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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day, everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects spooky or otherwise in 2026 & 2027 (and who is also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #art #illustration #CanKidLit

A group of trick or treaters trotting down a house's steps happily wave goodbye to the generous adult who just gave the kids a ton of candy. The kids are dressed as classic movie monsters- a witch, werewolf, Frankenstein, Dracula and a ghost- while the adult is wearing a classic slasher movie monster costume complete with hockey mask.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day, everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and I'm also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #art #illustration #CanKidLit

A trio of kids hanging out on a picnic blanket look admiringly up at the night sky filled with stars.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day, hello everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to growing new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and is also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #art #illustration #CanKidLit

Two children look on in shock as a massive plant burst forth in a shower of vines and flowers from a tiny flower pot. The bag of E-Z GRO that one kid is holding probably has something to do with it!

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Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

How bout a #PortfolioDay artshare for folks who work on 🧒 children / family-friendly stuff? - Drop your Portfolioday post links below 👇 - Repost this for reach! - Like & Repost some other folks in the thread! No Eh Aye nonsense, obviously #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart #artshare

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Happy #PortfolioDay everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a children's book illustrator from Vancouver, B.C. who's looking for new book, magazine, and greeting card projects! 🎨 www.allinart.net ✉️ allinart@fastmail.fm #kidlitart #CanKidLit #illustration #kidlit

A rather major mistake was made with the amount of EZ GRO fertilizer used and now our two young florists are faced with a massive floral overgrowth!

A baby happily bounces along the kettle drums in an orchestra, he's having the time of his life!

A group of cats sit in a Christmas tree, knocking ornaments off the branches and otherwise being very naughty. They all look pretty smug about their bad behavior.

An orange cat in a sailor outfit looks through a spyglass as the paper boat he's on sinks. He looks rather worried about it!

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and is also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #art #illustration #CanKidLit

A large stone troll looks ruefully over his shoulder at the several sheep happily nibbling on the grass growing on his shoulders. There is also a sheep grazing atop his head, currently going unnoticed.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Bear, what are you doing, those tulips were prize-winning! (Or, I had some thoughts about incorporating some watercolor into my paintings and it was really fun!) #kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit #art

A brown bear playfully stomps all over a bed of tulips, cheerfully holding a single flower in its mouth. The tulip beds are an absolute disaster, and the gardener will most likely throw a fit once they see the mess.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A heads up for folks who love roses- the VanDusen gardens have a pretty spectacular display going on right now!

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Wooho! We have a new release date- November 3rd, 2026! Come Bach Back Baby from Starfish Bay Publishing, written by Evonne Francis and illustrated by Nicole Allin (that's me!) #KidLit #CanKidLit #illustration

Members of a classical orchestra chase a very fast baby across the stage. The baby is having a grand time, everyone else is not.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Happy 5th Birthday #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Nicole Allin, an 80’s kid, Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects (and I'm also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit

A girl with badly crimped hair is flopped over on an orange shag carpet reading a book amidst piles of books. The book she is reading is propped up against a large fuzzy dog who is fast asleep.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Time out T-Rex! You've gotta share that birthday cake! Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and I'm also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit

A greedy T-Rex is chowing down on an entire birthday cake when the rest of the dinosaurs at the party catch him in the act.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Saw these two while I was walking along the seawall- the little guy kept trying to make a break for it! #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration #family

An elderly man in an orange ball cap is being pulled along by his grandson while on a walk. They're both having a very lovely time!

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Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Are you kidding me? #KidLitArtPostcard is turning 5 this June? To celebrate, I would love for everyone to share an illustration of themselves as a kid. I'm sharing this now to give you extra time to join the fun. June 4th! Spread the word! #kidlitart #kidlit

Promotion image by Gina Perry. Text reads: 5 years of KidLitArtPostcard, June 4th. Theme: You, as a Kid! Illustration in the center shows a child running with a mailbag, holding and losing postcards in bright colors. The kid is wearing a striped party hat.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Welp! Looks like Come Bach Back Baby (from Starfish Bay Publishing, written by Evonne Francis and illustrated by yours truly) has unfortunately had its release date be a bit delayed. Keep an eye out for the new release date announcement! #kidlitart #CanKidLit #illustration

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Hi #PortfolioDay! I'm Nicole Allin, a children's book illustrator from Vancouver, B.C. who's looking for new #kidlit and greeting card design projects! 🎨 www.allinart.net ✉️ allinart@fastmail.fm #kidlitart #CanKidLit #illustration

A young scuba diver is surprised by a school of very, very, very LARGE fish.

An orchestra stage is being slowly set up from panel to panel. Musicians are tuning up and talking amongst themselves, only to be surprised when a musician with a baby stroller rolls onstage.

A rather terrified crocodile clutches his tail as he is menaced by dozens of ominously shadowy creatures with glowing green eyes.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard folks, I hope you're all having an eggcellent day! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver #kidlit illustrator open to new projects in '26! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit #EasterEggs

A group of eggs getting ready for Easter by cannonballing into little pools of patterned egg dye.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hello everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and I'm also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #illustration #CanKidLit

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Super excited that my artwork is being featured on the front page of SCBWI for the Member Benefits section! Thank you #SCBWI ! And congrats to my fellow illustrators Sally Chen (Global Regional) and Kristen Solecki (Awards). #kidlitart #kidlit #CanKidLit

Snippet of the front page of SCBWI where the artwork of Nicole Allin, Sally Chen and Kristen Solecki are featured. Nicole Allin's artwork is circled with arrows and exclamation points because she is super excited about being featured.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator from Vancouver looking for picture book opportunities (and representation)! Happy early Valentine's Day everyone! 🎨 www.allinart.net

A young girl is crammed into a cupid outfit, complete with fluffy tutu, wings, and heart-bopper headband. She is NOT happy about it.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Happy to announce a new book coming out in April of 2026! Come Bach Back Baby from Starfish Bay Publishing, written by Evonne Francis and illustrated by Nicole Allin (that's me!) Available for preorder soon! #KidLit #CanKidLit

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

It's the first #KidLitArtPostcard day of the year! Happy New Year everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new #kidlit projects in 2026 (and also seeking representation)! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #illustration

A mouse knight carrying a large banner sits upon an armored French bulldog. The dog's paws are very muddy!

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver-based illustrator open to new projects and also seeking representation! I wish all of you a Happy Holiday season and may all of your cats behave! 🎨 www.allinart.net #kidlitart #kidlit #illustration

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Hello everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a Vancouver based illustrator who also enjoys running around on a fine fall day! I'm available for PBs and am also seeking representation! 🎨 www.allinart.net #KidLitArtPostcard #kidlit #illustrator #illustration

A small dachshund in a red vest chases after a scarecrow holding a tennis ball.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator hoping your October is full of treats, not tricks! I'm looking for new PB and board book projects,and you can see more of my work over at www.allinart.net

A selection of poison apples are offered to a group of trick or treaters, all of whom are actual monsters except for one who is very nervous!

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator living in Vancouver who can't believe it's September already! I'm available for picture books and board books- and also looking for representation. 🎨 www.allinart.net

A grumpy seagull in swim shorts looks annoyed at the first few leaves of fall.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! Happy August everyone! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator open to picture books and board books. I'm also seeking representation! 🎨 www.allinart.net

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator who enjoys drawing chaos! And dinosaurs! Available for picture books and board books- and currently seeking representation! 🎨 www.allinart.net

A group of children tackle the theme park mascot Rexy the dinosaur.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Hello #kidlitartpostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator currently seeking representation who loves drawing animals of all types, especially if they're green! Portfolio over at: www.allinart.net

A frog pokes its head out from under a lillypad while several tadpoles swim around in the pond. There is a very tiny worried tadpole under the frog's arm.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Now that TUG OF THE PLUG is out I can share some of the process illustrations! Here's some studies of the leading crocodile, Wiley! #kidlitart #kidlit If you'd like to check out the book where he's from: starfishbaypublishing.com.au/portfolio-it...

Sketches of a crocodile named Wiley singing in the tub, looking anxious and having a tantrum, from the book Tug of the Plug by Starfishbay Publishing.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Hooray! Today (In Australia, New Zealand & the United Kingdom)- TUG OF THE PLUG, written by Sarah Jancevski and illustrated by yours truly, is out! 🥳 starfishbaypublishing.com.au/portfolio-it... #kidlit #kidlitart

A children's book cover for Tug of the Plug, written by Sarah Jancevski and Illustrated by Nicole Allin. The cover features a yelling crocodile being pulled into a pile of soap bubbles.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm an illustrator who loves animals of all shapes, sizes and levels of cleanliness! This illustration is from my work on TUG OF THE PLUG, written by Sarah Jancevski, available May 5th from Starfish Bay Children’s Books! #kidlitart #kidlit 🎨 www.allinart.net

A very worried crocodile scrambles as he's pulled down the drain of a bathtub in a whirling tornado.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Proud to present, releasing on May 5th, 2025 (In Australia, New Zealand & the United Kingdom)- TUG OF THE PLUG, written by Sarah Jancevski and illustrated by Nicole Allin (that's me!) starfishbaypublishing.com.au/portfolio-it... #kidlit #kidlitart

A children's book cover for Tug of the Plug, written by Sarah Jancevski and Illustrated by Nicole Allin. The cover features a crocodile being pulled into a pile of soap bubbles.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Hello everyone, sorry I disappeared for a bit. I did not, in fact fall off the face of the planet- I moved to Vancouver! (While illustrating a #kidlit book at the same time, phew!) I moved away from Canada when I was a kid, so this is going to be a pretty big adventure! #kidlitart #CanKidLit

Happy beaver joyfully throws handfuls of maple leaves into the air.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit #illustrator who loves drawing animals of all types! Open to work on picture books and currently seeking representation. My portfolio is over at www.allinart.net #kidlitart #art

A group of animals sitting on letters spelling out Nicole Allin. Each letter has an animal whose first letter of its name corresponds to the letter they're sitting on. A newt is on the N, an ibex is on the I, a cat on the C, an octopus on the O and so on.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard Day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator available for both projects and representation! Check out my portfolio over at www.allinart.net

Cupid being roughly yanked into the sky by a bunch of heart shaped balloons.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Happy Holidays everyone! Have been a bit too sick lately to do a new holiday illustration, so have an old favorite of mine- Yukon Cornelius and his delightful sled team all cozied up for the night. #kidlitart #rankinbass

Yukon Cornelius and his sled dogs all settle down on a recliner to watch a bit of television.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator who also likes crunchily stomping around in the snow. Available for picture books, board books and currently seeking representation! 🎨www.allinart.net

A Sasquatch in a puffy vest carrying a sled full of woodland creatures through the snow.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 07/11/2024

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator who would love nothing more than to lounge in a giant mug of hot cocoa. Available for picture books, board books and currently seeking representation! 🎨 www.allinart.net

Four marshmallows lounge in a giant mug of hot cocoa.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 03/10/2024

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Nicole Allin, a Canadian #kidlit illustrator in California who also dislikes a pumpkin goop'd shirt. I'm available for picture books, board books and am also seeking representation! 🎨: www.allinart.net #kidlitart

A small witch and vampire are carving a very large pumpkin. The vampire has gotten pumpkin goop on his shirt and is panicking about it staining.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 19/09/2024

Feeling a bit melancholy about having moved inland- sunsets over the water were pretty spectacular! #landscapephotography #sunset #seattle

Sunset over the water of a lake with a marina in the foreground.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 12/09/2024

Hi folks! It's been a little while, hasn't it? Summer kinda went sideways on me- hope that yours went smoothly! At least now I've finally finished moving, so that's something. #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #unpacking

A portrait of the illustrator giving a thumbs up while she is inside a large open cardboard packing box.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 24/04/2024

Updates are going to be a bit spotty for the time being- I'm moving! #kidlitart #ohno

A small penguin carrying a stack of boxes looks up in horror as the topmost box starts to fall.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 09/04/2024

Hello #PortfolioDay ! I'm Nicole Allin, a #kidlit illustrator from Washington, looking to work on more picture books! 🎨 www.allinart.net ✉️ allinart@fastmail.fm

A small girl in a raincoat stands in the middle of a crowded city holding a dog leash and collar.

An excited group of children attack a dinosaur themed park mascot while the handler looks at his phone.

A group of shadowy figures surround a girl in a detective outfit holding a magnifying glass. Her dog is keeping an eye on the figures.

A tiny lizard monster draws all over the walls while their parent looks on adoringly.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 04/04/2024

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Nicole Allin, a PNW illustrator (who enjoys a good mystery novel) who's looking for agent representation. Check out my portfolio at www.allinart.net ! #Kidlitart #detective

A preteen spy in a checkered coat an hat holds up a magnifying glass while a dog looks askance at the shadowy suspicious figures in the background.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 01/04/2024

Oh wow! What a way to start the month! Thanks to childrensillustrators.com for having me as their artist of the week! #kidlitart #CanKidLit #kidlit

Screenshot of the frontpage of childrensillustrators.com, where artist Nicole Allin is featured as artist of the week.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 22/03/2024

Sorry it’s been a bit folks- it’s been crazy busy over here! Have a pic of the fabulous cherry blossoms (in full bloom! Right now!) over at the UW campus. #cherryblossom #spring #universityofwashington #udub

Cherry blossom closeup with several blossoms in high focus.

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Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social · 07/03/2024

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Nicole Allin, a kidlit illustrator from the Pacific Northwest who loves picturebooks. (I'm currently seeking representation, too!) When March-ing into warmer weather, you still have a few more puddles to splash through, so keep your raingear handy!

Caterpillar in raincoat walks through the rain with a tiny umbrella.

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