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Artist KidLit Illustrator ✏️ Animals, History & Fantasy βš”οΈ Art Teacher 🎨 Nerd πŸ¦„ PORTFOLIO: www.elisabethcraster.com IG: @ecraster

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An additional panty-twister is that this neighbor of the board barn is consequence free. Good for them, no days of worry, no potential follow up visits to pay for. Total freedom from the disaster that could have been avoided with a MOWER BAG.

22.10.2025 00:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a large black horse, placing its head in its owner’s arm in a sand arena.

Photo of a large black horse, placing its head in its owner’s arm in a sand arena.

Playing in the arena while we wait for the vet.

Horses should never eat mown grass clippings, but sometimes, well-meaning neighbors think it is alright to spray said clippings through the fence. Infuriating.
Dogs, horses, anything really…if it ain’t yours to feed, don’t feed it! #horsecare

22.10.2025 00:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy little viewers like you

07.10.2025 19:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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03.10.2025 01:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A mischievous black cat in a magical library chews up the pages of a book, surrounded by cat-caused chaos: an upended ink well and inky paw prints decorate the antique desk, while the background is littered with scattered books.

A mischievous black cat in a magical library chews up the pages of a book, surrounded by cat-caused chaos: an upended ink well and inky paw prints decorate the antique desk, while the background is littered with scattered books.

Eeep! Nearly missed October #kidlitartpostcard day. Can't pass up an excuse to put this #blackcat house goblin on my feed; he just so happens to rep my love of animal-centric #middlegrade #bookcovers. Enjoy the #Halloween vibes.

03.10.2025 00:44 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tylenol
YouTube video by Mike Moore Tylenol

One of the first of many glorious rants on the brain today. #scrubs #tylenol

youtu.be/gD6olRJ8S3I?...

23.09.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The first hour of the evening. 4pm is the last hour of the afternoon.
Source: Eastern European shopping experiences. Many stores close at four. The idea is that you do your shopping and chores during the day; 5 PM and after is for dinner and socializing.

07.09.2025 15:54 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A young charioteer waits in a hallway facing the racetrack of the Circus Maxima.  He and his four horses watch nervously as an older charioteer in the background falls face-first into the dust.

A young charioteer waits in a hallway facing the racetrack of the Circus Maxima. He and his four horses watch nervously as an older charioteer in the background falls face-first into the dust.

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day. Since real life feels like a circus right now, have a little OG Roman circus action, courtesy of my love for animal-centric #historical #nonfiction. #Picturebooks and MG #bookcovers with a little #graphicnovel flavor.

04.09.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The lesson I took from Tolkien is that these big bombastic villains are all toppled eventually by quiet, persistent, foolish little people. Have to hold on to that.

02.09.2025 22:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
DEER GAME!!!! 

(picture of a lil fawn)

look at this deer

YOU WON!!!

DEER GAME!!!! (picture of a lil fawn) look at this deer YOU WON!!!

26.08.2025 04:37 β€” πŸ‘ 2811    πŸ” 769    πŸ’¬ 37    πŸ“Œ 32

Last evening of the summer.
Tenth year of teaching middle school.
And best believe I’m bummed and a little stressed, but I am not scared. And I am supremely lucky for that.

21.08.2025 00:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I love the who, how, and why. Plus form=function. But I got the impression that most game art (where fantasy migrated?) doesn’t want a researched look, it wants sexy. And life before plumbing was not sexy.

What I’m saying is that if anyone knows where I can go to rant about wheel types on carts…

20.08.2025 23:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A horse diving underwater among flowing underwater plants with its mane and tails flowing like the plants

A horse diving underwater among flowing underwater plants with its mane and tails flowing like the plants

Ceffyl DΕ΅r - Water Horse from Welsh folklore that lures lost travellers on its back before diving underwater, never to be seen again.

17.08.2025 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 752    πŸ” 236    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 1
A black house cat rolls over and yawns; the camera captures what looks like demonic possession.

A black house cat rolls over and yawns; the camera captures what looks like demonic possession.

End of summer vibes.
#blackcat #cat

11.08.2025 23:44 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
An ethereal, glowing lion rears up to form the constellation Leo.  The whispy ends of its mane resemble the colorful gasses in nebula.

An ethereal, glowing lion rears up to form the constellation Leo. The whispy ends of its mane resemble the colorful gasses in nebula.

Happy last minute #worldlionday post, #kidlit style.

11.08.2025 01:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cute photo of a black cat

Cute photo of a black cat

Humor take. The photos of my cat, posted between postcards, get far more engagement anyway lol.

08.08.2025 18:20 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Impish dolphins harass an emotionally-devastated hammerhead shark on a postcard for ElisabethCraster.com

Impish dolphins harass an emotionally-devastated hammerhead shark on a postcard for ElisabethCraster.com

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I do #nonfiction animal-centric #picturebooks and #middlegrade #bookcovers. <3 history and animal science!

These #dolphins are giving this #shark the what-for. Probably for using obnoxious Chaloops type. Sharks aren't generally gifted at graphic design. He tried.

07.08.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Loose, whimsical sketch of a bloodhound pursuing a scent

Loose, whimsical sketch of a bloodhound pursuing a scent

Sniff snarfin' for evidence. #sketch #sketchbook #kidlit #kidlitart #dog #drawing #illustration #characterart #animalart

29.07.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A truly excessive number of photographs of a boot at a particular angle dominate the screen in Photoshop next to a digital drawing of a shoe.

A truly excessive number of photographs of a boot at a particular angle dominate the screen in Photoshop next to a digital drawing of a shoe.

Oh, like you would never. #artistproblems #weirdreferences #sketch

I thought my obsession with ankle booties was just a personal problem; from now on it's "research."

28.07.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Indeed, mother, I require your undivided attention.

24.07.2025 23:45 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A wild eyed black cat stands after landing on top of a paper, covered desk, intent on disrupting work productivity

A wild eyed black cat stands after landing on top of a paper, covered desk, intent on disrupting work productivity

And now for a nice quiet afternoon of getting…things…done…? #cat #studio

23.07.2025 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 92    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Helped find too many runaway dogs; now I have no shame. I like screaming onomatopoeias like bang and whoosh so loudly that my neighbors can hear me over their backyard streamers and take the hint/become frightened. But you have to REALLY commit to the bit, and only on the 3rd or so night in a row.

23.07.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A gang of cackling dolphins swim circles around and tease an alarmed and emotionally devastated hammerhead shark

A gang of cackling dolphins swim circles around and tease an alarmed and emotionally devastated hammerhead shark

Dolphins can be real jerks. And if you feel emotional affinity for this hammerhead...same. #kidlitart #kidlit #bookcoverdesign #bookcovers #middlegrade #nonfiction #illustration #dolphins #shark

15.07.2025 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two graphite drawingsβ€”one of a mischievous dolphin cackling, another of a pod of dolphins emotionally devastating a sympathetic hammerhead shark.  Dolphins are jerks.

Two graphite drawingsβ€”one of a mischievous dolphin cackling, another of a pod of dolphins emotionally devastating a sympathetic hammerhead shark. Dolphins are jerks.

Some assets for a portfolio #bookcoverdesign in progress.

15.07.2025 01:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Graphite drawing of a forest.  A unicorn and forest animals burst from a magical fire; the unicorn's horn is lit like a torch, implying some form of guardianship or control.

Graphite drawing of a forest. A unicorn and forest animals burst from a magical fire; the unicorn's horn is lit like a torch, implying some form of guardianship or control.

A magician and young student crouch behind tree roots, just out of sight from a wraith-like, ghostly unicorn.  The magician's hand appears to incite a magical reaction as fiery lines begin criss-crossing the ground.

A magician and young student crouch behind tree roots, just out of sight from a wraith-like, ghostly unicorn. The magician's hand appears to incite a magical reaction as fiery lines begin criss-crossing the ground.

Graphite drawing: a magician holds a child student protectively, crouched close to the ground.  Magic laces across the dirt in the foreground.  Two fiery unicorns charge past, driving the threatening specter deeper into the forest.

Graphite drawing: a magician holds a child student protectively, crouched close to the ground. Magic laces across the dirt in the foreground. Two fiery unicorns charge past, driving the threatening specter deeper into the forest.

A fiery, mischievous-looking unicorn stares out at the viewer next to a 20 prompt list for #junicorn.  1.  Ride Now!  2. Visit the Zoo.  3. Into the Night. 4. Dance with the Devil. 5. Survive a Disaster 6. Unlock the Door. 7. Escape the Labyrinth. 8. First day of school. 9. Ignored the Warning. 10. (Don't) Look Under the Bed 11. Follow that Cat! 12. ...That's Not a Unicorn. 13. Discover a Library. 14. Steal a Little Magic. 15. Defying Orders. 16. Bridge the gap. 17. Lose the Map. 18. Take Revenge. 19. Make a Friend. 20. Light a Fire.

A fiery, mischievous-looking unicorn stares out at the viewer next to a 20 prompt list for #junicorn. 1. Ride Now! 2. Visit the Zoo. 3. Into the Night. 4. Dance with the Devil. 5. Survive a Disaster 6. Unlock the Door. 7. Escape the Labyrinth. 8. First day of school. 9. Ignored the Warning. 10. (Don't) Look Under the Bed 11. Follow that Cat! 12. ...That's Not a Unicorn. 13. Discover a Library. 14. Steal a Little Magic. 15. Defying Orders. 16. Bridge the gap. 17. Lose the Map. 18. Take Revenge. 19. Make a Friend. 20. Light a Fire.

Closing out #junicorn2025 today. My annual fantasy fix, with a heavy emphasis on #graphite this year (my first and forever love when it comes to medium).

Just a smattering here to keep my BSKY kidlit-oriented. Insta's got the unicorns @ecraster

#unicorn #fantasyart #fantasydrawing #conceptart

01.07.2025 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black cat with golden eyes sprawled across a work desk

Black cat with golden eyes sprawled across a work desk

When the cat-shaped house goblin says you’re done being productive today. #cat

24.06.2025 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Cartoon titled β€œThe Four Stages of Writing” by Debbie Ridpath Ohi, showing a girl at a laptop experiencing a cycle of emotions. Panel 1: she looks frustrated, saying β€œWow, I can’t believe I thought I could write.” Panel 2: she looks more hopeful, saying β€œHey, I’m not so bad after all.” Panel 3: she raises her arms and smiles, saying β€œWow, this writing is BRILLIANT! I ROCK!” Panel 4: she looks sad again, repeating β€œWow, I can’t believe I thought I could write.”

Cartoon titled β€œThe Four Stages of Writing” by Debbie Ridpath Ohi, showing a girl at a laptop experiencing a cycle of emotions. Panel 1: she looks frustrated, saying β€œWow, I can’t believe I thought I could write.” Panel 2: she looks more hopeful, saying β€œHey, I’m not so bad after all.” Panel 3: she raises her arms and smiles, saying β€œWow, this writing is BRILLIANT! I ROCK!” Panel 4: she looks sad again, repeating β€œWow, I can’t believe I thought I could write.”

Aaaaand guess what stage I'm at now....

21.06.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 88    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

It takes forever, but it cuts the impact hard.

11.06.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

You may have already done this, but I’m spreading the gospel of immunotherapy injections. Gave me my life back.

10.06.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Almost like a troubling percentage don’t really view women as real people…

08.06.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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