I absolutely love drawing houses, it’s one of my all-time favorites! If you’re planning a picture book project featuring many charming homes, I’d be happy to connect!
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social
More at yusukewatanabe.com
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A watercolor illustration of a boy riding a bicycle and another boy running with a paper airplane in front of small, cute houses.
It’s simpler and more spacious than usual, but I really like how it turned out. I’ll do more like this!
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES UPDATE: We are saying goodbye to our Second Chance Inbox and introducing a new query policy: Creators may now query more than one ABLA literary agent as long as you query us one at a time!
We're saying goodbye to our Second Chance Inbox and introducing a new query policy:
Creators may now query more than one ABLA literary agent as long as you query us one at a time!
Check out the SUBMISSIONS tab on our website for more info.
We look forward to considering your work!
An exaggerated, design-pushed quick black-and-white pencil portrait sketch.
Sketching on the train is always fun and a great chance to go with the flow! The models stay still, which makes it even better. I never travel without my sketchbook!
#cafesketch #cafesketching #sketchbook #watercolors #kidlitart #kidlitartist #sketchbookart #kidslit
A watercolor-style sketch of a middle-aged man wearing a blue striped shirt, depicted with a calm expression. The overall image features soft colors and gentle blending, creating a subdued and tranquil atmosphere.
Cafe sketch using watercolor brush pens ☕🎨
#cafesketch #cafesketching #sketchbook #watercolors #kidlitart #kidlitartist #sketchbookart #kidslit
Photos inset of white woman and Asian man next to Publisher's Weekly announcement of new book Turtle on the Tarmac, coming Spring 2027
Can’t share anything just yet, but all the final artwork for TURTLE ON THE TARMAC (story by @annettepimentel.bsky.social) is done!
I’m so excited to see the finished book come out!
I'm busy again this week with the PB project so here's my piece for #kidlitartpostcard day this month!
Art of a young warrior girl with one arm touching a blackened land. Magic spread from her arm, making colorful flower grow. Behind her is a large white wolf with red markings. In the far background are black menacing towers spewing smoke into a red sky.
Hello #kidlitartpostcard ! I am Charlene Chua & I illustrate for kids.
🌟 Available for books + other kids-related projects 🌟
Portfolio - charlenechua.com
Rep' by Tracy Marchini Literary
#kidlitart #kidlit #illustration
A charcoal pencil sketch of a man’s side profile.
A charcoal pencil sketch of a man’s side profile.
Morning sketch at Priscilla's Coffee while ago. It was really cozy and so much fun to draw. People felt more open and vulnerable there!
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A sketch of a speaker presenting during a webinar.
Sketching during the webinar!
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An illustration of a man sitting at a café table, viewed from behind.
Cafe sketch! Playing around with shapes in watercolor is never boring!
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I'm a bit busy this week with a small gig for TV so here's my piece for #kidlitartpostcard day this month!
Thank you! It's traditional combined on the digital!
An illustration of a young girl and a man outside from the book A Fish Called Andromeda by Cynthia C. Huijgens.
Here is another one of my favorite pages I illustrated for “A FISH CALLED ANDROMEDA” written by Cynthia C. Huijgens!
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An illustration of a young girl playing outside, from the book A Fish Called Andromeda by Cynthia C. Huijgens.
Front cover of the picture book "A fish Called Andromeda"
Had an absolute blast illustrating this picture book “A FISH CALLED ANDROMEDA” written by Cynthia C. Huijgens, and here is one of my favorite pages!
www.amazon.com/Fish-Called-...
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Thank you!
Me too!🐎
Drop some HORSES 🐴
#kidlitart #horses
Thanks Crystal!!
Thank you!
An illustration of a souvenir horse figurine of Chagu Chagu Umakko, a traditional festival in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yusuke, a Japanese illustrator who loves whimsical and fun stories!
2026 is the Year of the Horse, so I painted チャグチャグ馬コ (Chagu Chagu Umakko), a traditional horse festival in Iwate Prefecture, Japan!
Portfolio yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social
Something from my sketchbook.
Last year, I didn’t travel much. It might have been the least I ever have. This year, I’m hoping to spend a little less time at home and more time on the road, traveling around, though it might be easier said than done😅
#sketchbook #sketchbookpage #drawingaday
If you see this, post your green art!
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Wrapping up my current picture book project, and I’m now available for new picture books, board books, book covers, and other children’s content to illustrate!
If you have a project you think would be a great fit, please reach out to my agent, Jemiscoe Chambers-Black @jemiscoe.bsky.social. Thanks!
An illustration of a kid wearing big glasses.
An illustration of a girl wearing big glasses.
I found my old sketch of a child I drew years ago (left), so I gave her a slightly more grown-up look (right)!
Portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social
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The illustration of apartment in Queens, New York.
From September to December 2017, I lived in Queens, New York. Here’s an illustration inspired by those memories. I’d love to visit again sometime this year!
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social
More at yusukewatanabe.com
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If you see this, post your painting/drawing of a dragon!
#kidlitart #dragon
Mock-up book cover celebrating a new beginning: Starling Literary + Media.
Mock-up book cover celebrating a new beginning: Starling Literary + Media.
A little piece of news ✨ (a bit late!)
I’m happy to share that my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social has officially launched her own agency @starlingliterary.bsky.social.
I’m so grateful to continue working together in this new chapter! To celebrate this new start for us, I made a mock-up book cover📗
Just wrapped up coloring a picture book and received great feedback from the editor and art director. So happy!