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An illustration depicting a young boy on a nature walk bird-watching. He holds binoculars up to his eyes to catch a bird flying by, a bright yellow Goldfinch singing its song.
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
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I am currently seeking representation for children’s and middle grade illustration. Please reach out via rhythmicka@gmail.com!
Today was a draw then nap day for me, but that’s the usual for me because of chronic Illness :P
An illustration of two female hockey players. On the left is Monica Quimby, a sled hockey player shown seated in her sled propelling herself forward using the picks on the back of her hockey sticks. She is wearing a team USA jersey, has a gold medal around her neck, and long, flowing blonde hair. Her sled has a unique pattern on the seat made of white and red swirls. Hilary Knight is shown on the right, Team USA’s captain and gold medalist at this year’s olympics in Italy. She is shown skating on the ice with her hockey stick in hand, wearing aTeam USA gear, her olympic gold medal, and long brown hair swishing behind her.
Decided to honor two champs for today’s #kidlitartpostcard day- Monica Quimby and Hilary Knight! 🏒🥇❄️ #pwhl #milanparalympics #milanolympics
A digital watercolor drawing of myself wearing a big puffy coat, oversized blue and green scarf, and knit hat with a pom pom on top. My little legs poke hot from the coat to show my snow boots.
Happy late #kidlitartpostcard day!
The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
Text reads: “I will never forget…”Toby is a light brown, curly poodle mix who is sitting in the center of frame with a halo above his head. his tail wags as he looks towards a rainbow
Text reads: “All the little things I loved about you. Like how you melted into a puddle of fluff for every nap, or how your tongue never quite fit in your mouth, or how you sat just a *bit* wonky”
Toby is on a boat growling at ducks. He wears a red lifejacket. Text reads: “How you fiercely protected us from the SCARY ducks (and sometimes lily pads) at the lake…”
Text Reads: “Your collection of bandanas, one for every holiday”
A grief comic #petloss #petillustration
A watercolor postcard depicting a ghost family carving a pumpkin. The little ghost is having fun scooping out all the “pumpkin guts,” while the big ghost wearing a witches hat helps manage the mess.
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! 🎃👻
I am currently looking for work and representation! Please reach out if you think we’d be a good fit.
Portfolio: sgoodillo.carrd.co
Email: rhythmicka@gmail.com
Happy Halloween!!
Illustration of a bunny in a space suit floating in space in 4 different positions
Hi #kidlitartpostcard! 👋 I'm Katiuska a Venezuelan #kidlit illustrator who likes to draw adorable adventures and I'm available for freelance work and also looking for representation.
🖍️ katiuskapino.com
💌 hello@katiuskapino.com
A colourful scene painted in gouache depicting two rabbits touching noses.
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I am an illustrator working in traditional watercolour and gouache. I love painting subjects inspired by moments and memories outdoors.
🖌️ Seeking representation
🖌️ Available for work
Lauren-e-tregenza.com
latregenza@gmail.com
#kidlitart #storybook #rabbits
Two manatees are seen swimming underwater. One is munching on some seagrass from the ocean floor. The text reads: “Manatees eat 100 to 200 pounds of seagrass a day!”
My favorite type of mermaid 🧜♀️🐟🫧 #manatees #kidlitillustration
Second row: Character 1 has dark brown skin and short curly brown hair. He is wearing an orange sweater and is holding some video games in his arms. He has blue jeans on and bright white sneakers. Character 2 has pale, freckled skin with bright orange hair in a shaggy medium length haircut. He wears a blue hoodie and grey cargo shorts. Character 3 is smaller than some of the other kids, with brown skin and long, curly brown hair that reaches past his shoulders. He is wearing a green sports jersey and orange cleats. Character 4 has pale olive toned skin and straight black hair. His eyes have monolids and on the left side of his face he has a pink birthmark above his eye. Character 5 has medium tan skin and slicked back brown hair. He wears sports glasses that wrap around his face, a white tank top, and is holding a basketball. He has an orange hearing aid in his ear.
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Have a classroom line-up from my portfolio to celebrate back to school ☀️☁️
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A family is posing at their daughter’s highschool graduation for a photo. There is a bright blue sky and a park behind them. From left to right: The daughter is wearing a red graduation gown with a white dress underneath. In her hands she holds a bouquet of flowers and her highschool diploma. She has long curled black hair and a gold pendant around her neck. The dad is standing behind her wearing a red and blue plaid shirt with sunglasses resting on the collar. He has pale blonde hair and hazel eyes. The mom is wearing a red button-up dress matching the daughter’s graduation gown. She has long and straight blonde hair and blue eyes. Her arm is resting on her son’s shoulder. The son is wearing a black polo shirt and stole his sisters graduation cap, which he wears on his head. He has dusty blond hair and is smiling with his cheeks dimpled. In his hand is a flower from the bouquet his sister is holding.
Recent commission I did earlier this summer ☀️🌹 #familyportrait #commissionsopen #familyillustration
A colored pencil illustration of internet famous cat, Jack Spicer. He is a round black and white spotted cat resembling a dairy cow, with a red bandana around his collar and a small cowboy hat upon his head. A speech bubble comes from his meow, saying “Meowdy”
The most rootin’ tootin’ cowboy this side of the valley 🤠🐎 (Spicerjackjack on ig/tiktok)
Two manatees are seen swimming underwater. One is munching on some seagrass from the ocean floor. The text reads: “Manatees eat 100 to 200 pounds of seagrass a day!”
My favorite type of mermaid 🧜♀️🐟🫧 #manatees #kidlitillustration
Me holding my book and standing in front of a poster promoting its release.
Boots reads the book to the Ohio History Connection mascots
Boots shows off one of his favorite pages in the room the illustration is based on
Boots The Firehouse Mouse is available at the Central Ohio Fire Museum and Learning Center! #kidlit #cbusmakesart
Today’s #PictureBook is a personal take on how to deal with disability with brilliant tips. #Interview #kidlit #bookblogger
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Not sure how popular reels are here but I figured I’d go ahead and share :-) #noai #humanmade
💸🧠AUCTION LIVE:
Bid on a 13x19" Laminated Poster titled "A-Z Accessibility." #Illustration by @sgoodillo.bsky.social
Bid: champ.ly/DVrXkVfW
#ndkidlitauction #autism #autismacceptance #adhd #neurodivergent #writingcommunity #mentalhealth #booksky #charity #nonprofit #donate #Accessibility
Happy We Need Diverse Books Day! With book bans and challenges happening at a horrifyingly consistent rate, we need this day more than ever. #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay #kidlit afuse8production.slj.com/2025/04/03/p...
A duck crossing guard helps four little ducklings cross the street. Each of the ducklings has a backpack like they are going to school. The crossing guard duck has a bright green mallard drake head, and is holding a “duck x-ing” (crossing) sign. He is blowing a whistle while wearing a reflective vest. The text reads: “Tweet! Tweet! The crossing guard helps the ducklings get to school safe.”
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Have a little page mockup I did to celebrate the spring 🌱🌧️
A children’s book illustration showing a young bunny celebrating their birthday. Their parent watches with a smile on their face as they get ready to blow out the candles. A sentence is being finished from the right side page, stating “… or candles on a birthday cake.”
Been a bit too busy and #kidlitpostcardday slipped my mind- oops. Have one of my favorite pages from my picture book, Boots the Firehouse Mouse!
delivery for you 💝
Also I love to make cute science'y Children's book art! #childrensbookart #childrensbooks #illustration #cuteanimalart #dinosaurs #animalart
A young girl with dark skin bundled in warm winter clothes builds a snowman with a yellow Labrador retriever. The dog stole one of the snowman’s stick arms and is trying to play with the “snow dog” next to it. Top corner reads: Sydney Goodwin, Children’s + Middle-Grade Illustrator #kidlitartpostcard
Happy first #kidlitartpostcard day of the year! I am looking for work, internships, and representation- please reach out to rhythmicka@gmail.com. Thank you!
New banner I made for my LinkedIn :) #kidlitart
The cover artwork of Boots the Firehouse Mouse: Good Fires, Bad Fires, depicting Boots in his firefighting gear standing in front of the Central Ohio Fire Museum and Learning Center. Written by Susan Hudak, illustrated by myself, Sydney Goodwin
I'm Syd, a children's book illustrator!
My first illustrated book, Boots the Firehouse Mouse: Good Fires, Bad Fires, is available now! www.centralohiofiremuseum.com/boots
For more of my work, including fanart and mature themes, check out @rhythmicka.bsky.social !