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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

An absolute joy to be back at #BlueBunnyBooks where I got a copy of an adorable #picturebook by @peterhreynolds.bsky.social and his son, while celebrating the release of #FarawayFamily illustrated by @painternik.bsky.social (@nancyrosep.bsky.social publisher) !🙏🏾 @nancytupperling.bsky.social

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The pups wanted to show off my latest book in their handmade sweater WHEN OLD BECOMES NEW: Turning Junk into Joy Written by @jstremer.bsky.social In stores October 27, 2026 🍂🍃 @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #picturebookdelivery #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #dogsinsweaters

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Visited Amherst College drew a mastodon and walked in som dinosaur footprints 🦕 🦖 🐘 #drawing #sketchbook #dinosaurs #mastodon

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

#KidLitArtPostcard Day I had so much fun creating this fantasy world 🌙⭐️🐘 Portfolio: nicole-wong.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitpostcard #Kidlitartpostcardday #kidlit

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I can’t wait to illustrate this lovely story 🌳 💚 MERRY MAPLE written by Britt Crow-Miller Thanks so much to Sleeping Bear Press and @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social for making this happen! #bookdeal #bookdealannouncement #picturebookillustration #kidlitart

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Cover Reveal! 🌼🐈🌳 WHEN OLD BECOMES NEW: Turning Junk into Joy Written by @jstremer.bsky.social In stores October 27, 2026 @holidayhouse @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #coverreveal #picturebooks #bulletinofthecenterforchildresbooksreview

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Jessica Whipple @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Two books for this time of year... I THINK: - Comparison - Mental health/anxiety/OCD - Finding the positive ENOUGH IS... - Wants/needs - "The new thing" everyone wants - Contentment @joseebisaillon.bsky.social @painternik.bsky.social @freespiritbooks.bsky.social

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Jessica Whipple @jessicawhippl17.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A visit to Prendergast Library in Jametown, NY, where I spotted ENOUGH IS... Thank you for stocking it! Always exciting to find it on-shelf. @painternik.bsky.social

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Visited Miss Lizzie’s Cafe at it’s new location in the old Congregational Church in #fallriver #lizzieborden

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Thanks! Usually an editor/art director will suggest the best illustrators to match your manuscript from their deep piles of illustrators that contact them. Good luck out there!

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

It’s #PortfolioDay! I’ve illustrated over 40 books and always open to new projects! Portfolio: nicole-wong.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlitart #picturebooks #portfolio #picturebookillustration

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Wisdom teeth removal day 🦷 Only 2 out of 3 removed so I get to go back and do it again - sigh 😔

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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Yay for #ALA26! Noticed the field at #ChicagoOHare matches match @painternik.bsky.social 🎨 for the field at the imagination in #FarawayFamily! So excited for my #booksigning @penguinschoollib.bsky.social booth Sunday 11:00-11:45! #ALAAC26

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

I’m so sad to hear about the passing of Jane Yolen, she was such an inspiration 🩷 I had the pleasure of illustrating one of her books and better yet met her once at the Mass Book awards, where I totally embarrassed myself fangirling all over her.

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I’ve been stuck inside working lately and I miss hiking 😔

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Author Padma Venkatraman @padmatv.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌟Starred Review from #SchoolLibraryJournal 🌟 FARAWAY FAMILY Illustrated by @painternik.bsky.social In stores August 25, 2026 “This book stands out due to its quiet realism” - #SchoolLibraryJournalReviews🌟 🙏🏾 @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social #starredreviews⭐️ #picturebooks

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#KidLitArtPostcard Day theme is "You, as a kid" A little sketch of me is my Wonder Woman Underoos with my very favorite doll. Portfolio: nicole-wong.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social @bookendsliterary.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitpostcard #wonderwoman

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

⭐️ Hooray Starred Review from #SchoolLibraryJournal !! ⭐️ FARAWAY FAMILY Written by @padmatv.bsky.social In stores August 25, 2026 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social @penguinkids.bsky.social @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social #schoollibraryjournalreview #starredreviews⭐️⭐️ #picturebookreview

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Rabbit Rabbit 🐇 🐇 & happy Pride Month 🌈 #rabbitrabbit #pride🌈 #june

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Boston Turkeys don’t play, they pump up at the local gym #boston #bostonturkey #wildturkey

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

My husband’s is supposed to be a buddha 🪷😁

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I tried drawing my dog but the acid ate away all my subtle mark making and blurred everything into a black mass😕 It was a challenging process for sure

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Last class @socoartlabs with @kgatesman3rdswitch.bsky.social We created Lithographs just using some aluminum foil and few other things you’d find around your kitchen. @danmedeiros.bsky.social #lithography #lithographprints #printmaking

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

I’m honored THE BEAT OF THE DRAGON BOAT is on Mass Center for Book’s longlist for picture book/early reader category! ❤️🐉 @christinamatula.bsky.social @sleepingbearpress #massbookawards #picturebooks #kidlit

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The family created playful relief prints using old pieces of cardboard during our class @socoartlabs with @kgatesman3rdswitch.bsky.social @danmedeiros.bsky.social #reliefprintmaking #printmaking

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

My anal-retentive perfectionist self enjoys getting into the tightness but I miss the flow of the sketches in the end

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Thanks! it’s more or less like how I give sketches to clients and lately I don’t want to go back to a tighter style for the final art.

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Nicole Wong @painternik.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

I’ve been feeling stale lately and have been having a bit of fun playing around with a looser line and color with these little pieces. What do you think?

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