Michael Dashow

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Illustrator, character designer, kidLit artist & gameDev art director.
Available for work and seeking representation.

Tetris-level ability to pack refrigerator & expert recollection of 80's new-wave song lyrics.

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If you see this, post something fantasy/DnD from your portfolio. #fantasy #KidLitArt

If you see this, post something fantasy/DnD from your portfolio. #TTRPG #DnD #KidLitArt 🎨

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Excited to share this cover I did for a new album by jazz duo Last Call. (Alex, left, also did all of the awesome spy music for my WIP indie game Puzzle Spy International.) What a fun project this was, but painting the detail on the sax sure was a challenge! 😅 #art #space #scifi #albumArt

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I am trying to figure out my illustration style, which has been a frustrating process, to be honest. I started out loving this piece, but now I'm not even sure I like it. 😂 BUT...I'll post it anyway since it's my submission for this month's #scbwidrawthis prompt "backpack". 🙃 #kidlit #kidlitart

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FASHION (afghan hound)

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I got inspired to create an illustration for a Summer drawing challenge by some #kidLit artists on IG (including @elinapisko.bsky.social) The theme was, not surprisingly, "Tea Witch's Retreat." 🧙‍♀️🫖🐸 #kidlitArt #childrensIllustration #bookCover #mgbooks #witch #coverArt #art

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Hello #kidlit #kidlitart people on 🔵☁️! I wanted to share an ongoing drawing challenge from IG, in case someone would get inspired☀️ I will repost your entry. (ALSO ON CARA) Wish you a fantastic journey 😍 #whimsyjourney

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Honest to God: this is an accessible, reasonably thorough overview you can share with your mom that also does a solid job shooting down the campaign’s attempts to distance themselves from the plan

PEOPLE Magazine! What Is Project 2025? Inside the Far-Right Plan Threatening Everything from the Word 'Gender' to Public Education people.com/what-is-proj...

What Is Project 2025? Inside the Far-Right Plan Threatening Everything from the Word 'Gender' to Public Educationpeople.com Donald Trump's far-right allies created Project 2025 as a blueprint for his possible second term. The controversial plan would push a Christian nationalist agenda that dramatically reshapes the U.S. g...

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I wrote some portfolio 💼 to-do’s and some don’t-do’s according to my long and winding #kidlitart journey. 👓 Read: open.substack.com/pub/jacobsou... (I won portfolio honors eventually, high fived #kidlit luminaries on my way to stage in the most awkward way possible)

Crafting an Illustration Portfolioopen.substack.com 1/2 part how-to, 1/2 part don't do

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What the people want. #kidlitartpostcard

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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Mike and I love to draw fun colorful characters. I'm especially looking for middle grade cover work and representation. You can see more of my work at mdashow-kidlitart.carrd.co 😁 #kidLit #kidLitArt #art #illustration #space #spaceship #aliens

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Hiya #kidlitartpostcard Please consider me for projects featuring lively, imaginative littles and rich settings with playful details. Lettering & cats always welcome! More mischief (and middle grade art): www.kalyquarles.com Rep: @marchsoloway.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social #kidlit

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Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm Toshi and currently available for more kidlit projects to work on! Interested in picture books, board books and covers! Rep’ed by Hannah Mann at Writers House Thank you 😊 artoftoshi.com/illustration [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration

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Hello #KidLitArtPostcard I’m Nathasha and I love drawing, I’m looking for opportunities in PB and BB for little ones. You can see more of my work at: 🌈www.muakata.com 🌈[email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart

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Hi #KidLitArtPostcard day. I love storytelling with my illustrations. Please reach out if you would like to work together. I am excited to hear from you. #kidlitart Portfolio: theremaybecats.com Agent: @carynwiseman.bsky.social ✉️: [email protected]

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Happy #KidlitArtPostcard day! I'm Nirupama, a #kidlit illustrator from India. I love illustrating for children and absolutely love playing with colors and textures. I would love to work on #picturebooks, #boardbooks and #bookcovers! You can check out more of my work on www.nirupamavish.com !

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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day I’m srinidhi, #kidlit illustrator who enjoys drawing kids on their wild adventures and emotional roller coaster. I would love to work on #picturebooks #middlegrade Interiors and book covers! View more of my work at www.srinidhidraws.com #kidlitart #kidlit #MG

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Hey! It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! Let's go nuts! I'm looking for Picture Books, Covers and more! jasonhendrickson.com [email protected] IG: hendricksoncreative Represented by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social at The Seymour Agency #KidLit #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensBook

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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm an illustrator and author looking for picturebook work and representation. I just finished a new picturebook dummy too so get in touch if you'd like to see that ✨ 🎨 NicolaSchofield.com 💌 [email protected] #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday

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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day, fellow #kidlit folk! ✨️ My name is Denis, and I'm an illustrator who loves limited color palettes, bold lines, and crooked shapes. I'd love to illustrate more PBs and BBs full of charm and heart. 🌞 🌐 www.denisillustrates.com 📚 Represented by Susan Hawk #kidlitart

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The Supreme Court's conservative majority rejects science, history and reality itself. Editorial from Scientific American: www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-... 🧪

The Supreme Court’s Contempt for Facts Is a Betrayal of Justicewww.scientificamerican.com The Supreme Court majority’s recent decisions about homelessness, public health and regulatory power, among others, undermine the role of evidence, expertise and honesty in American democracy

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Hi #portfolioday ! I’m Mel, an illustrator/author. I currently have two mg gn’s on sub, and I’m interested in pb illust work. Please send my agent @annmrose.bsky.social an inquiry if you’d like me to bring yr stories 2 life! ❤️everything from whimsical to heartfelt and inclusive. #kidlitartists

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👋 #PortfolioDay I'm a character designer in animation, Picture Book author and Illustrator. I love fun and honest stories specially if they're full of magic. ✨ I'm looking for new projects in animation, board games and kidlit 📩 [email protected] 🌒 lunavargas.com

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As an extra special bonus for #PortfolioDay , here's a separate sheet. Did you know I also do logo design? If you've got a game or something that needs an awesome logo, give me a call! (Metaphorically... You can just DM me.) #logoDesign #gameLogo #logo #graphicDesign

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Hi, #PortfolioDay ! I'm Mike and I like creating fun, colorful character-driven art. I make lots of art for video and tabletop games and would love to create some MG book covers. I am also seeking representation. Cheers! #kidLitArt #characterDesign #characterIllustration #gameArt #illustration

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Hey #PortfolioDay ! I'm a children's book illustrator and letterer who loves creating whimsical pieces! :) Available for work: - Lettering - Picture Books and more.... shaunalynn.com

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#PortfolioDay is tomorrow! Don’t forget to use a portfolio feed to keep up with all the portfolio posts! I have a few different feeds in this thread:

Portfolio Day!

Feed by @davis.social

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🌟 Happy #PortfolioDay! 🌟 Hi, I’m Duc Huy, a #kidlit illustrator represented by @mirandapaul.bsky.social of EMLA I am open to working on picture books, chapter books, and book covers. Visit my portfolio to see more of my work at: www.duchuyan.com 📚 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #art #kidlitartpostcard