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Went to a sketching meetup with the Edmonds Sketchers at the Edmonds Marsh this weekend. #urbansketching

Watercolor and gouache painting of the Edmonds Marsh.

Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Art challenge month is upon us, and I can never decide if I should try to do one, or which set of prompts to follow. This one combined oak and blackbird from calmtober. Oak was also on the peachtober list, so we shall see how this month develops. #calmtober #peachtober

Mixed media illustration of a blackbird in an oak tree. The blackbird is painting a self-portrait, and is wearing a shirt, tie, and gray waistcoat.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Painting from behind a flower stall at the Port Townsend Farmer’s Market from last month. #urbansketching

Watercolor and gouache painting from behind a flower stall at a farmer’s market.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Paintings from vacation last month - we went to the Lake Quinault Lodge and it was a really nice place to sit and paint. #urbansketching

Watercolor and gouache painting of the Lake Quinault Lodge.

Watercolor and gouache painting of the lake Quinault boathouse.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

I went to a sketching meetup with the Edmonds Sketchers today. #urbansketching

Gouache and watercolor painting of a yellow house with a white arbor in front of it.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Went to a Seattle Urban Sketchers meetup at the Edmonds Summer Market. #urbansketching

Painting of a flower stall at a farmer’s market

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Brian Bowes @bbowesillustration.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Hello Bluesky!👋 I thought I’d open my account with one of my favorite characters, Tom Banjo. Poor guy has caught a chill after being out in the rain! 🥺 For this sketch I was playing with some Watercolor concentrates and colored pencils.

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Sara Olmos - Teconlene @teconlene.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Día 17/30 haciendo ilustraciones tradicionales.

Ilustración de una joven poniendo un sello en un sobre de una carta con forma de casa.

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Chronicle Books @chroniclebooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

📣We are thrilled to announce that for a limited time, we are accepting manuscript submissions for children's books!📚 The submission period is May 3-17, 2026‼️ Visit 🔗chroniclebooks.com/submissions for more details. We can't wait to hear from you!🩵

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I wanted to try painting a waterfall (Silver Falls near Mt. Rainier.)

Watercolor and gouache painting of a waterfall

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Decomposing Dame (Diandra Mae) @diandramae.com · 13/04/2026

Harold Underdown's latest is also a good read: mailchi.mp/435ed3c02d61...?

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What Is Going on in Children's Publishing? My Thoughts

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Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Illustrators, Red Fox Literary is opening up for queries soon. See their website for more info. #kidlitillustration

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Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

My thoughts on what's going on in #kidlit publishing now, a little history, and what we can do: mailchi.mp/435ed3c02d61...

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Took one of my little painting kits to the park to paint the cherry tree. This particular kit is in a Star Wars lunchbox and perfectly fits a 5 x 7 piece of paper. All my supplies and my watercolor paper are packed in the lunchbox so it’s always ready to go. #pleinair #urbansketching

Watercolor and gouache painting of a cherry tree in bloom.

Image of a watercolor and gouache painting kit with a painting of a cherry tree in bloom. The cherry tree can be seen in the background.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

At the start of every month I think, “I’m going to make more art and post more!” Here’s a comic to express how I feel about trying to be creative these days.

Two panel comic. The top panel shows a pink triceratops with a speech bubble that says, “New month, new me!” The bottom panel shows the triceratops walking to the right, oblivious to imminent doom caused by the meteor, volcano, and fire in the background. Two dinosaurs in the background look up at the meteor with worried expressions.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Liz, and I love illustrating quirky animal stories and picture book biographies. Portfolio: www.lizwongillustration.com Represented by Alexandra Penfold at Upstart Crow Literary #kidlitart #kidlit

Illustration of a crocodile holding flowers while waving at a rabbit. The rabbit is in the doorway of a flower shop. In the background, there is a seaside town.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Pangolins are the most trafficked animal in the world, and are endangered. World Pangolin Day aims to raise awareness of pangolins. And hey, I wrote a book about them! They really are incredible animals! #pangolin #worldpangolinday

Illustration of a Pangolin with a speech bubble that reads, “Hi there! You may not have met someone like me before. I’m a pangolin, and I’m here to tell you all about pangolins.” A board on an easel is displaying an illustration of a pangolin with the text, “Meet the Pangolin! Pangolins are mammals that are covered with scales. Pangolins live in Asian and Africa.” In the background, a pig and a giraffe can be seen looking towards the pangolin.

Cover of the picture book I Am Not a Penguin: A Pangolin’s Lament by Liz Wong

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

It’s World Pangolin Day! Here are some pangolin facts from a picture book I wrote and illustrated, called I Am Not a Penguin: A Pangolin’s Lament

It’s world pangolin day! Image of pangolin posters that say, “LEARN!” “TODAY! WOW!” and “FUN FACTS AHEAD!” from the picture book I Am Not a Penguin by Liz Wong

There are eight species of pangolin. Four species live in Asia, and four species live in Africa. Image of a map with the text, “African Pangolin range” and “Asian Pangolin range.”

Pangolins are the only mammals that are covered in scales. Scales cover most of their bodies, except the sides of their faces and their underbellies, which have a little fur.

Illustration of a pangolin and a bear, with text that reads, “Pangolins are often called ‘scaly anteaters,’ but, in fact, they are more closely related to bears than anteaters.” From the picture book I Am Not a Penguin by Liz Wong

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Way Lee Art @waylee.art · 23/01/2026

Hi, there! I’m an artist and illustrator, based in Seattle. I love capturing and sharing the feeling of a place, particularly around my hometown of Seattle and the surrounding region. I also create book covers, graphic logos, and indie comics. You can see more in my portfolio at waylee.art.

A watercolor painting of the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle.

A watercolor painting of Lake Washington from Magnuson Park in Seattle. Windsurfers and the floating bridge can be seen in the distance.

An ink and inkwash drawing/painting of people in the lushly vegetated space around the water feature in the cafe at Swansons Nursery in Seattle.

A watercolor and gouache painting off the shore of Blake Island in Puget Sound.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 21/01/2026

If you're an illustrator and you've ever cold emailed me and I haven't replied please know that I do wish I had bandwidth to reply to every cold email that I receive for whatever that's worth. Don't forget I also have an illustrator contact form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 💙❤️

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Illustrator Contact Form

Hello! My name is Brian LaRossa, I’m executive art director in Scholastic’s hardcover picture book group, where I’ve worked for more than 20 years. I oversee our Branches and Acorn imprints which are ...

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

It was a sunny day yesterday so I went out and painted the Edmonds Historical Museum. I don’t paint buildings very often so it was challenging, but a good learning experience. #urbansketching

Watercolor and gouache painting of the Edmonds Historical Museum. The museum is a former Carnegie Library.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Liz, and I enjoy illustrating quirky animal stories as well as picture book biographies. Represented by Alexandra Penfold at Upstart Crow Literary. lizwongillustration.com #kidlitart #kidlit

Illustration of a dog waiting at a bus stop, looking up at the full moon. Done in mixed media. Liz Wong, Rep'd by Alexandra Penfold, LizWongIllustration.com

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Yesterday I decided to log off and go to the Edmonds Sketchers meetup at Cascadia Art Museum. Just quietly drawing with other people is really wonderful. #urbansketching

Sketchbook page showing the interior of Cascadia Art Museum, done in colored pencil.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Choose Tortoise Express for reliable delivery!

Illustration of a tortoise with packages and envelopes tied to the top of its shell. Text reads, “Tortoise Express”

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Another painting from the beach from the other day. The Olympic Mountains are so pretty right now! #pleinair

Watercolor and gouache painting of the Olympic mountains from Richmond Beach.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Went to the beach to paint yesterday and the sky was this weird peachy-pink in the middle of the day. It was sunset lighting but at 1:30 pm. #pleinair

Sketchbook page showing a watercolor and gouache painting of a boat in the water, with birds following the boat. Some hills can be seen in the distance.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Good morning, here’s some coffee. #kidlitart

Illustration of a badger holding an iced coffee in the window of a coffee cart. The coffee shop has a sign that reads “Badger’s Coffee.” There are various baked goods visible on the shelves on the left and right, pitchers of milk on the counter, and napkins, sugar, etc under the counter.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

One night I was waiting for the bus and the moon was really pretty.

Illustration of a dog sitting on a bench at a bus stop. The dog is holding a hat in their lap and has a suitcase on the ground nearby. The dog is looking up at the full moon.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

I met up with the Edmonds Sketchers group yesterday and painted some shops along Main Street. #urbansketching

Sketchbook page with a gouache and watercolor painting of two colorful shop facades. December 6, 2025 with the Edmonds Sketchers urban sketching group.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I illustrate fiction and non-fiction picture books and am represented by Alexandra Penfold at Upstart Crow Literary. Website: lizwongillustration.com

Liz Wong Illustration postcard for KidLitArtPostcard, showing an arctic fox with a ptarmigan against a starry sky. Text reads: Lizwongillustration.com Represented by Alexandra Penfold at Upstart Crow Literary.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Some tiny paintings from the beach around sunset a couple of weeks ago. It was cold and they took way too long to dry, so I’m learning to use a lot less water in my washes as the weather gets colder. Also I saw a seal so that was neat #pleinair

Gouache and watercolor tiny painting of a sunset behind the Olympic Mountains, seen from Richmond Beach.

Tiny gouache and watercolor painting of fall foliage seen from Richmond Beach.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

My small plein air kit - it’s in a repurposed wooden box and holds a Winsor and Newton watercolor set, a few brushes, a small water container and a sponge. I rubber band a tiny watercolor sketchbook to the inside lid. #pleinair

Painting kit in a wooden box with a watercolor palette, brushes, pencil and water jar. A small watercolor sketchbook is held to the inside lid with rubber bands. There is a painting of a tree on the sketchbook.

Gouache and watercolor painting of a tree with pink and orange leaves in a small watercolor sketchbook. Text underneath reads, “Edmonds City Park 11/8/25.”

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

A couple of weeks ago, I took one of my painting kits to the park to paint the fall foliage. Yes, it is just a cardboard box with a lot of stuff taped to it, but it’s all self contained and low budget! #pleinair #gouache

Photo of a sketchbook and gouache palette, with a gazebo in the background.

Gouache and watercolor painting of a gazebo and yellow trees on hot press watercolor paper.

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William of Zeno @zenosarrow.net · 26/10/2025

Hey there! I'm an artist, cartoonist, and writer based in Seattle. I write and illustrate metaphysical comics and draw and paint landscapes en plein aire focusing on water-based media. My latest comic project was The BOOK of DEATH Haiku Comics, pictured with my other two! More at zenosarrow.net.

Three comic books against a wooden background, with the titles "Phased", "The BOOK of DEATH Haiku Comics", and "Blood of My Blood".

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Hey folks, I’ll be at the Poulsbo Kids’ Book Festival this Saturday, November 15th, along with a whole slew of other authors and illustrators! www.poulsbokidsbookfest.com

Poulsbo Kids’ Book Festival, Saturday, November 15th, 11 am - 3 pm, North Kitsap High School. www.poulsbokidsbookfest.com

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davidlasky.bsky.social @davidlasky.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

This Friday in Seattle - Haiku Comics art by five NW artists at the U District Art Walk. www.udistrictartwalk.org/hosts/univer... (This image by John Burgess)

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Another vacation painting - we went to Mt. Rainier and it was pretty spectacular. Lots of wildflowers blooming.

Painting of Mt. Rainier with wildflowers in the foreground. Watercolor and gouache.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Vacation paintings - Sheep Lake and woods near Packwood, WA. #pleinair

Painting of Sheep Lake near Mt. Rainier. Hill and trees reflected in the lake, rocks in the foreground.

Painting of the forest near Packwood, WA. Gouache and watercolor.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Mini paintings number 4 and 5, buildings from various references.

Gouache painting of a house with a hill in the background and trees a roads in the foreground. Mapcrunch reference.

Gouache painting of a house with a pond in the foreground.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Recent plein air paintings - from Ronald Bog and a quick 20 minute sketch from the cemetery to test my painting setup. #pleinair

Gouache painting of Ronald Bog. Trees are reflected in the water and foliage is in the foreground. A few structures are visible on the opposite shore.

Watercolor sketch from Restlawn cemetery. Path and lawn with dappled light in the foreground, trees in the middle ground, and a fence with houses behind it in the background.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Mini painting #3 - from mapcrunch reference. #landscape #gouache

Gouache painting of a stream with hills in the background and a white fence in the foreground.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Tiny painting #2 in my 4 in x 4 in sketchbook. Sometimes I watch the explore.org cams for the landscape reference.

Gouache painting of a steam and mossy rocks.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Paintings from sketching meetups in June and July.

Gouache painting of a sailboat at the Edmonds Marina.

Gouache painting of Richmond Beach, with the ferry in the background.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

A couple of paintings from vacation on the Wenatchee river. #pleinair #gouache

Gouache painting of a red barn, with trees and the Wenatchee river in the foreground.

Gouache painting of the Wenatchee river.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

I feel like I’m constantly in a state of “getting back into making art” or trying to make it easier to sit down and make something, so I have been making tiny paintings in a tiny watercolor sketchbook - this one based off a reference from line-of-action.com

Small gouache painting of a snowy mountain with hills and a green tree in the foreground.

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Liz Wong @lizwong.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I’m taking a haiku comics class, and we had an assignment to make a non-traditional haiku (not about seasons or nature, but about pop culture, supernatural creatures, fairy tales, etc.) Here’s mine: deep in the ocean she finds herself dreaming of the human world #haikucomic

Haiku comic with an illustration of a mermaid with red hair holding a fork. The text reads, “deep in the ocean/she finds herself dreaming of/the human world”

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