Took some time to re-draw that cat sketch digitally. Working on finding a looser style to play with. I'm overall pretty happy with how this one turned out! Going to print it up on some cards for the 60 on 50th show tomorrow. Come by and say hello!
#cat #illustration #cards #twincitiesArtist
Last one! Developing this book dummy has been a long process, but I’ve learned so much! And really enjoy bringing all thee to life.
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustration #twinCitiesArtist #MNArtist #bookart #childrensbookpublishing #learning #illustration
Got the wonderful opportunity to take a printmaking workshop at the MCBA this last weekend. It’s been a while since I’ve tried printmaking & I’ve never ventured into wood before. I was reminded both how much I love it and how hard it is on my body!
#illustration #twinCitiesArtist #printmaking
An illustration of a girl floating down a river in a inner tube while friendly gnomes play in the water around her.
A closeup of a girl floating down a river in an inner tube.
A closeup illustration of two gnomes playing in the water
I'm getting into the final stretch of a new book dummy. I have one "final" spread that I can share. It's nice finding the look and feel of a project and really being able to see it all coming together.
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustration #twinCitiesArtist #MNArtist #bookart
I've been trying to make a more conscious practice of incorporating more varied skin tones in my work, so I made a few valentines to go in my Little Free Art Gallery. Happy Valentines Day!!
#valentines #fuckIce #ValentinesDay #illustration #twincitiesArtist
I'm working to send out a new round of physical (gasp!) postcards to Art Directors. I really enjoy this piece and it's especially versatile given the white space split. Fingers crossed it gets to the right connections!
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustration #twinCitiesArtist #MNArtist #bookart
A few closeups of my latest work now up at the St Anthony's branch of the Hennepin Library System. If you're over that way check it out!
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustration #twinCitiesArtist #MNArtist #bookart #localArt #HennepinLibrary #Artshows #MNArtists #MNArt #twincitiesArtist
A few closeups of my latest work now up at the St Anthony's branch of the Hennepin Library System. If you're over that way check it out!
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustration #twinCitiesArtist #MNArtist #bookart #localArt #HennepinLibrary #Artshows #MNArtists #MNArt #twincitiesArtist
A large tree at night with an owl sitting on top. One each branch is a group of tiny people doing an activity, telling stories in a tent, cooking out of a camper, watching stars.
Closeup of an owl from the main image
Closeup of people hanging out outside of a camper, one is grilling.
Closeup of campers being told a scary story in a tent.
Some closeups of my latest project. It was so fun being able to really explore and build a world in this project. The whole series is now up in the St Anthony's branch of the Hennepin Library. If you stop by let me know what you think!
#kidlit #twinCitiesArtist #MNArtist #hennepinLibrary
Whew.. what a week. I was planning to post all of this last week, but then last week exploded. So here we are. This project has been a mixture of joy and frustration and so much learning.
#illustration #newYears2026 #hennepinlibrary #libraryArt #kidlit #galleryshow #twincitiesArt #twincitiesArtist
A Closeup of a frame on the wall with the word "SOLD" inside. Black letters on white background. Text is superimposed that says "Follow the Chain: Why it's important to build a network with other creatives".
As the year winds down I'm thinking about all that I've done this year and all that I want to do next year. It's taken a long time, but I finally feel like I've got a solid start to the career I've wanted for so long.
#networking #kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustration #twinCitiesArtist
I know it’s Thanksgiving today, but here’s a WIP of my next little foldout book. This one was way easier to plan and paint before it’s folded.
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustration #twinCitiesArtist #MNArtist #bookart #xmas #santa #santasworkshop #xmas2025 #elves
Getting close! This is 4/6 in my "Treehouse" series. Can't wait to get the last 2 finished & see them up on the wall!
#illustration #localArt #Artshows #MNArtists #MNArt #twincitiesArtist #twincitiesArt #galleryArt
A colorful fall tree with tiny people gathering in it's branches to watch a movie. The sun is setting, there is a snack booth. The movie being shown is Jurassic Park. There is also a crow watching.
Happy #KidLitPostcardDay !!
My name is Alison and I'm an #illustrator looking for representation in #childrensbooks
Portfolio: alisonsandersillustration.com
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A sneak peak at my next ‘treehouse’ illustration. Not exactly on time with the season, but still….
#kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustration #twinCitiesArtist #MNArtist #bookart #bird #xmas2025 #xmas #xmastree
Happy #kidlitpostcardday! Don't you love it when it actually comes out just like you wanted? This is one of those times. I've got a whole series of these planned. This one however was the first idea and probably the most complicated!
#kidlit #illustration #treehouses #procreate #twinCitiesArtist
I'm still here! The last few weeks have been busy, but I've got something fun & different (for me) in the works. Enjoy this sneaky bird in the mean-time :) #kidlit #kidlitillustration #illustration #twinCitiesArtist #MNArtist #bookart
Join me at the Machine Shop tomorrow in Minneapolis! I’ll have cards, stickers and prints available.
#illustration #localArt #Artshows #MNArtists #MNArt #twincitiesArtist #twincitiesArt #galleryArt #ArtFair
Tiny people sit on giant lily pads. They picnic, fish, and sunbathe while giant koi swim below them.
Got a great surprise yesterday when I got accepted to the Hopkin Juried Member Show!
This is different work from what up at the #edinaSeniorCenter, so make sure to check out both shows if you're local!
#illustration #localArt #hopkinsArt #MNArtists #MNArt #twincitiesArtist #twincitiesArt
"Rise: Sacred Sphere"
"Ghastly grim and ancient Raven wandering from the Nightly shore — Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night’s Plutonian shore." - EAP
Thanks for lookin'!
#dapperskullcreations #penandinkart #ravenart #darkart #nempls #nemplsartist #twincitiesartist
A drawing of the upstairs lounge of a truck stop with booths, couches, and numerous Coca Cola decor in vivid shades of blue and green and red
Bobby & Steve’s Auto World - Dec 2024.
#urbansketching #minneapolislandmark #twincities #paintmarker #sketchbook #drawing #minneapolis #twincitiesartist #myart
A paint marker drawing in vivid shades of blue, green, pink and purple of a band playing on a stage
Kiss the Tiger at Icehouse, Minneapolis; December 2024
#paintmarkers #drawing #sketchbook #minneapolis #myart #twincitiesartist #paint #art #figurativedrawing #cityscapes #urbansketching
A black and grey drawing of people in a coffee shop waiting in line and sitting at a counter
Caffetto, Minneapolis, December 2023
#inkdrawing #blackandgreydrawing #sketchbook #minneapolis #coffeeshop #twincitiesartist #urbansketching a #drawing
A black and white drawing of a street view - two houses and a bicycle store
Lyndale Ave Minneapolis, September 2023
#urbansketching #cityscapes #minneapolis #drawing #sketchbook #inkdrawing #greyscaledrawing #twincities #twincitiesartist
Street view of a soccer store and a tea store in Minneapolis
Lyndale Ave Minneapolis, August 2023
Acrylic paint and ink
#urbansketching #cityscape #minneapolis #sketchbook #myart #twincities #twincitiesartist #acrylicpainting #painting
❄️❄️Sleighhhh❄️❄️
#art #fanart #fanartist #minneapolisartist #minneapolisart #twincitiesartist #twincitiesart #helluvaboss #helluvabossfanart #verosika #verosikamayday #verosikahelluvaboss #verosikamaydayfanart #holidayart
Cryptid Cutie Mothman
This dapper gentleman is coming for your lamps and your hearts! 💖💡
#artist #minneapolisartist #twincitiesartist #mothman #mothmanart #mothmanlovesyou #mothmanloveslamp