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That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua ! Aug's topic will be Visual Storytelling Techniques, featuring a new banner by 🐯 Jack! 🐯 Join us on Aug 27, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Illustration of a tired looking mom looking at words drawn on a wall in crayon. A happy child is in the foreground holding a box of crayons. Text reads Visual Storytelling Techniques, #KidLitArt . Art by @jaspinplanet.bsky.social

Bonus round: What special treat (food or otherwise) would you give yourself after you've gotten through a tough block on a project? #KidLitArt

Q4: What's your favorite or go-to way to get past a block? alt: Was there ever a time you couldn't get past a block on a project? What happened? #KidLitArt

Q3: What advice would you give to a new artist about getting through slumps and blocks? alt: Has anyone given you good advice for getting through slumps and blocks? What was it? #KidLitArt

Q2: Are there specific parts of a project you find you get blocked on the most? Why? alt: Are there parts of a project where you almost never feel blocked? Tell us more! #KidLitArt

Q1: We all experience artists' or writers' block sometimes. Tell us about a recent time you experienced a block or slump on a project. alt: Has there ever been a project you didn't get blocked on? What was different about it? #KidLitArt

Hello everyone! Tonight we are discussing getting through slumps and blocks! This month's art was created by @teted.bsky.social Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month! #KidLitArt

Illustration of a child dressed in an artist smock carrying a paintbrush and a palette. They are busting their way through a red brick wall. Text reads Getting Through Slump s and Blocks, # KidLitArt. Art is by @teted.bsky.social

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua ! July's topic will be Getting Through Slumps and Blocks, featuring a new banner by @teted.bsky.social Join us on Jul 30, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: You can magically master 1 skill that will benefit your art style. What will you choose? #KidLitArt

Q4: What elements do you think go into making your style (or styles) distinct? alt: Name some artists with styles you admire. Bonus for kidlit artists! #KidLitArt

Q3: Have you ever changed your art style? How did that go? Alt: If you wanted to change style now, how would you go about it? #kidlitart

Q2: Some artists manage one style, while others manage several styles. Which approach do you find more appealing? Why? Alt: Would YOU rather work in one style or several? Why? #kidlitart

Q1: Do you think that you have 'found' your art style? Why? alt: If you are still figuring out your style, what is the biggest challenge you face? #KidLitArt

Hello all! Tonight we are discussing Finding/ maintaining/ changing your art style! This month's art was created by Katherine Thorne Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua Before we get started, share your wins for the month! #KidLitArt

Illustration of a series of picture frames with a portrait of a girl in different art styles. A girl holds an empty picture frame for one. Words read Finding Maintaining Changing your Art Style #KidLitArt. Artwork by @sparklemarkers.bsky.social

KidLitArt@kidlitart.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua @ TCAF ! June's topic will be Finding/Changing/Maintaining Your Art style, featuring a new banner by Katherine Thorne Join us on **JUNE 18** 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: Show us a photo or drawing of your studio or workspace. Or if you don't have one, choose a gif that best describes what your space is like. #KidLitArt

Q4: Is your studio or workspace decorated at all? Tell us how you spruce up your space. alt: What is your ideal studio or workspace setup? Tell us your studio dreams! #KidLitArt

Q3: Storage! What are your preferred ways to store your art supplies? alt: Is there a storage solution you wish you had for your workspace? Why? #KidLitArt

Q2: What tools or art supplies do you always keep nearby in your work space? alt: Are there any tools or supplies you wish you had for your studio that you don't? Why? #KidLitArt

Q1: Where do you work on your craft? Do you have a dedicated space? A corner of a room? Your couch? alt: Where is your favorite place to work on art? Tell us about it! #KidLitArt

Hello everyone! Tonight we are discussing art studio tours! This month's art was created by Danielle Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua @ TCAF Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month! #KidLitArt

Illustration of a table top that has a computer and various art supplies. Words read Art Studio Tours, #KidLitArt. Artwork by @drawdani.bsky.social

That's a wrap!!! Thanks everyone for joining @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua ! May's topic will be Art Studio Tours, featuring a new banner by Danielle Join us on May 28, 9pm EST/6pm PST for the next chat! #KidLitArt

Bonus round: What's one thing that would 100% motivate you to finish your WIP/ dummy/ dream project? #KidLitArt

Q4: Sometimes motivation can get supercharged! What might supercharge your motivation? alt: Do deadlines give you more or less motivation? Why? #KidLitArt

Q3: Does the weather or season affect your motivation? How so? alt: Is there a place that improves your motivation? #KidLitArt

Q2: What do you do when a shiny new project takes motivation away from another project that needs to be finished? alt: How do you keep yourself working on something you become less interested in? #KidLitArt

Q1: Do you have a favorite way to keep yourself motivated? What is it? alt: Are there motivation methods that don't work for you? What are they? #KidLitArt

Hello everyone! Tonight we are discussing Motivation! This month's art was created by Julian Plum Your moderators tonight are @weyakindesigns.bsky.social & Charlene Chua Before we get started on our questions, share your wins for the month! #KidLitArt

Illustration of beavers working to build a dam while a family of ducks looks on. Words read "motivation" and #KidLitArt. Art by @julianplum.com