That’s exactly it 😍
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That’s exactly it 😍
Yep
*swoon*
I can’t tell you how much peace this gives me, & how much it eases the guilt of feeling like nothing I do— nothing I’ve ever done— was enough. It also helps me to remember there are many different ways to be an activist. I think the trick is finding YOUR way, & then doing it with your whole heart.
So pretty!
Painting of Grey cat with yellow eyes
Painting of multi coloured cat
Painting of orange cat with butterfly and flowers
Painting of grey cat in a forest
New original art sale (yea it’s all cats!)
Got a bunch of new pieces up on my shop; they’ll be available until the end of the month or till sold.
Shares appreciated!
Shop: ko-fi.com/charlenedraw...
#cats #art
Nopenopenopeitynope. That’s beyond uncool.
I think you absolutely have a lot to offer. Opening doors in publishing isn’t what I’d be looking for from a mentor. I already have an agent. I’d be looking for someone with more experience and skill than most of my crit partners to help guide my work and help keep me from getting stuck.
This makes me SO MAD
Same. But I fjnd it hard when the images are demanding I cut my favourite words
Sketchbooks are supposed to be messy. That’s what they’re FOR—the daily practice, the working out of ideas. Those instagrammers who show their exhibition-worthy sketchbook pieces make me so mad 😂
So. Many. Drafts.
And don’t get my started on how things change once I start illustrating. Sometimes the push and pull completely pulls it apart
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An illustration of a woman in glasses looking up at a poster with a super cat surrounded by little admiring cats. Text on poster reads: "Our Favourite Picture Book, by John Writer" and "Our class has drawing his character!" The woman in glasses is labelled "Jane Illustrator, Feeling Miffed" and her thought bubble reads "But…John Writer didn't decide how this character would look…I did!" In the bottom right corner: #PicturesMeansBusiness, signed by artist Sarah McIntyre.
Gentle reminder to authors & publishers of illustrated books launching this week: Remember to credit/tag the ILLUSTRATOR, esp if you're using their art in promotional materials. See www.picturesmeanbusiness.com Illus: @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social #PicturesMeanBusiness #KidLit
Kidlit Illustrators seeking representation: Reply with one comment that includes one image. Make sure your image includes identifying info in case it is shared. In your comment text, including link to your portfolio and/or Instagram URL. If you can fit it in the one comment: include info about what kind of kidlit illustration work you are seeking. Please ONLY post in thread if you are the illustrator seeking rep.
To kidlit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation:
Reply with one (1) post that includes 1 image (I advise your name be in image somewhere) + link to your portfolio and/or Instagram URL.
Makes sure it's easy to find your contact info, if agents are interested!
cont'd 👇🏼
In the case it means Picture Book. It is a widely known acronym in writing circles 😉
In other circles it might mean Peanut Butter. Not here though.
HUGE critique giveaway for PB writers & author/illustrators planning to enter the 2024 #PBParty contest on February 22.
We have 88 prizes. Wahooooooo! 🎉🥳
I'm so grateful to all the generous prize donors. Thank you all so much. (((Hugs)))
mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2024...
Good luck everyone! ✨✨
Here's the list of the 2024 #PBParty contest agents, editors & art directors. Wahooooo!
You might want to sit down before reading this--it's mind-blowing.
I can't wait to see all the magical matches that will happen this year! Good luck. ✨✨✨✨
mindyalyseweiss.com/2024-pbparty...
COVER REVEAL 🐱
I am so excited to announce my first cover reveal EVER!! Not My Cat is written by Stacey Patton and illustrated by me. It is such a fun, sweet story!
This will be debuting on April 23, 2024!! Ahhh, I’m so excited!!! ✨💃🏾
Pre-order links can be found below!
So pretty! 😍
I love this one Vanessa!
I’ve also been wanting to do this (I wrote/dummied one PB/GN hybrid that didn’t sell on sub). My prob is I base my stories on my ND kids and get feedback like “no kid is like that” 🤨
What age range are you wanting to write? What issues do you want to tackle?
Those gowns are 😍😍😍
Child entering attic to rescue their doll, which is being held hostage by some way creepy dolls.
Drawtober Prompt 5 - Dolls in the Attic.
#Drawtober #art #kidlitart
This is awesome Kelly! So spooky!
So excited to finally share the cover reveal for my debut picture book, TATE'S WILD RESCUE, honoring my love for animals.
Now available for preorder! bit.ly/3RRlbG8
I can't wait to see Tate make her way into the wild.
The support from the #KidLit community has been so touching. THANK YOU! 🐾💞
I i Lu make TaDa! lists now. To Do lists just stress me out. I want the dopamine, not anxiety.
Looking for new critique partners? I’ve got you covered…I’m running my free Critique Partner matching service—CP Meet Cute—again this month. You complete a brief survey and I match you with some similar writers. You trade 10 pages and see if it’s a match! pages.julieartz.com/cp-meet-cute
I am about to have my 5th kid, so I’m glad you say parenting counts! I also create art, but certainly don’t pay the bills with that
My favourite new insults: think of a favourite food, then ruin it.
He’s nothing but a bowl of soggy cornflakes
You un-iced donut
He’s a big ole mug of lukewarm tea
Credit: Jen Hamilton vt.tiktok.com/ZSNFc8gTD/