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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 33m

Day 18 of #SCBWIartober2026 is Cosplay. Which, to be honest, is that what Halloween costume dressing is all about? What are you dressing up as for Halloween? This year, according to my toddler, we're going to be cats. Lol #drawingforkids #kidlitart #cartoons #halloween

A kid dressed as a ghost looks at his candy while an actual ghost looks over his shoulder. A girl dressed as a witch watches in mild surprise behind them

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 16/10/2026

Day 16 of #scbwiartober2026 is Hairy. My first thought was to draw a werewolf, but then I thought, nah I want to draw a cute hairy sheepdog. Because drawing dogs is fun! #kidlitart #dogs #drawingdogs #cartoonanimals

A little girl is playing with a sheep dog and doing their hair

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 15/10/2026

Starting halfway, but better late than never! Day 15 of #scbwiartober2026 is Carnival. I never was able to win those huge stuffed animal prizes. In this, I sympathize with my fox character. But at least they won something! #kidlitart #carnival #animalcartoon #drawingforkids

A line and ink drawing of a bear character carrying a larg stuffed doll at a carnival and bragging to a fox character holding a tiny version of the same doll. Background is a carnival

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 08/10/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! Spooky season inspires monsters and, in this case, scary makeovers? I'm a Canadian illustrator, I love drawing for #kidlit and #middlegrade and am open to new projects! 🕸️ Stephaniebuosi.com 🍀 Seeking representation

Two monster girls are sitting down at a vanity for a makeover session

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 24/09/2026

Illustrating something a little scary, and a little cute for @littlethoughtspress.com upcoming issue "In the Dark." It's a fun balance! The poem this drawing is for is so fun! Stay tuned this fall for the issue's release! #kidlitart #illustration #kidlit

A little mollusk (cuttlefish) investigates a glowing orb deep down in the ocean.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 11/09/2026

I agree! Thanks for confirming that for me! Took a stab at aging her down. What do you think?

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 10/09/2026

Sketching.... A part of a draft for next month's #kidlit postcard. I'm thinking I may need to age down my character, I was going for around 12 years old. Thoughts? #kidlitart #sketchbook

A young girl looks up with determination, a little scared elf character on her back

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 03/09/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard! I'm Stephanie, Canadian kidlit illustrator. Interested in middle grade, YA covers, early readers and other kid (& animal) projects. Back to school and my highschool memories inspired this piece! Website: stephaniebuosi.com Seeking representation #kidlitart #YAcover

Two teenage monster girls in highschool uniforms are chatting at their lockers and peeking over at two monster teenage boys

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 23/08/2026

Had the opportunity to paint a pet portrait as a wedding gift for a coworker! I was so excited to break out my #gouache paints in such a long time (had to clean a lot of gunk off my brushes 😬) I'm really happy with how Doug the #dachshund turned out! #dogart #dogillustration #dogs

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 02/08/2026

K is for kiwi. These adorable, flightless #birds are beloved in New Zealand. Unfortunately, the species' population is under threat by human- introduced non-native predators (brought to the country for various commercial, and misplaced rodent management reasons). 5 min. #kiwi #birdart #sketchbook

A sketch of a kiwi bird in coloured pencil

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 30/07/2026

J is for the Jabiru. This bird's name is derived from a Tupian language of South America that means "swollen neck." Very appropriately named! They also hunt be touch and feel rather than sight. 6min sketch today. #birds #birdart #sketchbook #illustration

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 29/07/2026

Another G for green-tailed sunbird, sketched for the #birdwhisperer monthly challenge. I'll back to the alphabet tomorrow with a J named bird. 8min sketch today! Love all the colours this beautiful bird has. #birdart #sketchbook #illustration #animalart #birds

A colourful sketch of a green tailed sunbird

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 25/07/2026

I is for the Ibadan Malimbe. These #birds are now rare and endemic to Nigeria, specifically near the city of Ibadan, where they get their name. Day 9. 5 min (with a pause to let my toddler add her scribble to the bottom right) #sketchbook #animalart #birdart #illustration

A sketch of a black and red bird on a branch.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 24/07/2026

H is for Hadada Ibis. They're known for their distinctive "ha-da-da, ha-da-da, ha-da-da" call. The beak and eyes of this beauty really caught me. Day 8 (with a two day break). 7 min. #birds #birdart #illustration #sketchbook

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 21/07/2026

G is for Gabela Helmetshrike. The eyes of this bird are so striking! Day 7 done. A quick one at 4min. #illustration #birdart #birds

A purple dark bird with an intense red eye.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 20/07/2026

F is for Flammulated Owl. What a name! These #owls are tiny, smaller then a Robin. But they're able to make these really low calls, making them sound larger. Day 6 (skipped the weekend) done. 6 min. #birdart #illustration #birds

Sketch of a little owl peeking back at you with big eyes

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 17/07/2026

E is for Eagle Owl (Eurasian). They have a large range and are the largest species of owl. Females are also bigger than males! Day 5 done. 6 min sketch today. #illustration #birdart #owls

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 16/07/2026

D is for Dalmatian Pelican. They have a large range from the Mediterranean to Russia to China. Local conservation efforts (removing powerlines and building nesting platforms) have helped local populations, but monitoring populations is tricky. 7 min today. Day 4 done. #illustration #birdart

Dalmatian Pelican spreading it's wings. Pencil crayon sketch

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 15/07/2026

C is for the Caica Parrot. You can find these colourful birds in Brazil! Day 3 of my 5 min sketch series. #illustration #birdsketch #birdart

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 14/07/2026

B is for the Bagobo Babbler. It's a very shy bird endemic to the Philippines. I just loved the name. Day 2 done. #illustration #birdsketch #birdart

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 13/07/2026

Okay starting up an "art everyday" challenge! It's time for me to get out of an art slump and back to a daily practice. Going through the ABCs with quick 5 min sketches of birds to get started. A - Albatross. DAY 1 #sketchbook #illustration #birds

A pencil crayon sketch of an albatross with wings partially extended

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 04/06/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day. Just finished the lineart for today, but wanted to share for the prompt "you as a child." As kids, I used to draw stories about my sister and I as "adventurers." We had a talking tiger companion too. I should try and find them... #MG #YA #covers stephaniebuosi.com

A girl with a big smile holding a map and dressed in cargo pants, leading the way as a tired girl riding a tiger come up behind her.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 22/04/2026

Happy #earthday!! Reposting an older favourite of mine in honour of the importance of dirt! We'll good soil health, specifically. Soil and dirt is key to healthy farms, healthy forests, healthy ecosystems, and healthy humans ☺️💚 #illustration #kidlitart

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 08/04/2026

I love this question. Reminding ourselves of what we like about our work and what we're proud of is always a good practice! I really like how I draw birds. I have a lot of fun drawing them too! Here's a bird drawing that illustrates how I feel when I write 😅 #kidlitchat

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 05/03/2026

Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a Canadian illustrator and designer, specializing in expressive animals, kids, and nature. I love fun storytelling that's silly, and big on emotions! I am open to all #kidlit projects, smaller editorial pieces, graphics or book covers. 🌿🕸️ stephaniebuosi.com

A little hummingbird wearing a detective hat is listening intently to a panicking squirrel who's lost their acorn

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 15/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day! I love celebrating this day. Beyond dates and roses and candy hearts, I see it as opportunity to celebrate all kids of love; between friends, family, pets and significant others. Wishing you a heartwarming #ValentinesDay. #kidlitart #illustration

A winter illustration scene with multiple animals celebrating Valentine's Day.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 06/02/2026

The best compliment is hearing my client's little girl, whose mom commissioned me for illustrations featuring their #dogs, loves the illustrations. 🥰 These were so fun to draw! And for a very special place in the house (the nursery) #petillustration

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 05/02/2026

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! Froggies for today's postcard! Let's work together! #PB, middle grade, covers, magazines, personal projects. Although I specialize in nature and animals, I'm open to new projects and love a challenge! Check out more of my work at www.stephaniebuosi.com #kidlit

An art postcard featuring two frogs in sweaters and party hats. One is excited and happy, the other is a little grumpy and eating cake.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 08/01/2026

Morning #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a Toronto illustrator who specializes in animals, nature, picture books and middle grade #kidlit illustration. This piece was inspired by the lovely, and (sometimes) misunderstood pigeon. Check out my portfolio www.stephaniebuosi.com Looking for representation.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 16/12/2025

A pick me up video for you. Toronto Wildlife Centre really do such amazing work for the local #wildlife. This video details how they treated a red tailed hawk who was injured by streetcar lines, fell and broke their leg. It's amazing to watch their recovery! shorturl.at/g4e3v #animals

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 04/12/2025

...charm, storm and finally dawn. The power of books to form friendships and provide comfort through a dark and stormy night 😊🌲💚📖 Dawn I actually coloured digitally, whereas the others in the series were painted first and then finished digitally.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 04/12/2025

From the #folktaleweek challenge. Prompts go: dark, echo, rain, book...

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 04/12/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! I actually have new art to share! Yay! This is the final panel for the #folktaleweek challenge, the prompt is "dawn." About me: I'm open for work and love drawing animal characters, nature, and middle-grade kids on adventure! Check out more at: 💚🌐 Stephaniebuosi.com

A fox character in a blue jumper and holding a book, waves goodbye to a green cave furry creature as he walks out into a forest lit with dawn light.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 23/11/2025

#folktaleweek day 6 (which I am posting late) is storm. But aren't storms the Best time to be indoors with friends? Books have once again connected people together. The weekend is busier than I expected, don't know if I will make the deadline for today's post either 😅 #kidlitart #illustration

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 21/11/2025

Day 5 of #folktaleweek is charm. Oh look! The mysterious furry critter is a friend! And is that the same book in their hands? Looks like another book fan! There's no better way to charm and make friends than sharing the love of books #kidlitart #kidlit

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 20/11/2025

Day 4 of #folktaleweek is Book. There's nothing better than spending a rainy evening with a cozy read under the light of the mushrooms. Good thing our fox hero always carries a book with him just in case of unexpected rain! Oh wait, whose that? Friend or foe? #folktaleweek2025 #kidlitart #kidlit

A fox character is reading a book and lounging against the wall of a cave while it rains outside. A furry creature peaks over the foxes shoulder to see what he's reading

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 19/11/2025

Day three of #folktaleweek is rain. Uh oh! The weather has turned! Good thing there's this handy cave right there ... #folktaleweek2025 #kidlitart #illustration

An illustration of a fox holding his hands out to feel the rain in a forest

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 18/11/2025

Day 2 #folktaleweek Echo. Our little fox is lead to a cave in the woods. He hears an echo, but is it his echo or someone else's? Should he go inside? #kidlitart #kidlit #folktaleweek2025 #illustration

A drawing of a fox character approaching a cave. There's an echo coming from the cave. The fox is surrounded in the foreground by glowing mushrooms

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 17/11/2025

Day one of #folktaleweek is dark! Our little hero is making his way through the dark woods, following a path lit by mushrooms? Is this a good idea? We'll see! #folktaleweek2025 #illustration #kidlitart #storytelling

A little orange fox is making his way through a dark wood, with his path lit by mushrooms.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 16/11/2025

A little sneak peak for #folktaleweek. Trying my best, little by little, to put some art together for this challenge, which I'm inspired by each year, but don't always have the time to participate in. But 15min a day seems to be making me some progress. #illustration #kidlitart

A photo showing three sections of three watercolour pieces featuring a little orange fox in a blue jumper. A small paint palette is shown on the bottom left.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 31/10/2025

Not really a scary book in the typical sense, the ending is more sad, but the art work by Joohee Yoon is absolutely gorgeous 🥰 #kidlitart

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 31/10/2025

Lol it's even fun when the house deflates their decor for the night 🤣 #kidlitart

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 31/10/2025

Hello! I love this month, my neighbourhood goes wild with the spooky decor. My wins for the month: 1) finished my course on UI/UX design, and man what a course! A lot of hard work and started learning Figma 2) one of my pieces got accepted in a magazine! Can't share just yet though 🤫 #kidlitart

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 17/10/2025

Little two page squirrel study. They continue to be tricky to figure out base shapes. As I was drawing these I kept thinking how organic their shapes are. fun to draw but tough for figuring out consistency. #sketchbook #animalart

A two page sketchbook spread showing four drawings of a red squirrel in four different poses

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 02/10/2025

Hi #kidlitartpostcard day! You snuck up on me again! Honestly I'm a bit busy these days, but open to smaller illustration projects, covers, magazine work, etc! The leaves are changing, and there's a nip in the air! Time to migrate! (South for the birds, cozy cafes for me) 🍂🌐stephaniebuosi.com

Two geese are chatting flight plans for their fall migration over a chalkboard. Cardinals and a warbler watch.

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 28/09/2025

And I'm back to the character drawing board (process). Next up I'm going to explore a character based on the Red Squirrel. So starting with some studies. I actually find it really different to draw squirrels. They have a lot of flexible shapes. #sketchbook #animals #kidlitart

A two page sketchbook study of a red squirrel in different positions

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 21/09/2025

Say hello to Detective "Zip" Hummingbird! After a few weeks of playing with character design, this feels right and I had a lot of fun making this sheet! Going to focus on some other characters that will exist in the same world as Zip next. #kidlitart #birds #characterdesign

A digitally rendered character sheet showing a cartoon hummingbird with a detective hat and magnifying glass in different poses

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Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com · 16/09/2025

Two different mornings, same pond. It's really wild to me the difference lighting makes when it comes to colour and focus. On the left the lovely trees in the background are highlighted. On the right, the lovely oranges and yellows of the foreground. Both were lovely mornings at #highpark #toronto

A panorama photo of a pond reflecting the sunlight

A panorama photo of a pond, it's a cloudy day

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