Ink sketch of a jazz cat. #amquerying #handdrawn #kidlitart #kidlit #characterdesign #illustrator

Early sketches of “Commander Salamander and her band of Intrepid Explorers.” #kidlitart #illustration #art #illustrationart #traditionalart #drawing #inkillustration #characterdesign #handdrawn #kidlit

A pinch of this, and a dash of that… What have we here? #kidlitart #illustration #art #illustrationart #drawing #inkillustration #handdrawn #characterdesign #kidlit

Meet one of the most powerful wizards in the seven seas. -Delphinapterus the White. #kidlitart #illustration #art #illustrationart #traditionalart #drawing #inkillustration #characterdesign #handdrawn #kidlit

Working on a new picture book dummy called “Band of Pirates”written by @resslerwrites.bsky.social. Enjoy the first few spreads! #kidlitart #kidlit #writingcommunity #amquerying

#pbrisingstars #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Mike, a picture book illustrator #kidlitart seeking representation. You can see more of my portfolio online at mresslerillustrator.com and on instagram @mresslerillustrator.

#kidlitart Introducing, Cupcake McSparkle-tail!! A character from a #picturebook my wife @resslerwrites.bsky.social and I are working on. This sketch is from a dummy that will be sent out soon. #amquerying

The knight usually saves the princess, but when he falls out of the story through A RIP IN THE PAGE, the Narrator must scramble to get to The End. He makes the best of a bad situation using gelato, a Pegasus named Cupcake-McSparkletail, and a princess who doesn't need a knight #bluepit📖 #Q #PB

An unfortunate misunderstanding between author and illustrator turns a spooky ghost story into a nonsensical goat story. Will they ever be able to get on the same page? For a hilarious meta mashup, WELCOME TO GHOSTVILLE…or is it Goatsville? #Bluepit📖 #PB #Q

Louie thought being a pirate would be more exciting, but it’s mostly boredom until one day he discovers the real treasure: music! Now he’s teaching his salty crew to rock, but the grumpy captain isn’t having it…or is he? BAND OF PIRATES is a swashbuckling tale of tunes and teamwork #bluepit📖 #PB #Q

Louie thought being a pirate would be more exciting, but it’s mostly boredom until one day he discovers the real treasure: music! Now he’s teaching his salty crew to rock, but the grumpy captain isn’t having it…or is he? BAND OF PIRATES is a swashbuckling tale of tunes and teamwork #bluepit📖 #PB #Q

An unfortunate misunderstanding between author and illustrator turns a spooky ghost story into a nonsensical goat story. Will they ever be able to get on the same page? For a hilarious meta mashup, WELCOME TO GHOSTVILLE…or is it Goatsville? #Bluepit📖 #PB #Q

The knight usually saves the princess, but when he falls out of the story through A RIP IN THE PAGE, the Narrator must scramble to get to The End. He makes the best of a bad situation using gelato, a Pegasus named Cupcake-McSparkletail, and a princess who doesn't need a knight #bluepit📖 #Q #PB

Louie thought being a pirate would be more exciting, but it’s mostly boredom until one day he discovers the real treasure: music! Now he’s teaching his salty crew to rock, but the grumpy captain isn’t having it…or is he? BAND OF PIRATES is a swashbuckling tale of tunes and teamwork #bluepit📖 #PB #Q

An unfortunate misunderstanding between author and illustrator turns a spooky ghost story into a nonsensical goat story. Will they be able to get on the same page? For a hilarious meta mashup, WELCOME TO GHOSTVILLE…or is it Goatsville? #Bluepit📖 #PB #Q

The knight usually saves the princess, but when he falls out of the story through A RIP IN THE PAGE, the Narrator must scramble to get to The End. He makes the best of a bad situation using gelato, a Pegasus named Cupcake-McSparkletail, and a princess who doesn't need a knight #bluepit📖 #Q #PB

Hey #bluepithype! Here are some sketches for a #picturebook my wife @resslerwrites.bsky.social and I are working on called “A Rip in the Page.” #kidlitart

I am new to Bluesky and I wanted to introduce myself on #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Mike Ressler and I am a #kidlit illustrator. You can see my portfolio at www.mresslerillustrator.com #kidlitart

I am new to Bluesky and I wanted to introduce myself on #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Mike Ressler and I am a picture book illustrator seeking representation. My style can be described as whimsical and playful and I typically work in watercolor and ink.