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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

🎨 My art supplies haul from my honeymoon trip to France! 🇫🇷 I was thrilled to be able to visit Sennelier and La Maison du Pastel during my trip. I had to exercise a lot of restraint, but I’m so excited to try out all of these in my sketchbook and personal pieces. — #artsupplies #illustration #paris

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

I last minute decided to try and do #peachtober this year. 🥴 let’s see if I can keep up and figure out what my art looks like outside of the 9-5

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

My FAV piece I’ve gotten done by one of the BEST people I know

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Karrybird @karrybird.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Tiger and magpie from kpop demon hunters! AKA the best characters :)

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

After my visit earlier this year to the Oregon coast, I wanted capture it in an illustration. PNW coasts are next level of mystery and magic ✨ #kidlitart

Illustration of the Oregon coastline with a unique rock formation and a tree line. There’s a sheep dog sniffing tracks in the wet sand.

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Kenichiro Chaffee @kenichaffee.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

About a month ago I stumbled into Coyote-palooza, a big educational celebration of one of our most misunderstood neighbors. Its great to see orgs like the Portland Urban Coyote Project informing the public on the best ways to coexist with these guys!

Illustration of a coyote looking back at a hilly neighborhood with a night sky in the background. Text says “Coyotes Live Here — Portland Urban Coyote Project”

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Any recommendations for Annecy, France? I’ll be going there mid September. What are must do’s for the area? #reccs #france

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Some recent personal art that I’ve been doing lately + pieces for the coaster show for @gallerynucleus.bsky.social

Colorful artwork on 4x4” coasters featuring animals gardening.

A sketchbook on a cafe table with a glass of wine.

A stylized illustration of a flower pink flower arrangement in a chartreuse green bud vase.

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Ci2025 is coming up in PDX so signing a fresh batch of books for @gloobooks.bsky.social as they visit the awesome bookstores here in the PNW. 📚🌲 #kidlit #kidlitart @americanbookseller.bsky.social

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Signs of spring are in full swing throughout Portland 🌸 — Lately, I’ve been revisiting sketches on my iPad that I’ve abandoned for one reason or another. After some time away, it’s refreshing as I’m working on creating for myself again. — #kidlitart #pdxart #illustration #spring

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

The animated book trailer I made for the 1 year book birthday for Mostly Me in September 2024 🥰 (sound on!) #kidlit #kidlitart #2Danimation

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Today was one of those soul sucking days at my 9-5. But once I closed my laptop to go outside and enjoy the rest of the nice spring day, it didn’t matter as much anymore. My husband caught these candids of me soaking up the last bits of sunshine and strumming on my ukulele.

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Kumail Nanjiani @kumail.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Common Side Effects is the best show that I hear too little about. Animated show on Max by Mike Judge and the folks behind Scavenger’s Reign (another banger.) It’s hilarious, surprising, moving and profoundly relevant. Full recommendation.

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Jim Musil Painter @jimmusilpainter.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

My acrylic painting COASTAL POPPIES

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Anna 🌿👁️ @annacwebs.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Need to print this out and frame it near my desk

A meme of two cowboys in a standoff. One says "what's your budget?" and the other one says "what's your rate?"

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BrianMcLachlan @brianmcl.com · 24/03/2025

Trying out a new metaphor. Gen Ai is like a microwave. In a hurry it will do something akin to cooking/baking but for most things it's never as good as taking your time to make the real thing. If you need to stuff your face in 60 seconds cuz capitalism needs you at work, it's a choice.

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a cartoon drawing of spongebob holding a brain in front of a microwave

Alt: a clip of spongebob putting a pile of wieners a microwave

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

I got a fun opportunity to be a featured artist for this month with the Tiny Gallery at St John’s here PDX! I ended up making 12 minis (3x3”) that were themed around the idea of a Tiny [Big] Band. Fun fact: I played the trombone for 7.5 yrs & now learning the ukulele #kidlitart #illustration

12 colorful miniature pieces of art (3x3”) of playful characters in a jazz band.

A small outside structure on a public sidewalk called Tiny Gallery that displays mini pieces of art.

12 colorful miniature pieces of art (3x3”) of playful characters in a jazz band displayed in a small enclosure like an art gallery

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

It’s been a long time coming, but we’re finally going on our honeymoon in September 🥹 I’m really looking forward to celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary in France 🇫🇷

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

A snowy Valentines weekend ☃️💌

A dog walking in the snow in a cute flannel sweater

Hand made snowman with a scarf gloves and a hat

A view of the snowy street in the suburbs of Portland.

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Tom Booth @tomwilltell.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hey #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I’m a children’s book author/illustrator trying to get my act together, working on updating my site with recent work—like this illustration inspired by my son learning to growl. Say hi if you think I might be a good fit for one of your projects. Thanks! #kidlitart #kidlit

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Sydney J. Stone @sydleys.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hi! My name is Sydney Stone and this is my very first #kidlitartpostcard as a represented illustrator 💃 Hire me for your spooky and whimsical book covers, graphic novels, picture books, or chapter books by contacting @kellydhouse.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #youngadult

Three young teens stand in the entrance to a lush greenhouse with various expressions: one with contempt, one with anxiety, and one with joy and hope. In the foreground is a mysterious red flower that looks suspiciously like the tail feathers of a phoenix. The text content reads: “Sydney Stone. Kidlit Illustration. Sydneyjstone.com. Rep’d by Kelly Dyksterhouse at the Tobias Literary Agency.”

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Animation Obsessive @ani-obsessive.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Hayao Miyazaki's short guide to watercolor painting -- we put this translation together a couple of years ago

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

My soul needed a weekend like this just making riso prints, cozy crocheting, and hanging with some cool pals.

A colorful indoor studio space with walls covered with colorful paper and neon lights. There are people crafting an image for printmaking.

A dog and a cat laying on blankets and on a lap with a ball of crochet yarn.

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James Boorman @jamesboorman.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Recent designs for Ben Marriotts After Effects morph course. Been listening to a lot of ambient jazz lately.

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meganpelto.bsky.social @meganpelto.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Starting this account with some of my favs things to illustrate, cabins & trees🌲

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meganpelto.bsky.social @meganpelto.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

I started learning Blender last year and made my first ever thing in 3d! I really loved the Patata School course to learn how to make this cute cabin and bear🐻 Slowly working on making more but it can be hard to do both client work and work on a new skill✏️

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Denis Angelov @denisillustrates.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Bear gets introduced to the Great Bear constellation ✨️ 🐻 ✨️ #kidlitart #illustration #art #bear

Nighttime illustration of a boy wearing green, blue, and white striped pyjamas sitting on a desk and holding the head of teddy bear who is sat next to him. There is a book about space on the desk next to them, as well as a toy rocket and a cup filled with pens, brushes, and pencils. They are sitting in front of a large window, through which we can see the night sky and the Ursa Major constellation.

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

My heart always leaps whenever I see or hear the continued impact of ‘Mostly Me’. Still so grateful that I was able to bring this story to life last year. 💚💙

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Mine and @kenichaffee.bsky.social holiday card that we sent out to our loved ones this year. Inspired by our pets and affinity for Snoopy. #kidlitart #greetingcard #design #holidayseason

An illustration of a cat and dog playing the snow

A greeting card that reads warm wishes from the Chaffee’s with an illustration of a family with their names on the bottom

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

I’ve been super inspired by my brother and sister for doing marathons the past few years. I’m hoping once I strengthen my ankle again, I can work towards the goal of doing one with them.

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Heather Rivers @heatherriversart.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Some cowgirl designs! These were sooo much fun. 🥹 #characterdesign #animation

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✶ J i j i ✶ NYCC K33 @jijidraws.art · 20/11/2024

✶ my 2025 calendar is finally up for preorder! ✶ i'm doing a very limited run ♡ ♡ ♡ this time i've included major wiccan hols in the calendar alongside common U.S. holidays and the moon phases! :3 xx #art #shopsmall jijidraws.shop/collections/new/products/2025-calendar-preorder

A digital mockup photo featuring Jijidraws' 2025 Gregorian calendar. The cover is of her original character Mistress Bones daintily bringing a hand to her cheek and striking a pose while two punk rock skeleton simps look up at her adoringly.

A digital mockup photo featuring Jijidraws' 2025 Gregorian calendar. The back of the calendar shows cropped snippets of what each month's pinup will be in a 4 x 3 grid.

A digital mockup photo featuring Jijidraws' 2025 Gregorian calendar. This mockup photo shows a brief interior shot of the calendar using January as an example. The month is centered in bold font with little sparkles around it, ample wide date boxes neatly aligned below it on a white background. The border is a taupe gray.

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Christine, a kidlit illustrator who loves bright colors and drawing families ❤️ I’m available for picture book, chapter book and book cover projects! See more of my work www.christinealmeda.com Rep’d by Full Circle Literary Have a great holiday season! 🎄

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Christine Almeda ✏️ @eychristine.bsky.social · 09/07/2024

Hello #PortfolioDay ✌️ I’m Christine, a kidlit illustrator & character designer! I love texture, bright colors and capturing cozy memories. Past clients include Scholastic, HarperCollins, NYTimes - I’d love to work with you! ✏️ See more art at www.christinealmeda.com ✏️ Rep’d by Full Circle Literary

Kids going to school surrounded by mango trees

Morning crowd of people on a street in the Philippines with a sari-sari store nearby

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Last #kidlitartpostcard of the year! It’s getting cold here in the PNW ❄️ 🖥️: crystaldrawn.com 🎨: instagram.com/crystaldrawn 📧: hello@crystaldrawn.com Projects I’m interested in doing are children’s books, board books, covers, and chapter books.

Three brown bears in a snowy forest eating some berries before hibernation

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Ward Jenkins @wardjenkins.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Rolly Crump's design of the Tower of the Four Winds, for the World's Fair in 1964. After the Fair, it was dismantled and put into storage (or trashed? idk). Sad. I've always wanted someone with the means to somehow remake it. Some day? #wardsmorguefile

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

TOMORROW! #KidLitArt chat November It’ll be yummy 😋

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I’ve been feeling really inspired by the gorgeous work of @natandrewson.bsky.social I got from Secret Room Press. Pick yourself up a copy, this is a MUST in your library!

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

I was asked this question at work and I’m always curious to know thoughts from others who are in the same boast as me: 💭 How do you balance your creative practice when you also do that for your “9-5” (day job, freelance, whatever applies to you here)? #creativepractice #artists

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Hey BlueSky, are there any good #animation or #motiondesign Feeds I should follow or get in on?

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Celeste Pewter @celestepewter.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

All, if you're waking up to the news this morning, you are not alone. Every emotion you have right now is valid. Every. single. one. Especially if you have 2016 PTSD, like the majority of us. Here are three things to do this morning: 1. Don't watch or listen to the news.

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🌙NoxuArts - Commission status: OPEN! @notyournyx.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Always 💖 Don't make me tap the sign

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Crystal Dawn Chaffee @crystaldrawn.bsky.social · 01/11/2024

Season of the witch 🍂🔥 Sharing my spooky piece from last year. Made with Procreate and Callipeg — #2Danimation

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