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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 01/10/2026

Our latest newsletter is here, packed full of wonderful art by our members. You can see the whole thing at www.hireillo.com/T6Z Art by @paulshipper.bsky.social · Beach · @raid71.bsky.social · Elly Walton · @jasonpiperberg.bsky.social · @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · @kalakal.bsky.social

Seven illustrations by different artists. A realistically illustrated horror movie poster, a cute unicorn children's book, a detailed Lord of the Rings poster, a conceptual illustration about moving home, a supernatural horror comic cover, a sad little ghost with a crown, drink cans with colourful illustrated labels.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I am looking for ways to be more creative with my art and push my style, and adding a daily drawing practice to my life will help. #artist #illustrator #childrensbookillustration

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Adding more Drawing to my life

This is me starting a daily drawing practice.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Just finished Martha from the woobles and it needed to be shared as close as I could for Percy Jackson’s birthday. Also love that her name is Martha like the snake on Hermes caduceus, I should make a second pigeon and name him George 😂. #crochet 🎨

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

If a tree falls in the woods and no one hears it … I've been streaming my drawing of Valerie Parizeault’s mind sparks … My kid picked this first set of sparks. and I am definitely having fun working on it 😊. 🎨 #kidlitart #illustrator

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Ok so I still want to stream my drawing sessions but July is proving more chaotic than expected… this will probably start in August for me … here are the prompts my kid picked with one little teaser of what is to come … Oh and artists life for me… See you in August #illustrator 🎨

Colorful drawing prompt sticks with one flipped to reveal what it says

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

A morning at the botanical garden full of inspiration and breakfast. Who doesn’t love a relaxing time in nature. #photography #garden 🎨 #art

White flower in a garden in front of a lake and rainbow

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Believe me when I say I realize that this post makes no sense but I hope it will as time goes on … I am thinking to start streaming my drawing sessions … So I guess the question is what time would you watch if I stream on YouTube?? #artist 🎨 #illustrator

My colorful drawing prompts turned so you can’t see what they are yet

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Yay that’s me alongside some really talented artists #artist 🎨

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

When you know you should be working, drawing, illustrating, even cleaning the house but all you want to do is pull out a new kit and have a relaxing day I’ve also been eyeing the book I have been trying to find time to finish 🤔 #crochet 🎨

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

I think I figured out the best way to show off my Hireillo card when it comes every few months… I’d be curious how other artists show off theirs #artist #illustrator 🎨 @hireillo.com

The back of my phone with my artist card on full display

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Here is what happens when some creative people inspire me to make a shirt for them. Happy Independent Bookstore Day Everyone #independentbookstoreday #artist #design

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Independent Bookstore Day

I have fun friends with great ideas

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Spent the day checking out the orchid show… so much inspiration at this show #spring #flowershow #artist

Old yellow VW beetle with orchids coming out of every opening

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Had fun with the SpongeBob cast last night!! Great job Oriana!!! #medievaltimes #cast

Friends taking photo with the king and queen after the show at medieval times

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Hireillo - Hire an Illustrator @hireillo.com · 03/12/2025

A little taster of some of our members' fun and fabulous Artist Trading Cards! The cards featured here showcase art by @kalakal.bsky.social, @nathandaniels.bsky.social and @carolynsehgal.bsky.social.

A hand holds three artist trading cards in front of a plush bear wearing glasses and a small pumpkin on a green dish, on a black shelf.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

auto trace is an amazing timesaver… and also a complete 🤬 !!!! these statements can be true and pain in my 🤬 at the same time … chaos week continues ... how are you all doing? #illustrator #artist #podcast #art 🎨

screenshot of part of an auto-traced image for a podcast I am working on.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

There is increasing evidence that dolphins may have a language. The High Seas Treaty is officially ratified, meaning that two-thirds of the worlds oceans will be protected. Read the good news from this week. Weekly roundup for September 28th, 2025 #GoodNews #Art #Illustration #ArtShare 🎨

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Art & Good News 9-28-2025

There is increasing evidence that dolphins may have a language. The High Seas Treaty is officially ratified, meaning that two-thirds of the worlds oceans will be protected.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Everywhere you look there are art challenges to be found, but does finding those find you work anymore? Is social media really tipping the scale? And what about AI? This article is mostly me thinking through what is really best for me as an artist. 🤔 #artshare #FailingCreatively #illustrator 🎨

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Inktober is coming, is it still worth it?

Everywhere you look there are art challenges to be found, but does finding those find you work anymore?

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Bluey is not just entertaining, but also teaches resilience. Great Britain is showing the world how to have safer roads and fewer traffic fatalities. Read the good news from this week. Weekly roundup for September 13th, 2025 with art and uplifting stories #GoodNews #Art #Illustration #ArtShare 🎨

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Art & Good News 9-13-2025

Bluey is not just entertaining, but also teaches resilience. Great Britain is showing the world how to have safer roads and fewer traffic fatalities.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

The Reemergence of pay phones. Green hydrogen may be on the horizon as a fuel source. Restoring reefs with discarded oysters. #GoodNews #Illustration #ArtShare @hireillo.com @iconfactory.com #editorialillustration 🎨 carolynsehgal.com/2025/08/31/a... carolynsehgal.substack.com/p/art-and-go...

Lulu the Llama is wearing a lab coat and holding an
Erlenmeyer flask with a green liquid in it. Text: "Chemistry
is fun"

Gigi the giraffe is standing outside a building on a pay
phone, making a call. Text: "Mom, can you come get me?"

Gigi the giraffe is scuba diving in a reef. There is an orange
fish looking at her.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

The Reemergence of pay phones as a solution to spotty rural cellular coverage. Circular and green hydrogen may be on the horizon as a fuel source. Restoring reefs with discarded oysters. Weekly roundup for August 31st, 2025 with art and uplifting stories. #GoodNews #Art #Illustration #ArtShare 🎨

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Art & Good News 8-31-2025

The Reemergence of pay phones. Circular and green hydrogen. Restoring reefs with discarded oysters.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Wow it’s so great to be amongst such talented illustrators!!! #illustrators #artist 🎨

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Vultures are returning and reviving ecosystems in Bulgaria. Growing Ancient and strong trees to help our climate crisis. Need to recycle derelict ocean fishing gear, one Omaha company has got you covered. Read the good news from this week. #GoodNews #Illustration #editorialillustration #cartoon 🎨

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Art & Good News 8-16-2025

Weekly roundup for August 16th, 2025 with art and uplifting stories.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Gigi is going to be a superhero. And just like Clark Kent, it doesn’t take much to make the switch. However, Lulu is very confused about why. #artshare #comic #cartoon #comicstrip #illustrator 🎨

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Gigi & Lulu: The Superhero

I just saw Gigi a minute ago, wasn’t she in that phone booth 😉?

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

I might actually have a new cartoon this week … it is only Tuesday though so plenty of time to get derailed 🤣 #comic #cartoon #illustration #artist 🎨

A red super hero cape flowing in the wind. typewriter text reads "The Superhero"

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

What your breath says about you. A city takes a huge step to eliminating plastic cups. Solar panels on a railroad? Read the good news from this week. Weekly roundup for August 2nd, 2025 with art and uplifting stories #GoodNews #Art #Illustration #ArtShare 🎨

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Art & Good News 8-2-2025

Weekly roundup for August 2nd, 2025 with art and uplifting stories.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Plastic that dissolves in seawater. Teaching empathy to kids reinforces positive outcomes. Crossbreeding corals to save reefs. Read the good news from this week. Weekly roundup for July 19th, 2025 with art and uplifting stories #GoodNews #Art #Illustration #ArtShare 🎨

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Art & Good News 7-19-2025

Weekly roundup for July 19th, 2025 with art and uplifting stories.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

It is hard to make a living as an artist, so how do you diversify, and is the push to do so something I should be forcing? I am thinking through how to keep my creative practice sustainable. #artshare #FailingCreatively #illustrator 🎨

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To Diversify, or not to Diversify?

An artists thought process on making a change...

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Taxing tourists to fund climate resilience. Beekeeping as a mental heath aid. Closing coal power plants. Read the good news from this week. Weekly roundup with art and uplifting stories #GoodNews #Art #Illustration #ArtShare #EditorialArt 🎨 carolynsehgal.substack.com/p/art-and-go...

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Art & Good News 7-5-2025

Weekly roundup for July 5th, 2025 with art and uplifting stories.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

I finally finished a mobile I was making for my cousin who had a baby recently!!! This was well overdue but I am glad to say my new baby cousin loved it!!!😍 #crochet #babyshowergift #camping 🎨 #art Patterns from: Mary’s yarn basket on Etsy

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Taxing tourists to fund climate resilience. Beekeeping as a mental heath aid. Closing coal power plants. Read the good news from this week. Weekly roundup for July 5th, 2025 with art and uplifting stories #GoodNews #Art #Illustration #ArtShare #EditorialArt 🎨

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Art & Good News 7-5-2025

Weekly roundup for July 5th, 2025 with art and uplifting stories.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

I love this case … great design and it is good for the planet #ecofriendly #pelacase #compostable

Pelacase phone cover blue with colorful manatees drawn on it

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Spent yesterday sketching for Expecto Podtronum coloring pages while around chicago. I didn’t have a paper sketchbook with me so I used Linea Sketch and a stylus I had handy. Apple needs to make a pencil for iPhone. #artist #illustrator #coloringpages #lineasketch #chicago #podcasting #patreon 🎨

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Europe is mining gold from our old devices. Sand is for more than just sand castles. Regenerative farming cows getting their own water has turned around Oklahoma’s rivers and streams. Read the good news from this week. #GoodNews #Art #Illustration #ArtShare 🎨

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Art & Good News 6-21-2025

Weekly roundup for June 21st 2025 with art and uplifting stories.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Lets talk use the starving artist vs. thriving artist to think about what really makes and artist successful. I think for everyone it is different as to how we become successful but there are some things that are constant for us all be a success. #artshare #FailingCreatively #illustrator 🎨

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Failing Creatively: Starving Artist vs. Thriving Artist

Which one am I?

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Probiotic taco shells, shelf stable and great for your gut. Penguin poop cooling the planet? Publisher fights book bans and defends libraries. How wireless energy could power our lives. Read the good news from this week. #GoodNews #Art #Illustration #ArtShare 🎨

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Art & Good News 6-7-2025

Weekly roundup for June 7th 2025 with art and uplifting stories.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Do any of us feel like “real” artists? Creative people often fall into the trap of am I a real… and it got my rambling brain all over the place this week. #artshare #FailingCreatively #illustrator 🎨

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Failing Creatively: “Real” Artists

A funny thing happened on the way to this blog post...

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

More to do, however, sea turtle populations are growing. Creative design to remind people of the necessity of national parks. Harnessing the wind for commercial shipping. The path to green hydrogen. Read the good news from this week. #GoodNews #Art #Illustration #ArtShare 🎨

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Art & Good News 5-24-2025

Weekly roundup for May 24th 2025 with art and uplifting stories.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Despite my hard work on illustrations, I’ve realized I need improvement as an artist. Let’s organize your character sheets. I’ve never taken time for this, but I should have been all along. #artshare #FailingCreatively #illustrator 🎨

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Failing Creatively: The thing I should do, but don’t

PSA: Get your character sheets in order people!!!

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

The Italian fruit detective. Does taxing the rich really make people leave a state? Rewinding a concrete river. The quest for clean water. Read the good news from this week. Weekly roundup for May 10th, 2025 with art and uplifting stories. #GoodNews #Art #Illustration #ArtShare 🎨

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Art & Good News 5-10-2025

Weekly roundup for May 10th, 2025 with art and uplifting stories.

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Carolyn @carolynsehgal.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

4 count them 4 of these podcast logos are mine!!! It makes me so happy to see my design out in the wild… even if it is only on my own podcast feed 🤣😜🤣😜 #podcast #podcasts #graphicdesign #artist

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