Shelby Rock
@shibswashere.bsky.social
🎨 Autistic Illustrator
🫶🏻 Kid Lit + Middle Grade
🚫 Ai
✨ Booking 2026 Projects✨ www.shelbyrock.com
🫶🏻 Kid Lit + Middle Grade
🚫 Ai
✨ Booking 2026 Projects✨ www.shelbyrock.com
Another middle grade book cover mockup!
I do always say antique shopping feels like treasure hunting!
Now I feel I MUST draw this dragon on their pile of antique store trinkets!
I’m available for middle grade book cover projects and kidlit illustrations ✨
I do always say antique shopping feels like treasure hunting!
Now I feel I MUST draw this dragon on their pile of antique store trinkets!
I’m available for middle grade book cover projects and kidlit illustrations ✨
January 31, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Another middle grade book cover mockup!
I do always say antique shopping feels like treasure hunting!
Now I feel I MUST draw this dragon on their pile of antique store trinkets!
I’m available for middle grade book cover projects and kidlit illustrations ✨
I do always say antique shopping feels like treasure hunting!
Now I feel I MUST draw this dragon on their pile of antique store trinkets!
I’m available for middle grade book cover projects and kidlit illustrations ✨
WIP I’ve been working on this week.
Every year or so I seem to work on an illustration where I subconsciously try to draw as many trinkets and items as I can possibly fit in my composition.
It’s like a puzzle I make as I go 🤭 I figured an antique shop vibe is fitting for such a challenge.
Every year or so I seem to work on an illustration where I subconsciously try to draw as many trinkets and items as I can possibly fit in my composition.
It’s like a puzzle I make as I go 🤭 I figured an antique shop vibe is fitting for such a challenge.
January 29, 2026 at 7:05 PM
WIP I’ve been working on this week.
Every year or so I seem to work on an illustration where I subconsciously try to draw as many trinkets and items as I can possibly fit in my composition.
It’s like a puzzle I make as I go 🤭 I figured an antique shop vibe is fitting for such a challenge.
Every year or so I seem to work on an illustration where I subconsciously try to draw as many trinkets and items as I can possibly fit in my composition.
It’s like a puzzle I make as I go 🤭 I figured an antique shop vibe is fitting for such a challenge.
We don’t usually get snow but it definitely feels like winter here in Texas the last couple days. Though, it’s a bit of unfortunate that the horses here don’t have snowman shaped snack opportunities..
Also they aren’t pink 🤔
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebookartist
Also they aren’t pink 🤔
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebookartist
January 19, 2026 at 11:52 PM
We don’t usually get snow but it definitely feels like winter here in Texas the last couple days. Though, it’s a bit of unfortunate that the horses here don’t have snowman shaped snack opportunities..
Also they aren’t pink 🤔
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebookartist
Also they aren’t pink 🤔
#kidlitart #kidlitillustration #picturebookartist
Hello, Bluesky World!
I’m a former photographer turned full-time illustrator and independent creator, focused on story-driven art for children!
I’m seeking representation ✨ Feel free to explore my work and connect!
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
I’m a former photographer turned full-time illustrator and independent creator, focused on story-driven art for children!
I’m seeking representation ✨ Feel free to explore my work and connect!
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
January 19, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Hello, Bluesky World!
I’m a former photographer turned full-time illustrator and independent creator, focused on story-driven art for children!
I’m seeking representation ✨ Feel free to explore my work and connect!
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
I’m a former photographer turned full-time illustrator and independent creator, focused on story-driven art for children!
I’m seeking representation ✨ Feel free to explore my work and connect!
#kidlitart #kidlitartist
A series of holiday-themed narrative illustrations from my portfolio, featuring five original forest characters working together to decorate a pine tree for Christmas
January 16, 2026 at 7:48 PM
A series of holiday-themed narrative illustrations from my portfolio, featuring five original forest characters working together to decorate a pine tree for Christmas
WIPs and trying to incorporate more critters! ✨ These are part of a 5 spread series of narrative illustrations I’m creating for my portfolio. Christmas themed, of course, as I was inspired by winter and the holiday season 🎄 #kidlitartist #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #storybookart
January 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
WIPs and trying to incorporate more critters! ✨ These are part of a 5 spread series of narrative illustrations I’m creating for my portfolio. Christmas themed, of course, as I was inspired by winter and the holiday season 🎄 #kidlitartist #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #storybookart
New Year ✨ New Intros
January 2, 2026 at 3:06 PM
New Year ✨ New Intros
Happy Holidays everyone ✨🎄
I am officially going fully freelance after my corporate job laid off their entire creative team late this year.
Im excited!
This new year I’m on the hunt for illustration representation and picture book projects!
I am officially going fully freelance after my corporate job laid off their entire creative team late this year.
Im excited!
This new year I’m on the hunt for illustration representation and picture book projects!
December 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happy Holidays everyone ✨🎄
I am officially going fully freelance after my corporate job laid off their entire creative team late this year.
Im excited!
This new year I’m on the hunt for illustration representation and picture book projects!
I am officially going fully freelance after my corporate job laid off their entire creative team late this year.
Im excited!
This new year I’m on the hunt for illustration representation and picture book projects!
9 Days Til Christmas! 🎄 I’ve been spending a lot of time working on portfolio pieces so here’s a festive repost.
REMINDER: Im currently booking for 2026 Kid Lit + Middle Grade Projects ✨ Checkout the link in my bio
REMINDER: Im currently booking for 2026 Kid Lit + Middle Grade Projects ✨ Checkout the link in my bio
December 17, 2025 at 3:11 AM
9 Days Til Christmas! 🎄 I’ve been spending a lot of time working on portfolio pieces so here’s a festive repost.
REMINDER: Im currently booking for 2026 Kid Lit + Middle Grade Projects ✨ Checkout the link in my bio
REMINDER: Im currently booking for 2026 Kid Lit + Middle Grade Projects ✨ Checkout the link in my bio
One of my ✨DREAM PROJECTS✨ is to work on a Christmas picture book! 🎄
December 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
One of my ✨DREAM PROJECTS✨ is to work on a Christmas picture book! 🎄
Hi hello #kidlitpostcardday I’m Shelby Rock, a children’s book illustrator and autistic creator from Texas ✨
I love stories that honor difference, celebrate courage and cultivate a connection and curiosity about nature!
You can find my portfolio and contact info linked in my bio 💖
I love stories that honor difference, celebrate courage and cultivate a connection and curiosity about nature!
You can find my portfolio and contact info linked in my bio 💖
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Hi hello #kidlitpostcardday I’m Shelby Rock, a children’s book illustrator and autistic creator from Texas ✨
I love stories that honor difference, celebrate courage and cultivate a connection and curiosity about nature!
You can find my portfolio and contact info linked in my bio 💖
I love stories that honor difference, celebrate courage and cultivate a connection and curiosity about nature!
You can find my portfolio and contact info linked in my bio 💖
‘Twas the week after Halloween, when all thro’ the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a….
November 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
‘Twas the week after Halloween, when all thro’ the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a….
Summer camp is not so "fun in the sun" when your new bestie is a vampire!
This is mockup cover for a middle grade story about two girls who meet at summer camp... and one of them just happens to be a creature of the night.
#fantastyartforkids #mgfantasy #storybookart #storybookillustrator
This is mockup cover for a middle grade story about two girls who meet at summer camp... and one of them just happens to be a creature of the night.
#fantastyartforkids #mgfantasy #storybookart #storybookillustrator
October 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Summer camp is not so "fun in the sun" when your new bestie is a vampire!
This is mockup cover for a middle grade story about two girls who meet at summer camp... and one of them just happens to be a creature of the night.
#fantastyartforkids #mgfantasy #storybookart #storybookillustrator
This is mockup cover for a middle grade story about two girls who meet at summer camp... and one of them just happens to be a creature of the night.
#fantastyartforkids #mgfantasy #storybookart #storybookillustrator
Hi #PortfolioDay! 🤩 I’m Shelby Rock, a kidlit and middle grade book illustrator who loves bringing fantastical worlds and neurodivergent stories to life.
⭐️Open for 2026 projects! ⭐️
www.shelbyrock.com
[email protected]
⭐️Open for 2026 projects! ⭐️
www.shelbyrock.com
[email protected]
October 27, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Hi #PortfolioDay! 🤩 I’m Shelby Rock, a kidlit and middle grade book illustrator who loves bringing fantastical worlds and neurodivergent stories to life.
⭐️Open for 2026 projects! ⭐️
www.shelbyrock.com
[email protected]
⭐️Open for 2026 projects! ⭐️
www.shelbyrock.com
[email protected]
5 Days til Halloween 🎃
New children’s book characters inspired by Trick or Treaters!
New children’s book characters inspired by Trick or Treaters!
October 27, 2025 at 3:24 AM
5 Days til Halloween 🎃
New children’s book characters inspired by Trick or Treaters!
New children’s book characters inspired by Trick or Treaters!
✨Kindred Spirits ✨ Anne Shirley and Diana Barry #kidlitillustration #middlegradebooks
March 25, 2025 at 2:28 PM
✨Kindred Spirits ✨ Anne Shirley and Diana Barry #kidlitillustration #middlegradebooks
I’m currently working on a new Anne (and Diana 🎀) piece so I wanted to share the first illustration I created of Miss Anne Shirley Cuthbert! #kidlit #picturebookillustration
March 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
I’m currently working on a new Anne (and Diana 🎀) piece so I wanted to share the first illustration I created of Miss Anne Shirley Cuthbert! #kidlit #picturebookillustration
Reposted by Shelby Rock
we all know AI 💩 is awful, & art created by living, emotional, wonderful & HUMAN artists is what we need more of in this world!
BlueSky is so wonderful - there are so many AMAZING artists here sharing beautiful artwork daily and it is such a breath of fresh air!!
i love all you creative people!!
BlueSky is so wonderful - there are so many AMAZING artists here sharing beautiful artwork daily and it is such a breath of fresh air!!
i love all you creative people!!
March 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
we all know AI 💩 is awful, & art created by living, emotional, wonderful & HUMAN artists is what we need more of in this world!
BlueSky is so wonderful - there are so many AMAZING artists here sharing beautiful artwork daily and it is such a breath of fresh air!!
i love all you creative people!!
BlueSky is so wonderful - there are so many AMAZING artists here sharing beautiful artwork daily and it is such a breath of fresh air!!
i love all you creative people!!
Hi everyone! ✨
I'm currently seeking new illustration projects in the kidlit and middle grade world.
🫶🏻 If my style aligns with your project check out the link in my bio for inquiries.
Let's work together and inspire some young minds!
I'm currently seeking new illustration projects in the kidlit and middle grade world.
🫶🏻 If my style aligns with your project check out the link in my bio for inquiries.
Let's work together and inspire some young minds!
March 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Hi everyone! ✨
I'm currently seeking new illustration projects in the kidlit and middle grade world.
🫶🏻 If my style aligns with your project check out the link in my bio for inquiries.
Let's work together and inspire some young minds!
I'm currently seeking new illustration projects in the kidlit and middle grade world.
🫶🏻 If my style aligns with your project check out the link in my bio for inquiries.
Let's work together and inspire some young minds!
Watching Flow for the first time and I am so utterly enchanted ✨
March 16, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Watching Flow for the first time and I am so utterly enchanted ✨