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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 3h

Happy October #KidLitArtPostcard day with a little Halloween night scene 🎃🦇 I’m a children’s book author-illustrator rep'd by @essiewhite.bsky.social. I’d love to connect about picture books, early readers, and other #kidlit work. See more work at drawnbyfay.com

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy August #KidLitArtPostcard ! Squeezing every last bit out of summer☀️ I'm an author/illustrator represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social and would love to collaborate on children's books, comics, early readers, and other #kidlit projects. See more work at drawnbyfay.com

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SCBWI SoCal @scbwisocal.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The winner of our Fall Harvest 2026 banner contest is member Fay Ryu! Congratulations, @drawnbyfay.bsky.social Catch the beauty of it on our registration page: www.scbwi.org/events/2026-... Registration is open now! Treat yourself to fabulous speakers, faculty and critique/submission opportunities!

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy 5 years #kidlitartpostcard day! Going along with the theme of me as a kid, I loved reading Calvin and Hobbes and Garfield comics while my brother read the superhero comics. 🎨 Portfolio drawnbyfay.com 💼 Rep'd by @essiewhite.bsky.social #kidlit #illustration

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Learning to skateboard for #KidLitArtPostcard day 🛹 I’m an author/illustrator who loves drawing from everyday life. Looking to work on new #kidlit projects. I’m represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social To see more of my work visit drawnbyfay.com

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

New post up on my substack: Day 63 of #The100DayProject ✏️ Come take a look at where I’m at #illustration #kidlitart #sketchbook 👉 open.substack.com/pub/drawnbyf...

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hello #PortfolioDay! I’m Fay, a #kidlit illustrator & author who loves drawing the whimsical worlds of kids and animals. Open for projects in #PictureBooks, #BoardBooks, kids comics, and kids editorial. I’m rep'd by @essiewhite.bsky.social See more of my work at drawnbyfay.com

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

A little late for April’s #KidLitArtPostcard day, but I couldn’t resist sharing these squeaky skaters 🐭 I’m an author/illustrator open to #kidlit projects. See more at drawnbyfay.com Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social

Two cute mice decorating their skateboard and skate helmet with stickers.

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Two weeks into #The100DayProject and the mini sketchbook is helping me keep the drawing habit going. Sharing some pages on substack. drawnbyfay.substack.com #illustration #kidlitart #sketchbook

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Two Weeks into the #The100DayProject

Using my mini sketchbook to keep the drawing habit going

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day 🌼 Celebrating spring with this #illustration. I’m an author/illustrator represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social and would love to collaborate on picturebooks, earlyreaders, and other #kidlit projects. Portfolio: drawnbyfay.com

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Joining #The100DayProject with daily sketchbook practice. More in my newsletter Mini Sketchbook Sessions. drawnbyfay.substack.com/p/back-at-it

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Back at it

I decided to join #The100DayProject

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Sending some early spring thoughts for #KidLitArtPostcard day 🌼 I’m a #kidlit author/illustrator represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social. Excited to connect with the #kidlitart community. Thanks @ginaperry.bsky.social for bringing us together. See more at: drawnbyfay.com | essiewhiteliterary.com

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Happy New Year and #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a children’s book author/illustrator, represented by Essie White Literary. Open to #picturebooks and other #kidlit illustration projects. Portfolio: drawnbyfay.com Rep'd by: @essiewhite.bsky.social

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Fay, a #childrensbook author/illustrator who loves capturing kids and animals in moments from everyday life. I’m available for #illustration work in #picturebooks and other #kidlit projects. You can see more of my work at drawnbyfay.com

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

My #illustration for #folktaleweek combines two prompts: Day 4 “Book” + Day 6 “Storm” #folktaleweek2025 inspired by The Tortoise and the Hare #kidlitart

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

First time joining a challenge like this. I’m creating 4 pieces for #folktaleweek2025 inspired by The Tortoise and The Hare. Here’s Day One: ‘Night’ #folktaleweek #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #illustration

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard community! I’m an #illustrator who loves drawing kids and animals in everyday moments. Available for #illustration work in #picturebooks and other #kidlit projects. Seeking representation as an author/illustrator (book dummy available). Excited to connect! drawnbyfay.com

illustration of girls in a tree with quails looking up

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

A little late to the party, but here's my illustration for the #ABLArtFest prompt "Ghostly Encounters" #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #halloweenart #ghosts

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Fay Ryu Kelling @drawnbyfay.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

New here to bluesky and jumping right in before October and Halloween flies by 👻 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidlitillustration #halloweenart #ghosts

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