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K. Risa Mcloughlin

@krmclough.bsky.social

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Hi there, I draw and make children's books- why don't you stay a while? 🏳️‍🌈 Repped by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary https://www.krmcloughlin.com/

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Apr 8

Happy #PortfolioDay !

My name is K. Risa McLoughlin and I'm a #kidlit illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social (for all book inquiries, please reach out to her)✨

www.krmcloughlin.com

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 6d

Lost in the woods with only a lantern....she met a new friend along the way!

Happy October #kidlitartpostcard day!

Nice to meet you, I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )

Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com

#drawing #illustration

In a circle of light from a lantern, a girl is startled by a scarecrow girl who seemingly popped out of nowhere in the woods. An illustration done in graphite with a warm tint.

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · 20d

#kidlit #kidlitart #graphite #drawing #wip #illustration

A mechanical pencil tip is seen off to the right rendering a part of an image with a girl holding a lantern shying away from a character barely in shot

K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Sep 4

The kids watched as the two leads began to argue off stage. But what could they be arguing about...?

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

(Hi! I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )

Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com

#drawing #illustration

Off stage and shrouded in shadow, the lead actors mysteriously argue as two kids center stage watch in curiosity. Graphite drawing with dramatic lighting.

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Jul 4

#illustration #kidlit #drawing #wip

Something new that's slowly getting there

A work in progress image of two boys, rendered in colored pencil, having a conversation

K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Jul 3

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!

I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com

#drawing #illustration

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Jun 13

Happy Pride y'all♥️🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

#illustration #art #drawing #lgbtq

A self portrait of me wearing a backwards cap, sitting cross legged on the ground as I sew up a torn pride flag

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · May 3

Honestly 'gorgeous and a bit strange' is an amazing compliment, thank you!!

K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · May 1

Happy May #kidlitartpostcard day! This #illustration was inspired by the Japanese Children's Day which falls in the first week of May!

(Also hello, I'm a queer children's book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !)

Two kids stare and point up at a sky filled with fish

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Feb 17

Authors & Publishers posting about illustrated books, pls credit the ILLUSTRATOR.

Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only are you helping boost artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social

Handwritten text reads: Why do so many book people keep forgetting to credit illustrators? Beside the message is an illustration of a round winged horse with the hashtagged Pictures Mean Business. Illustration credit: Sarah McIntyre.

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · Apr 2

Picture book AUTHORS: YOU can help change industry practice by suggesting to your publisher that the book's byline read "Written by (author), illustrated by (illus)" or "By (author) & (illus)". Other ways to help: picturesmeanbusiness.com/writers/ #PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social

Comic by Sarah McIntyre showing various ways of doing a byline for a picture book. Ideal solutions show equal partnership between author and illustrator.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · Apr 10

Hey #kidlit, I’m hiring a (paid) summer design intern. Apply today! 💙❤️

scholastic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Extern...

Intern, Design & Editorial (Picture Books)

Job Description: THE OPPORTUNITY Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, a leading provider of print and digital instructional mater...

scholastic.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Apr 11

QRT with your dark / night art!
#kidlitart #drawing #illustration

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Elizabeth Savanella @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social · Apr 9

Oh... today is #portfolioday?
Well, I've updated my website recently so that's convenient!
I have portfolios of #picturebook work, #blackandwhite, #YA #covers and #handlettering!
👀 take a look here:
www.esprints.com

Picture Books | Elizabeth Savanella

www.esprints.com

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Apr 8

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Apr 7

Happy #NationalLibraryWeek !
Today is #RightToReadDay and the theme is #DrawnToFreedom - with all the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights going on rn, now more than ever the freedom to read and access information is essential.

Support your libraries, Folks!!
@uabookbans.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Apr 3

Happy April #kidlitartpostcard day yall!

(Also hello, I'm a queer picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary)

A little baseball player walks thru a wheat field at sunset, trailing behind three equally pensive runner ducks

K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Mar 28

#illustration #kidlitart #sketch

Another #wip

K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Mar 24

#kidlitart #illustration #wip #sketchbook

Wip

K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Mar 6

Thank you!!

K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Mar 6

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!! I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer picture book illustrator represented by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary!

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Tate Godwin @tatecartoons.bsky.social · Jan 21

It's launch day! This morning I spoke with kids at two schools, and it was the best way to celebrate the release of Operation: Cover-Up. I want to thank my incredible agent @steelworksliterary.bsky.social and my awesome editor @erinnpascal.bsky.social and publisher @andrewsmcmeelkids.bsky.social

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Mar 4

Congrats man!!!

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Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social · Feb 27

Very excited to share with Brave Old Blue, with lovely text by @colleenmuske.bsky.social and pictures by me. Published by Sleeping Bear Press and available April 1. Excited for y’all to see it. #kidlit #picturebook

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K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Mar 3

#kidlitart #sketchbook #illustration #ひな祭り#雛祭り
Hinamatsuri (雛祭り)🎎

Hinamatsuri doll set up and a girl distraughtly holds one of the dolls she accidentally broke

K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social · Feb 24

#kidlitart #illustration #sketchbook #drawing

Wip, pastel powder and colored pencil

In progress picture of a girl looking at small white rabbits, surrounded by highly stylized flowers