Mark Hoffmann

Examples of Jashar Awan’s picture books, asking with the text: Jashar Awan’s books are so fabulous. I can't get over his shape language and shape design for his characters. They are so elegant in their simplicity and economy of edges. Join us TONIGHT on Instagram Live!

🚨TONIGHT🚨at 6pm ET: Geisel honor winning @jashar.bsky.social will join me live on Instagram to make art and have a fun chat!

❓What should I ask him? And what should we make?
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#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #illustration #illustrators #kidlitillustration @simonkids.bsky.social

I didn’t know that! It sounds kinda like how we use the word “salty”

Do you think you’re tough? Are you someone that shouldn’t be messed with? Do you have r.b.f.? Ms. Lilly Lemon Legs has a tude, so don’t get in her way or face the wrath of the angriest lemon known to the world.
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#mockcover #lemon #kidlitart #cutecharacter #fruitillustration #fruitart

studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Jashar Awan THURSDAY 11/20 @ 6PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE

#kidlit star Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social makes books that’re so fabulous. I can’t get over his shape language & shape design. Can’t wait to find out how he is so good

🗣️🎨Join us LIVE for art-making & fun chat this Thursday at 6pm ET on Instagram!

#kidlitart #illustration @simonkids.bsky.social

Photo of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland, under a blue sky with white and gray clouds, with green grass blowing in the breeze

Photo a beautiful back yard in Ireland, under a sunset with clouds, with bright green grass, hedges, and limestone hills in the distance

Photo of an ancient stone archway in Ireland, with 4 students climbing on and looking at the stones

Photo an ancient stone structure in Ireland, made from limestone cut into huge flat slabs, similar to a Stonehenge type shape. It marks a tomb. The sky is gray-blue and overcast and the ground is covered in bare limestone, grass, and yellow flowers.

A few pics from the last #studyabroad art & creative writing trip to Ireland. It was SO much fun. Join us in Summer 2026! (See main post above)

#kidlitart #ireland #illustrationstudent #illustrationstudents #illustrators #studyinireland #artstudents #artstudent #illustrationteacher #artteachers

Thank you for sharing!

Thanks very much for sharing!

Eww, they’re so gross! 😆 It’s sweet that your son felt bad

A flyer made with collage saying "Earn college credit in Ireland Montserrat College of Art With Erin Dionne & Mark Hoffmann June 26-July25" A collaged image of a sheep is in the center. On the bottom are 4 photos from a past trip

🇮🇪Are you an #illustration student or teacher? Come to Ireland with us and earn 6 college credits! It's a blast! DM me for more info!

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#kidlitart #ireland #illustrationstudent #studyabroad #illustrationstudents #illustrators #studyinireland #artstudents #artstudent

On the 9th day of promo, the author gave a look...at nine graphic novels, 8 color studies, 7 unused pages, 6 packs of people, 5 goolden thiiiings! A 4 year-old story, 3 cover comps, too many sketches, and the front of his holiday book!

#The13thDayofChristmas
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Hooray! @authorsabb.bsky.social is *OFFICIALLY* a nonprofit, and is now open for donations!

For the last two years we've been doing all this w free tools, or paying out of pocket, & we were STILL able to get SO MUCH DONE.

Imagine what we could do with $$$

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So lovely and and soft!

Illustrator Shelley Johannes’ picture book covers shown, with the text: TONIGHT IT'S GABOODLIN' TIME AGAIN! JOIN ME & #KIDLIT AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR EXTRAORDINAIRE. Shelley Johannes studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Shelley Johannes THURSDAY 11/23 @ 6PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE

🎨 #Kidlit author/illustrator Shelley Johannes @shelleyjohannes.bsky.social creates expressive work that’s the perfect balance between looseness & finish

🎉Join us LIVE TONIGHT for art-making & chat at 6PM ET on Instagram 🎉

@littlebrown.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookart #artists

Yes, true!

What strange thing did you collect as a child? We used to bring acorns in that were nice. That was until acorn weevil magots crawled out of them. Gross! 🤮
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#illustration #kidlitart #bugart #bugillustration #cutebugs

One thing we know for sure is that she’ll never be famous for how many tricks she knows

Thank you very much! You should meet my dog Noodle. She’s not bright 😆

My head wearing a professor’s cap, over the text: PROFESSOR BUTS SAYS: IT'S IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS BE REFINING YOUR SKILLS And a right-facing (“next”) arrow at the bottom

My head with a pipe in my mouth, above the text: … BUT, IT DOESN'T HAVE BE PERFECT TO BE SHOWN TO OTHERS

🧑‍🏫 Class is in session! I've been a professor for over 2 decades & l've learned a few things in my day. Every bit of wisdom has a big ol' but.

🍑 I'll be sharing some buts on here from time to time.

❓What's the best art/illustration advice you've gotten?

#Illustration #KidLitArt #illustrators #art

A selection of Lian Cho’s picture books, with the text: “LIAN CHO has a knack for creating illustrations that put a smile on your face. There is always something quirky or silly that pops out at the reader. Join us for art-making and a fun chat TONIGHT ON A SPECIAL DAY! On Instagram

🚨TONIGHT🚨 A SPECIAL TUESDAY GAB ‘N’ DOODLE with #kidlit superstar Lian Cho! @liantomato.bsky.social

🎨 Join Lian and me over for live art-making & a chat on Instagram at 8pm ET!

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #picturebooks @rebeccagent.bsky.social @adamrex.bsky.social

studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Shelley Johannes THURSDAY 11/23 @ 6PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE

#Kidlit author/illustrator Shelley Johannes @shelleyjohannes.bsky.social creates the perfect balance between looseness & finish. Her textures & expressive gestures are so impressive

Join us LIVE for art-making & chat Thur 11/13, 6PM ET on Instagram

@littlebrown.bsky.social #kidlitart #illustration

Thanks for the repost of the other one @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social @dtdelosh.bsky.social !
I noticed an error so I had to post this new one

studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Lian Cho Tuesday 11:11 @ 8PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE

‼️On a SPECIAL NIGHT, this Tuesday, 6pm ET on Instagram Live, I'l be joined by the powerhouse Lian Cho
@liantomato.bsky.social to chat & make art! Join us!!

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists @rebeccagent.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social

On a special night, This Tuesday at 6pm Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the powerhouse Lian Cho @liantomato.bsky.social on Gab ‘n’ Doodle.

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists
@rebeccagent.bsky.social
@harperkids.bsky.social

#kidlitpostcard #kidlitartpostcardday
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #cuteanimals #animalillustration #dumbdog

@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
@literaticat.bsky.social

How smart are your pets? Our dog Mayo is really smart. Our other dog Noodle…not so much.

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.

Yes indeed, thanks!

Me too, HUGE fan! I hope you can watch live and ask questions!

Cover of the picture book A LOST CAUSE by Felicita Sala

Cover of the picture book IF YOU RUN OUT OF WORDS by Felicita Sala

Cover of the middle grade book A BIG FOOT AND LITTLE FOOT by Ellen Potter and Felicita Sala

Cover of the picture book JOAN PROCTER, DRAGON DOCTOR by Patrica Valdez and Felicita Sala

(👆See main post above) A few of Felicita Sala’s beautiful books. Join us LIVE for a chat & art-making on Instagram Thursday 11/6 at 3pm ET. Ask us anything!

@patriciavaldez.bsky.social @ellenpotter.bsky.social

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebooks #illustration #illustrators

Hope you had a great Halloween!

studiohoffmann presents GAB 'N' DOODLE with Felicita Sala THURSDAY 11/6 @ 3PM EASTERN ON INSTAGRAM LIVE

🎉 This Thursday at a SPECIAL TIME: 3pm ET, #kidlit royalty Felicita Sala will join me on Instagram Live to chat & make art. Get your questions ready!

🎨 Felicita’s work has been an inspiration to me for many years

👇 See comments for some of her beautiful books

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration