Yusuke Watanabe (@artofyusuke) — Bluesky Profile

1 week ago

I'm a bit busy this week with a small gig for TV so here's my piece for #kidlitartpostcard day this month!

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3 weeks ago

Thank you! It's traditional combined on the digital!

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3 weeks ago

An illustration of a young girl and a man outside from the book A Fish Called Andromeda by Cynthia C. Huijgens.

Here is another one of my favorite pages I illustrated for “A FISH CALLED ANDROMEDA” written by Cynthia C. Huijgens!

#kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #illustration #childrensbooks #illustragram #childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration #bookstagram #picturebooks #海外絵本 #海外絵本作家

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3 weeks ago

An illustration of a young girl playing outside, from the book A Fish Called Andromeda by Cynthia C. Huijgens.

Front cover of the picture book "A fish Called Andromeda"

Had an absolute blast illustrating this picture book “A FISH CALLED ANDROMEDA” written by Cynthia C. Huijgens, and here is one of my favorite pages!

www.amazon.com/Fish-Called-...

#kidlitart #picturebooks #picturebook #illustration #childrensbookillustration #kidlitillustration #海外絵本 #海外絵本作家

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3 weeks ago

Thank you!

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1 month ago

Me too!🐎

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1 month ago

Drop some HORSES 🐴

#kidlitart #horses

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1 month ago

Thanks Crystal!!

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1 month ago

Thank you!

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1 month ago

An illustration of a souvenir horse figurine of Chagu Chagu Umakko, a traditional festival in Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Yusuke, a Japanese illustrator who loves whimsical and fun stories!

2026 is the Year of the Horse, so I painted チャグチャグ馬コ (Chagu Chagu Umakko), a traditional horse festival in Iwate Prefecture, Japan!

Portfolio yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social

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1 month ago

Something from my sketchbook.
Last year, I didn’t travel much. It might have been the least I ever have. This year, I’m hoping to spend a little less time at home and more time on the road, traveling around, though it might be easier said than done😅

#sketchbook #sketchbookpage #drawingaday

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1 month ago

If you see this, post your green art!

#kidlitart #artshare #ifyouseethis #illustration

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1 month ago

Wrapping up my current picture book project, and I’m now available for new picture books, board books, book covers, and other children’s content to illustrate!

If you have a project you think would be a great fit, please reach out to my agent, Jemiscoe Chambers-Black @jemiscoe.bsky.social. Thanks!

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1 month ago

An illustration of a kid wearing big glasses.

An illustration of a girl wearing big glasses.

I found my old sketch of a child I drew years ago (left), so I gave her a slightly more grown-up look (right)!

Portfolio: yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #海外絵本作家

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1 month ago

Check out our new website!!

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1 month ago

The illustration of apartment in Queens, New York.

From September to December 2017, I lived in Queens, New York. Here’s an illustration inspired by those memories. I’d love to visit again sometime this year!

Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social
More at yusukewatanabe.com

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #雨だけどサニーサイド

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1 month ago

If you see this, post your painting/drawing of a dragon!

#kidlitart #dragon

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1 month ago

Mock-up book cover celebrating a new beginning: Starling Literary + Media.

A little piece of news ✨ (a bit late!)

I’m happy to share that my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social has officially launched her own agency @starlingliterary.bsky.social.

I’m so grateful to continue working together in this new chapter! To celebrate this new start for us, I made a mock-up book cover📗

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1 month ago

Just wrapped up coloring a picture book and received great feedback from the editor and art director. So happy!

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2 months ago

Thank you so much!!

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2 months ago

The mixed media illustration about a child engrossed in drawing.

It's first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026!

I’m Yusuke and I’m a PB author and illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media. I'm available for picture books, board books & covers to illustrate!

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More at yusukewatanabe.com

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2 months ago

I took a short break from work at the end of the year, but I couldn’t stay away for long. I started drawing again on New Year’s Day, because making art truly is what I love most!!

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2 months ago

An illustration of the family relaxing in front of the fireplace on Christmas.

Wishing all a very Happy Christmas!!

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #海外絵本作家

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2 months ago

A traditional media illustration showing numerous tall, slender buildings

I love working with traditional mediums and exploring freely! It feels like intentionally getting lost in a city I’ve never been to!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social

#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartis #海外絵本作家

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3 months ago

Thank you so much!

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3 months ago

An illustration of a girl sitting on her father’s lap while he towels her wet hair dry.

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media. I'm available for picture books, board books & covers!
Thank you!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @starlingliterary.bsky.social

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3 months ago

A boy is holding a bright star and being held up by a bear to put the star on a sad little tiny tree. A girl is giggling in the bottom corner at a fox who is tangled up in the christmas lights.
The text reads “Tori Kate - represented by Analía Cabello at ABLA - torikateillustration.com”

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! ❄️

I’m Tori & I love creating fun, silly & heartwarming characters - animals and human!

Interested & open for work in PB & BoardBooks
Represented by Analía Cabello
@analiacabello.bsky.social
at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

More artwork @ torikateillustration.com

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3 months ago

Extra special #kidlitartpostcard today!
Happy to announce that my wonderful agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social founded her own agency and we are following her there! 🪶

My name is Yara and I’m a neurodivergent author/illustrator looking for new projects! (Happy to draw starlings!!)

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3 months ago

Thrilled to share that my agent @jemiscoe.bsky.social has launched her own agency Starling Literary + Media @starlingliterary.bsky.social !!

And of course I'm going with her! I can't wait for our new chapter to begin!

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4 months ago

An illustration of a woman performing a puppet show, drawn in mixed media.

I'm a bit late but Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I’m Yusuke Watanabe, a Japanese author/illustrator who loves whimsical stories and mixed media.
I'm available for picture books, board books & covers!
Thank you!

More at yusukewatanabe.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social

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