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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard and happy #worldbookday! I’m Robyn Skaley, a Cdn illustrator, artist, art educator. I love creating playful & vibrant scenes with painterly textures and hidden details. Currently looking for rep and #kidlitart projects. My portfolio: robynskaley.com

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 09/03/2025

Thanks again to those who answered my #IndustryPolls earlier this year! As promised, here's Part 1 of the results: How Freelance Illustrators Find Work - debbieohi.com/2025/03/surv... #KidLit #KidLitArtists

A colorful cartoon illustration of a woman with curly dark hair, wearing a purple top, holding up three paintbrushes. The background is bright yellow. Below the illustration, bold text reads: "Freelance Illustrators Promotion SURVEY RESULTS" with "SURVEY RESULTS" in large purple letters. The image is signed "D. Ohi," and credits Debbie Ridpath Ohi with her website, DebbieOhi.com.

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Frances Backhouse @franbwrites.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Canada is blessed with more than a dozen great independent children’s book publishers. And I'm proud to be part of the @orcabook.bsky.social pod. Here's how to support all Canadian children's book publishers and creators. #Cankidlit #CanadaStrong

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard and happy #worldbookday! I’m an illustrator, artist and art educator from Canada. I paint humorous and playful scenes with painterly texture and sweet details. Currently looking for rep and #kidlitart projects. Art directors & editors, find my portfolio: www.robynskaley.com

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Alice Walsh @scoutrager.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

Reposting this guide from twitter because I COOKED here. (and still refer to this at work even now!)

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

It’s time for another art vs artist! So interesting to go back and look at my favourite work from the past year. 2024 was definitely a year of artistic growth! #artvsartist #picturebookillustration #childrensbookillustration #kidlitart #illustrator #illustration #handlettering #yeg

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 30/11/2024

I frequently meet illustrators who say, I’m a visual person, I have ADHD, I’ve never been a reader, and I never will be, it’s not for me. FWIW I’m a visual person with ADHD who didn’t self-identify as a reader who now reads voraciously. Here’s a short 🧵 on why and how… 1/7

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Keith Robinson @keithrobinson.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Today I'm starting work on the sequel to Wolf Road, which means I get to spend a month or two away from digital drawing, getting covered in charcoal muck.

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Brian LaRossa @brianlarossa.com · 15/11/2024

Covers are special challenge. They have to both stand out (differentiated from what's out there) and fit in (market fit). They have to represent the story at a glance, and also be the face of an object a reader may own for decades. Central character large + making eye contact with the reader works.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

New to Bluesky? Or like me and been here for a while but still don’t really know what you can do in this place? “Here’s some cool stuff you can do with Bluesky. The social network has some unique and fun features to try.” Via @theverge.com www.theverge.com/24295933/blu...

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Here’s some cool stuff you can do with Bluesky

It’s not just an Alf pics repository.

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 03/10/2024

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I’m an illustrator and art educator, and I love playful detail. Looking for representation. Agents, art directors and publishers, I’d love to work with you! #kidlitart #picturebooks 🌼 Portfolio: www.robynskaley.com 🌼 Insta: www.instagram.com/@robynskaleyart

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

Hi #KidLitArtPostcard ! I’m Robyn, an artist, illustrator and art educator. I’m currently looking for representation- agents, Art directors and publishers, I’d love to work with you! #kidlitart #picturebook 🌼 Portfolio: robynskaley.com 🌼 Insta: instagram.com/@robynskaleyart

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 10/07/2024

Hi #portfolioday! I’m Robyn, a #kidlit illustrator working in gouache, acrylic and digital media. Looking for picture bk, board bk, covers, MG, handlettering. 🌸portfolio robynskaley.com 🌸insta: instagram.com/@robynskaleyart #Illustration #kidlitart

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 04/04/2024

It’s #kidlitartpostcard! Hi art directors, agents, and publishers. I’m Robyn Skaley, an illustrator who creates colorful, quirky art for picture books, board books, bk covers, MG. 🌸portfolio redpoppyconsulting.com 🌸insta: instagram.com/@robynskaleyart #Illustration #kidlitart

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 07/03/2024

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Robyn Skaley, and I love illustrating cheerful, whimsical vibrant characters. My portfolio redpoppyconsulting.com and instagram.com/@robynskaleyart #Illustration #illustrator #childrensbookillustration #kidlit #picturebookart

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 05/01/2024

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Robyn, an illustrator & art educator. My mixed media #kidlitart is quirky, colourful, and playfully detailed. I work in gouache, acrylic, pastel & Procreate. 🌼Portfolio redpoppyconsulting.com 🌼Insta: instagram.com/@robynskaleyart #kidlit #illustration #childrensbooks

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 07/12/2023

Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Robyn Skaley, and I love illustrating cheerful, whimsical vibrant characters with lots of hidden details. #Illustration #illustrator #ChildrensBooks #kidlitart #picturebookart #picturebooks My portfolio: 🌷www.redpoppyconsulting.com 🌷www.instagram.com/@robynskaleyart

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 15/11/2023

I recently took the amazing Illustrated Children’s Books from @zoe_tucker and @lillarogers . 5 weeks of daily drawing, sketching, and painting our characters. I challenged myself to paint as much as I could in gouache before scanning & adding details in Procreate. #matsicb #kidlitart #picturebk

Character design for Erin and the Midsummer Bear picture book

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 22/10/2023

Do you know a kidlit/YA person new to Bluesky? Here are starting resources that might help, pls see full thread 👇🏼 My take on social media Quick tips + templates My Bluesky how-to videos KidLit Authors & Illustrators On Bluesky Kate Messner's KidLit Community list cont'd

Illustration of long-haired girl in red clock on flower-filled green hillside, looking up into the blue sky. In the sky, we see a few fluffy clouds along with some white skywriting that spellings the word "bluesky."

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Kate Messner @katemessner.com · 01/07/2023

The Bluesky #kidlit community is growing! Here's a list of authors, illustrators, educators, librarians, and publishing professionals to follow: shorturl.at/AKLST And here's how to add yourself to the list: forms.gle/78Cz3ETu4xo4qsNdA

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Kidlit Community on Bluesky Social

This is a list of authors, illustrators, teachers, librarians, bloggers, publishing professionals, and other people who make and/or love books for young readers.

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

Hi #PortfolioDay ! I’m Robyn Skaley, a Canadian illustrator, painter and art educator. I love creating bright, cheerful quirky characters with painterly texture and detail. 🌼Visit my website: redpoppyconsulting.com #kidlitart #illustration #portfolioday2023 #kidlit

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 08/10/2023

Some cheerful sunny friends on the easel! Excited by the beginnings of this new large piece, inspired by the sunflower field I walked in this summer. These will get lighter and brighter as I map in the values. . #wip #sunflowers #floralart #acrylicpainting #acrylic #cdnart #abart #yeg #yegart

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 07/10/2023

Not sure how to start connecting with others here on Bluesky? Here are some of my recent #CommunityPolls, open to all. Feel free to jump in & reply to any / Like comments / reshare etc. Cat emotions Comfort books Books that make you cry/laugh Reading habits cont'd

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

Such a thoughtful post on getting started with Bluesky from the ever-generous @debbieohi.bsky.social . It’s not the same as the old place and for that I’m very glad!

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 04/10/2023

Finally finished my peony mural in my powder room. I started this a year ago & have been working away at it in fits & starts when I’ve had time. It’s hard to photograph in such a narrow room. Feels like you’re enveloped with flowers in a lush soft garden. #cdnartist #yeg #art #acrylicpainting

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 20/09/2023

Musicking. My youngest is studying jazz composition at uni, and they talk about this often. It means the act of making music - with any instrument, voice, noise-making, rhythmic rambunctious sound. #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #kidlitillustration #yeg #sketchbook #artjournal

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 18/09/2023

Okay, I might have lemurs on the brain. Here’s a closeup of my intrepid noodle chef from my recent MATS character Bootcamp assignment. #makeartthatsells #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookart #picturebooks #illustration #yeg #yegart

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 16/09/2023

A busy lemur making his world-famous noodles. A recent assignment for MATS Character Bootcamp, text written by Zoe Tucker. #makeartthatsells #kidlitart #kidlit #picturebookart #picturebooks #illustration #yeg #yegart

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Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social · 14/09/2023

If you’re a fan of #kidCanLit, then you should check out the finalists for the Canadian Children’s Book Centre book awards. Awesome picture books, middle-grade, YA, non-fiction, historical fiction, spec fiction and more. canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-...

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 15/09/2023

Lemurs! Sketches of some cute little guys as prep for my recent assignments for MATS Character Bootcamp with @ZoeTuckerDesign @rileywilkinson and @lillarogers #makeartthatsells #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #childrenillustration #picturebooks

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 12/09/2023

I missed posting this as it’s my first day. Hi #kidlitartpostcard! I’m Robyn, illustrator and art educator, looking for new #kidlitart projects. I love drawing bright, playful characters 🌼Portfolio redpoppyconsulting.com 🌼Insta: instagram.com/@robynskaleyart #kidlit #illustration #childrensbooks

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Robyn Skaley @robynskaley.bsky.social · 12/09/2023

Hi everyone! My first post! My name is Robyn Skaley. I’m an artist, illustrator, art educator & former youth librarian. I paint intricate, expressive florals & landscapes. My illustrations are whimsical & playful with hidden details & painterly texture. #kidlitart #illustrator #yeg #cdnartist

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