Allyssa Van Cuyk

“The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch is available for preorder TODAY!!! 🪸🥳

Buy your copy here: www.tabithaerbe.com/shop

I’m so thrilled to share such an amazing book. So much hard work and care went into it, and a huge congratulations to Tabitha Erbe, the author, is in order! 🩷

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Did you know that today is World Ocean Day? Check out worldoceanday.org for recourses, local events, and ways to celebrate the ocean!

Keep your eyes peeled in the coming WEEK for a preorder launch of “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, written by Tabitha Erbe and Illustrated by myself!

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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!

I am a children’s book illustrator and surface designer who particularly loves illustrating expressive animals and whimsical landscapes!

I am seeking representation and open for work 🌷

My Portfolio: www.avc-art.com

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@brianlarossa.com’s upcoming presentations available on @scbwi.bsky.social finally convinced me to invest in a membership and I’m so excited to dive into all the recourses available!

Art from upcoming release “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, illustrated by myself & written by Tabitha Erbe 🪸

Currently working on my greeting card portfolio! Would you buy this for a friend? 👀 🥳

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Happy Mother’s Day to everyone who has ever carried, taken in, or adopted a child- under any and all circumstances. There are so many ways to be a mother, each and every one beautiful 🩷

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How cute!! Also- I love the cover design!

You’re certainly not alone in that feeling. I’m heartbroken 😢

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

If you’re looking for a children’s book illustrator, I’m your girl 🪷🐢

You can view my portfolio at www.avc-art.com!

This is how my soul feels when I work another day as a full time receptionist while all I want to do is illustrate full time.

I’m on that grind to improve and make my dreams come true though 😤

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What an absolutely stunning illustration! Congrats! 🥳

Tomorrow, a certain online mega-retailer launches a book sale, just days before Indie Bookstore Day on 4/26. This is no coincidence; Bookstore Day is one of the largest revenue drivers for indies.

Indies need our support to thrive & build community spaces for all...mega-retailers do not.

Today, on Earth Day, I am so grateful for the wonders the Earth gifts us and for the opportunity to show my appreciation for her through the art I make 🪸🐠

Here’s an up close crop of an illustration in “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch” written by Tabitha Erbe, preorder available soon 🩵

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Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates!

I’m working today and missing the magic of running through the grass as a kid looking for eggs with my cousins. 🪺 🐰

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Today I got to meet Tabitha Erbe in person for the first time and hold our first printed proof of Finn and Hatch!

It was so special to see this project that I’ve poured my heart into printed out in my own hands. I can’t thank Tabitha enough!

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Dreaming up some garden-themed elements for a surface design collection I’m making! 👒🌷
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Repost with something watery! 🪸

I’m so happy with the watercolor texture in these close up crops of illustrations from “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch”, coming out in April!
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Thank you! 😁🩷

I enjoyed sneaking some purple into this little guy 🪻
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Absolutely beautiful use of colors, I love it!

WOW that is a stunning room! Such an inspiring work space (and cute doggy)! It’s always so exciting to feel an idea finally coming together.

The really rough sketches of animals in the books I illustrate always crack me up 😆

(The author hardly ever sees them this rough, they get a little makeover before check ins)
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When I’m dead tired but have to stay up late to work I light a candle so I’m forced to work at least until the wax is burned evenly 😆 …and I can’t “accidentally” fall asleep or I risk burning my apartment down.
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🚨 ADVICE NEEDED: I’m struggling to find an attorney that specializes in commercial illustration contracts/ licensing for a legal agreement between an author & I regarding compensation for selling the author rights to sell my designs as stuffed animals. Recommendations greatly appreciated!
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Thank you! 😁🩷

“The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch” by Tabitha Erbe is coming out in April! I was honored to illustrate a children’s book where reef animals learn about neurodiversity and ability inclusion. I can’t wait to share it with the world!

Im seeing your work for the first time and I am in awe. Love it!!!

This is the cutest thing I’ve seen all day!! He’s working hard!!

Words “Allyssa Van Cuyk, avc-art.com, available for work and representation” surrounded by children’s book characters- a mama and baby dragon, a unicorn, a mouse, a bat, a bunny, a raccoon playing the banjo, a moth, a sprout creature, an opossum, a fox wearing glasses, and an owl wearing a hat. Kidlit Art for kidlitartpostcard day

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!

My name is Allyssa Van Cuyk and I am a children’s book illustrator ✨

⭐️ I’m open for work and representation!

🌙 portfolio: www.avc-art.com

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🪸 “The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch” written by Tabitha Erbe coming in April 2025!

I’m taking an extra two days off a month to have more time to work on children’s book illustration! Baby steps🩷🥹 if you’ve made the jump from a day job to full time illustration- what was your experience like? #kidlit #childrensbookillustration