Why Not
Burn Brightly, Brightly?
Dancing.
Whirling.
Informed by
Every Moment I Have Lived.
Denise Gallagher, 2023
International Women’s Day
#artist #author
It’s #KidLitArtPostcard day.
One of my favorite stories as a little girl was “The Bremen Town Musicians.” A fairy tale about a rag tag group of animals who run away to start a band.
Here’s my version!
I’m an author and illustrator repd by @kterrette
See more at denisegallagher.com
“Princess Tilda and Telemachus”
Colour Collective color of the week Peach Bud
@clr_collective
#peachbud #colour_collective #cats #illustration #princess
Year of the Horse.
I’d like a pink one, please.
With bells and tassels.
The only thing more powerful than hate is love.
-Bad Bunny
So excited to share the cover reveal of my new book today!
Two years in the making!!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Illustration of an enraged eagle created in shades of back and red with type that reads, “If you’re not engaged, you’re not informed.” By Denise Gallagher, artist.
It’s up to each of us as citizens to speak out against injustice, protect our basic freedoms, and hold our government accountable.
-Barack Obama
Rawr! A Dragon!
Holiday illustration created by illustrator Denise Gallagher. It features a woman with a leafy crown of candles, and a long gown. She is holding a goat mermaid and is surrounded by candles, a tiny evergreen tree, a reliquary and a duck. Created in a palette of blues and greens. The message “Joyeux Noel from Denise Gallagher” is included.
Joyeux Noel, y’all!
#illustration #illustrator
So proud to be a member of the Moon + Bird family!
Check out my new author page.
moonandbirdbooks.com/book-author/...
Moon + Bird Books is an imprint of Watkins Publishing.
Stay tuned for my new book reveal in January!
Shout out to my amazing agent Kristen Terrette!
@moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social
It’s World Tamandua Day!
Let’s celebrate!
#worldtamanduaday #anteater #art #illustration
Thanks!!
Snail Rider
I love illustrating snails! This is just one.
#illustration #art #snail #goat #prince #fairytale
Illustrations from the Inuit folktale, “The Woman and Her Bear.”
#InternationalInuitDay
#kidlitart
#illustrator
#folktale
#cricketmagazine
Hi, Brian!
I'm a traditionally published kidlit illustrator with a unique style. And I LOVE creatures of all types.
Here are a few images but you can check out more at denisegallagher.com
It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
#kidlitartpostcard
It's KidLit Illustrator Postcard day!
I'm a published author and illustrator with some fun stuff in the works!
I love whimsy and magic and folklore and unusual animals
My agent is Kristen Terrette with Martin Literary Management and you can see more at denisegallagher.com
Happy Halloween!
Illustration of a devil wearing a vest and fedora, playing an acoustic guitar surrounded by a snake, rooster, and candles. A skull hangs from his guitar. Flames surround him. Created in a palette of red, orange and yellow, with olive green accents.
Demons and snakes and scary roosters!
Illustration created for musician, Deviant Folk.
Are you a #kidlit reader, writer, or educator new to Bluesky? There are many great kidlit starter packs out there to get you going, but may I humbly suggest you start with my own Kidlit Creators? You can click to follow everyone on the list.
go.bsky.app/JMsbRr4
Thanks, Brian!
Hi, Brian!
Here's a sneak peek at a picture book that I've written and illustrated. The dummy is in the hands of my agent at Martin Literary Management!
#picturebook #author #illustrator #birds #hope #extinct #magic #book
Sneak peek!
Excited to be working on the series of illustrations for the penultimate story in my collection!
Look for a Rhea bird, a sassy goose, a pichi armadillo, and a family of guanaco.
Have a great day!
#illustrator #author #folktales #myths #kidlit
A little sneak peek!
It’s Friday and this illustrator is hard at work and making magic.
(And drawing goats!)
May this day be full of pride, peace, and remembrance.
Juneteenth
Rainy days and rumbling thunderstorms make me think of dragons! How bout you?
Sneak peek at something fun!
@moonandbirdbooks
@kterrette
@book_ramblings
@watkinswisdom
#illustrator #author #sneakpeek #drawing #illustrating #kidlit #dragons
Celebrating book process milestones!
85 illustrations done! 40 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
Celebrating book process milestones!
85 illustrations done! 25 more to go!
I got this.
#author #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitillustration #middlegrade #folktales #myths #legends
I am thrilled to finally announce this book deal!
I am having such a wonderful time writing and illustrating these stories and can't WAIT to share the book with you!
Shout out to my agent, Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management
as well as my editor and art director from Moon + Bird
I kind of love that quote. I’ll have to look it up
