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Mark Hoffmann

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Children’s books & editorial illustrator, professor #Kidlit Rep’d by Jennifer Laughran at ABLA Other: Rep’d by i2iart 🎥 Host of Gab ‘n’ Doodle every Thurs on Insta 📘 New book PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY 🚫 No AI Art https://linktr.ee/studiohoffmann

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · Jul 25

🏃Want your art to take off?? I’m offering mentorships!

👨🏻‍🏫With 2 decades as an illustration professor I can help hone your skills, refine your portfolio or talk shop. See comments for options & prices ⬇️
Spaces limited-act fast!

#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #artadvice #portfolioreview

Collage and paint illustration in browns and yellows, of a relay race: a runner comes in from the left with a baton held out to a runner in front of them. A collage baton goes across the top of the illustration, with the word “mentorships”. Below that is the text “spaces available”

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 3h

🚨TOMORROW Thursday 10/9 at 6pm ET: Join me and acclaimed #kidlit author/illustrator Esme Shapiro on Instagram live for some art-making and a chat!

Ask us anything! I’ll be on for 4 hours, and Esme can stay on as long as she likes!

#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #booksky #childrensbooks

Covers of some Esme Shapiro picture books, with the text:

@esmeshapiro
lives somewhere between folk and festive. It's like a weird fantastical forest got up and walked into her art.
Join us Thursday for a chat & live art-making!
Instagram Live
Thursday 10/9
at 6pm ET

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 3h

It’s definitely tough to be able to make a full living from doing art. And there’s no shame at all in having a day job to make ends meet

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 2d

Some day. I’ll cross my fingers for you.

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 2d

This Thursday at 6PM Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the fantastic Esmé Shapiro @esmeshapiro on Gab ‘n’ Doodle.

Esmé lives somewhere between folk and festive…and I’m here for it.
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #childrensbookstagram #kidlitartists

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 4d

Aw shucks!

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 4d

True true

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 4d

This is adorable!

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 5d

Ooh thanks for the tip!

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 5d

Super cute!

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 5d

@tjtrewin.com The art share finder feed doesn’t seem to be working today. Any idea why?

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 5d

Perfect for today’s Peachtober prompt: slug!

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 5d

Beautiful work!

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 5d

That is correct! How many cats would you like to be on your lap when you ride the train?

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 5d

Yay! I like hearing what folks are making while they watch

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 5d

What’s your life’s dream? Tell me all about it!

#peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25slug #kidlitart #illustration #artshare

Collage & paint illustration: A slug looking into a bathroom mirror and imagining itself a champion with a medal

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Reposted by Mark Hoffmann

#PortfolioDay @portfolioday.bsky.social · 8d

It's almost time again #PortfolioDay is in two weeks on Tuesday, October 14th! If you're a creative looking for work or someone who hires creative professionals, watch this video to find out how to participate.

👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈

Visit portfolioday.art for more!

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 6d

Great! I have another live episode tonight at 6pm ET. We take viewer questions while we make art and chat

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 6d

🎨 Examples of the adorable work of Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social

Join us TONIGHT 10/2 at 6pm ET on Instagram Live for a fun chat & live art-making (see post above ⬆️)

Digital illustration of 3 cute fireflies flying around some lanterns on the branch of an oak tree

Digital illustration of two cute bugs in the forest, at a cottage inside of an acorn

Cover of the early chapter book
WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE
CASE

Cover of the early chapter book KATIE WOO'S NEIGHBORHOOD: BEST
NEIGHBORHOOD EVER

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 6d

🎨TONIGHT on Insta Live at our NEW TIME, I’ll welcome @laurazarrin.bsky.social for a fun chat & art-making. Ask us anything about #illustration, the #kidlit biz, etc!

👀 the comments for examples of her lovely work

#kidlitart @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 6d

Thanks so much! Would you ride the kitty train if you could?

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 6d

Thank you! This is all traditional. If you’re interested, the real-time video of me making it (and talking with kidlit author/illustrator Daniela Sosa) is on my Instagram (and soon to be on my YouTube).

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 6d

Would you take a ride on this train? How many cats is too many cats?

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit.

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 6d

Oh yeah, that should be a good one!

Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 7d

That’s wonderful, Shirley!

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Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social · 7d

🍂Are you someone who gets excited about the Fall, or are you sad about summer ending?

🍑Happy #Peachtober25! Are you doing any ‘tober art prompts this month?

#peachtober25acorn #peachtober #kidlitart #illustration #illustrators #cuteillustration

Collage and paint illustration of a cute pair of bears, sitting on a front porch stoop. A grandparent bear has a patchwork quilt on their lap, and they are holding a cup of hot cocoa. A grandchild bear is holding up an acorn.

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