@krmclough.bsky.social
Hi there, I draw and make children's books- why don't you stay a while? π³οΈβπ (Los Angeles based) Repped by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary https://www.krmcloughlin.com/
Image of a drawing in progress, clipped to a drawing board with colored pencils in the background
Wip, my heart said "this probably won't take that long", but my brain said "you should probably scale down, this is gonna take a while"
My brain was right lmao
#kidlitart #drawing #wip #art #kidlitartist
This was my first time test driving watercolor pencils, so I thought I'd make a making-of video for my latest drawing!
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#kidlitart #drawing #art #illustration #autumnvibesπ #queerartist #kidlitartist
A bunny girl stares fondly at a cat girl blowing steam from her piping hot cup as autumn leaves fall around them
Happy November #kidlitartpostcard day everybody!
Hello to anyone new! I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !
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#kidlitart #drawing #illustration #art #autumn #coloredpencil
My whole heart goes out to anyone who is putting *their whole heart* into making things that matter to them and trying with all their might to share those things with other people. Expressing the truth is worthy fight. The true value gain is knowledge of self.
This too is an act of resistance.
Very stylized illustration of Shohei Ohtani in his batting stance, rendered in monochromatic navy blue
Bonus:
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Very stylized illustration of Shohei Ohtani pitching, rendered in monochromatic navy blue
Fall Classic: #Dodgers World Series Game Four Starting Pitcher / Designated Hitter Shohei Ohtani
#worldseries #drawing #illustration #baseball #shoheiohtani #art #letsgododgers #倧谷ηΏεΉ³
Aw thanks man! And hell yeah, I hope they can cinch a win tonight, go Dodgers!!
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Heavily stylized full body portrait of Dodgers Pitcher Tyyler Glasnow done in monochromatic navy blue
Fall Classic: #Dodgers World Series Game Three Starting Pitcher Tyler Glasnow
#worldseries #drawing #illustration #baseball #tylerglasnow #art #letsgododgers
Stylized and shape-heavy drawing of Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in monochromatic blue
Fall Classic: Dodgers World Series Game Two Starting Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto
#worldseries #dodgers #drawing #illustration #baseball #yoshinobuyamamoto #art #letsgododgers
Polish up your manuscripts and portfolios⦠After a terrific first 18 months at SWL, Lori is celebrating Thanksgiving by opening to queries! Swipe through to see what types of projects she's seeking to add to her exceptional list. #amquerying #amagenting #kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #GN #MG #YA #NA
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Fall Classic: Dodgers World Series Game One Starting Pitcher Blake Snell
#worldseries #dodgers #drawing #illustration #baseball #blakesnell #art
In a circle of light from a lantern, a girl is startled by a scarecrow girl who seemingly popped out of nowhere in the woods. An illustration done in graphite with a warm tint.
Lost in the woods with only a lantern....she met a new friend along the way!
Happy October #kidlitartpostcard day!
Nice to meet you, I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
A mechanical pencil tip is seen off to the right rendering a part of an image with a girl holding a lantern shying away from a character barely in shot
#kidlit #kidlitart #graphite #drawing #wip #illustration
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Off stage and shrouded in shadow, the lead actors mysteriously argue as two kids center stage watch in curiosity. Graphite drawing with dramatic lighting.
The kids watched as the two leads began to argue off stage. But what could they be arguing about...?
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
(Hi! I'm a queer #kidlit #illustrator represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social )
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
A work in progress image of two boys, rendered in colored pencil, having a conversation
#illustration #kidlit #drawing #wip
Something new that's slowly getting there
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!!
I'm K. Risa McLoughlin, a queer #kidlit #illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
Portfolio: www.krmcloughlin.com
#drawing #illustration
A self portrait of me wearing a backwards cap, sitting cross legged on the ground as I sew up a torn pride flag
Happy Pride y'allβ₯οΈπ³οΈβππ³οΈββ§οΈ
#illustration #art #drawing #lgbtq
Honestly 'gorgeous and a bit strange' is an amazing compliment, thank you!!
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Two kids stare and point up at a sky filled with fish
Happy May #kidlitartpostcard day! This #illustration was inspired by the Japanese Children's Day which falls in the first week of May!
(Also hello, I'm a queer children's book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel @steelworksliterary.bsky.social !)
Handwritten text reads: Why do so many book people keep forgetting to credit illustrators? Beside the message is an illustration of a round winged horse with the hashtagged Pictures Mean Business. Illustration credit: Sarah McIntyre.
Authors & Publishers posting about illustrated books, pls credit the ILLUSTRATOR.
Doing a #CoverReveal? Credit illustrator & designer. Not only are you helping boost artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist.
#PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
Comic by Sarah McIntyre showing various ways of doing a byline for a picture book. Ideal solutions show equal partnership between author and illustrator.
Picture book AUTHORS: YOU can help change industry practice by suggesting to your publisher that the book's byline read "Written by (author), illustrated by (illus)" or "By (author) & (illus)". Other ways to help: picturesmeanbusiness.com/writers/ #PicturesMeanBusiness Art @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
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Hey #kidlit, Iβm hiring a (paid) summer design intern. Apply today! πβ€οΈ
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QRT with your dark / night art!
#kidlitart #drawing #illustration
Oh... today is #portfolioday?
Well, I've updated my website recently so that's convenient!
I have portfolios of #picturebook work, #blackandwhite, #YA #covers and #handlettering!
π take a look here:
www.esprints.com
Happy #PortfolioDay !
My name is K. Risa McLoughlin and I'm a #kidlit illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at @steelworksliterary.bsky.social (for all book inquiries, please reach out to her)β¨
www.krmcloughlin.com
Happy #NationalLibraryWeek !
Today is #RightToReadDay and the theme is #DrawnToFreedom - with all the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights going on rn, now more than ever the freedom to read and access information is essential.
Support your libraries, Folks!!
@uabookbans.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration
A little baseball player walks thru a wheat field at sunset, trailing behind three equally pensive runner ducks
Happy April #kidlitartpostcard day yall!
(Also hello, I'm a queer picture book illustrator currently being represented by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary)
#illustration #kidlitart #sketch
Another #wip
#kidlitart #illustration #wip #sketchbook
Wip
Thank you!!
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