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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

There is nothing quite so singular as a woman on an accordion in a Nudie suit—a fantasy in concert and couture. My art draws inspiration from Nudie Cohn, the Ukrainian-American tailor who transformed Western wear into incandescent pageantry. #characterdesign #YAgraphicnovel #comics #graphicnovel

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I love summer evenings in the city, when the light fades and people switch on their lamps. A fun idea for a graphic novel page is to show the view from inside a window looking toward the street at the top, then below, the view from the street looking up at that same window. #comics #graphicnovels

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

In my experience developing a graphic novel, engaging an architect to design the characters' living spaces has proven beneficial. This approach allows for dynamic exploration of the environment, enabling selection of the most effective perspective for illustration. #graphicnovels #graphicnovelart

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

GN SNOW GLOBE effect Graphic novel artists may choose to move characters out of their individual spaces and place them more closely together than would be possible in real life. This technique, referred to as the ‘snow globe’ effect, transforms the page into a visually striking illusion.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

The Society of Illustrators MoCCA Arts Fest is a premier event in New York City for enthusiasts of graphic novels, comics, posters, and zines. MoCCA Arts Fest is dedicated to highlighting original works and unique ideas from a wide range of artists.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Incorporating a prominent graphic element gives the image a gritty quality which mirrors an unsettling conversation. Placing the action inside an upward perspective can convey an air of detachment, disconnecting the characters above the world they struggle to connect with.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Graphic novel artists boost the power of onomatopoeia by making words like “BOOM” huge and bold, or shaping “SSSS” into twisting, snakelike letters—visually echoing the wild energy and chaos of each scene.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Clothes can change a young adult character’s vibe: illustrate them in a blazer or skirt and suddenly they’re ready to do your taxes, but when drawn in an oversized hoodie, baggy jeans and a baseball cap, it’s like they’ve just rolled out of bed after bing-watching cartoons all night. #graphicnovel

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Atmosphere in a #graphicnovel is magical. Leaning into reds, yellows and pumpkin orange, the reader senses the crisp autumn air and the warmth of a golden afternoon. With the light slanting low, the image transforms into a captivating world, giving the reader an immersive experience. #books #kidlit

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

If you're writing a graphic novel with #teenager characters, focus on capturing #friendships. Make them appear venerable/exposed by using details like body hair and bras. Use intimate settings to highlight feelings. #comics #graphicnovels #illustrator #yagraphicnovels #books #YALit #graphicart

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Blowing snow doesn’t just spice up your illustration—it turns it into a full-on winter blockbuster. Suddenly, your art has the atmosphere of a dramatic holiday movie where everyone’s going to end up facing down a Yeti.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

I've invented a brand-new word—'fiffenblinken.' It's that heart-stopping moment when you wake up at 3 AM, convinced you forgot to put some absolutely critical ‘thingy’ in your panels. You stare wildly into the darkness, and think, “Is this a fiffenblinken emergency... or just the pizza talking?”

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

By guiding the eye to a prominent shape and then revealing a secondary image within it, the illustrator encourages the viewer to pause and explore the visual narrative in greater detail #YAGraphicNovel #comics #GraphicNovel #IndieComics #webcomic #GraphicNovelIllustrator #ComicBookIlllustrator

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Creating blowing ‘snowflakes’ is the most exciting part of the page. In Photoshop I customize a brush. I ‘spread’ the brush & ‘jitter’ to mix up the size and angle, so each snowflake swirls and tumbles in its own unique way. Finally, I ‘scatter’ the brush making the scene look full of winter magic.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

This exercise presents a challenge, as my usual approach involves analyzing the figure by ratios—for instance, considering the relationship from her waist to her shoulders or knees. However, due to the oversized hoodie, the obscured waist complicates accurate assessment of her proportions.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

When I illustrate a graphic novel, I put energy into crafting the final panel on each page spread so it holds the reader in suspense. The sense of anticipation drives them to keep the pages turning, going deeper into the story.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Taking a break from my graphic novel to create fan art. KPop Demon Hunters is the most watched movie in Netflix's history. Yeah, Rumi. #kpopdemonhuntersnetflix#kpopdemonhunters #rumi #kpop好きな人と繋がりたい #animeart #artistsofinstagram❤️#demonhunter #artistsofinstagram❤️ #tutorial#fanartanime #fanart🎨

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

I mix programs to create graphic novel art. This starts with Clip Studio Paint, goes to original inking, then to Photoshop for color. It takes several attempts before settling on an arresting color combination. #graphicnovelillustration

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

I'm watching Arcane on Netflix. The art amazes me! Thought I'd sketch my favorite character, but I think she has gone to the dark side. #graphicnovelartist #digitalart #comics #comicbookart #anime #artistsonbluesky

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Stocking stuffer idea from a small Hoboken business owner. Girl's gotta' promote! Merry Christmas! #stockingstuffer #christmasgifts

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

When fall has yet to give way to winter. Feels like a painting...

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Join author/illustrator Patricia Keeler and musician/songwriter Elena Skye for a ⭐️STORY TIME SING ALONG🎵 at the HOBOKEN PUBLIC LIBRARY, 500 Park Avenue, Hoboken, NJ this Saturday, NOVEMBER 16, from 3 to 4 PM. #newjersey #hobokenlibrary #storytime

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

Pink🍦Ice Cream Truck stickers will be free to children this Saturday under the ⭐️ Family Tent of the Hoboken Library Festival attending 🎵"Scoop, The Musical"🎵! Enjoy a musical reading of Scoop, along with the hit 🍨Scoop song by writer/musician Elena Skye.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

It’s all friendly and smileys now but I’m taking you down @barbara_dilorenzo_books at the Hoboken Library Festival at Church Square Park on Saturday, September 21!

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 05/09/2024

In person at the Hoboken Library Festival for a🌀 Sketch Off with ❤️ Barbara DiLorenzo. We'll see who's got the fastest pencil in New Jersey. I lost last time when somebody yelled for us to draw a cucumber fish. I mean, is that a real thing? Details here; hobokenlibrary.org/libraryfesti...

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 28/02/2024

My dream Parisian bookstore, decked out for a signing of www.amazon.com/Scoop-Ice-Cr... #bookstore #booksigning #icecream #books #patriciakeeler

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 24/02/2024

OK! Seeing this is too fun! Check it out on Amazon www.amazon.com/Scoop-Ice-Cr...

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 20/02/2024

Published today! A new spin on the classic unloved ice cream truck that trys to become popular by adding gadgets and bling. Listen now with the QR Code free to the Scoop Song for Scoop's sweet story. 🍦🍦🍦Sky Pony Press Available from Amazon www.amazon.com/Scoop-Ice-Cr...

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 07/02/2024

Playing music with boys. 🎶"Some people say I done alright for a girl."🎶

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 23/01/2024

Looking forward to playing music with Ron at cabins in the mountains of Virginia @ Groundhog Music Festival.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 19/01/2024

It's snowing! Imagining coming out of the woods on a snowy white horse. But I keep thinking she needs a hat.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 13/01/2024

"You Are A Wicked Cool Daughter" is my one of my favs of the Valentines I've made for my shop at GCU. (But the Kiss Kiss one doesn't read as it looks...) www.greetingcarduniverse.com/patriciakeeler

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 07/10/2023

I can't do graphic novel thumbnails with stick figures like they say to. I need to see the character's faces to tell if the interaction works. So I just sketch with a black colored pencil. Of course who is they?

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

One year I created 30 out of 31 art posts for Inktober. I don't think I'm going to make it this year. Here's an inked illustration for Inktober Day 1 for DREAM.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 26/09/2023

The thing about witches is that they can stay underwater for as long as it takes, and it takes time to find mermaids. #kidlit #kidlitart #books #mermaids #witches

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 22/09/2023

Working to illustrate the music. The feel of music in your chest and feet. The freedom of riding the wave and singing as loud as you can. Don't know how successful I am, but it's fun to keep going for it. #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #graphicnovel

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 18/09/2023

I'm figuring out the beats of a witch leaving unseen by climbing out a window. Making quick sketches with a black colored pencil #kidlitart #kidlit #graphicnovel #illustration

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 17/09/2023

Childrens Book Illustrators Group 2023 Directory is out! Special congratulations to @dtdelosh.bsky.social being featured on both the color & B&W covers. The entire illustration directory can be viewed at www.cbig-nyc.com/portfolio #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 15/09/2023

I think out the illustrated graphic novel pages using a black colored pencil. In Photoshop I add shading. Early on, I'm focusing on a strong point of view and expressions. I love a powerful girl expression. #graphicnovel #kidlitart #kidlit #womenwhoillustrate

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

Creating a graphic novel about witches. Illustrating the story is enjoyable because you can create art that shows expressions from every point of view. I haven't submitted it yet to an editor. It's a long process and I keep illustrating because the art is just moving forward.

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Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social · 12/09/2023

I'm developing on a graphic novel called The Kiss & The Cat. Sorting out the personality of the main witch character. #graphicnovel #kidlit #illustrator

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