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Julia Maisen

@juliamaisen.bsky.social

Writer, illustrator and picture book and graphic novel creator. Lover of science, nature, board games and the ocean. Currently seeking representation. Website & Portfolio: juliamaisen.com My Newsletter: juliamaisen.beehiiv.com

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Julia Maisen @juliamaisen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

My latest newsletter is out. This month I talk about removing friction from your creative practice. You can check it out here: juliamaisen.beehiiv.com/p/removing-f...

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Julia Maisen @juliamaisen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Just a little painting I did while checking out some redwoods. The park I went to was small but nice, I just wish there hadn't been so many bugs.

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Julia Maisen @juliamaisen.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

My Latest Newsletter is Live - Click on the link to check out "My Favorite Travel Watercolor Set-Up" juliamaisen.beehiiv.com/p/my-travel-...

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My Travel Watercolor Set-Up

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Julia Maisen @juliamaisen.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

My latest newsletter is now out. In it I talk about how to make more interesting facial expressions. juliamaisen.beehiiv.com/p/let-s-talk...

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Let's Talk Facial Expressions

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Julia Maisen @juliamaisen.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I'm happy to say that I did it! I applied to be a mentee for PBRising Stars. Keep your fingers crossed for me. 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

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Julia Maisen @juliamaisen.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

I'm happy to announce that I now have a newsletter. Please check it out and let me know what you think: juliamaisen.beehiiv.com

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Julia Maisen @juliamaisen.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

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scribbles & thoughts

Scribbles & Thoughts is a mostly monthly newsletter where I share my process (what's on my desk and in my brain), news about what I'm up too and resources and tutorials for aspiring children's book an...

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Julia Maisen @juliamaisen.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

I'm part of an kids comics anthology with 33 other creators, and it's now live on Kickstarter! Please check it out: www.kickstarter.com/projects/kid...

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Julia Maisen @juliamaisen.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

I stumbled across an old piece of writing for a story I never finished and thought "this is actually pretty good". It makes me want to pick up my pen again and start writing. Has anyone else ever experienced this? It's like finding $100 in the pocket of some old jeans. #keepwriting #writingtreasure

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Julia Maisen @juliamaisen.bsky.social · 24/10/2024

I created this funny little Halloween Knock Knock joke, enjoy! #halloweenjoke #halloween #knockknockjoke #kidshalloween #kidsknockknockjoke #halloweenillustration

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Julia Maisen @juliamaisen.bsky.social · 19/10/2023

I usually work traditionally but lately I’ve been playing around digitally with comics. My current WIP. #procreate #kidlit #tryingnewthings

Kid lit octopus aquarium comic work in progress

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