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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 21h

For the afternoon crowd of art directors, editors, self-publishing authors, and licensors. I'm an experienced award-winning illustrator who loves to bring stories and characters to life with my art. Even if they're taking a nap. #illustrator #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard #paintplay

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! Oh boy we're starting October already?! In honor of it also be #Inktober I'm sharing my pen and ink bunny family. #kidlitart #rabbits #bunnies #cuteanimals #ink

Ink drawing of a cute rabbit family, Mom and three babies climbing on and under her with a little bunny in the background in the grass

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Traci VW an illustrator & sometimes author. I'm open for kids books, licensing, games projects. I create whimsical art that feels vibrant & joyful to help every child find wonder in our chaotic world. More: www.tracivanwagoner.com #kidlitart #bear #art #paintplay

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Great news! I was able to get my domain transferred to my new site! Phew. It took a bit of doing, but not nearly as hard and confusing as it used to be. So, My new site is up and running. I'm still finalizing & checking through links and stuff. I'll announce an official re-opening soon! Stay tuned!

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

It's the last day of Fat Bear Week. This cute bear was inspired by Backpack who as of yesterday was still in the running. Ahhh, there's nothing like a good back scratch, is there bear? I went through several sketches before landing on this. #Cutebear #bear #fatbearweek #art #kidlitart #character

Cozy fall art of a cute bear enjoys a good back scratch on a tree in the forest next to a river.

Sketch of a cute bear enjoying a good back scratch on a tree in the forest next to a river.

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Fat Bear Week continues with only 4 bears remaining in the voting. In honor of these bears eating their fill before taking a long winter nap, I'm having fun painting them. This is Bear A Fishing! These bears are making smile. Eat up bears! #bear #cuteanimals #art #fatbearweek #bearfishing

A big brown bear stands at the head of a waterfall waiting to catch one of the jumping salmon with a cozy fall background

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

While I feverishly work on getting my website up and running on a new platform, you can still see my portfolio on Children's Illustrators here: childrensillustrators.com/TraciVanWago... Thank you for your patience. #kidlitartist #illustrator #art #portfolio

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Celebration of Fat Bear Week continues with my latest addition, Bear Feast. As you can see from the sketch page, it started with a very messy doodle, and I let the mood take over as I painted. #FatBearWeek #fatbear #bear #cuteanimals #paintplay #process #kidlitart #wallart #sketchtofinish

Cozy fall art of a fat bear filling up on salmon before her long winter nap sitting in a river filled with salmon. Behind her the cliff is filled with berry bushes and a forest of tree trunks fade into the background of yellow and tan textures with the silhouettes of an eagle and a deer blending among them.

A sketch page of full bears taking naps, and one doodle circled in red with an arrow pointing to it of a fat bear sitting and eating a fish. TraciVanWagoner.cop type in the bottom corner and 9/22/26 signatrue Fat Bear Week across the top left.

Texture yellow and tan background with an inky sketch of a cute fat bear sitting and eating a fish

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In celebration of Fat Bear Week, I painted another of the sketches I shared a couple days ago of a full and fat bear. I hope she brings a smile! #bear #kidlitart #cuteanimals #art #fatbearweek #paintplay

Cozy fall color art of a full fat bear laying on her back on the banks of a river. A salmon jumps up the waterfall to the right, free and clear of being eaten.

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Rise and Resist @riseandresist.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

‼️“SAY THEIR NAMES” 📆 Fridays ⏰ 5-6 PM 📍 96th Street and Broadway, New York City 📣Join us! The Rise and Resist “Say Their Names” Group will publicly read aloud the names of those killed by ICE, or in ICE custody, along with the circumstances of their deaths.

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TRAGIC SHESTERRNI @shesterrni.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today is my birthday! I will be very happy if you repost my drawings 💚

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I painted one of the sketches I shared yesterday, Full Bear Naps in honor of Fat Bear Week. This was fun! Which version do you like best? #FatBearWeek #PaintPlay #Bear #KidLitArt #art #licensing #licenseart #cuteanimals

Full color warm toned cozy art of a full bear napping on a fallen log near a stream with pine trees and autumn leaves in the background. On the ground in front of him are the remains of fish, berries, and nuts.

Warm toned cozy art of a full bear napping on a fallen log near a stream with pine trees and autumn leaves in the background. On the ground in front of him are the remains of fish, berries, and nuts. The top left background faces out to wood textured white.

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

To start of Fat Bear week and Fall, I did some sketches for a new bear painting. All these bears (well most of them) have had their fill and are ready for a long winter nap. Which is your favorite? #bears #sketches #kidlitart #art #licensing #fullbear #fatbear #process

A page of Full Bear sketches to start out Fat Bear Week. Five sketches of bears collapsed on a fallen log, and one with a fat bear sitting and eating a fish.

Fat Bear week sketch of three bears napping on a fallen log after eating their fill. Well, two are napping, bear 3 (Baby Bear) is still eating

Fat Bear Week sketch of a full bear napping on a fallen log
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AdorkaStock @adorkastock.com · 22/09/2026

it's 9k now. Wonder if we can get it to 10k?

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Last week I shared Birthday Bear & Mouse. Now Bear gave Mouse a Balloon and looky what happened! Up, up, and away! And I'm now realizing Mouse lost his little kerchief. Oh no! Don't worry, Bear will hold onto it. #art #kidlitart #paintplay #wallart #nurseryart #poster #balloons #cozy #bear #mouse

Two cozy autumn color art posters hang above a crib. The top left is of a cute bear sitting with a mouse and holding a bunch of balloons in orange, purple, yellow, pink, green fall tones. The second on the right is artwork also in fall tones showing the mouse flying in the sky above the clouds and autumn trees holding onto a purple balloon.

Artwork in fall tones showing a cute little white mouse flying in the sky above the clouds and autumn trees holding onto a purple balloon.

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Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Heads up, Bookworms: There will likely be💀supply chain issues💀 this holiday season. So if there are specific books you have your heart set on for holiday gifting, I strongly suggest you buy/order them ahead of time (✨like now✨) rather than waiting until November/December.

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Gustavo Rinaldi @gusrinaldi.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

A quick 🐉to start the week :) #illustration #kidlitart #kidlit #BRart #fantasyart

Drawing of a smiling dragon flying behind a very startled boy crossing a street.

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

More fun with bears! This one is Birthday Bear and he sits with his little friend Mouse. It think this art is a warm and cozy addition to a nursery or a friend's mailbox on their birthday. What other products would you like to see this art on? #bears #art #birthday #balloons #kidlitart #paintplay

A cute red-brown bear sits with a mouse holding warm toned balloons with cozy Autumn colored and textured background.

Wall art above a crib in a nursery of a cute red-brown bear sitting with a mouse holding warm toned balloons with cozy Autumn colored and textured background.

Happy Birthday! card with art of a cute red-brown bear sitting with a mouse holding warm toned balloons with cozy Autumn colored and textured background.

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Happy Friday! More bears coming your -- Bears Rainy Day. I hope you enjoy another addition to my Bear Homes and Gardens line I'm developing. Full and spot versions for different uses when I create merch. What would you like to see bears doing? #art #bears #bearhomesandgardens #PaintPlay #kidlitart

Cozy art of Mama Bear and Baby Bear walking together in the rain in a pink and yellow raincoats. Baby Bear also wears yellow boots. Mama holds a purple umbrellas against the splatter drops in the dark blue drippy watercolor background. Light glows from beneath the umbrella warming them both as they holds hands. A snail cross across the bottom looking up at them from a puddle.
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Spot art from the full painting -- Cozy art of Mama Bear and Baby Bear walking together in the rain in a pink and yellow raincoats. Baby Bear also wears yellow boots. Mama holds a purple umbrellas against the splatter drops in the dark blue drippy watercolor background. Light glows from beneath the umbrella warming them both as they holds hands. A snail cross across the bottom looking up at them from a puddle.
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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'm juggling a lot of things, one of them is where I'll be sharing long posts. I've stopped my website blog & will be focusing on posting to Patreon. Subscribing is free. Join me there to share in my life and art adventures as my BIG life changes start to take shape. www.patreon.com/TraciVWCreat...

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Traci VW Creations: A lot going on here. I'm in the midst of BIG changes. I'm revamping my website and stopping my blog there. I will be focusing on posting her

A lot going on here. I'm in the midst of BIG changes. I'm revamping my website and stopping my blog there. I will be focusing on posting her

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Tissue alert...In this episode, @juliefhedlund.bsky.social shares a tribute to the late, great Jane Yolen with personal experiences, interview snippets, and, of course, Jane-isms. How lucky are we to have known Jane? 12x12challenge.com/j... #podcast #author #kidlit #JaneYolen #picturebook

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Cardboard Edison @cardboardedison.com · 05/09/2026

Presented for your consideration as light holiday weekend reading: board game licensing contract terms infographics!

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Just a heads up to anyone who follows my website blog. I'm overhauling my site, simplifying with no blog. I will be moving/restarting my longer posts on my Patreon page, or possibly on Substack. If you have a pref., let me know. In the meantime, my current posts are on their way out. #kdilitartist

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RAVioli 🥟🌿 @unravy.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Medieval Dragons Adopts! ⚔️🐉 - St. George's Dragon - a thief from Dante's Inferno - the Tarantasio Adopt ToS: forms.gle/FsCVti92Rpt7... - I'm open for small edits to these designs after purchase - More details in the comments 👇

Sheet with three medieval dragons surrounded by sketches and details for each

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

@cwart.bsky.social Thanks a million for sharing my art and for your enthusiastic support! I really enjoy your Disney inspired adorable characters!

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Storieswithhart.com @storieswithhart.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Well it’s another #KidLitArtPostcard day and it’s back to school (of fish) time too! My name is Jason Hart and if you’d like to see more of my work be sure to check out storieswithhart.com

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Christina Wald @christinawald.com · 03/09/2026

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day😍From Sloth's Treehouse Inn, a book I illustrated for the San Diego Zoo. #sciart Happy September! 🌎https://christinawald.com/

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John Hinderliter, Illustrator/Artist @johnboy56.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an experienced Pittsburgh-based illustrator looking for projects. You can see my portfolio at johnhinderliter.com. #illustration #kidlitart

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Diana Castillo | Author/Illustrator @dianaacastle.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Have you ever gotten so competitive at summer camp that you ripped open a time portal just to win the 'dino badge'? 🦖🏕️🪄 #KidLitArtPostcard #summer #kidsummer #dinosaurs #magicportals #illustrator #KidLitArt Rep by @litagentsaritza.bsky.social @andreabrownlit.bsky.social 💼 www.dianacastleart.com

Three kids stand in a dirt clearing with pine trees behind them. A black girl and blond haired boy look comedically scared as they stare at the hispanic girl standing in the middle. She is standing on top of a box that says #1 and is pointing at herself proudly. Behind her, a magic portal shows a dodo bird flying through and a dinosaur snarling and looking at the dodo.

The text above reads: Diana Castillo, Author/Illustrator.
-picture books
-early readers
-chapter books

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

For the afternoon crowd. I can't believe we are already heading into Fall! #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitartist #fallfriends

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Moving into fall w/Fall Friends. I'm Traci VW a #kidlitartist creating whimsical & playful art that feels vibrant & joyful. Open for kid's projects & games. www.tracivanwagoner.com #kidlitart #paintplay #gameart #characterart #animals #cute #whimsical #playful #fall

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AI Moratorium for NYC Schools @aimoratoriumnyc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Hi fam...so we have a new AI policy in New York City! It's a testament to ALLL of the work that organizers like you have done in the past year. It's not perfect--but it's a start! 🔥❤️🔥 Flip through to see our response! xoxo @gregpak.net @climatefamsnyc.bsky.social @comixaction.com

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Yesterday, to start out the month, I shared a sketch of this cute rabbit. Last night to help me relax, I did a little painting. Would you like to see a timelapse of the painting of Shy Bunny? #bunny #kidlitart #art #flowers #arttherapy #rabbit

A cute little tan bunny with floppy ears holds a small bouquet of flowers and stands among flowing green fronds and flowers; with two smaller off-white rabbits in the background behind the greens.

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I forgot to post this earlier. Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit! Happy September! I can't believe we're already starting a new month! Another rabbit painting is in the works. Should I paint it tonight? What color would you like the bunny to be? #Rabbit #sketch #kidlitart

Photo of a cute bunny sketch on an ipad with a dog laying on the floor in the background.

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I'm loving my cute Little Bear for the line of cute bears I'm creating, Bear Homes & Gardens. Great for nurseries, kid's rooms, clothes, and other home goods. Which do you prefer, background or spot? And what other merch would you like? #bears #kidlitart #art #butterfly #bearhomesandgardens #gifts

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Bear hugs for everyone. I'm beary happy to share my latest #art, Bear Family. I'll be painting more bear scenes for my new line, Bear Homes and Gardens. Please tell me what product you'd love to see this art on. And with or without the yellow background? Thanks! #bears #noai #BearHomesandGardens

A cute bear family in scarves standing together in a grassy field with a rock and flowers and a cave and a giant tree in the background, on a rectangle of light yellow.

A cute bear family in scarves standing together in a grassy field with a rock and flowers and a cave and a giant tree in the background.

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Have a gander at my #illustrations on EVERYDAY and HOLIDAY #GREETINGCARDS #BlueSkyNightMarket #ArtistStore www.greetingcarduniverse.com/dianascards

Birthday card with my ink and watercolor illustration of 2 animal friends running to wish someone a happy birthday. The bear is holding balloons and the bunny is holding a 3-tiered birthday cake. © Diana Ting Delosh

Year specific anniversary card with my ink and watercolor illustration of 2 in a waterlily pond. The words, "45th Anniversary" are at the top of the card. © Diana Ting Delosh

Labor Day greeting card with my ink and watercolor illustration of penguins frolicking at the beach. The words, "Happy Labor Day!" are at the top of the card. © Diana Ting Delosh

Rod Hashana greeting card with my ink and watercolor illustration of a shofar spouting stars, hearts, flowers and leaves. The words, "Shalom at Rosh Hashana!" are at the bottom of the card. © Diana Ting Delosh

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Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Time flies! Time to get more art ready for a postcard! #kidlitart #illustrator

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Dubbie @dubbie.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

But ye I signed up here back in July and I actually got in so that's neat, if you would like to see others who are part of it, check here: hirehumanartists.com

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Clarissa O. Clemens @clarissaclemens.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Good morning #Lantana flower friends 🧡💛❤️ 🌞

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