Betty Szwagierczak

This is the reason why I don't wear make up often - to me it's all or nothing. I don't do just mascara or foundation. It's spiders on the cheeks or don't bother.

Should I even mention it was fun and kids got lots of fun and tons of sweets!

I finished a big project and now I feel empty inside. Like, what is my purpose? Oh well, I bet in couple of hours I'll find myself buried under some other insane deadlines. It's not like I still got October work 'work' to finish 🫠

Something simple.

#sketch #cartoon #colourpencil

Why do I put myself in a situation where I get lots of deadlines to complete in a few days 🥲 This month edition - draw 6 semi realistic portraits in 3 days 🫠

Little something I sketched yesterday.
#sketch #tombow

Tbh I've been doing it for so long I just stopped paying attention to my surroundings. I got some nice exchanges tho, people complicating my work or meeting fellow artists. I only feel ashamed of pencil shavings I leave behind every week 🫠

Pencil drawing of a girl with big head, dots for eyes and small body

Big head, smol bod kinda sketch day.

QRP with your wings 🦋🦋🦋

#kidlitart #fairy

I think I got too old to be bothered by news 😂 also like 99% of it doesn't affect me 😂

It is, especially since I hardly ever can share anything new 😔 I'm still trying to finish some personal illustrations 🫠

I'm a happy little human bean working on super cute commissions and surprisingly fun projects at work. And I might be able to share the commission stuff here soon!

Girl in a witch hat

Pencil drawing of elf

Pencil anime doodle

Random little pencil sketches!
#sketch

I love seeing everyone's #artvsartist2024 posts.
Unfortunately I got nothing to show for, full time working as an illustrator is no joke. Maybe one day I'll share some of my fav work projects 🎨

Today, the UK government announced a proposal to change copyright law - for the benefit of AI companies - that would cause huge, irreversible harm to creators.

More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live):

1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇

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Tbh Mickey House struggles with even including diverse characters so what would you expect? Also I hope for the story like owl house where nothing is forced, comes naturally and can't be cut out. Simply slapping a label isn't good for me 🎨

What's bluesky drama is about? Confused atm. Also 🐦 app was always ok for me and still is. It's algorithm driven and if you don't interact with angry people you get nice random stuff in your feed😂 Since bluesky is much smaller community all I can see now people being upset about something 🫠

Finished commissions, only one more week left at work before I break up for Christmas. Fingers crossed I'll manage to draw some personal portfolio worthy illustrations 🖍️

Okay revised the starter pack description to make it clearer.

If u r a designer or illustrator please boost this to help me find other hiring directors.

If u r an art, design, or creative director who hires designers and/or illustrators, raise your hand—I’ll add u.

go.bsky.app/Hxoz9KX

Stylised character pencil sketches

Scribbly scribbles 🎨

#sketch #tombow

I need to finish some new illustrations and stop reposting same 4-5 pieces all the time.
Working full time as illustrator while juggling family life ain't easy!

Oh congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

Is it too early for a yearly dose of Home Alone? Well, we might not have tree up but we just finished watching this classic.

Elf is next.

Unless you're 'sandwich artist' at subway no one will respect you 😂
Also it's so hard to explain 'artist' job when applying for mortgage.honestly my life would be easier if I was a 'cleaner' by trade.

Best way to start the sketchbook? Cream puff style obv!

#MASHLE #mash #chibi #sketch #creampuff

Oh that's so nice! Would love to join.

Can someone explain to me how to make a list of artists here? I was thinking about creating one for Polish illustrators.
#illustrator #polish #list

Oh hello guys, gals and non binary pals, I think it's time for little introduction 🦋

My name is Betty and I'm a UK based illustrator and mother of two little girls.

Currently full-time at Twinkl, looking for rep and new #kidlitart adventures ☀️

Oh yes, nice and chill.

QRT with your black and white art

I used @mathiaszamecki.bsky.social brushes for these

#blackandwhiteart #portrait

Thank you, this is fab idea!