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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Cory and I will be at @fococomiccon.bsky.social this weekend! Hope to see you there!

RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Newsletter! May was an odd month. Looking back on it, I did more than I thought, but it often wasn't the things I'd anticipated. www.patreon.com/posts/may-20...

Photos of a notebook with salvaged materials as covers and end papers.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Standing 450 feet tall, naked as the day he was born, Ze'Doven runs his hands over the tops of redwood trees, the sky filled with suns and moons and stars. Above a primordial world, planets colliding, infinite destruction. Taking a break to paint fanart for @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social

Acrylic painting. A massive blue and purple figure (Ze'Doven) towers over a forest of redwoods. High above him, two red planets collide. Website: RobinAChilds.com

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

December/January newsletter. What have I been up to during my winter hibernation? Theater, illustrations, book-binding, and food. www.patreon.com/posts/decemb...

Illustrations of sleepy cuddly hedgehogs

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Last day to vote on this month's illustration choices. Which winter hedgehogs will become stickers? www.patreon.com/posts/poll-w...

Loose sketches of hedgehogs doing various winter activities, including reading, making snowmen, ice skating, sleeping in, embroidering, cuddling with cocoa, baking, knitting, and playing in a snowball fight

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Patrons have a lot of fun choices to pick from this month. So many different versions of Krampus, but which ones will win? www.patreon.com/posts/illust...

Five different sketches depicting Krampus (scary Alpine folklore figure). 1. "Woodblock" faces the viewer directly with a stern face in almost a saint-like pose holding a switch and a piece of coal. 2. "Abstract" a border of chains frames a demonic creatures drawn entirely out of triangles. 3. "Pocket Monster" a cute version of Krampus with a long curly tongue and tail and big eyes. 4. "Dating Sim" a hot anime boy version with a fur vest and absurd chain weapon. 5. "Horror film" a grotesque version with a mean leer holding a pitchfork and wearing bloody rags.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Two coffee imps for November's colder weather. See what else I was up to last month in the latest newsletter: www.patreon.com/posts/144616...

Photograph of two coffee themed stickers with little imps in or around the cups

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Pet portraits I painted for Kickstarter backers. The bird is watercolor and the dog and cat are acrylic. (Pet portrait commissions are open if you're interested!) Learn more about what I was up to last month in October's newsletter here: www.patreon.com/posts/octobe...

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Cory and I made a cutting board together in a workshop class at the Denver Tool Library! It was so much fun. The instructor was great, we learned new things, and now we have a cutting board we can treasure for years. (The woods from lightest to darkest are maple, cherry, and walnut!)

Photograph of a handmade cutting board with three different types of wood

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

August newsletter! Check out illustrations I've done this month (including this one for @notsosuper.pub ONE ODD BOOK), learn how @fococomiccon.bsky.social went, visit a crafting thrift store, and send Dilly good vibes, because the poor dear isn't well. Newsletter: www.patreon.com/posts/august...

Children's book illustration showing a large group of characters being flung into the air

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Cory & I will be at Fort Collins Comic Con August 16-17! FC3 is a super-fun local Colorado Con with a ton of great artists, panels, scientists, guests, gaming, cosplay, and so much more. Snag your badges now: fococomiccon.com/badges/

A samurai stands in a graveyard. Text bar: Fort Collins Comic Con 2025 #FC3 Robin & Cory Childs

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

FINAL DAY! Less than 24 hours to support our book. Thank you to everyone who's backed so far. Let's do this! www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

A tengu (bird-like humanoid from Japanese mythology) leaps through the air wielding a giant and impractical sword while coins rain down on her. Text: Wavemen Kickstarter Last Day. Image Credit: Jackarais.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

I'm starting a newsletter sharing projects and reflections each month. Snippets from the novel I'm working on, photos of my latest crafting project, and pieces of illustrations I've finished. My hope is this will give folks a fun way to keep in touch! www.patreon.com/posts/june-2...

Cartoon of a person waving inside a heart-shaped frame.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

FINAL THREE DAYS! Help us print our next book and reprint previous books in the series. Help our moody teen samurai find hope for a new chapter in his life with the mentorship of an aged child-star demon man. www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

A worried young samurai in armor next to a sage demon-man in formal robes. Text: Wavemen Kickstarter. Image credit: Jackarais.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

We've reached our funding goal with 6 days to go! If we can reach our stretch goals, we can get @jackarais.bsky.social started on drawing the next book right away. If you'd like more books on a faster timeline, this is the best way to make that happen! www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

A tengu (humanoid bird-like creature from Japanese myth) leaping into the air with her wings spread, throwing up a cloud of dust. Text: Wavemen Kickstarter. Image credit: Jackarais

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

We're less than $250 from reaching our funding goal!! Thank you to everyone who's shared or backed our book. Let's get it printed! www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

A tiny warrior riding a dragonfly surrounded by sparkles. Text: Wavemen Kickstarter. Art Credit: Jackarais.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

FINAL WEEK! Kickstarter for Wavemen book 4 has been going strong, but it's not at the finish line yet! Currently 80% of our goal. If you've already backed, THANK YOU! If you'd like support our story, only 7 days left to help us make it happen! Back here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

A tengu hanging off a tree waves her arms in an expansive way, as though declaring something. Text: Wavemen Kickstarter. Image Credit: Jackarais

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

10 DAYS LEFT! We're at 73% of our funding goal. Thank you to everyone who has backed or shared. We're very excited about this absolute romp of a story and we hope we get the chance to share it with all of you! www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

A tengu giving a thumbs up surrounded by sparkles. Text: Wavemen Kickstarter. Image Credit: Jackarais.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Rumors abound that there is a swordmaster tengu living in the mountain village of Kurama. I don't know, though. Does she look like a swordmaster to you? Back the book and find out! www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

A tengu (bird-like person from Japanese mythology) bows in a costume with a small hat and fake beard. Text: Wavemen Kickstarter. Image credit: Jackarais

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

This has gotta be the most magnificent warrior you've ever seen. Totally not a fraud. Totally didn't buy a fake, jewel encrusted helmet and final fantasy sword to look cool. Trust me, bro. Discover his FOOLPROOF GUARANTEED TO WORK plan! Back now! www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

A smug looking warrior in overblown armor covered in spikes and feathers with fake abs sculpted in. Text: Wavemen Kickstarter. Image credit: Jackarais

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

May I interest you in some elixir? Legendary armour? Or perhaps, do you seek... the SWORD OF DESTINY? Find them in WAVEMEN: Volume 4. www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

An old woman holding up small bottles with an eager expression. Text: Wavemen Kickstarter. Image credit: Jackarais

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

The young samurai Momotaro had it rough trying to grapple with his legend. In the newest volume of WAVEMEN, see how a mentor helps teach new ways to write his story... www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

A relaxed oni man in formal robes surrounded by flowers sits next to a nervous looking samurai surrounded by claws. Text: Wavemen Kickstarter. Image credit: Art by Jacakarais.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

It's day 3 and we're $151 from the halfway mark! Will someone push us over this milestone? Discover legendary heroes and mythical creatures in our comic adventure set in Heian Japan! Support Wavemen today! www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

Two broken horns around a samurai's neck glow an ominous red. Text reads: Wavemen Kickstarter. Image credit: Jackarais

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

What on earth is going on between a sad samurai, a man who can fit in the palm of your hand, a laid back demon, some scheming shopkeepers, and a tengu disguised as a tengu? Find out in WAVEMEN: Volume 4. www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

A nervous looking merchant bows slightly to a very tall oni (demon/monster) man. A tiny warrior riding a dragonfly is near the oni's shoulder. Next to the merchant stands an alarmed looking samurai. Text: Wavemen Kickstarter. Art credit: Jackarais

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

It's day one and we're almost to 30% funded! Thank you so much to everyone who's shared our Kickstarter or backed the book! Thank you for supporting #indie and #queer creators! Much love from Cory, @jackarais.bsky.social and I! www.kickstarter.com/projects/208...

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

If all goes well we'll be launching a Kickstarter to get Wavemen Book Four printed NEXT WEEK! It's been a while since we ran one of these so I'm a little nervous (let's be honest, I'm ALWAYS nervous running one of these, but y'all always come through). Can't wait to share it!

Shows a book, one version closed to show the colorful cover with 'Wavemen' and a sword-wielding tengu on the front. The second version shows the inside of the book, with black-and-white artwork. Text reads: Print Version. Full-color cover. Magazine size (8.25 inches by 10.5 inches). Black and white with spot color interior. 60+ pages.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Cory and I will be at Fort Collins Comic Con on August 16 and 17th! (Lineart of image by Jonas Goonface, colors by me)

Text: Fort Collins Comic Con 2025. Picture of a Monkey, a Pheasant, a Dog, and a young man all in historic Japanese armor in a boat. The young man is smiling and pointing forward. Lineart by Jonas Goonface, colors by Robin Childs.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Working on the next page for a children's book by @notsosuper.pub and I'm so happy with how this expression turned out!

Screenshot of inks in Clip Studio, showing a boy piloting a drone that is holding him aloft by the hood of his hoodie.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

Come support queer local Colorado creatives at the Queer Author Expo! Show is October 12th, more information here: lgbtqcolorado.org/event/queer-...

Flier for a show at The Center on Colfax. Image of a samurai in a graveyard over the title text WAVEMEN. At the bottom text reads "Robin & Cory Childs: Comics of legendary adventure set in Heian Japan"

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 24/05/2024

Grimore, Witch of the Wild Hunt, from Worlds Beyond Number.

A feral woman with soot-stained brow and blood-soaked mouth wearing a deer skull and stained furs reaches out with bloody talons, her expression a hungry leer. Text at bottom reads RobinAChilds.com

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 23/05/2024

Indri, Witch of the Wind and Stars, from Worlds Beyond Number

A pale woman with a crown of diamonds and icicles and decked out in jewels and furs holding a gleaming ice scepter. Behind her is a field of stars. Signature at the bottom reads "Robin Childs" and the year.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 20/05/2024

Spring Break! I believe in you. The boys of Dimension 20: Fantasy High leaping into action.

Riz Gugkgak, Gorgug Thistlespring, and Fabian Seacaster charge across the page in a digital illustration. Text at the bottom reads RobinAChilds.com

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 16/05/2024

Before every painting I do color swatches and test layouts on tiny little sketches. These feel like their own itty bitty art form.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 15/05/2024

Part of the bird-watching children's book concept I'm working on with @profnoface.bsky.social. The kids have discovered ducks in a nearby park pond. The two-page spread will feature one side with the family and another with a page from Sierra's bird book, with this painting and facts!

A watercolor painting of a male and female mallard at the edge of a pond. Text reads "RobinAChilds.com"

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 09/05/2024

I'm working with @gammaliz.bsky.social on a cosmically magical cookbook. Many claim the Snickerdoodle as their favorite cookie. One could even say, it's a true Snicker-Snack.

A sword with a hilt incorporating symbols of vanilla, cinnamon, and egg. Behind it is a shower of snickerdoodle cookies. Text at the top reads "The Vorpal Treat" and text at the bottom reads "RobinAChilds.com"

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 08/05/2024

I'm working with @gammaliz.bsky.social on a cosmically magical cookbook. It's a well known fact that one should never cool tasty treats where kids or cats (or both) can swipe them.

A watercolor illustration of a chac (jaguar spirit) peeking in through a window about to swipe a cookie off a plate. In the lower corner text reads "RobinAChilds.com"

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 07/05/2024

I'm working with @gammaliz.bsky.social on a cosmically magical cookbook. A goddess indulging in the divine pleasures of a lemon poppy seed cookie.

A watercolor illustration in an art nouveau style of a woman with sweeping red hair looking with longing and excitement at a lemon poppy seed cookie that she's about to bite. She is framed by the image of a slice of lemon and a curling poppy flower. Text at the bottom of the image reads "RobinAChilds.com"

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 02/05/2024

I'll say this for Doctor Yagi, he's spry for an old goat. The fourth guardian of Toma from The Wizard, The Witch, and the Wild One! @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social

A man with goat ears and horns holds his glasses as he charges forward, his blue blazer flapping behind him, doctor's bag in hand. Text at the bottom left reads "RobinAChilds.com"

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 30/04/2024

A page from a children's book concept that I'm working on with @profnoface.bsky.social! And thus, two urban birdwatchers found their calling!

Two young children watch three pigeons perched on a wire outside their window. The youngest child looks excited, while the elder is a little melancholy. Text in a bubble to the side reads: "They missed the trees. Since moving to the city telephone wires replaced the forest view from their bedroom, but they had been glad to find there were birds here too." In the upper corner text reads: RobinAChilds.com

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 26/04/2024

I'm working with @gammaliz.bsky.social on a cosmically magical cookbook. These delicious jammy treats can be enjoyed by all creatures, big and small!

A fairy sprawls on jam-filled cookies, treating them like pillows (which they also happen to be eating) Text in lower left corner reads: RobinAChilds.com

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 18/04/2024

I'm working with @gammaliz.bsky.social on a cosmically magical cookbook. The secret to baking in the frozen wastes is making everything lemon flavored. Then nobody asks you to share.

A yeti tosses a lemon snowflake cookie into their mouth as snow comes down around them.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 12/04/2024

Elbeth, the Queen Bee of Toma's guardians. From the Worlds Beyond Number podcast.

A confident woman with a crown over her head stands in a checkered farming dress with wing-like lacy sleeves. She carries a pitchfork and a bucket of honey, standing in front of two hives, surrounded by bees. Website in corner RobinAChilds.com

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 01/04/2024

Henohenomohe reporting for duty! A guardian of Toma from @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social.

A jovial scarecrow in orange overalls and blue boots tips his hat as he sets out on a patrol. His face has the Japanese hiragana characters "He no he no mo he ji" a combination that creates a face.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 29/03/2024

I'm working with @gammaliz.bsky.social on a cosmically magical cookbook. Can we tempt you with fiendishly delicious Red Velvet cookies?

A demonic hand reaches for a plate of luscious Red Velvet cookies sitting on a gold plate next to a golden goblet. From beneath the red velvet cloth that the plate and goblet sit on, a small imp, licking lips with a fork in hand, peeks out. In the background the glowing fires of the underworld light stalagmites and stalactites.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 28/03/2024

The delightful Mr. Soup from The Wizard, The Witch, and the Wild One.

A colored pencil illustration of a rotund and friendly old man holding a ladle and soup bowl. Soaring overhead in an arch, magically suspended, is a feast of soup ingredients.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 23/02/2024

I'm working with @gammaliz.bsky.social on a cosmically magical cookbook! Aiming for a Ghibli Food level of lusciousness, but in watercolor.

A watercolor painting of black currants, orange liqueur, and half and orange.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 16/02/2024

I'm working with @gammaliz.bsky.social on a cosmically magical cookbook! It's lovely to be working in watercolors again.

Watercolor painting. The hands of a goddess, covered in roses and sleeves of wheat, reach out to a hive of bees hanging in an almond tree. The honey bees buzz around her hands in greeting.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

For folks that like seeing process stuff, this is the value study and color study I did to prepare for the final painting.

Colors overlaid on the pencil sketch to test color combinations.

A pencil drawing of Fig Faeth kickflipping in the air.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

Fig Faeth kickflipping into a concert and/or mayhem. #FantasyHigh #dimension20fanart

A digital painting of Fig Faeth kick-flipping in the air holding her bass while Baby is flung off into the air behind her.

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RobinAChilds @robinachilds.bsky.social · 17/01/2024

I was commissioned by @c222.bsky.social to recreate an infamous photo from #dimension20 #FantasyHigh! Pop quiz: How many tabaxi do you see?

A black and white image of a suave goblin holding a martini making a cheers motion with a gray tabaxi who isn't holding a glass. They are smiling at each other.

A black and white image of a suave goblin holding a martini making a cheers motion. A party goes on behind him with other richly dressed guests.

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