Karen B. Jones | Kidlit Illustrator

Commissions Closed The author is temporarily stepping back from new commissions but is open to inquiries and selling rights to existing work.

Commissions Closed

The author is temporarily stepping back from new commissions but is open to inquiries and selling rights to existing work.

Yesterday I received the following scam inquiry through my website's contact form. Elizabeth Wolfson, supposedly from The Row.

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All My Friends are Dead always made my kids giggle.

If no one stops them and no one is enforcing the laws against it, then... yeah.

Normally it would be the distinction between, "Can I?" and, "May I?". But let's face it, none of them are asking in either case.

This is 2025. None of us are ever without our computers. 📱

How is this MORE efficient? There have been SO many studies on this and the ONE that found a link was withdrawn after being discredited. Waste of time and money.

Vector People I completed vector graphics for Positive Promotions based on their sketches, adapting them to their desired style, leading to a satisfied client.

I just finished some vector work for Positive Promotions. #vectorart #artcommision #positivepromotions #digitalart #people #artsamples #illustrator

Hockey Stop The author created a custom hockey stop image in Adobe Illustrator after being dissatisfied with available clip art options.

For personal reasons, I needed an image of a hockey stop and I wasn't happy with the clip art options I was finding in the usual places one finds clipart. So, I made my own in Adobe Illustrator. #hockeystop #hockeyskates #iceskating #illustration #vector

Christmas Hidden Picture I created a personalized hidden picture puzzle for Jennifer Newbold's Christmas cards, featuring meaningful items for her family, including a Canadian flag from their summer trip.

I just completed a new hidden picture puzzle for Jennifer Newbold, a client who plans to send it out with her Christmas cards this year. All the hidden items are things that have meaning for her family this year. #commission #illustration #Christmas

Caterpillar Vector A new vector illustration of a caterpillar for magician Jimmy Joza replaces an earlier image due to size issues. It matches the style of a previously created butterfly illustration.

Here's another vector illustration for children's magician, Jimmy Joza. It will be printed on an 18-inch silk. It goes with the previous butterfly illustration and will be a prop in his act. #vector #artsample #commission #caterpillar #cute #forkids

CUSMA (the replacement for NAFTA) is up for review in 2026. I think tariffs on Mexico and Canada would violate CUSMA, but Trump will be in office when it's up for review. He could probably scrap it then.

Absolutely. If anything, I think the (constructive) criticism is more valuable than the encouragement. People are mostly nice, which makes compliments a dime a dozen. But someone who will tell you what's wrong with your work? Priceless.

Now that may be the difference. I have no idea about farm share prices, assuming we even have those here. The only direct-from-the-farm option I have is the farmer's market.

Our farmer's market is walking distance from the house, so I last visited it in September, I think. Still higher than Hy-Vee, which isn't exactly a discount brand.

That's great that you have a low-cost source for food. Where I live, farmer's markets are a premium experience for a privileged audience. Even at today's grocery prices, buying direct from the farmers is more expensive, not less. But I'm happy for you that it's different where you live.

Butterfly Vector The illustration created for children's magician Jimmy Joza features a butterfly drawn in Adobe Illustrator, designed to match an existing caterpillar silk's style, and incorporates a rainbow color scheme for the wings.

Here's a vector drawing of a colorful cartoon butterfly commissioned by children's magician, Jimmy Joza! #butterfly #vector #artsample #adobeillustrator #illustration #forkids #commission #colorful #cute #cartoon #insect #bug

Menno Media Series The final image in Menno Media's Shine curriculum series depicts Jesus and his disciples by the Sea of Galilee, enjoying breakfast of bread and fish after a miraculous catch of 153 fish.

The last image from a series for Menno Media. Jesus' disciples ate fish by the Sea of Galilee, after catching a miraculously large haul. #religious #christian #bible #153 #fish #jesus #artsample #illustration #miracle #seaofgalilee #disciples #breakfast

Menno Media Series After his resurrection, Jesus encountered two disciples traveling from Jerusalem to Emmaus, highlighting a pivotal moment in Christian teachings. This scene is part of a series created by Menno Media for their Shine curriculum, focusing on the life of Jesus Christ.

Image 8 in a series for Menno Media. After his resurrection, Jesus met two disciples on the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus. #jesus #christian #religious #disciples #artsample #illustration #digitalart #bible

Menno Media Series The image depicts the resurrected Jesus Christ interacting with Mary Magdalene outside his open tomb, marking a significant moment in Christian belief. This illustration is part of Menno Media's Shine curriculum series, showcasing scenes from Jesus's life.

The 7th illustration in a series for Menno Media shows the miraculous scene of the newly resurrected Jesus interacting with Mary Magdalene. #religious #christian #jesus #marymagdalene #resurrection #miracle #bible #artsample #digitalart #illustration

Menno Media Series This image depicts Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus preparing Jesus' body after his crucifixion, highlighting a poignant moment in the Life of Jesus Christ. It is part of a series for Menno Media's Shine curriculum.

Image six of nine in a short series for Menno Media for their Shine curriculum shows the preparation of Jesus' body after his crucifixion. #religious #jesus #christ #christian #illustration #artsample #digitalart #burial #funeral #sad #joseph #nicodemus

Menno Media Series The illustration depicts a poignant scene after Jesus' crucifixion, focusing on his mother and grieving women. Viewed from behind Jesus, the image obscures the crucifixion's brutality, emphasizing the women's sorrow. The heavy clouds enhance the somber mood, aligning with the educational intent of Menno Media's Shine curriculum for children.

Image five of nine in a short series for Menno Media. Four women grieving after the crucifixion of Jesus. #religious #illustration #jesus #christ #mary #cross #crucifixion #grief #artsample #digitalart #cross #death #sorrow #bible #christian

Menno Media Series Scenes from the Life of Jesus ChristImage 4 of 9 This is the fourth image in a short series for Menno Media for their Shine curriculum. At the Last Supper, Jesus insists on washing Peter's feet despite Peter's protests that he shouldn't. It shows the importance Jesus placed on humility and service.

This is the 4th image in a short series for Menno Media. At the Last Supper, Jesus insists on washing Peter's feet despite Peter's protests, demonstrating the importance of humility and service. #artsample #religious #jesus #christ #peter #footwashing

Menno Media Series This image, part of a series for Menno Media's Shine curriculum, depicts Jesus Christ's miracle of resurrecting Lazarus. The illustration features Lazarus' two sisters, highlighting this significant event in the biblical narrative. The artwork aims to engage and educate audiences about key moments in the life of Jesus.

This is image three for a short series for Menno Media. Jesus performs the miracle of resurrecting Lazarus. The two women are Lazarus' sisters. #religious #christian #jesus #christ #lazarus #resurrection #miracle #artsample #digitalart #commission

Menno Media Series This content describes the second illustration in a series of nine for Menno Media's Shine curriculum, depicting the encounter between Jesus and the woman at the well. The illustration emphasizes Jesus revealing his identity and offering spiritual salvation, represented by figurative water, a theme already depicted in a prior project.

2nd of 9 illustrations for a series for Menno Media. This is where Jesus tells the woman at the well about who he is & the figurative water he is offering in the form of his salvation. #religious #illustration #jesus #woman #salvation #well #artsample

I forgot how much I enjoy working in Illustrator. I don't keep a subscription on hand because I don't have vector work often, but I got a vector project this week, bought a month's subscription... And, guys... 😁 I'm happy...

Menno Media Series The content describes a completed series for Menno Media's Shine curriculum, illustrating nine scenes from Jesus Christ's life. The first scene depicts Jesus and Mary at a wedding feast, likely the one at Cana where Jesus turns water into wine.

I recently completed a short series for Menno Media illustrating 9 scenes from the life of Jesus. This one shows him attending a wedding feast. #religious #christian #jesus #christ #cana #miracle #illustration #forkids #wedding #biblestory #artsample

Grass Dancer Boy I created an illustration of an indigenous boy as a grass dancer, guided by the client's expertise for authenticity, aiming to match a previous piece featuring a girl in a jingle dress.

I recently completed a commission for an illustration of a little indigenous boy performing as a grass dancer. #indigenous #boy #grassdancer #artsample
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Let’s Learn About Hispanic Heritage Kids cheering on a girl hitting a pinata with a bat.

Pinata party! #hispanic #heritage #illustration #digitalart #artsample #kidlitart
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