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Jen Betton (Kidlit Author-Illustrator)

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Former art professor, occasional tree-climber, bio-writing avoider. Picture books include HEDGEHOG NEEDS A HUG with Putnam, illustrated books TWILIGHT CHANT with Clarion and BARN AT NIGHT with FEEDING MINDS PRESS. www.jenbetton.com

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Yay! Congratulations Debbie!

03.03.2026 04:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
An Australian possum snuggles her baby in a leafy setting.

An Australian possum snuggles her baby in a leafy setting.

Little mother's day piece from a story I'm working on. #Australianpossum #mothersday

07.05.2025 19:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A table is set with glassware and food. A small figure leans out from behind an oil flask, and a small chicken stands among tiny golden eggs.

A table is set with glassware and food. A small figure leans out from behind an oil flask, and a small chicken stands among tiny golden eggs.

New piece I started ages ago! #kidlitart #ampainting #folktales #childrensbooks

10.04.2025 15:50 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Owl with wings outspread, looms over a rabbit wearing a red cape, fallen to the ground.

Owl with wings outspread, looms over a rabbit wearing a red cape, fallen to the ground.

Thank you Debbie!
I'm @jenbetton.bsky.social and I'm an author-illustrator seeking representation! I write PBs and am dabbling with a chapter book. My illustration portfolio and published books can be found on my website: www.jenbetton.com, and on IG @jenbetton.

10.02.2025 17:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 14 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lovely group of folks to have lunch with!

10.02.2025 15:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Four smiling women standing , with a mingling crowd behind.

Four smiling women standing , with a mingling crowd behind.

Thanks, Jen! By the way, SO GREAT to be able to hang out with you at #scbwiNY24!

26.02.2024 22:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yup! Fantasy nerd over here!

01.03.2024 16:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I've found the paper makes a huge difference for me - I use Strathmore 500 series board, and it takes paint rather differently than most watercolor paper - more vibrant, but also lifts more easily (which is a pro and a con because you can't layer much with dark colors).

26.02.2024 17:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
How to Restore Sizing on Watercolour Paper
How to Restore Sizing on Watercolour Paper Sizing on watercolour paper can deteriorate and go bad. This videos uses Daniel Smith Watercolor Ground and Holbein Sizing Liquid to restore the sizing. AFFI...

@fallenlights.bsky.social Iโ€™ve never tried this but apparently you can (try to) repair the sizing on watercolor sheets by reapplying it

It may be worth trying if you think the whole lot has gone bad?

25.02.2024 23:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What wizardry is this???!!

26.02.2024 16:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Owl carries a rabbit on it's back as it flies through a snowy night. They approach the steeple of a church.

Owl carries a rabbit on it's back as it flies through a snowy night. They approach the steeple of a church.

Last one for now!
#Folktaleweek #kidlitartists #childrensillustration

26.02.2024 16:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Owl swoops in for a landing, below it a rabbit in a red cloak reaches up.

Owl swoops in for a landing, below it a rabbit in a red cloak reaches up.

Prob my fav of the series.
#folktaleweek #kidlitart #childrensillustrations

26.02.2024 16:39 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The prompt was Sleep.
#folktaleweek #kidlitart

26.02.2024 16:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Rabbit in red cloak walks through the snow at night. A shadow of a wing approaches.

Rabbit in red cloak walks through the snow at night. A shadow of a wing approaches.

Posting a few images from #folktaleweek here as I get started on Bluesky!

26.02.2024 16:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Woohoo, look at that shiny star!

26.02.2024 16:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hooray - so cool to see the full cover!

26.02.2024 16:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Brand new to Bluesky and just setting up shop!

26.02.2024 16:33 ๐Ÿ‘ 19 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1