This is not normally the type of work I do but I just looked at my folder of fan art pieces I’ve made in the last few years and thought I’d share anyway because I legit loved doing these. I kind of love how many of them are #muppets.
Lizzie Savanella
@elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
KidLit Illustrator https://www.esprints.com I make picture books, black & white art, covers, lettering and prints. Currently writing and making dummies. Available now for illustration work.
Felt like painting something tiny for nothing but my own enjoyment. So what better subject than #fanart of the incomparable #misspiggy …with a #hauntedmansion #mashup I went to Disney World a few weeks ago and this is what’s on my mind 🙂
Lately I'm leaning toward #biographical subjects. If you have a #biography or #historical book that needs #kidfriendly art let's work together! See more at www.esprints.com #kidlitartpostcard 🦄 #kidlitart #traditionalmedia #kidlitartpostcardday #music #piano #illustration #illustrator #amwriting
This is what I've been up to lately. After a loooong period of burnout I'm making new stuff in a new way and it feels exciting again.
Lizzie Savanella@elizabethsavanella.bsky.social · 2mo ago
Art directors, editors, publishers & agents... If you want hand drawn, perfectly imperfect, unmistakably human art, I wanna work with ya! Adding new folio pieces all summer long so Bookmark: 🌐: ESprints.com <---check here often & let’s connect! #kidlitartpostcard 🦄 #kidlitart #illustration
@kidlitart.bsky.social I haven't posted in SO long but I'm still here. I recently did an illustration mentorship & from that I'm working to redo my ENTIRE portfolio. It's scary but I'm burning it to the ground & starting over to show my human touch because I refuse to let impending AI doom stop me.
ICYMI, the June 4th #KidLitArtPostcard event marks the 5th anniversary. I'm suggesting a theme for our illustrations: You, as a kid. Learn more about the event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit (We still have a May 7th event too!)
I’ve been stepping back and experimenting lately. Not sure where I’m going yet but in having fun getting there. I drew this with charcoal, and painted and animated it on photoshop. #illustration #motiondesign #selfcare #art
We’re all mad here! Trying new things lately.This is painted in concentrated watercolor/ink and animated in PS. I’m slowly reworking & experimenting with new things for my portfolio so not sure what I'm looking for ATM but figured I’d share anyway for #kidlitartpostcard Find me at Esprints.com
Local events are popping up for spring/summer & I'm seeing an uptick in posters using AI "art" to promote. Today there's one for an earth month event.
Feeling inspired lately by #thrifted, #upcycled & #handmade #fashion lately. This #illustration is based on a beautiful, thrifted jacket shown on Virginia Chamlee's substack, What's Left. Such a great resource with stylish ideas for thrifted finds of all kinds! vchamlee.substack.com/p/how-to-sty...
In a time when so many illustration jobs are being threatened by AI I've stepped back to remember how to enjoy the process without any expectations for the outcome. I've been watching the olympics and Alysa Liu's story was so inspiring because...
I’ve been taking a break from the publishing side of things lately. I’m still a working illustrator, I’ll just be focusing on other industries for a bit. I’m still developing book work behind the scenes but I’m burnt out on socials and I’m using my energy for creation instead of promotion for now ✌️
A reminder! This year's online #kidlit agent panel is *tomorrow,* sponsored by NY Metro SCBWI, moderated by me, and featuring Eva Scalzo from Speilburg Literary Agency, Jane Chun from Transatlantic Agency, and Aashna Avachat from Neighborhood Literary. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/ny-me...
NY Metro Annual Agent Panel Register for event
Join us for a panel discussion with three agents, moderated by Harold Underdown. Submission opportunities will be available for attendees, following the event.
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#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : #takeaways This was one of the best #KidLit #amwriting & #amillustrating community events that I've ever attended online. Here are a few things that I'm taking away from this experience. (I would also encourage more friends to try next year!) #Childrensbooks #scbwi
#24hourChildrensBookChallenge : 3pm check-in 1,128 words! A little long BUT DONE! It's done! I SOOO needed this event today. Thank you again @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social and @kmarcuswrites.bsky.social for kicking things off! #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting
Woot! Thank you to @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social for this amazing idea and thank you to the Empire State @scbwi.bsky.social Regions for volunteering to host! @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social #scbwimetrony #scbwieasternny
k. marcus writes #kidlit@kmarcuswrites.bsky.social · 9mo ago#24hourChildrensBookChallenge #Childrensbooks #scbwi #amwriting #amillustrating @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwilongisland.bsky.social @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social
This month's #kidlitartpostcard was loosely inspired by the #scbwiArtober2025 prompt "squash"! See much more at 🌐: www.esprints.com @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social Agent: @steelworksliterary.bsky.social 🦄 #illustration #illustrator #kidlitart #art #availablenow
Register now for FREE and join us for the first 24 hour marathon of #kidlit creation! This event is for #authors #illustrators #author-illustrators It's going to be exciting so share with your kid lit community and let's do this! #kidlitartpostcard #Kidlitart
Lizzie Savanella@elizabethsavanella.bsky.social · 11mo agoRegistration is open to all for this FREE 24 hour zoom event! I'll be hosting with other NY #SCBWI organizers to help inspire you to light a creative spark and make whatever #kidlit creation you've been waiting to bring to life! Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out. www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
Registration is open to all for this FREE 24 hour zoom event! I'll be hosting with other NY #SCBWI organizers to help inspire you to light a creative spark and make whatever #kidlit creation you've been waiting to bring to life! Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out. www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
Registration is open to all for this FREE 24 hour zoom event! I'll be hosting with other NY #SCBWI organizers to help inspire you to light a creative spark and make whatever #kidlit creation you've been waiting to bring to life! Stay for 24 hours or pop in and out. www.scbwi.org/events/the-e...
It's been really hard to feel inspired lately but today I felt like making something new and kind of different... and it felt fun again. #illustration #kidlitart
My partner in crime @gubgubgub.bsky.social is running this costumed life drawing session for all ages at Dobbs Ferry library’s Ferrycon tomorrow! Local friends, come draw with us! He’ll be selling mini comics, screen prints and merch! There are other awesome vendors and events all day long too!
Summer is not quite done yet, but I just found some of my fall and Christmas art (done for Union square arts collective) out there in the world. Sur la table has my retro Santa’s on tableware and dollar tree has my little woodland fall critters!
I've been working on this event for our local #SCBWI chapter! We'll be reviewing the tools/ tech for projecting live drawing demos, brainstorming ideas together to structure your own live-art events, discussing audiences/venues for this kind of presentation. #kidlitart #illustration
SCBWI Westchester@scbwiwestchester.bsky.social · last yr.This presentation & hands-on workshop is for illustrators looking for ways to use their valuable skills to engage audiences. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... Free for premium members. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiaccounts #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitillustrators @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social
This presentation & hands-on workshop is for illustrators looking for ways to use their valuable skills to engage audiences. Register: www.scbwi.org/events/scbwi... Free for premium members. #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwiaccounts #kidlitmegafeed #kidlitillustrators @elizabethsavanella.bsky.social