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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I'm an author-illustrator who writes heartwarming PBs, playful chapter books, and dark, adventure-filled upper MG novels. I'll be looking for literary representation in 2022!
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Another older piece that reminds me of today's weather 🌧
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A slightly re-touched version of a painting I did earlier this year (gouache on paper with digital edits)
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I'm seeing tweets of artists comparing sketches to finals, but I feel this can make art seem easy, like a rough sketch magically transforms into a finished piece. Here's my process: thumbnail, sketch, color rough and final. This painting took me over two weeks to do.
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Some more witchy kitties from last year!
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Hi, I'm Vanessa Gillings! I'm an author-illustrator who's spending 2021 on gallery work, finishing up a few PB dummies, and a MG manuscript. I'll be seeking literary representation in 2022! #PortfolioDay
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A piece I made for my friend @taryndraws last year! 🦡🦔
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Seeing lots of lovely Hilda art on my timeline today...so here's a little piece I made. I love this show!
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Two friends enjoying a snack. Happy Friday, everyone!
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Happy #KidLitPostcard day! I'm an author-illustrator who writes heartwarming PBs, playful chapter books, and dark, adventure-filled upper MG novels. I'll be looking for literary representation in 2022!
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Not sure if I ever posted this one here...but the orange colors made me think of fall (even if it was originally a new year's piece!)
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Since everyone’s hanging out in the same room today, hi! 👋 I’m pretty new to using Twitter regularly but I’m Vanessa, a children’s author-illustrator who writes picture books up to middle grade novels! Here’s some of my art, and I’d love to see yours! 💛
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Thank you for all the love you gave my little witch yesterday! Here’s an older one of her…witchy lab partners!
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It’s the first day of October…time to bring out the witchy art!
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Not sure if this counts but… #EnchantingPlantsAndTrees
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Some more art from 2020...caffeinated critters for @gallerynucleus portland! Prints are available here: nucleusportland.com/collections/gi…
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Some floral felines I made earlier this year for @gallerynucleus portland's location ... available as prints here: nucleusportland.com/collections/gi…
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My second piece for @gallerynucleus‘ MerMay show available for purchase here: gallerynucleus.com/gallery/770/pi…
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My first piece for @gallerynucleus‘ MerMay show, opening online today! Thank you so much to Gallery Nucleus for asking me to be a part of this amazing show -- it’s been an honor! This painting will be available for sale here at 6 PM PST today: gallerynucleus.com/gallery/770/pi…
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A lovely follower once pointed out I had a bunny for every season except summer — sorry it took me so long, but finally, here’s a summer bunny! 💛
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I missed the #greenart day but I couldn't help but post some green pieces because it's my favorite color! 😊
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Some #purpleart! Also, hi new followers! 👋 I'm Vanessa, a children's book illustrator and I'm currently available to illustrate picture books and middle grade covers and interiors!
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