandrewson.bsky.social book, Dreaming in Color, I felt I had to try out a Risograph approach to digital illustration.
Swipe to see how the layers come together to form the image!

#digitalillustration #digitaldrawing #digitalart #procreate #riso #risograph #illustration #fantasyart

July 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

Hello! I'm a kid lit illustrator who favors whimsy, wonder, and compelling storytelling. See more of my work at griffinillustration.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator

A middle grade book cover illustration of a girl standing on a boulder in a forest, looking up to the sky where a cosmic jet stream strikes through the title that reads "Believe". In the bottom half of the image are two other kids looking up to the girl.

July 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

If I had to befriend one of these bugs it would be cicada. Thoughts? Suggestions? Counterarguments?
#art #drawing #illustration #sketchbooking #sketchbook #traditionaldrawing #traditionalart #bugs #insects #natureillustration #nature #hiking #outdoors

An illustrated page of various bugs with bright watercolor overlayed on pictures of mountains

July 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

Howdy! I'm a kid lit author/illustrator who favors whimsical scenes, strange worlds, and expressive characters. See more of my work at griffinillustration.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator

A little boy holding up a butterfly net facing an incoming fleet of butterflies

April 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

Hey Folks! I'm a kid lit illustrator who favors whimsical scenes, strange worlds, and expressive characters. See more of my work at griffinillustration.com
#kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebooks #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitartist #kidlitillustrator

An illustrated scene of two young boys fighting each other in the backseat of a car with the mom looking back at them in horror

March 6, 2025 at 12:56 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

I'm an author/ illustrator who seeks to read and tell stories of adventure, mystery, and whimsy.

Check out my portfolio here
griffinillustration.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #art #drawing

An illustration of a little anthropomorphic bear walking through an atmospheric forest with dappled light scattering the scene.

February 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

Almost every morning I spend about an hour adding art directors to my email list. The goal I set is that once I hit 400 I can start sending out emails. I think tomorrow will finally be the day.
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebooks #chikdrensbooks #kidlitartdirectors

February 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

A conflict as old as time. Boys vs girls.
#kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #illustration #art #traditionalart #procreate #picturebooks

January 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

Oh hell yeah.

January 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

Got this beautifully illustrated book for Christmas. Always amazed by Nik Henderson's work.
#kidlit #christmas #picturebooks

December 26, 2024 at 3:53 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

My first #kidlitpostcard day here on Bluesky!

I'm an author/ illustrator who seeks to read and tell stories of adventure, mystery, and whimsy.

Check out my portfolio here
griffinillustration.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #art #drawing

December 5, 2024 at 4:39 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

I'm a children's book illustrator who would love to find work in the boardgame world!

I'd love to meet some fellow artists at PAX and/or anyone who may be interested in working with me.

You can check out my work here.
griffinillustration.com

December 4, 2024 at 10:53 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

Some kids in masks
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #traditionaldrawing #childrensbooks #art

December 4, 2024 at 8:38 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

November 27, 2024 at 11:52 PM

Griffin McPherson

@griffinmcpherson.bsky.social

Been meaning to practice more ink drawing and can't stop thinking about Arcane since I finished it so I figured I'd use a Vi reference to hit two birds with one stone. #arcane #vi #inkdrawing #ink #characterart