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Ruth Johnson

@ruthjohnsonart.bsky.social

Writer and illustrator Lover of animals, nature, fantasy, and spooky stories Available for #kidlit projects Portfolio : www.ruthjohnson.net

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Two frogs sitting around a campfire. One plays the banjo and sings. The other sleeps. The image is a digital painting in mostly greens with an orange fire in the center

Two frogs sitting around a campfire. One plays the banjo and sings. The other sleeps. The image is a digital painting in mostly greens with an orange fire in the center

A digital painting of a pumpkin house on a black background. A ghost mouse with a trick or treat bag approaches the front door. A brown mouse looks out the window at it. They smile at each other

A digital painting of a pumpkin house on a black background. A ghost mouse with a trick or treat bag approaches the front door. A brown mouse looks out the window at it. They smile at each other

A black and white graphite drawing of four little kittens in a four post bed. They’re all sleeping except for one, who is playfully looking out of one open eye

A black and white graphite drawing of four little kittens in a four post bed. They’re all sleeping except for one, who is playfully looking out of one open eye

A digital painting of a grey raccoon in a bluish grey trash can. He holds up a bunch of trash like it’s the best thing in the world

A digital painting of a grey raccoon in a bluish grey trash can. He holds up a bunch of trash like it’s the best thing in the world

#PortfolioDay Hello! I’m Emmy, a children’s book illustrator primarily working with anthro animal characters. I’m open for PBs & chapter books with availability for all of 2026 🤍

emmybrownillustration.com
emmybrownillustration@gmail.com

14.10.2025 21:33 — 👍 272    🔁 82    💬 5    📌 1
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This time I won't miss #PortfolioDay, ha! ✨

Hi, I'm Daria Anako! 💜 I'm a digital artist from Poland. I love creating and illustrating emotional & magical stories with amazing characters 🥰

My portfolio, sm & contact:
anako.art
daria📧anako.art

14.10.2025 08:12 — 👍 654    🔁 199    💬 14    📌 2
In a spooky night-time scene, a girl  - approximately 14 with shoulder-length brown hair and wearing jeans and a denim jacket - crouches on a dirt driveway and looks behind her in consternation. Behind her is a large dark house with peaked gables and spiky points sticking out of the roof and a tall tower. The top floor of the tower is lit - the only illumination in the house - and a figure is silhouetted in the window. Behind the house are fir trees and a huge full moon. the entire scene is in spooky greens and blues.

In a spooky night-time scene, a girl - approximately 14 with shoulder-length brown hair and wearing jeans and a denim jacket - crouches on a dirt driveway and looks behind her in consternation. Behind her is a large dark house with peaked gables and spiky points sticking out of the roof and a tall tower. The top floor of the tower is lit - the only illumination in the house - and a figure is silhouetted in the window. Behind the house are fir trees and a huge full moon. the entire scene is in spooky greens and blues.

An illustration of a hippopotamus ice skating in the Olympics. She's got a lovely lavender dress on with lots of sparkly sequins on it. She looks very graceful and happy.

An illustration of a hippopotamus ice skating in the Olympics. She's got a lovely lavender dress on with lots of sparkly sequins on it. She looks very graceful and happy.

A panicked apprentice witch (she's human, with pink hair, glasses, and light academia clothing) makes a mess of her cauldron while being calmy advised by an older, wiser witch (who is a bear.) Aside from the exploding cauldron, the browns of the scene make it warm and cozy.

A panicked apprentice witch (she's human, with pink hair, glasses, and light academia clothing) makes a mess of her cauldron while being calmy advised by an older, wiser witch (who is a bear.) Aside from the exploding cauldron, the browns of the scene make it warm and cozy.

Hi #PortfolioDay , I’m Mike and I love drawing fun, colorful characters, animals, and situations.
I'm repped by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social
and I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work.

See more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co or linktr.ee/mdashow

#kidLitArt #illustration

14.10.2025 16:20 — 👍 86    🔁 26    💬 2    📌 0
Children's illustration of a witch walking a spider in fall by michelle denise wood.

Children's illustration of a witch walking a spider in fall by michelle denise wood.

A perennial spooky favorite! 🍂
#kidlit #kidlitart #halloween

13.10.2025 12:52 — 👍 148    🔁 27    💬 3    📌 0
watercolor and gouache painting of a witch looking up at a birds perching in a tree on a calm autumn afternoon

watercolor and gouache painting of a witch looking up at a birds perching in a tree on a calm autumn afternoon

My thirteenth piece for my solo show @gallerynucleus.bsky.social! LA people — only 3 days left to see the show in person if you’re interested! ☺️💛

#illustration #kidlitart #watercolor #watercolour #gouache #fantasyart #cozyart #cozyfantsy #storybookillustration

09.10.2025 17:36 — 👍 353    🔁 72    💬 0    📌 0
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Frog song #kidlitart #illustration

28.08.2025 15:35 — 👍 559    🔁 191    💬 6    📌 3
Illustration of a girl kneeling to give a large dog a hug.

Illustration of a girl kneeling to give a large dog a hug.

Happy #internationaldogday!

#kidlitart #dogart

26.08.2025 21:20 — 👍 20    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
Looking forward to playing with color on this one. #Read #Kidlitart #KidLit

Looking forward to playing with color on this one. #Read #Kidlitart #KidLit

Looking forward to playing with color on this one. #Read #Kidlitart #KidLit

26.08.2025 02:29 — 👍 23    🔁 3    💬 3    📌 0
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I have not been here for a very long while, pretty sure that hot minute turned into however long it’s been.

However I waddled in to say hi! How have y’all been? I hope you’re taking time for yourself this summer ☀️ or winter if you’re on the flip side ❄️

#kidlitart #illustration

24.08.2025 16:51 — 👍 31    🔁 4    💬 1    📌 0
Painting by Victoria Maderna of a red squirrel offering a berry to a a goblin girl with a berry basket, a moss and mushrooms pointy hat and a spoon staff.

Painting by Victoria Maderna of a red squirrel offering a berry to a a goblin girl with a berry basket, a moss and mushrooms pointy hat and a spoon staff.

Little helper.
Digital.

Been trying to paint in a way that feels closer to the way I work in gouache, I think this one is not too far off! And a perfect excuse to paint a goblinette 😊

#art #illustration #fantasy #goblin

21.08.2025 09:20 — 👍 515    🔁 96    💬 9    📌 1
A digital illustration of a badger behind a bubble tea stand. He’s hold a bubble tea to give to a customer. There are four customers in front of him: a squirrel holding an umbrella, two bunnies in raincoats and one mouse holding a blue umbrella. We can see a fox enjoying a sip of bubble tea on the left side while her hedgehog friend is also enjoying the bubble tea. The illustration is set under a cozy rainy day.

A digital illustration of a badger behind a bubble tea stand. He’s hold a bubble tea to give to a customer. There are four customers in front of him: a squirrel holding an umbrella, two bunnies in raincoats and one mouse holding a blue umbrella. We can see a fox enjoying a sip of bubble tea on the left side while her hedgehog friend is also enjoying the bubble tea. The illustration is set under a cozy rainy day.

Rainy Bubble Tea ☔️🦡🧋 #art

20.08.2025 16:25 — 👍 1279    🔁 388    💬 10    📌 3

Thank you so much!

16.08.2025 01:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you!

15.08.2025 03:17 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Illustration of a girl and dog who are both fast asleep.

Illustration of a girl and dog who are both fast asleep.

Peacefully asleep. #kidlitart #illustration #digitalcollage

14.08.2025 17:44 — 👍 12    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! This is a close-up of one of my FAVORITE #illustration from my book NUNU AND THE SEA, where she finds a new way to move forward.
🌊
I’m an author/illustrator rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Portfolio: isabellakung.com

#kidlit #kidlitart

07.08.2025 19:42 — 👍 87    🔁 10    💬 4    📌 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!! (my first one)

07.08.2025 16:53 — 👍 77    🔁 6    💬 1    📌 0
Illustration of a dog who doesn’t want to sleep alone.  The dog is trying to climb into bed with a girl who is telling the dog to be quiet and go to sleep.

Illustration of a dog who doesn’t want to sleep alone. The dog is trying to climb into bed with a girl who is telling the dog to be quiet and go to sleep.

A lonely puppy at bedtime. #kidlitart #digitalcollage

24.07.2025 18:12 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day!🌸

I'm Alexis, an illustrator based in Canada. I'm currently available for book cover and picture book projects!

🎨alexisyoungart.com
✨ Rep’d by @christiemegill.bsky.social

For kidlit inquiries, contact my agent at cmegill@catagencyinc.com

#kidlitart #kidlitartist

03.07.2025 14:17 — 👍 58    🔁 11    💬 1    📌 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I am Marta, illustrator and author, and I am open to new projects, especially board books, picture books and book covers! I love anything funny, cute, but also spooky and magical!

03.07.2025 15:14 — 👍 58    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
Illustration of kids putting together a model of the solar system in a classroom setting.  They are painting the planets and attaching them to wires around the sun.

Illustration of kids putting together a model of the solar system in a classroom setting. They are painting the planets and attaching them to wires around the sun.

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Ruth Johnson, an illustrator who likes to draw kids pursuing their passions, as well as stories involving animals or magic. You can find my portfolio at www.ruthjohnson.net

#kidlitart #illustration

03.07.2025 19:38 — 👍 29    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm an illustrator from the UK who loves fun characters and spooky stuff!

My website is: www.rachelsanson.co.uk
Currently seeking representation 🍃✨🍄
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard

03.07.2025 14:00 — 👍 75    🔁 12    💬 2    📌 1
Asian girl with red glasses surrounded by life-sized origami animals (fox, penguin, rabbit, crane, frog, squirrel, dragonfly) on paper textured land by the sea.

Asian girl with red glasses surrounded by life-sized origami animals (fox, penguin, rabbit, crane, frog, squirrel, dragonfly) on paper textured land by the sea.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
💖
I’m an author / illustrator and I love hugs. This is a close up of my upcoming book NUNU AND THE SEA, pub date 10/14/2025!
🌊
I am rep’d by @literaticat.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Portfolio: isabellakung.com

#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

03.07.2025 12:43 — 👍 126    🔁 18    💬 2    📌 1
Illustration of a girl petting her dog before getting into bed.

Illustration of a girl petting her dog before getting into bed.

Getting ready for bed. #kidlitart #illustration #art

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30.06.2025 17:19 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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White cat in grass. Turner design gouache and Caran D'ache Luminance in Talens sketchbook.

#kidlitart #gouache #painting

26.06.2025 13:30 — 👍 101    🔁 13    💬 1    📌 2
Whimsical serene image of a fox and a hedgehog sitting on a log in the middle of a forest pond at sunset. The fox plays the banjo while the hedgehog plays a jug. Fireflies, lily pads, and cattails surround the duo as stars begin to fill the dusk sky.

Whimsical serene image of a fox and a hedgehog sitting on a log in the middle of a forest pond at sunset. The fox plays the banjo while the hedgehog plays a jug. Fireflies, lily pads, and cattails surround the duo as stars begin to fill the dusk sky.

Pickin' and Pricklin' til the sun goes down (and then some!)

#animalfriendsartchallenge2025
#kidlitart
#kidlit

23.06.2025 23:29 — 👍 53    🔁 8    💬 3    📌 1
Grizzly bear sitting in water at the base of a small waterfall coming over rocks with fall leaves floating around.

Grizzly bear sitting in water at the base of a small waterfall coming over rocks with fall leaves floating around.

Happy International Waterfall Day! What's the best waterfall you've ever seen? I visited Niagara Falls in the winter once and it was thundering ice and water—wow!

#waterfall #bears #sciart #fall #digitalart #kidlitart #illustration

16.06.2025 18:54 — 👍 123    🔁 21    💬 4    📌 2
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I think I’d like to make a book all about sleeping. Or maybe I just want to sleep more. 🥰 #kidlit #kidlitart

12.06.2025 10:15 — 👍 76    🔁 10    💬 1    📌 1

Thank you!

11.06.2025 01:31 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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A little late… Happy #kidlitpostcard day! I'm Judith Valdés B., a #kidlit author-illustrator who loves celebrating Latinx culture through stories and art. Rep’d by @adriagoetz.bsky.social

#KidLitArt #artdirectors #kidlitpostcardday #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookillustrator #jacarandas

10.06.2025 15:47 — 👍 37    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 0

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