This time, I did things a bit differently; I drew the characters before even having a story in mind. But as I was drawing, an idea sparked for Iris and Marcelo. The story is still in development, but I wanted to work on this personal piece now, since I'm about to start a new project soon...🤫 #kidlit

Don't ask yourself what you are going to draw, but rather what you want to tell. 💖 #kidlit #kidlitart

Rejections are a tough but inevitable part of the kidlit journey. Over the years, I’ve learned to see them not as a wall, but as a learning opportunity. Here is what this path has taught me so far... 🧵 #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

The first rejections of the year are here! Although it's tough, it doesn't sting the way it did during my first years. I’m staying optimistic and keeping my sense of humor!😅 ​I always want to keep growing, so I have a question for you: What is your best advice to polish a kidlit portfolio?💖 #kidlit

Hi #PortfolioDay ! I'm Antonieta, a kidlit illustrator from Mexico. Open for: Picture Books, Board Books, & Early Readers. I have illustrated books for Beaming Books, Richmond, Edelvives, and my recent board book, Manny Matches the Weather, with Charlesbridge. mariadrawss.com #KidlitArt

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Antonieta, a children’s book illustrator from Mexico. I love creating vibrant, heartwarming worlds and joyful characters that bring stories to life. Seeking representation|Open for: Picture Books, Board Books, & Early Readers. #kidlitart Portfolio: www.mariadrawss.com

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Antonieta, a children’s book illustrator from Mexico. I love creating vibrant, heartwarming worlds and joyful characters that bring stories to life. Seeking representation|Open for: Picture Books, Board Books, & Early Readers. #kidlitart Portfolio: www.mariadrawss.com

​I just watched The Sheep Detective movie. It's so cute, it's impossible not to shed a tear. 😭😭😭😭

Our next #kidlitartpostcard event is coming up NEXT Thursday, July 2nd. More info here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Antonieta, a kidlit illustrator from Mexico. "You as a Kid!" This illustration is based on my dearest dog, Candy, and me. This is just a small sneak peek, I'll be sharing the full illustration soon! Open for new projects and rep. Portfolio: mariadrawss.com #kidlitart

I was drawing my postcard for tomorrow, but it suddenly started to rain heavily, so I had to stop.🙈 I hope to continue when it stops, but honestly, there's a high chance I'm just going to fall asleep.🙃

Mystery solved: it was just a calcium deficiency all along 😝

It's still #mermay ! So I had to make something special for it. I worked with the first prompt of the list: Hello! I thought of a mermaid giving a warm welcome to a dear friend. I loved drawing all the fish, it was so much fun! 😄 Someday I'd like to draw a book of mermaids.💖 #kidliart #kidlit

Good morning! 🥱

Another rejection from another agency... but at 5:30 a.m.? Well, that's new. 😅

ICYMI, the June 4th #KidLitArtPostcard event marks the 5th anniversary. That's two weeks away! I'm suggesting a theme for our illustrations: You, as a kid. Learn more about the event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit

Posting an oldie while I battle with a new sketch that just isn't 'clicking' yet! lol.🫠 Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing women out there.💖 Sending love especially to my Mom, my grandmother, and my great-grandmother among the stars.🌟💖 #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard ! I'm Antonieta, a kidlit illustrator from Mexico. So happy to share that my latest illustrated book MANNY MATCHES THE WEATHER, written by Jenny Lacika, is finally out! ☔️☀️ @charlesbridge.bsky.social Looking for representation and stories to illustrate! 💖 mariadrawss.com

Happy Book Birthday! ✨ MANNY MATCHES THE WEATHER is out! ☔️☀️ Written by Jenny Lacika & illustrated by me. ​​A fun way to show little ones how the weather affects our clothing choices! @charlesbridge.bsky.social Proud to finally share this piece of my soul with you. 💖 #kidlit #boardbook #kidlitart

Congratulations to Jenny Lacika and @mariadrawss.bsky.social on this new book! Happy publishing day!

Antonieta Muñoz Estrada@mariadrawss.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Happy Book Birthday! ✨ MANNY MATCHES THE WEATHER is out! ☔️☀️ Written by Jenny Lacika & illustrated by me. ​​A fun way to show little ones how the weather affects our clothing choices! @charlesbridge.bsky.social Proud to finally share this piece of my soul with you. 💖 #kidlit #boardbook #kidlitart

📚 Yay, we're so excited for the #12x12PB members book birthday! 🎉 📚 MANNY MATCHES THE WEATHER by Jenny Lacika, illustrated by @mariadrawss.bsky.social, published by Charlesbridge is now available! Take a look: buff.ly/Qcd12TS #kidlit

Happy Book Birthday! ✨ MANNY MATCHES THE WEATHER is out! ☔️☀️ Written by Jenny Lacika & illustrated by me. ​​A fun way to show little ones how the weather affects our clothing choices! @charlesbridge.bsky.social Proud to finally share this piece of my soul with you. 💖 #kidlit #boardbook #kidlitart

This is where I spend most of my day.😆 #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy #PortfolioDay! I’m Antonieta, a #kidlit illustrator from Mexico who loves whimsical characters and heartwarming stories. My latest project: "Manny Matches the Weather" (published by Charlesbridge) coming May 5th! Open for new projects and rep. Full portfolio: mariadrawss.com #kidlitart #art

Sketchbook and Prismacolor practice. Sometimes astigmatism makes those tiny details a real challenge 🤓 but it was so much fun! 💖 #sketchbookart #kidlitart #kidlit #prismacolor #sketchbook

​My art made it to Italy! 🇮🇹​So proud to be part of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Virtual Illustrators Wall this year. ​A little window into my world, shared with publishers and agents from across the globe.💖 See it here: www.bolognachildrensbookfair.com/nqcontent.cf... #KidLitArt #kidlit

​Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Antonieta, an illustrator from Mexico. ​Sharing a special piece today: my entry for @lanalotthings’s #DTIYS. on IG. 💖 ​Seeking representation | Open for: Picture Books, Board Books, and Early Readers. ​Portfolio: www.mariadrawss.com #kidlit #kidlitart

​My art made it to Italy! 🇮🇹​So proud to be part of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair Virtual Illustrators Wall this year. ​A little window into my world, shared with publishers and agents from across the globe.💖 See it here: www.bolognachildrensbookfair.com/nqcontent.cf... #KidLitArt #kidlit

​Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Antonieta, an illustrator from Mexico. ​Sharing a special piece today: my entry for @lanalotthings’s #DTIYS. on IG. 💖 ​Seeking representation | Open for: Picture Books, Board Books, and Early Readers. ​Portfolio: www.mariadrawss.com #kidlit #kidlitart

​It's raining here! Practicing some facial expressions today... What are you up to? 😜✨ (こっちは雨だよ。ちょっと表情の練習中… 🤭 何してるの？)