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Anna Lindsten

@annalindsten

Childrens book illustrator & author πŸ“š #kidlit #kidlitart πŸ“Stockholm, Sweden πŸ’³ SCBWI, Svenska Tecknare πŸ’Œ info@annalindsten.se 🎨 https://www.annalindsten.se πŸ’— Cara https://cara.app/annalindsten Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annalindsten

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Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm looking for an artist who can capture apartment-life in an urban setting for a beginning reader series with a vibrant ensemble cast and a grayscale interior.

Respond here with images and a link to your folio.

Please no DMs. Agents are welcome to email.

πŸ’™β€οΈ

28.01.2025 11:33 πŸ‘ 201 πŸ” 115 πŸ’¬ 63 πŸ“Œ 4

The fairies’ dance includes singing and music, that sounds like birds chirping. If you were lured into the fairy dance you became enchanted and could dance for years without noticing the time passing, some people would have to live with the fairies' music ringing in their ears until their death.

19.11.2024 20:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

In Nordic folklore, ’Àlvor’, or fairies, lived underground and could be seen dancing on meadows and marshlands at dusk and dawn. They were considered very dangerous and could bring disease, misfortune and death to people with their breath if they were provoked.

19.11.2024 20:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Illustration of a Swedish folklore, fairies dancing on a meadow in moonlight, surrounded by trees, stones and flowers. Story is a Nordic folktale.

Illustration of a Swedish folklore, fairies dancing on a meadow in moonlight, surrounded by trees, stones and flowers. Story is a Nordic folktale.

MIST @folktaleweek ~ A little behind and not quite finished, but I wanna chime in anyway because it’s one of my favorite weeks on socials.

Γ„lvdans (fairies’ dance) is a Swedish word for lowlying mist that appears in the summer time.

#folktaleweek #folktaleweek2024 #folktaleweekmist

19.11.2024 19:58 πŸ‘ 19 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
View of art supplies on a table, in the background a window with a view of garden and ocean.

View of art supplies on a table, in the background a window with a view of garden and ocean.

Setting up my summer β€œstudio”, had to do some shopping on the road as I discovered half way that I’d forgotten most of my water colours, hate when that happens. But I got a cute little w&n travelling kit and also some new brushes for a portrait class I’m taking this summer πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ¨ #gouache #watercolour

24.06.2024 08:49 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Two drawn rabbit friends and plants.

Two drawn rabbit friends and plants.

Which way? #kidlit #kidlitart

19.06.2024 08:49 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Thumbnail images from my portfolio site www.annalindsten.se of various work for childrens and childrens books.

Thumbnail images from my portfolio site www.annalindsten.se of various work for childrens and childrens books.

Hiii #kidlit community! Reintroducing myself for the #kidlitmegafeed (not sure how to actually get on that feed though?) πŸ“š I’ve illustrated seven childrens books, fiction and non fiction, and illustrated/authored one. #kidlitart

www.annalindsten.se

15.06.2024 15:52 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hello to all the new (or returning) #kidlit & #kidlitart folks!

We're working to try to get the community more active, but also, it helps if everyone tries a bit to interact with one another! BlueSky likes interactions - you have to say something to get something back!

Here's some tips to help:

14.06.2024 03:13 πŸ‘ 239 πŸ” 89 πŸ’¬ 31 πŸ“Œ 16
Text reads: "I think many of us have forgotten what it used to be like (I'm just as guilty!), how we needed to put more effort into engaging w/others, how to be authentically social again. Kidlit community is thriving on Bluesky! Pls join us?" 

Illustration shows an open book with words "KidLit Mega Feed" on a blue butterfly background.

Text reads: "I think many of us have forgotten what it used to be like (I'm just as guilty!), how we needed to put more effort into engaging w/others, how to be authentically social again. Kidlit community is thriving on Bluesky! Pls join us?" Illustration shows an open book with words "KidLit Mega Feed" on a blue butterfly background.

I just posted about the new #KidLit Mega Feed over on X:
x.com/inkyelbows/s...

and Threads:
www.threads.net/@inkygirl/po...

and Facebook:
www.facebook.com/DebbieOhi/po...

14.06.2024 19:45 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

ARTISTS! Let’s do an art share!

Between Bluesky and Cara β€” social media is looking great for human artists this week, so let's enjoy it!

Bonus: share your Cara profile! πŸ™‚

Spread the post to reach the most! πŸ’™

04.06.2024 18:23 πŸ‘ 572 πŸ” 307 πŸ’¬ 317 πŸ“Œ 8
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Anna Lindsten (@annalindsten) | Cara - Artist Social & Portfolio Platform Childrens book illustraChildrens book illustrator & author, editorial illustration, surface pattern design πŸ’Œ info@annalindsten.se πŸ“Stockholm, Sweden

Love this! cara.app/annalindsten

05.06.2024 07:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Anna Lindsten (@annalindsten) | Cara - Artist Social & Portfolio Platform Childrens book illustraChildrens book illustrator & author, editorial illustration, surface pattern design πŸ’Œ info@annalindsten.se πŸ“Stockholm, Sweden

I’m over at Cara as well, as an illustrator so far I’m really liking it 🌸 Hope to see more of the whole kidlit community there! cara.app/annalindsten

05.06.2024 07:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Periodic reminder I have a #KidLitArt feed for folks that post children’s art! It pulls images with the tag.

See comment for additional info

#illustration #art #artsky #artistsky

bsky.app/profile/did:...

04.06.2024 16:09 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 22 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Hey illustrators! I'm an executive art director for Scholastic, working on jacketed hardcover picture books, illustrated chapter books, and graphic readers. Did you know I have a contact form designed just for you? If you haven't filled it out before, please do! πŸ’™β€οΈ
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

06.02.2024 15:22 πŸ‘ 99 πŸ” 46 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 2
Illustrated owl on a tree branch hearing sounds in the distance.

Illustrated owl on a tree branch hearing sounds in the distance.

Hi agents, art directors and publishers!
And happy #kidlitartpostcard day. I’m Anna and I am a childrens book illustrator/author looking for picture books, early readers, board books.
#kidlitthreads #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration www.annalindsten.se

01.02.2024 22:32 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

#kidlitart

22.01.2024 14:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Illustrated Japanese hair ornaments, kanzashi.

Illustrated Japanese hair ornaments, kanzashi.

For your hair 🎏 Kanzashis go way backπŸͺ² Once believed to hold powers to ward off evil spirits, people wore them in their hair for protective purposes. Later on artisans began crafting hair ornaments that could be used as weapons. I prefer cake.

#jehanesgoldenthread2024

22.01.2024 14:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks!

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Childrens book illustration of a hedgehog looking out the window of its tree stub house as a worm stops by outside.

Childrens book illustration of a hedgehog looking out the window of its tree stub house as a worm stops by outside.

Childrens book illustration of a small child trying to reach high up on the shelf to say good night to all the toys.

Childrens book illustration of a small child trying to reach high up on the shelf to say good night to all the toys.

Childrens book illustration of a hedgehog sleeping in its bed of sticks, with a shelf in the background filled with tools, toys and books.

Childrens book illustration of a hedgehog sleeping in its bed of sticks, with a shelf in the background filled with tools, toys and books.

Childrens book illustration of a girl and a dog looking out the door at a windy autumn weather outside. Two tiny mice seeking cover from the wind under a leaf.

Childrens book illustration of a girl and a dog looking out the door at a windy autumn weather outside. Two tiny mice seeking cover from the wind under a leaf.

Do we have #portfolioday on Bsky? ⭐️ Here’s a little delayed post ~ I’m a childrens book illustrator and author looking for editorial and licensing projects #Kidlitart #Kidlitcommunity

10.01.2024 21:30 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Illustrated anthropomorphic dog characters originally from a book cover I did in class.

Illustrated anthropomorphic dog characters originally from a book cover I did in class.

First #kidlitartpostcard of the year!

Hello art directors, editors and agents πŸ‘‹ I love to draw animal characters, actually all types of characters really, build their little worlds and explore the interiors of their little homes. Looking forward to get to know some new characters in 2024! #kidlit

04.01.2024 17:39 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Illustration (by Gina Perry) of a girl running with a trail of colorful postcards falling behind her. Text reads #KidLitArtPostcard

Illustration (by Gina Perry) of a girl running with a trail of colorful postcards falling behind her. Text reads #KidLitArtPostcard

Just in time for tomorrow's #KidLitArtPostcard I have a page with everything you need to know about the event. And a small gallery of postcards! www.ginaperry.com/postcard #KidLitArt #KidLit

04.01.2024 00:04 πŸ‘ 48 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Quote with your orange art! 🍊πŸ₯•πŸΉ

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitcommunity

28.12.2023 18:41 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

It’s the bottom thread that ruined it for me πŸ˜…

07.12.2023 22:10 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Anthropomorphic mouse decorating with star, glitter, gingerbread and presents for the holidays.

Anthropomorphic mouse decorating with star, glitter, gingerbread and presents for the holidays.

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day, I’m just in time!

I’m a #kidlit illustrator/author living in StockholmπŸŽ„And Santa, if you read this, and I hope you do, I wish for another brilliant manuscript to illustrateπŸŽ„

www.annalindsten.se

Meanwhile I’ll just keep decorating β€¦πŸŒŸ

07.12.2023 22:06 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A German Christmas Ornament catalogue from 1936. www.presentandcorrect.com/blogs/blog/g...

02.12.2023 11:52 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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December ⛄️❄️

#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

04.12.2023 17:58 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Brian LaRossaBrian LaRossa Brian LaRossa (he/him) is an art director, designer, educator, and writer.

I still have a lot of Bluesky codes that are earmarked for the #kidlit community. Now that I’ve officially left Twitter, I’m not sure how best to distribute them.

If you know of anyone in need, please invite them to email me. My email address is on my website: www.brianlarossa.com

04.12.2023 16:22 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 0
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Joining folktale week.

11.11.2023 17:59 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It's Folktale Week, the best week of the year! Time to see lots of beautiful artwork and dive into folktales from all over the world.
Today's prompt is Lost and this little sad bug is my entry.

Make sure to check @folktaleweek.bsky.social and their IG account too!

#folktaleweek #folktaleweek2023

13.11.2023 22:21 πŸ‘ 21 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Illustrated childrens book cover of anthropomorphic dogs, one mama poodle and two pup siblings of which the youngest and newest one is something of a little trouble maker. Title in hand lettering β€œThis was NOT part of the plan!”

Illustrated childrens book cover of anthropomorphic dogs, one mama poodle and two pup siblings of which the youngest and newest one is something of a little trouble maker. Title in hand lettering β€œThis was NOT part of the plan!”

Week 5 of the always so fun Illustrating children’s books class, art director ZoΓ« Tucker writes the texts that we get to pick from. This is cover week and the characters are the two little pups I’ve been developing over the last weeks and their mama poodle 🐩🐢⚾️ #kidlit #kidlitart

13.11.2023 15:53 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0