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Samyuktha Krishna

@samyukthak.bsky.social

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🎨 Illustrator, Hand-Letterer, Gif-Animator 📍 Originally from Delhi, India now based in Maryland, USA I love cute and/or spooky things 🐱🎃 🌐 tealbrushart.com www.behance.net/samy_sk 💌 samydraws.substack.com instagram.com/tealbrushart

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Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · Feb 7

Hello #kidlitartpostcard!
I’m an illustrator looking for fun projects that may involve mythical creatures as characters.

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Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · 2d

A quick witch drawing from a session with @kidlitnest.bsky.social 🧡🖤
Loved the references used and all the cool witchy things to draw! #kidlitart #halloween #witchyart #pencilsketch

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Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · 3d

Dry ink is such a great brush!

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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social · 4d

🎃31 Days of Halloween Books🎃

Day 4: BONY-LEGS by Joanna Cole & Dirk Zimmer

Why I 🖤 it: Published in 1983, this book is hard to find. A retelling of Baba Yaga, it is eerie & dark in a way only a 40 year old children's book can be. In the end, though, kindness prevails.

#kidlit #booksky #halloween

Cover of Bony-Legs by Joanna Cole, pictures by Dirk Zimmer

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Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · 7d

I love the older version on the right too but the posing feels stiff, the composition is straight ahead and the colors are a lot more saturated. I’d love some inputs or feedback from others about which style they are drawn to discounting the fact that the current one is still unfinished. (2/2)

Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · 7d

I’m re-drawing an old piece I made a few years ago and experimenting with a slightly different composition and coloring technique. I’m loving the process and it feels closer to how I like to build up colors like watercolors. #procreate #illustration #kidlitart cont.. (1/2)

An illustration in progress showing two kids in nature. A girls looks through her magnifying glass at the ground in front of her where mushrooms grow. Behind her, a boy stands with his back facing us while he peeks through a telescope at the skies.

An illustration showing two kids in nature. A girls looks through her magnifying glass at the mushrooms growing from the ground in front of her. Behind her, a boy stands with his back facing us while he peeks through a telescope at the skies.

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Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · 8d

I love having my cats give me company when I’m drawing 🥰. This was yesterday when I was working on a design submission. Sent in this morning with fingers crossed!

Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · 15d

I was inspired to #draw a #Harpy - a mythical creature that is usually described as a bird with a woman’s head. However I took liberties with my version. I’d love some feedback on what legs go better on this creature though!
#characterdesign #mythicalcreature #kidlitart #illustration

Sketch of a Harpy, a mythical creature that combines a woman with a bird. This version has human legs and feet.

Sketch of a Harpy, a mythical creature that combines a woman with a bird. This version has bird legs and talons.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 18d

It’s often pointed out how people don’t read anymore, how social media has broken our attention spans, and our capacity for critical thinking.

BUT, also, there are still a TON of avid readers in the world, of ALL ages. I know many of them. Let’s not forget to celebrate, and take comfort in, that.

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Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · 19d

Am I too late for this? Quote repost with your night art!
#kidlitart #illustrator #halloween

Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · 28d

Sharing a couple of #sketchbook pages from June and July this year. One is an #observationalsketch of my mom with her tablet sitting by the window along with one of my cats. Another cat captured in a tiny #watercolor doodle and a page of deer #sketches inspired by a local news article

A small watercolor doodle of a cat with a cat toy and below that is an observational drawing of an elderly woman next to a large window accompanied by a cat on the stool in front of her.

A page of deer sketches explored in an assortment of poses and angles

Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · 28d

A couple of pages from my sketchbook from June and July this year. One is an observational sketch of my mom sitting at the kitchen window along with my cat, a small watercolor doodle of another cat and a page of deer inspired by a local news article.

A page of deer sketches in different poses

A small watercolor doodle of an orange cat licking its paw while playing with a cat toy. Below that is an observational sketch of a woman in her 60's sitting by a large window, looking at her tablet. A cat sits on a stool in front of her and looks out of the window.

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arrow ):) @ productivity jail @aroceu.cloud · Jul 14

okay hi i made a list of toys and tools for fans (& writers & artists) who are interested in making personal websites!

kingdra.net/fan/resources

the page is also very accessible on all screens & with light/dark modes

bookmark & explore, there's just enough if you have even a little interest :)

Screenshot of a website in dark mode titled 'Fannish Website-Making Resources'.

Screenshot of a webpage in light mode with a list of website-making tools with headers "Big Features" and "Webcomics."

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Angela Marie Morton @angemmorton.bsky.social · Jul 15

When I'm discouraged, I feel a desire to try to lift someone else's spirits. I received a "thanks but no thanks" email today, so here's a reminder to all who need to it: Rejection is tough, but living with the knowledge that you didn't try is worse. Your work, and your efforts, matter, my friends.

A photo of the Pacific Ocean with a lone seagull flying over the waves. The color is a muted blue-gray. Photo by Angela Marie Morton

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Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · Jun 14

Happy Saturday! Been relaxing and experimenting with the digital coloring process on procreate for characters. It's been a while since I got a chance to unwind and do this!
#characterart #procreateartist

An image of an iPad screen showing a colored sketch of a young boy of around 7 yrs.

Another character illustration of a young boy in a numbered jersey on an iPad screen, made in procreate.

Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · May 15

Gorgeous colors and such a mood! 😍

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Zoe Persico @zoepersico.bsky.social · May 15

Wave Chaser

A barefoot child in a raincoat excitedly running on top of a rough wave with a mermaid-like creature following in tandem.

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Andrea Sparacio @artsparrow.bsky.social · May 1

Hello, May #KidLitArtPostcard! 💚 This piece is a tribute to Milicent Patrick—trailblazing monster maker, one of Disney’s first female animators, and the designer behind iconic Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954).
#creature #blacklagoon #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #milicentpatrick

Illustrated tribute to Milicent Patrick, designer of the iconic Creature from the Black Lagoon, in a kidlit-friendly style.

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Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · Apr 24

A little something I made for Earth week 💕🌎
#animatedgif #earthday2025 #ourplanetearth #gifanimation #madeinprocreate #ProcreateArtist

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Ripley LaCross @ripleylacross.bsky.social · Apr 23

Holy cannoli, Humble Bundle currently has a collection of $400 worth of software, brushes, and assets, for just $25!!!!

Clip Studio 4.0, MOHO, 400+ brushes, and hundreds of models, poses, and other assets. This deal is bonkers.

#clipstudio #art

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Create, Paint and Animate Bundle

Create, paint, and animate with our latest art bundle featuring Clip Studio Paint Pro 4.0! Get specialized digital paint brushes, stylized asset packs, and much more.

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Woutertulp @woutertulp.bsky.social · Apr 22

My E-book 'Tulptorials 1' is now available on Gumroad. lnkd.in/eCkE2Dwz.
Over 10 exercises and instruction for character design skill improvement!

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Diana Chan @thingsbydiana.bsky.social · Apr 21

🌸 Ravens in bloom

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Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · Apr 20

Thank you! I loved reading this affirming response <3
I don't feel as bad about forgetting to post art now but I suppose I could make a better effort at human interaction. 😊 💕

Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · Apr 19

I find it a struggle to be consistent on social media. Any helpful tips from #kidlitart #bsky on the same?

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Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · Apr 19

Oh I loved the scarecrow! Best character I think.

Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social · Apr 19

One of my fav childhood movies! I wished to be Dorothy going on a magical adventure with her dog 🐶

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