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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 2h

Thanks Scholastic for copies of 'Spin & Lift: Construction Trucks' that I illustrated, featuring spinning wheels and lift up flaps #illustration #freelanceillustrator #kidlitart #kidlitartist #scholastic #tractor #vehicles #bookcover #construction#cute #boardbook #childrensbooks #kidsbooks 🚜

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Some sketches and final art of characters from 'More than a maze book level up!' published by Townhouse books next month #illustration #freelanceillustrator #kidlitartist #activitybooks #childrensbooks #characterdesign

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great to receive copies of 'More than a maze book level up!' published by Townhouse books next month, it was fun illustrating this activity book full of mazes and stickers #videogames #illustration #freelanceillustrator #mazes #activitybooks #childrensbooks #stickers

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D-Pad Studio @dpad.studio · 12/09/2026

We added a big ol' (!!!) warning signal to telegraph incoming enemy attacks. Are they a little too much tho? 😅‼️ #gamedev #indiedev #pixelart #retro

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Created this splatted icecream in the sand on Skegness beach last week #icecream #skegness #summerholiday #sand #sandart

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Created this pufferfish in the sand on Skegness beach last week #pufferfish #fish #skegness #summerholiday #sand #sandart

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ToonHive @toonhive.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Alex Hirsch shares new official Mabel artwork while promoting the ‘Gravity Falls’ artbook: “NOT FEATURING: Any f*cking AI slop!”

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Bree Lundberg @breelundberg.com · 18/08/2026

Quick PSA. Looking at you, local orgs and small businesses.

Crudely drawn bunny character holding a pencil, messy hand lettering surrounds them in orange to green gradient color. It says in all caps:

Stop using AI for your flyers & logos! They look like shit, everybody thinks so! Seriously, you’re losing business. Just make it yourself or hire a real artist.

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The Artbook Collector @theartbookguy.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

New review! Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Game from @tributegames.com and @darkhorse.com is a fantastic collection of pixel art, animation concepts, and more, perfect for players wanting to enjoy the retro style. Full review with more previews - www.artbookcollector.com/post/book-re...

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Book Review - Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Game

Book review for Marvel Cosmic Invasion: The Art of the Game. Get a breakdown and thoughts on this look at the art behind the 90's style brawler from Tribute Games.

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IGN @ign.com · 14/08/2026

Inside is the closest thing to a "perfect" video game we've ever played. bit.ly/4qk3gqS

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Timeproof Games @timeproof.games · 10/08/2026

Fighters Megamix (Saturn, Sega, 1996)

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard I'm Steve James (SteJDesigns) Rep'd by Advocate Art. stejdesigns.wixsite.com/mysite www.advocate-art.com/steve-james #kidlitartist #kidlitart #illustration #freelanceillustrator #illustrator #childrensbookillustrator #cat #cats #catcafe #cafe #cute

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MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls @marveltokon.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Our Opening Movie has been revealed! Inspired by classic fighting games and early 2000s anime openings, it captures the essence and energy of #MARVELTokon: Fighting Souls! youtu.be/XSk3IMcgVQY

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MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls | Opening Movie

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✄---Rob--Ives--- @robives.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Make your own Count Binface clothes peg automata! #countbinface #binface #maker #clothespeg #clothespegautomata www.robives.com/project/coun...

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Happy Book Birthday to 'The Best Party Ever' the 2nd book in the 'Too Cute Tales' series I illustrated, written by the team at Harper Collins Kids. @harperkids.bsky.social #illustration #freelanceillustrator #kidsbooks #bookbirthday #harpercollins #childrensbooks #kawaii #cute #rabbit 🐰🎁🎈🎂🎉🐷🐯🐸🐧

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Hi #portfolioday I'm Steve James, Freelance Illustrator based in Leeds, rep'd by Advocate Art. stejdesigns.wixsite.com/mysite www.advocate-art.com/steve-james #kidlitartist #kidlitart #illustration #freelanceillustrator #kidsbooks #childrensbooks

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender' will stream (legitimately) sooner than expected. Paramount+ has moved the film's release up to July 25 and unveiled the first official trailer after the movie leaked online earlier this year. www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film...

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'Avatar' Feature Moves Up Release Date, Drops Trailer

Paramount+ will stream the first Avatar Studios feature in July, months ahead of schedule, following the film's widely circulated April leak.

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Thanks @harperkids.bsky.social for copies of 'The Best Birthday Ever' the 2nd book in the 'Too Cute Tales' series I illustrated, written by the team at Harper Collins Kids. Due out later this month #illustration #freelanceillustrator #kidsbooks #bookcover #childrensbooks #kawaii #cute #rabbit 🐰🎁🎈🎂🎉

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

For Horsforth Walk of Art I spent a nice chunk of time chalking outside Stocked a local giftshop and co-work space. By the end of Saturday Horsforth street artists of all ages had filled the space #chalks #chalkart #streetart #stocked #horsforth #leeds #horsforthwalkofart @horsforthnews.bsky.social

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Posting this again with some better photos: Cool seeing my art on merch for the Horsforth Walk of Art this weekend available in Our Handmade Collective on Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds #illustration #freelanceillustrator #stickers #horsforth #horsforthwalkofart #leeds @horsforthnews.bsky.social 🎨

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Cool seeing my illustrations on merch for the Horsforth Walk of Art this weekend available in Our Handmade Collective on Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds fb.watch/I7ddg2Vnsc/ #illustration #freelanceillustrator. #ourhandmadecollective #horsforthwalkofart #leeds

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

It was lovely visiting Newlaithes primary school a couple of times this week to talk about illustration and draw along with the kids for the Horsforth Walk of Art, one boy gave me his photocopied pic as a memento #ilustration #walkofart #horsforth #schools

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Slings and Arrows Graphic Novel Guide @sandagnguide.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The wonderfully imaginative and colourful art of Lorena Gomez is on show in the three stories combined for the Nightlights Collection. It's an all-ages delight. @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social theslingsandarrows.com/the-nightlig...

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Comic Book Yeti @comicbookyeti.com · 15/05/2026

Comics creator Tim Probert talks about visualizing anxiety through the characters in his hit graphic novel series Lightfall. Full interview 👇🏻 youtu.be/y1NlzwhjKWw

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Dan Hipp @danhipp.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Street Fighting

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Cartoon Brew @cartoonbrew.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The first trailer for 'Adventure Time: Side Quests' is here, and boasts the franchise's biggest visual departure yet. Finn and Jake return for new adventures in a brighter, more stylized take on the Land of Ooo. www.cartoonbrew.com/streaming/ad...

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'Adventure Time: Side Quests' Reveals New Look In First Trailer

Finn and Jake return in a new 'Adventure Time' series that revisits their early adventures with a brighter, stylized visual approach.

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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Adam Riches @supernorn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A while back we had the wonderful opportunity to pitch a Red Dwarf adventure game directly to Doug Naylor himself. While the project didn't end up going ahead, we're now free to share some of the work we produced for the pitch!

A Red Dwarf Adventure game - pixel art showcasing the crew in the cockpit of the iconic Starbug

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MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls @marveltokon.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

The Champion may have destroyed entire planets, but he has never faced the Knights of Doom! The fourth team to enter the fray in MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls is led by Doctor Doom, joined by a host of villains as new playable characters: Magneto, Green Goblin, and Carnage! youtu.be/TI4qG-wqhLc

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Game Informer @gameinformer.com · 02/06/2026

You need to check out the new PS5 demo for this gorgeous indie platformer. gameinformer.com/2026/06/02/y...

the key art for The Eternal Life of Goldman

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Lovely time drawing Krumm the pug last night at the Drawvik AOI illustration meetup, I got cuddles with him too #illustration #sketchbook #sketches #drawing #dog #dogs #pug #pugs #animals #york #freelanceillustrator #drawvik #aoi 🐶

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Amanita Design 📣 @amanita-design.net · 29/04/2026

Attention, please. The Leader has an important announcement for you... 📣 Phonopolis launches MAY 20! 📣 Wishlist on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1206070/...

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard I'm Steve James (SteJDesigns) Rep'd by Advocate Art stejdesigns.wixsite.com/mysite www.advocate-art.com/steve-james #kidlitartist #kidlitart #illustration #freelanceillustrator #illustrator #childrensbookillustrator #cute #octopus #frog #monkey #wizard #superhero #toptrumps 🐙🐸🐵

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Bitmap Books @bitmapbooks.com · 30/04/2026

Fatal Fury/Garou Densetsu: The Ultimate History (Collector’s Edition) Featuring an interactive slipcase and a selection of exclusive extras. Available 20th May 🕔 17:00 BST 🕕 18:00 CEST 🕛 12:00 EDT 🕘 09:00 PDT Get a stock alert here: www.bitmapbooks.com/collections/... #booksky #fatalfury

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Cas van de Pol @casvdp.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

pilot to our little show about silly gnomes released this weekend :)

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I'm featured on my agent's Advocate Art website this month with a writeup about my work and processes www.advocate-art.com/community/20... #illustrator #feelanceillustration #childrensbooks #advocateart #kidlitart #kidlitartist

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Gargarin @gargarin.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

This is a lovely idea

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@StudiokobaGAMES @studiokobagames.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Who cares about tutorials? We care about tutoriales 🤌 Feast your ears👂 This banger is pure Future Knight attitude🔫😎 Wishlist KNOW (Per favore🤌🀄️🤌) #gamedev #ドット絵 #FutureKnight #indiegame

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Out today from Scholastic 'Spin & Lift: Rescue Trucks' a fun book to illustrate with spinning wheels and lift up flaps #illustration #freelanceillustrator #kidlitart #kidlitartist #scholastic #firetruck #vehicles #bookcover #bookbirthday #cute #boardbook #childrensbooks #kidsbooks 🚒

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Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

‪Hi #kidlitartpostcard I'm Steve James (SteJDesigns) Rep'd by Advocate Art. stejdesigns.wixsite.com/mysite www.advocate-art.com/steve-james #kidlitartist #kidlitart #illustration #freelanceillustrator #illustrator #childrensbookillustrator #cute #chicks #chickens #easter #parade #marchingband 🐥🥁

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The Artbook Collector @theartbookguy.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Upcoming artbooks for April! A light month, but there's a couple of new books to add to your wishlist! 13th - Indie Game Works from @thamesandhudson.bsky.social (UK) 14th - The Art of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from @idwpublishing.com and @thecolinstein.bsky.social

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Who says you have to draw to write graphic novels? Not Marcie Colleen ! She's written multiple #graphicnovels for kids & shares her secrets on the #12x12pb #podcast. Listen to this fun & lively conversation here: 12x12challenge.com/p... #amwriting #kidlit #booksky #writingcommunity

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Jacob Souva @jacobsouva.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Some thoughts on pushing through when that freelancing work slows #kidlit #kidlitart open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou...

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5 Things to Do When the Work Slows

Some Freelancin' Thoughts

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@StudiokobaGAMES @studiokobagames.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

You come from the Future to fight the Lady of the Past and her Present cult. Are you ready? you are: “Future Knight” (El caballero del futuro) Wishlist now!👇 store.steampowered.com/app/4235410/... StudioKoba × @Aeternathegame #pixelart #indiedev #indiegame

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