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@akemiart.bsky.social

Owner at www.mythictexture.com // @mythictexture Portfolio: www.akemiart.ca // info@akemiart.ca Artist, Writer, Designer. Illustrates children's books, designs & paints for animation, publishes short stories.

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Picture Book Publishing rates in Canada For Illustrators and Writers

I've written about Picture Book Publishing rates in Canada for Illustrators and Writers. The article will help you understand your publishing contracts and what you can ask for.

Leave a comment on the substack if you have questions.

open.substack.com/pub/akemiart...

24.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's me!

26.02.2026 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's me!

26.02.2026 01:29 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Picture Book Publishing rates in Canada For Illustrators and Writers

I've written about Picture Book Publishing rates in Canada for Illustrators and Writers. The article will help you understand your publishing contracts and what you can ask for.

Leave a comment on the substack if you have questions.

open.substack.com/pub/akemiart...

24.02.2026 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The cover of ORION, a DC Comics graphic novel. Orion, the new god hero, walks toward the viewer while taking off his helmet.

The cover of ORION, a DC Comics graphic novel. Orion, the new god hero, walks toward the viewer while taking off his helmet.

Beyond thrilled to announce ORION, my second graphic novel with @dc.com!β˜€οΈI LOVE bringing Jack Kirby's work to new audiences!

Do *you* think Orion is a loose cannon? A monster?...A villain? Or do you think he's a hero? Tell me why! #graphicnovel #newgods #dccomics

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This site was updated with four interviews yesterday!

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This site was updated with four interviews yesterday!

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Yooo! Let's ginga! Ginga is of the movements in Capoeira: First Steps.

Art by @akemiart.bsky.social

The picture book showcases 13 movements, 3 songs, and 3 musical instruments for the beginner capoeirista.

#capoeira #capoeirafirststeps #mythictexture #booklaunch #art #childrensbook #picturebook

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Release date updated to March 07, 2026!

Join me to learn your first 13 capoeira movements, 3 songs, 3 instruments. All in the Capoeira: First Steps picture book by @akemiart @mythictexture

#capoeira #capoeirafirststeps #mythictexture #booklaunch #art #childrensbook #picturebook

21.02.2026 21:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mythic Texture: Black Fantasy Art Book Amazon.com: Mythic Texture: Black Fantasy Art Book: 9781738840632: Akem: Books

A reminder this Black History month that my art book, Mythic Texture, is available at any book store or library (you can ask them to order it if not).

I also illustrated Brown Sugar Babe also available everywhere.

www.amazon.com/Mythic-Textu...

03.02.2026 03:56 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

aiiiiiiieee! so excited to be back creating new things too.

19.02.2026 04:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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'Iyanu' Creator Roye Okupe Says Afro-Anime Has Arrived Globally Okupe discusses bringing together African culture, anime-inspired aesthetics, and contemporary Afrobeats: 'Literally no one has done it.'

'Iyanu' creator Roye Okupe on the rise of Afro-anime: bringing together African culture, anime-inspired aesthetics, and contemporary Afrobeats: β€œLiterally no one has done it.”
www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/i...

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a cartoon of stitch covering his eyes with his hands and the words uggg !! below him . ALT: a cartoon of stitch covering his eyes with his hands and the words uggg !! below him .

So if you decided to gived linked files a try, instead of embedded images. Pro tip: quit changing your file names.

Take it from some one that lacks intelligence <-- me

18.02.2026 07:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon of stitch covering his eyes with his hands and the words uggg !! below him . ALT: a cartoon of stitch covering his eyes with his hands and the words uggg !! below him .

So if you decided to gived linked files a try, instead of embedded images. Pro tip: quit changing your file names.

Take it from some one that lacks intelligence <-- me

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there are only two moods as an artist

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Black in Animation Canadian Animation Industry

I created this website to showcase Black Canadian industry veterans in animation a few years ago. It's appropriate to bump it up again this Black History Month.

Shawn Harper, Maisha Moore, Mark Sinclair, Tyquane Wright, Lubke Seid, Christopher Gage, Mark Garnes

blackinanimation.wordpress.com

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a woman wearing sunglasses and a pink shirt is sitting next to another woman and saying next . ALT: a woman wearing sunglasses and a pink shirt is sitting next to another woman and saying next .

I did not realize that DaVinci Resolve was free. I'm off all Adobe products and I don't miss their software suite.

A very strange place.

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Black in Animation Canadian Animation Industry

I created this website to showcase Black Canadian industry veterans in animation a few years ago. It's appropriate to bump it up again this Black History Month.

Shawn Harper, Maisha Moore, Mark Sinclair, Tyquane Wright, Lubke Seid, Christopher Gage, Mark Garnes

blackinanimation.wordpress.com

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On this day, Feb. 4th, back in 2020 @kidlitcollective.bsky.social celebrated our very own @charlottewatson.bsky.social's debut #picturebook, BROWN SUGAR BABE, illustrated by @akemiart.bsky.social. So proud of this February book baby! #kidlit #kidlitart #booksky #KidLitCommunity #BookBirthday #kids

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Mythic Texture: Black Fantasy Art Book Amazon.com: Mythic Texture: Black Fantasy Art Book: 9781738840632: Akem: Books

A reminder this Black History month that my art book, Mythic Texture, is available at any book store or library (you can ask them to order it if not).

I also illustrated Brown Sugar Babe also available everywhere.

www.amazon.com/Mythic-Textu...

03.02.2026 03:56 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Black Girl Book Fair!

April 25th, 2026 - a free virtual book fair...for adults
www.blackgirlbookfair.com

Celebrating Black voices in fantasy fiction.

01.02.2026 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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a cartoon character says all right that 's it dishonor on your whole family ALT: a cartoon character says all right that 's it dishonor on your whole family

When some people speak nowadays. This is the background process that is running.

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bsky.app/profile/akem...

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Home: AfroAnimation AfroAnimation Summit 2026 l April 23–26 l Burbank, CAβ€” uniting Black and non-traditional creators with studios in animation, gaming, VFX, and tech

April 23-26 - Afro Animation the largest four-day gathering in the United States, dedicated to non-traditional animators, gamers, and emerging digital creators

www.afroanimation.com

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Virtuous Con Virtuous Con is an online sci-fi and comic culture convention that celebrates the excellence of BIPOC creators in speculative fiction across the media of comics, books, film, visual arts, and more.

Feb 21-22 - Virtuous Con - an online sci-fi and comic culture convention that celebrates the excellence of BIPOC creators in speculative fiction across the media of comics, books, film, visual arts, and more.

virtuouscon.com

01.02.2026 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A list of Black owned and indie animation that is funded or funding via Kickstarter! The first two on the list are still open!

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Black Girl Book Fair!

April 25th, 2026 - a free virtual book fair...for adults
www.blackgirlbookfair.com

Celebrating Black voices in fantasy fiction.

01.02.2026 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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a blue background with the words one day at a time ALT: a blue background with the words one day at a time

I feel good again. I spent the last few years just striving to get back to health physically. Major issues suddenly resolved last month after persistent & frustrating effort.

I had no idea how much I unconsciously avoided doing things. It's great to move freely again.

25.01.2026 04:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a blue background with the words one day at a time ALT: a blue background with the words one day at a time

I feel good again. I spent the last few years just striving to get back to health physically. Major issues suddenly resolved last month after persistent & frustrating effort.

I had no idea how much I unconsciously avoided doing things. It's great to move freely again.

25.01.2026 04:45 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I htink I read every book with Jody Lee's cover art on it when I was a teenager. Think Mercedes Lacky, Lloyd Alexander, Michelle Sagara & more of your favs.

She has scanned & put up her art for sale fineartamerica.com/profiles/3-j...

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