Stephanie
@smackaydesigns.bsky.social
Children's illustrator, mom of two boys, animal lover, runner, DIYer
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Stephanie
@smackaydesigns.bsky.social
· Jun 18
I haven't been very active on here (or anywhere) lately. Been busy sorting a lot of things out. As I slowly make my way back I thought I'd share a couple images from a look illustrated that came out earlier this year. A fun book about a little girl and the centipede that lives in her bathtub.
I’m not usually very good at following through with challenges but #lillasstyleplay2025 has got me excited. I see it as a chance to explore and have fun. I am slowly seeing my style emerge. Here’s a few illustrations from the first week. #illustrationchallenge
September 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I’m not usually very good at following through with challenges but #lillasstyleplay2025 has got me excited. I see it as a chance to explore and have fun. I am slowly seeing my style emerge. Here’s a few illustrations from the first week. #illustrationchallenge
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September 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers
Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: [email protected]
@mskanin.bsky.social
#kidLitArt
Thank you
@ginaperry.bsky.social
for creating this place for us all to connect!
Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: [email protected]
@mskanin.bsky.social
#kidLitArt
Thank you
@ginaperry.bsky.social
for creating this place for us all to connect!
September 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Hello! #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Melizza! Looking for Art Directors and Editors! #middlegrade #chapterbooks #covers
Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: [email protected]
@mskanin.bsky.social
#kidLitArt
Thank you
@ginaperry.bsky.social
for creating this place for us all to connect!
Portfolio: www.melizzachernov.com
Agent: [email protected]
@mskanin.bsky.social
#kidLitArt
Thank you
@ginaperry.bsky.social
for creating this place for us all to connect!
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It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Alberta and I'm always on the lookout for projects *with a budget* 🤪
Find me at albertatorres.com or at my agency Darley Anderson for UK/NorthAmerica publishing.
👋
I'm Alberta and I'm always on the lookout for projects *with a budget* 🤪
Find me at albertatorres.com or at my agency Darley Anderson for UK/NorthAmerica publishing.
👋
September 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
It's #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm Alberta and I'm always on the lookout for projects *with a budget* 🤪
Find me at albertatorres.com or at my agency Darley Anderson for UK/NorthAmerica publishing.
👋
I'm Alberta and I'm always on the lookout for projects *with a budget* 🤪
Find me at albertatorres.com or at my agency Darley Anderson for UK/NorthAmerica publishing.
👋
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Jon, a picture book illustrator and designer. I’m a fan of funny and exciting stories (like secret agent bees 🐝) and open for new projects. You can see more of my work at JonCorbyArt.com.
I’m represented by @marchsoloway.bsky.social @ @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 📚
I’m represented by @marchsoloway.bsky.social @ @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 📚
September 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Jon, a picture book illustrator and designer. I’m a fan of funny and exciting stories (like secret agent bees 🐝) and open for new projects. You can see more of my work at JonCorbyArt.com.
I’m represented by @marchsoloway.bsky.social @ @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 📚
I’m represented by @marchsoloway.bsky.social @ @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 📚
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Here's a style exploration for my book dummy.
I'm an author and illustrator, open to
• picture books/board books
• lettering/title treatments
• coloring graphic novels
📚 Rep'd by Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social
🌐 joshjlewis.com
I'm an author and illustrator, open to
• picture books/board books
• lettering/title treatments
• coloring graphic novels
📚 Rep'd by Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social
🌐 joshjlewis.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Here's a style exploration for my book dummy.
I'm an author and illustrator, open to
• picture books/board books
• lettering/title treatments
• coloring graphic novels
📚 Rep'd by Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social
🌐 joshjlewis.com
I'm an author and illustrator, open to
• picture books/board books
• lettering/title treatments
• coloring graphic novels
📚 Rep'd by Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social
🌐 joshjlewis.com
Happy #kidlitartpostcarday! Here’s a little Alice in Wonderland theme penguin teaparty! #illustrator #kidlitart
September 4, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcarday! Here’s a little Alice in Wonderland theme penguin teaparty! #illustrator #kidlitart
This week’s #patternswithmaja theme is all about cupcakes! 🧁 I'm new to pattern making, but I'm proud of this sweet design filled with charm and sugar-inspired fun. ✨
#PatternsWithMaja #PatternChallenge #SurfacePatternDesign #PatternLove #SweetDesigns #DessertInspired #SugarRushStyle #TooCuteToEat
#PatternsWithMaja #PatternChallenge #SurfacePatternDesign #PatternLove #SweetDesigns #DessertInspired #SugarRushStyle #TooCuteToEat
August 28, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This week’s #patternswithmaja theme is all about cupcakes! 🧁 I'm new to pattern making, but I'm proud of this sweet design filled with charm and sugar-inspired fun. ✨
#PatternsWithMaja #PatternChallenge #SurfacePatternDesign #PatternLove #SweetDesigns #DessertInspired #SugarRushStyle #TooCuteToEat
#PatternsWithMaja #PatternChallenge #SurfacePatternDesign #PatternLove #SweetDesigns #DessertInspired #SugarRushStyle #TooCuteToEat
If you see this post your cat art
This one was inspired by this year’s summer vacation 🏕️🔥
This one was inspired by this year’s summer vacation 🏕️🔥
August 27, 2025 at 12:04 AM
If you see this post your cat art
This one was inspired by this year’s summer vacation 🏕️🔥
This one was inspired by this year’s summer vacation 🏕️🔥
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August 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Almost missed it…Happy National Dog Day from Farmer Barkley 🐶 #nationaldogday
August 26, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Almost missed it…Happy National Dog Day from Farmer Barkley 🐶 #nationaldogday
A little rollerskating princess shiwing off her skills. #kidlitart
August 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A little rollerskating princess shiwing off her skills. #kidlitart
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Hello boils and ghouls, we’re proud to unVEIL this year’s #AuGhost prompts a few days early! In August, create a new piece of art inspired by that day’s prompt word and post it using #AuGhost2025
Or don’t! There’s no pressure! Just relax and have ghostly fun!
#artsky #drawing
Or don’t! There’s no pressure! Just relax and have ghostly fun!
#artsky #drawing
July 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Hello boils and ghouls, we’re proud to unVEIL this year’s #AuGhost prompts a few days early! In August, create a new piece of art inspired by that day’s prompt word and post it using #AuGhost2025
Or don’t! There’s no pressure! Just relax and have ghostly fun!
#artsky #drawing
Or don’t! There’s no pressure! Just relax and have ghostly fun!
#artsky #drawing
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SAVE THE DATES!!!
Gab ‘n’ Doodle is bringing in the August heat is a line up of super stars on insta.
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#childrensbookstagram
#kidlitartists
#illustration
Gab ‘n’ Doodle is bringing in the August heat is a line up of super stars on insta.
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#childrensbookstagram
#kidlitartists
#illustration
August 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
SAVE THE DATES!!!
Gab ‘n’ Doodle is bringing in the August heat is a line up of super stars on insta.
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#childrensbookstagram
#kidlitartists
#illustration
Gab ‘n’ Doodle is bringing in the August heat is a line up of super stars on insta.
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#childrensbookstagram
#kidlitartists
#illustration
Trying to up my portrait game with some tips during yesterdays #summercreativereteat session
#illustration
#illustration
August 3, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Trying to up my portrait game with some tips during yesterdays #summercreativereteat session
#illustration
#illustration
Exploring emotions and mushrooms through character creation and hand-lettering, I'm having fun with quirky mushroom characters. I've finished two books, releasing next month, and am reviewing my portfolio to attract more opportunities.
www.stephaniemackayillustration.com
www.stephaniemackayillustration.com
July 31, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Exploring emotions and mushrooms through character creation and hand-lettering, I'm having fun with quirky mushroom characters. I've finished two books, releasing next month, and am reviewing my portfolio to attract more opportunities.
www.stephaniemackayillustration.com
www.stephaniemackayillustration.com
To sleep, perchance to dream
Whimsical mushroom character springs to life, radiating magic and wonder. This enchanting figure, with vibrant colors and delicate features, resembles a fairy tale forest dweller. It might reside under ancient trees and moss, adding magic and guarding woodland secrets.
Whimsical mushroom character springs to life, radiating magic and wonder. This enchanting figure, with vibrant colors and delicate features, resembles a fairy tale forest dweller. It might reside under ancient trees and moss, adding magic and guarding woodland secrets.
July 30, 2025 at 1:37 PM
To sleep, perchance to dream
Whimsical mushroom character springs to life, radiating magic and wonder. This enchanting figure, with vibrant colors and delicate features, resembles a fairy tale forest dweller. It might reside under ancient trees and moss, adding magic and guarding woodland secrets.
Whimsical mushroom character springs to life, radiating magic and wonder. This enchanting figure, with vibrant colors and delicate features, resembles a fairy tale forest dweller. It might reside under ancient trees and moss, adding magic and guarding woodland secrets.
I'm applying techniques from Aveline Stokart's Mastering Lighting and Shading 21Draw course. I often feel timid about lighting in my illustrations but aim to overcome this. Although the lighting still feels conservative, I believe I'm progressing in the right direction.
July 29, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I'm applying techniques from Aveline Stokart's Mastering Lighting and Shading 21Draw course. I often feel timid about lighting in my illustrations but aim to overcome this. Although the lighting still feels conservative, I believe I'm progressing in the right direction.
I recently discovered a captivating piece of art called #DTIYS by the talented artist @colors_by_jen, which sparked a burst of creativity within me to create my own version. I'm exploring the dynamic world of Clip Studio Paint, and experimenting with new brushes and a slightly different style.
July 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I recently discovered a captivating piece of art called #DTIYS by the talented artist @colors_by_jen, which sparked a burst of creativity within me to create my own version. I'm exploring the dynamic world of Clip Studio Paint, and experimenting with new brushes and a slightly different style.
Trying out some new lighting techniques this morning. Still working out how best to use my new knowledge and incorporate it into my style. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it.
#illustration #kidsbooks #childrensillustration #editionjeunesse
#illustration #kidsbooks #childrensillustration #editionjeunesse
July 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Trying out some new lighting techniques this morning. Still working out how best to use my new knowledge and incorporate it into my style. I’d love to hear your thoughts on it.
#illustration #kidsbooks #childrensillustration #editionjeunesse
#illustration #kidsbooks #childrensillustration #editionjeunesse
Just a little hedgehog feeling a little shy on his first day of school.
#illustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrations #illustrator
#illustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrations #illustrator
July 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Just a little hedgehog feeling a little shy on his first day of school.
#illustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrations #illustrator
#illustration #kidlitart #childrensbookillustrations #illustrator
Happy #kidlitpostcard day!!
I am an illustrator specializing in children’s illustrations rep’d by @shannonassociates
I have a passion for creating characters that spark giggles, dreams, and little gasps of delight. ☺️
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustration #editionjeunesse
I am an illustrator specializing in children’s illustrations rep’d by @shannonassociates
I have a passion for creating characters that spark giggles, dreams, and little gasps of delight. ☺️
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustration #editionjeunesse
July 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Happy #kidlitpostcard day!!
I am an illustrator specializing in children’s illustrations rep’d by @shannonassociates
I have a passion for creating characters that spark giggles, dreams, and little gasps of delight. ☺️
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustration #editionjeunesse
I am an illustrator specializing in children’s illustrations rep’d by @shannonassociates
I have a passion for creating characters that spark giggles, dreams, and little gasps of delight. ☺️
#kidlitart #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustration #editionjeunesse
Taking a break from from studio work to experiment a little with this lovely #dtiys by @sanya_kreativ
Congratulations on 900 followers. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your art.
Congratulations on 900 followers. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your art.
June 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Taking a break from from studio work to experiment a little with this lovely #dtiys by @sanya_kreativ
Congratulations on 900 followers. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your art.
Congratulations on 900 followers. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your art.
I've been exploring a playful feline character inspired by our own Handsome Hansi, the coolest and most distinctive cat. His unique traits have inspired me to bring this character to life. I'm considering giving him a partner in crime. What do you think?
June 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
I've been exploring a playful feline character inspired by our own Handsome Hansi, the coolest and most distinctive cat. His unique traits have inspired me to bring this character to life. I'm considering giving him a partner in crime. What do you think?
I haven't been very active on here (or anywhere) lately. Been busy sorting a lot of things out. As I slowly make my way back I thought I'd share a couple images from a look illustrated that came out earlier this year. A fun book about a little girl and the centipede that lives in her bathtub.
June 18, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I haven't been very active on here (or anywhere) lately. Been busy sorting a lot of things out. As I slowly make my way back I thought I'd share a couple images from a look illustrated that came out earlier this year. A fun book about a little girl and the centipede that lives in her bathtub.