Mark Hoffmann

Some day. I’ll cross my fingers for you.

This Thursday at 6PM Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the fantastic Esmé Shapiro @esmeshapiro on Gab ‘n’ Doodle.

Esmé lives somewhere between folk and festive…and I’m here for it.
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #childrensbookstagram #kidlitartists

Aw shucks!

True true

This is adorable!

Ooh thanks for the tip!

Super cute!

@tjtrewin.com The art share finder feed doesn’t seem to be working today. Any idea why?

Perfect for today’s Peachtober prompt: slug!

Beautiful work!

That is correct! How many cats would you like to be on your lap when you ride the train?

Yay! I like hearing what folks are making while they watch

Collage & paint illustration: A slug looking into a bathroom mirror and imagining itself a champion with a medal

What’s your life’s dream? Tell me all about it!

#peachtober #peachtober25 #peachtober25slug #kidlitart #illustration #artshare

It's almost time again #PortfolioDay is in two weeks on Tuesday, October 14th! If you're a creative looking for work or someone who hires creative professionals, watch this video to find out how to participate.

👉 youtu.be/09cs_chctNk 👈

Visit portfolioday.art for more!

Great! I have another live episode tonight at 6pm ET. We take viewer questions while we make art and chat

Digital illustration of 3 cute fireflies flying around some lanterns on the branch of an oak tree

Digital illustration of two cute bugs in the forest, at a cottage inside of an acorn

Cover of the early chapter book WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE

Cover of the early chapter book KATIE WOO'S NEIGHBORHOOD: BEST NEIGHBORHOOD EVER

🎨 Examples of the adorable work of Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social

Join us TONIGHT 10/2 at 6pm ET on Instagram Live for a fun chat & live art-making (see post above ⬆️)

🎨TONIGHT on Insta Live at our NEW TIME, I’ll welcome @laurazarrin.bsky.social for a fun chat & art-making. Ask us anything about #illustration, the #kidlit biz, etc!

👀 the comments for examples of her lovely work

#kidlitart @transatlanticagcy.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksus.bsky.social

Thanks so much! Would you ride the kitty train if you could?

Thank you! This is all traditional. If you’re interested, the real-time video of me making it (and talking with kidlit author/illustrator Daniela Sosa) is on my Instagram (and soon to be on my YouTube).

Would you take a ride on this train? How many cats is too many cats?

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. My name is Mark Hoffmann and I’m a kidlit author/illustrator. I am rep’d by Jenn Laughran (@literaticat) with @andreabrownlit.

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Oh yeah, that should be a good one!

That’s wonderful, Shirley!

Collage and paint illustration of a cute pair of bears, sitting on a front porch stoop. A grandparent bear has a patchwork quilt on their lap, and they are holding a cup of hot cocoa. A grandchild bear is holding up an acorn.

🍂Are you someone who gets excited about the Fall, or are you sad about summer ending?

🍑Happy #Peachtober25! Are you doing any ‘tober art prompts this month?

#peachtober25acorn #peachtober #kidlitart #illustration #illustrators #cuteillustration

So glad to hear it!

I snagged some time with incredible #kidlit author/illustrator @edvere.bsky.social to make art & chat!

🎥This is the first part of the short video.
Check my Insta or YouTube for the whole thing. You can also watch the full real-time Gab ‘n’ Doodle there!

#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #art

This is great! Love the texture. Thanks for joining the challenge!

🦇A super fun interpretation for the #birdboy_dtiys challenge!

🗓️ Get yours in by EOD Sept 30th, for a chance to win a signed, personalized copy of PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY!
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#dtiys #drawthisinyourstyle #artprompts #artchallenges #kidlitart #illustration #artchallenge

🚨 Tomorrow (Tuesday) is the LAST DAY to get in your #birdboy_dtiys entries, if you want the chance to win a signed,personalized copy of PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY by @kimberlywilson.bsky.social & me!
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#dtiys #drawthisinyourstyle #artprompts #artchallenges #kidlitart #illustration #artchallenge

This is great! Love the expression

Digital illustration of two cute bugs in the forest, at a cottage inside of an acorn

Digital illustration of 3 cute fireflies flying around some lanterns on the branch of an oak tree

Cover of the early chapter book WALLACE AND GRACE TAKE THE CASE

Cover of the early chapter book KATIE WOO’S NEIGHBORHOOD: BEST NEIGHBORHOOD EVER

🎨 Examples of the adorable work of Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social

Join us this Thursday 10/2 at 6pm ET on Instagram Live for a fun chat & live art-making (see post above ⬆️)