If you missed March's #KidLitArt chat here, you can still answer at your own time on our Discord server!

Pls send a DM to @charlenedraws.bsky.social if you want an invite!

Illustration of beavers working to build a dam while a family of ducks looks on. Words read "motivation" and #KidLitArt. Art by @julianplum.com

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua !

April's topic will be Motivation, featuring a new banner by Julian Plum

Join us on April 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat!

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Bonus round: You're given unlimited money to spend on art supplies. What would you buy?

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Q4: Do you have a favorite part of the illustration process? What is it?

alt: Is there a tool or part of your process that you find the most challenging?

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Q3: What is your process for creating KidLit illustrations? Are there specific steps you take to get to final art?

alt: Have you ever changed how you work—either tools or process—for some reason? Why?

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Q2: Are there any tools or mediums—digital or traditional—that you'd like to try that you haven't used before?

alt: Did you try a new tool or medium recently that you really loved? Tell us about it!

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Q1: Do you work traditionally or digitally, or some combination of the two? Tell us more!

alt: What is your most favorite tool or medium that you can't live without?

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Illustration of mice sharpening a pencil with a hand crank pencil sharpener. Words read Shop Talk, #Kidlitart. Illustration by @victoriamaderna.com

Hello everyone! Tonight we are having a Shop Talk!

This month's art was created by Victoria Maderna

Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua

Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month!

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To join the chat, you can:

1) Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social and manually check the Q's & A's here

2) Use the Search for Latest Results with #kidlitart

3) Use @deck.blue to make a column for #kidlitart and see the new replies in real time

4) Remember to add #KidLitArt to replies!

Illustration of mice charpening a pencil with a hand crank pencil sharpener. Words read Shop Talk, #Kidlitart. Illustration by @victoriamaderna.com

#KidLitArt chat is this Thursday, Mar 26!

Join us for this month's topic - Shop Talk!

This month's lovely banner is done by Victoria Maderna

Illustration of mice charpening a pencil with a hand crank pencil sharpener. Words read Shop Talk, #Kidlitart. Illustration by @victoriamaderna.com

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua !

March's topic will be Shop Talk, featuring a new banner by Victoria Maderna

Join us on March 26, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat!

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Bonus round: You have free tickets to go on a trip to somewhere that you find very inspiring. Where are you going?

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Q4: Are there places or settings that you find inspiring? Tell us about them.

alt: Is there a way you set up your own space to make it feel more inspiring?


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Q3: Who are some artists/authors/creators you find inspiring?

alt: Do you have any favorite books that have inspired you and your work?

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Q2: What do you do when you're stuck in your art or writing and feel completely uninspired?

alt: Have you ever had a time where you felt uninspired, but pushed through anyway? Tell us about that experience.

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Q1: We all could use some fresh inspiration sometimes. What are some of your favorite ways to get inspired?

alt: What's an online resource you'd recommend for finding inspiration?

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Illustration of a young child drawing with crayons. Around the child is a cute teddy bear and a triceratops and some butterflies. Words read 'Inspiration, #kidlitart Illustration by @autumnseybert.bsky.social

Hello everyone! Tonight we are discussing Inspiration!

This month's art was created by Autumn Seybert

Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua

Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month!

#KidLitArt

To join the chat, you can:

1) Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social and manually check the Q's & A's here

2) Use the Search for Latest Results with #kidlitart

3) Use @deck.blue to make a column for #kidlitart and see the new replies in real time

4) Remember to add #KidLitArt to replies!

Illustration of a young child drawing with crayons. Around the child is a cute teddy bear and a triceratops and some butterflies. Words read 'Inspiration, #kidlitart Illustration by @autumnseybert.bsky.social

February's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Inspiration

Join your hosts on Feb 26, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about inspiration!

Banner art by Autumn Seybert

Illustration of a young child drawing with crayons. Around the child is a cute teddy bear and a triceratops and some butterflies. Words read 'Inspiration, #kidlitart Illustration by @autumnseybert.bsky.social

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua !

February's topic will be Inspiration, featuring a new banner by Autumn Seybert

Join us next month on 26 Feb, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat!

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Bonus round: If you could pick anyone, livign or dead, to critique your manuscript or portfolio, who would you choose? Why?

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Q4: What are the pros and cons of having a critique group?

alt: Share tips on how to find or a start a good critique group.

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Q3: Ugh, unsolicited critiques! What strategies do you have to deal with these?

alt: What's your advice for best etiquette when receiving a critique?

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Q2: How do you tell a good critique from a bad one?

alt: What was the best or most helpful critique/ suggestion that you received?

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Q1: Do you include or exclude critiques as part of your creative process? Why?

alt: What are some dos and don'ts when giving a critique?

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Illustration of several crows looking at posters on the wall. Text reads Giving and Receiving Critiques, #kidlitart. Illustration by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

Hi all! Tonight we are discussing Giving and Receiving Critiques!

This month's art was created by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua

Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month!

#KidLitArt

To join the chat, you can:

1) Follow @kidlitart.bsky.social and manually check the Q's & A's here

2) Use the Search for Latest Results with #kidlitart

3) Use @deck.blue to make a column for #kidlitart and see the new replies in real time

Illustration of several crows looking at posters on the wall. Text reads Giving and Receiving Critiques, #kidlitart. Illustration by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

January's topic for #KidLitArt chat will be - Giving and Receiving Critiques

Join your hosts on Jan 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for an hour-long chat about critiques!

Banner art by @weyakindesigns.bsky.social

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & @charlenedraws.bsky.social !

Join us next month on January 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat when we'll be discussing Giving and Receiving Critiques!

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Bonus round: Imagine you are granted one wish for the new year that will come true. What would your wish be?



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