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Posts by Christopher Thornock

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#KidLitArtPostcard Day — the tide is in and so is the art! Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. This piece was created during Mark Hoffman's Gab-N-Doodle — watch the video on YouTube! See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com

2 weeks ago 90 18 2 0

Too kind.

1 month ago 0 0 0 0

Hi Mark. Thanks!

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
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Welcome to the #KidLitArtPostcard Day feast. Hope you find something you like. I am Chris, a picture book illustrator. See more work at thornockstudios.com. Inquiries - Agent Lori Steel - steelworksliterary.com

1 month ago 133 19 4 1
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#KidLitArtPostcard Day is something to crow about!
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustrator

2 months ago 88 11 1 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Starting 2026 with this illustration feels just right. I'm a picture book illustrator represented by Lori Steel of Steelworks Literary, and I love exploring themes of family, tenderness, and moments of care. I'm looking forward to sharing more art with you this year.

3 months ago 96 16 2 0
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2025. Cheers y’all!

3 months ago 26 2 1 1
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🗓️ TOMORROW 1/1, join me & the amazing Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social to chat & make art 🎨

I think everyone wishes they could draw as well as he does.
🗣️ Ask us anything!

@colleenmuske.bsky.social
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #kidlit #art

3 months ago 15 5 0 0
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#KidLit FYI: The next postcard event is Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlitartpostcard

3 months ago 64 26 2 4
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This Thursday at 6pm Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the amazing Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social on Gab ‘n’ Doodle.

@colleenmuske.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists #kidlit

3 months ago 12 4 0 0
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SAVE THE DATES!!! January is coming up. Start off the new year with some absolutely fabulous guests on Gab ‘n’ Doodle on Instagram live

#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#kidlitartists

3 months ago 23 5 1 0

Thanks!

4 months ago 0 0 0 0
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Wrapping up 2025 and #kidlitartpostcard day. This year has been fun. I’m Chris, picture book illustrator. Agent - Lori @steelworksliterary Web - thornockstudios.com have a safe holiday season!

4 months ago 88 15 2 0
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Not your average walk in the park for #KidLitArtPostcard Day
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator

5 months ago 108 18 2 0
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Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween

6 months ago 234 42 10 0
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Take time to notice the bugs. #sundaysketch #sketchbook #kidlitart #illustrator

7 months ago 27 2 1 0
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On a warm night, the Harvest Moon whispers to those who listen. I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator, bringing that same sense of wonder to the stories I illustrate. Learn more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent, Lori Steel, at steelworksliterary.com.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

7 months ago 206 36 3 1
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Huzzah @thornockstudios.bsky.social & María Coco for their 2025 Original Art Exhibition @soi128.bsky.social acceptance! Chris' debut illo'd PB, BRAVE OLD BLUE (words @colleenmuske.bsky.social) and María Coco's TWO books: CATS LOVE BOOKS, TOO (Bloomsbury) & A SOUND IN THE NIGHT (RISE/PRH). #kidlitart

7 months ago 13 2 2 0
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Kid lit art postcards tomorrow!

7 months ago 14 0 0 0
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A new semester is starting this week and I have been thinking a lot about this. Tomorrow on Substack.

8 months ago 6 0 0 0
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Big discoveries for #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi, I’m Chris a picture book illustrator. If you are curious you can dig into thornockstudios.com or contact my agent: Lori Steel – steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig

8 months ago 74 10 1 0
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It’s the weekend, no being grumpy.

8 months ago 61 5 1 0
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Posting tomorrow.

9 months ago 13 0 0 0

Hi Lauren. Thanks for the subscribe, comment, and question. I was asked to teach an evening class many years ago, I think the faculty were desperate for teachers. I kept getting classes here and there. I went back to school to get an MFA, then started applying for open tenure positions.

9 months ago 1 0 0 0
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Hey #KidLitArtPostcard day!
This old pup has both ears up and an eye on the horizon.
Hi I’m Chris, an illustrator of picture books and covers.
thornockstudios.com
Agent: Lori Steel – @steelworksliterary.bsky.social steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dogsofinstagram

9 months ago 114 12 1 0
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Thanks for sharing!

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“Is this a good drawing?” my student asks in class.
Good question. It’s complicated.

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Summer solstice snooze. #sundaysketchbook #sketch #kidlitart #illustrator

9 months ago 12 0 0 0
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#sundaysketch takes us on the water.
#sketchbook #sketch #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #illustrator

10 months ago 33 4 2 0
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When someone gives you advice, the opposite might also be true.

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