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Kara Marsee

@karamarsee.bsky.social

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Reads, draws and writes #picturebooks. SCBWI, 12x12. Mom of 2 boys & a house rabbit. Loves: hiking in the woods, biking, pysanky, tea and chocolate. Seeking representation.

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Happy #Kidlitartpostcard day! I’m interested in PBs, early readers, greeting cards, & more! I ❤️ tender, fun, and wow moments in life. I use gelli prints, acrylic, and digital media. Seeking representation. Wishing you memorable activities with loved ones this holiday. ❤️ 💥 #SCBWI #12x12challenge

Father bear and son with fishing poles sitting by a lake with mountains in the background with sunrise

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day, a good day for a parade. I'm Kara Marsee, and I'm seeking representation for picture book writing and illustrating. I like to draw playful, sweet moments, unusual animals, and musical instruments.

Boy in pjs marching with imaginary drum, followed by stuffed animals- elephant, whale and owl have imaginary trumpet, flute and sousaphone, confetti background

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

#WildThings for March #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi

Small tabby cat meows, imagining they are a tiger growling

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Sticker designs! Thanks to @mikelowery for the #portfoliochallenge, I designed these two stickers. Please let me know which one is your favorite- I will print the winner! #scbwiillustrators #scbwi #PictureBookIllustration #booklove #rainbow #ladybug #reading #books #GetPaidToDraw

Rainbow and books, text: Books are at the end of my Rainbow, karamarsee.com

Ladybug reading a book, text: Don't bug me - I'm READING! karamarsee.com

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

#KidLitArtPostcard and Happy March is Reading Month! On my "100 Favorite Things to Draw" list: scales and fur and books :)📚 Have you read the book Tortoise is reading to Hare? The Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow by Elaine Dimopoulos? See karamarsee.com for more illustrations

A tortoise reads to a rabbit resting against her shell

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Looking forward to biking in warmer weather🌞-FEB prompt for #scbwidrawthis is #cycle What do you look forward to in warm weather? #scbwiillustrators #scbwi

Armadillo mountain biking down a rocky hill, kicking up a dust cloud- burrowing owl peeking out of hole looking grumpy

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

I can't believe it's been 2 weeks since #scbwiNY25 So grateful to Shutta Crum & SCBWI MI for the scholarship & opportunity to attend. I'm just sitting down to review notes & connect with more awesome #kidlit creators! Here's just some of the postcards I picked up - say hey if you're here :)

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hi #KIDLITARTPOSTCARD! I'm Kara - author/illustrator seeking representation for picture books, board books, chapter books. You can find more at karamarsee.com

Chameleon wearing orange high tops and paint smock, painting a white wall with red, orange and yellow on a single roller brush. Paint tray has red, orange and yellow and paint buckets on floor.

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Kara Marsee @karamarsee.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Hello Blue Sky! Thanks @debbieohi.com for all the great info for the #SCBWINY25 conference! Fun to chat with you at the Society of Illustrators show. 😁

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