Yay! Congratulations Debbie!
@jenbetton
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
Yay! Congratulations Debbie!
An Australian possum snuggles her baby in a leafy setting.
Little mother's day piece from a story I'm working on. #Australianpossum #mothersday
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
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.
Lovely group of folks to have lunch with!
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!
Yup! Fantasy nerd over here!
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).
@fallenlights.bsky.social Iโve 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?
What wizardry is this???!!
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
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
The prompt was Sleep.
#folktaleweek #kidlitart
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!
Woohoo, look at that shiny star!
Hooray - so cool to see the full cover!
Brand new to Bluesky and just setting up shop!