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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Happy #WorldTeachersDay 📚✏️ Here is the cover artwork, books, and materials for “Learn from the Helpers: 5 Actions that Keep Us Safe” written by Betsy Coogan Miller, translated to Spanish by Mariana Llanos, illustrated by me, and published by the I Love ‘U’ Guys Foundation✨

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

This book and resources can be found in their website: iloveuguys.org/The-Standard...

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SRP ♥ The "I Love U Guys" Foundation

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SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Congratulations to this month's Featured Illustrator Cleonique Hilsaca as she talks about her art style, art practice, and her growing career as a children’s book illustrator. Check out this Featured Illustrator interview to learn more about Cleonique Hilsaca’s work at www.cleonique.com

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“Freefall” for the show ‘Freeform' on view now at ABV Gallery in Atlanta, GA 🐲 Created in ink, watercolor, and acrylic on wood panel. ⭐️AVAILABLE⭐️ . #painting #fineart #abvgallery

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

“Freefall” for the show ‘Freeform' on view now at ABV Gallery in Atlanta, GA 🐲 Created in ink, watercolor, and acrylic on wood panel. ⭐️AVAILABLE⭐️ . #painting #fineart #abvgallery

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

New artwork on the theme of “long shadows” for T2 Agency✨🍁 I love the idea of a child thanking a tree for apple picking by hugging its shadow~ Can’t wait for Fall to properly arrive! . #illustration #kidlitart

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SLICE - St. Louis Independent Comics Expo @slicexpo.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Print tests are in and looking mighty fluorescent! Thanks to @cleonique.bsky.social for her artistic eye and Melon Press for their expertise—we LOVE IT! Gotta have one? PRESALES are open Sept. 1–30. More info at: www.melonpressstl.com/store/p/slic...

Riso-printed poster held up against a brick wall. The illustration depicts a bog witch, pumpkin head, gnome, and a fox looking at print wares at Mr. Slice's table.

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SLICE - St. Louis Independent Comics Expo @slicexpo.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

BOO! 👻 Behold the official SLICE 2026 poster, designed by @cleonique.bsky.social and Riso printed by our friends Melon Press using Light Lime, Flo Pink, and Lake ink on French white cardstock. Want one? Good, because we're offering PRESALES from Sept. 1–30: www.melonpressstl.com/store/p/slic...

Illustrated SLICE poster depicting a bog witch, pumpkin head, gnome, and a fox looking at print wares at Mr. Slice's table.

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Today is the start of a new semester✨🤩 I’m excited to teach classes in design, illustration, and picture books this Fall, and I hope all my fellow professors have a great start to their semesters as well~

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Older postcard series of Mayan Gods for the Adobe Community Fund Residency✨🐇🐆🐍

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Older postcard series of Mayan Gods for the Adobe Community Fund Residency✨🐇🐆🐍

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

My “Best in Show” award for Phillustration 17 by the Philadelphia Sketch Club has arrived! My piece “Mother & Child” was created in mixed media on paper~

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

My “Best in Show” award for Phillustration 17 by the Philadelphia Sketch Club has arrived! My piece “Mother & Child” was created in mixed media on paper~

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

First finished spread of this dummy book done~ Created in watercolor and pencil. #kidlitart

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

First finished spread of this dummy book done~ Created in watercolor and pencil. #kidlitart

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Character explorations✨ My favorite are the floaty fox and the flower child~ #kidlitart #sketchbook

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Character explorations✨ My favorite are the floaty fox and the flower child~ #kidlitart #sketchbook

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Some initial explorations~

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Happy #NationalBookLoversDay ✨📚 I’m reading “The Faraway Nearby” by Rebecca Solnit, “The Grammar of Fantasy” by Giani Rodari, and listening to “Before your Memory Fades” by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 💖 What books are you reading/listening to?

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Warm-up pattern making of two little weirdos✨ I’d love a chess board like this~ . #patterndesign #illustration #warmup

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day✨ I’m Cleonique, a freelance illustrator seeking work in picture books, book covers, and graphic novels 📚 ⭐️ www.cleonique.com 💌 hello@cleonique.com 🔮 Rep’d by Nicole Tugeau | T2 Agency . #kidlitart #illustrator #PB #BC #GN

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Concept art for Cafe Latte and Wafer for the story “Lemon Hope, Alone” written by Elizabeth Brie✨☕️ Published by @oni-press.bsky.social in Adventure Time: Handbook Heroes #9-#13! I hope I can see them in future comics and animations 🥺 . #characterdesign #conceptart #adventuretime

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

ES/ Estoy muy honrada y orgullosa de representar a Honduras en el 17 Catálogo Iberoamérica Ilustra con mi libro “Mi Hogar es un Sueño”✨ . EN/ I’m incredibly honored and proud to represent Honduras in the upcoming 17 Catalogue Iberoamérica Ilustra with my picture book “Home is a Dream”✨

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Muchísimas gracias Luisa!✨🥰

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

New illustrated portrai✨ Featuring my cat Luna.

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Received my advance copies for the picture book “Learn From the Helpers: 5 Actions That Keep Us Safe” in collaboration with the “I Love ‘U’ Guys Foundation”✨💖 Written by Betsy Coogan Miller and illustrated by me. I look forward to sharing more later~ . #kidlitart #illustration #picturebook

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Hello #PortfolioDay I’m Cleonique, a freelance illustrator and cartoonist seeking new projects in books, comics, games, posters, and more✨ . ⭐️ www.cleonique.com 💌 hello@cleonique.com . #cartoonist #illustrator #kidlitart

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

My cover for Adventure Time #14 with @oni-press.bsky.social is out✨🤩 You can find this issue in comic book stores now~ . I haven’t been able to share the other issues I worked on, but I will soon 🥲 this year has been a whirlwind of work and life stuff. . #comicart #coverartist #adventuretime

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

ES// “Juego de Pelota,” una ilustración experimental para la XXIII Feria Internacional del Libro de Centroamérica @filgua. Será exhibida en Guatemala, Guatemala durante el festival✨ Inspirada en los juegos de pelota afuera de mi casa en la montaña de Él Picacho en Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

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Cleonique Hilsaca @cleonique.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

“Ball Game,” an experimental illustration created for the XXIII Feria Internacional del Libro in Central America. It’ll be exhibited this summer in Guatemala City, Guatemala during the festival✨ . #kidlitart #illustration #filgua

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