The first #kidlitartpostcard day of 2026! My name is Rachel Curtis and after a rough December I am back :D I create traditionally in watercolor and colored pencil and am excited to find some new people to work with.
#kidlitpostcard #kidlit #childrensillustration #publishing

Francisco is being veeeeeerrry sneaky. Please don't tell him that you saw him, even if new rocks in the spring are bound to catch some attention . . . he is trying very hard!

Which one do you like better? I tried this one twice cause I wanted to see how it would turn out.

Let me know!

a tiny blue haired mermaid is sleeping in the middle of a pink anenome

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Rachel Curtis am a Canadian illustrator seeking work and representation!
#kidlitpostcard #kidlit #childrensillustration

Sunfish or Mola Mola and company of black and white striped fish who are approached by a small mermaid who wants to swim with them. The sea is deep blue and the mola mola is pastel pink and purple and yellow. The mermaid has teal hair and a pink tail and a green shirt with a star on the front.

I could have sworn I posted last week but I see I did not. I did this painting recently, trying to let myself focus on a few elements instead of a dozen. I think it turned out very cute!

#childrensillustration #watercolor

Pink haired unicorn in a mysterious forest with a princess riding on their back. The forest floor is scattered with rocks with blue swirls. There are three birds flying above.

a closeup of the princess and the unicorn looking at each other

I'm back! Here is one of my latest paintings, a pink haired unicorn and a princess. I do think more creatures should be ROUND.

#watercolor #childrensillustration #unicorn

mouse in a mushroom hat and dungarees sits on top of a sunflower looking up to the sun.

Had to do another piece with our little mouse from the previous painting. Here he is enjoying a bit of sun.
#kidsillustration #childrensillustration #watercolor #cute

five mice climbing over sewing supplies on the way to some adventure. they are wearing cute hats and backpacks.

one mouse standing on a spool of thread offers a hand to another mouse. behind them is a pumpkin shaped pin holder.

a young mouse with a mushroom hat runs to catch up

The struggle is real trying to find the brain to draw AND post things. They definitely use different parts of the ol' noggin. I will try and put some more of what I have been working on.
#kidsillustration #watercolor #art #illustration #cute

A young hare in glasses wearing overalls and white shirt rolled up to his elbows is sitting on his bed in front of a toolbox with some sort of mechanical device in his hands. He is surrounded by a warm glow of a lamp. He has lots of books and carrot pillows.

I have been encouraged to join my friends over here on Bluesky! After quite some time feeling rather leery of posting my art on socials (AI scraping makes me sad) I am trying to get myself to post again. This is older, but once I get Glaze and/or Nightshade going I will have new things to share!