Rachael Cunha
@rachaelcunha.bsky.social
A Scientist, Illustrator, and Library Assistant Extraordinaire. I’m also an MLIS student a SJSU! Queer 💖💜💙
In my spare time, I am playing PC and tabletop games, gardening, or crocheting. They/She
My portfolio can be found at www.rachaelcunha.com
In my spare time, I am playing PC and tabletop games, gardening, or crocheting. They/She
My portfolio can be found at www.rachaelcunha.com
So the rest of my #scbwiArtober2025 was put on hiatus to work on a local festival where I sold a couple of “pride frogs”! #nonbinarypride
November 6, 2025 at 10:58 PM
So the rest of my #scbwiArtober2025 was put on hiatus to work on a local festival where I sold a couple of “pride frogs”! #nonbinarypride
Reposted by Rachael Cunha
Hey illustrators/agents!
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
November 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Hey illustrators/agents!
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
I’m a #kidlit art director starting work on a new picture book—we’re looking for: expressive, commercial, human characters; texture (printmakingish); AND BATS! Lively, active, swarming BATS!
Please respond w/ samples + folio link.
Please no emails/DMs.
💙❤️ #artcommissions
Day 1 of #scbwiArtober2025 !
Squash.
Pumpkins are in the squash plant family; native to North America! Currently, they are grown on every continent except Antarctica. The American tradition of carving them has roots in ancient Celtic and British traditions of turnip carvings during Samhain.
Squash.
Pumpkins are in the squash plant family; native to North America! Currently, they are grown on every continent except Antarctica. The American tradition of carving them has roots in ancient Celtic and British traditions of turnip carvings during Samhain.
October 2, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Day 1 of #scbwiArtober2025 !
Squash.
Pumpkins are in the squash plant family; native to North America! Currently, they are grown on every continent except Antarctica. The American tradition of carving them has roots in ancient Celtic and British traditions of turnip carvings during Samhain.
Squash.
Pumpkins are in the squash plant family; native to North America! Currently, they are grown on every continent except Antarctica. The American tradition of carving them has roots in ancient Celtic and British traditions of turnip carvings during Samhain.
Still on a mermaid kick. What if you mixed a mermaid with Little Debbie cosmic brownies with astronauts 😂
#notaiart #kidlitillustrator #mermaid
#notaiart #kidlitillustrator #mermaid
August 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Still on a mermaid kick. What if you mixed a mermaid with Little Debbie cosmic brownies with astronauts 😂
#notaiart #kidlitillustrator #mermaid
#notaiart #kidlitillustrator #mermaid
It’s been a while since I posted, but I’ve been itching to do #mermay ! Here’s my day one creation for the prompt #mirror.
#mermay2025
#mermay2025
May 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
It’s been a while since I posted, but I’ve been itching to do #mermay ! Here’s my day one creation for the prompt #mirror.
#mermay2025
#mermay2025
Reposted by Rachael Cunha
Our president is horrible and not a leader. Leaders don’t push hate and seek to divide. Leaders unite.
April 6, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Our president is horrible and not a leader. Leaders don’t push hate and seek to divide. Leaders unite.
bluesky’s open, quite one art to promote yourself! ✨⭐️💫#kidlitart
February 10, 2024 at 7:29 PM
bluesky’s open, quite one art to promote yourself! ✨⭐️💫#kidlitart
Reposted by Rachael Cunha
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author & illustrator of children’s books. I love sketchy lines, rustic textures, and humorous critters.
Rep’d by Taj McCoy, Rees Literary.
Rep’d by Taj McCoy, Rees Literary.
January 4, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author & illustrator of children’s books. I love sketchy lines, rustic textures, and humorous critters.
Rep’d by Taj McCoy, Rees Literary.
Rep’d by Taj McCoy, Rees Literary.
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! If you want to see my portfolio, visit www.rachaelcunha.com I’m seeking representation and would love to illustrate books for young readers.
January 4, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! If you want to see my portfolio, visit www.rachaelcunha.com I’m seeking representation and would love to illustrate books for young readers.
Dropping something blue, you should too! 💙🦋🧢🥶 #kidlitart #illustration
December 20, 2023 at 2:18 AM
Dropping something blue, you should too! 💙🦋🧢🥶 #kidlitart #illustration
Reposted by Rachael Cunha
December 18, 2023 at 8:52 PM
Any #magicthegathering players out there? I’m working on some fun tokens that also channel my love of picture book illustration!! #nerdy #illustrator
November 28, 2023 at 4:50 PM
Any #magicthegathering players out there? I’m working on some fun tokens that also channel my love of picture book illustration!! #nerdy #illustrator
Found a local coffee shop that does a delicious pumpkin pie chai latte!
November 15, 2023 at 2:54 PM
Found a local coffee shop that does a delicious pumpkin pie chai latte!
Went on a lovely walk today before starting my dummy spreads. 🥰
November 9, 2023 at 5:33 PM
Went on a lovely walk today before starting my dummy spreads. 🥰
Sweet Harvest Pumpkin Tea + Moolenium Crunch Bluebell Ice Cream makes a yummy drink to start the day!
How ‘bout y’all? Tea or Coffee?
How ‘bout y’all? Tea or Coffee?
November 3, 2023 at 1:26 PM
Sweet Harvest Pumpkin Tea + Moolenium Crunch Bluebell Ice Cream makes a yummy drink to start the day!
How ‘bout y’all? Tea or Coffee?
How ‘bout y’all? Tea or Coffee?
Do you like rolls with your thanksgiving dinner? I do! 🙋♀️
Did you know that the yeast you use to make them oh so fluffy are actually tiny microbes? Yup!
My #KidLitArtPostcard today is a microscopic view of those little guys.
So as you can see, I’d love to illustrate your STEM themed picture book!
Did you know that the yeast you use to make them oh so fluffy are actually tiny microbes? Yup!
My #KidLitArtPostcard today is a microscopic view of those little guys.
So as you can see, I’d love to illustrate your STEM themed picture book!
November 2, 2023 at 5:09 PM
Do you like rolls with your thanksgiving dinner? I do! 🙋♀️
Did you know that the yeast you use to make them oh so fluffy are actually tiny microbes? Yup!
My #KidLitArtPostcard today is a microscopic view of those little guys.
So as you can see, I’d love to illustrate your STEM themed picture book!
Did you know that the yeast you use to make them oh so fluffy are actually tiny microbes? Yup!
My #KidLitArtPostcard today is a microscopic view of those little guys.
So as you can see, I’d love to illustrate your STEM themed picture book!
Hey y’all! I’m Rachael and I’m a KidLit illustrator. I’m also a mom, Gamer, gardener, and many other things. I’m excited to be here and connect with people and share my art too!
November 2, 2023 at 4:44 PM
Hey y’all! I’m Rachael and I’m a KidLit illustrator. I’m also a mom, Gamer, gardener, and many other things. I’m excited to be here and connect with people and share my art too!