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100% Organic Human. Children's Book Illustrator. Cryptid Enthusiast.

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2024-2026 Years in Review!

Artist Updates May 24, 2026May 29, 2026 by Shelbi Pierce

Wow, can’t believe I forgot to do a roundup since foreverrrrr. Here’s a few highlights of what I’ve been working on since 2024. Lots of life changes and questioning of what I’m even doing (hi, Imposter-Syndrome) definitely held me back from my personal goals. 2024 Review: I was pregnant most of ‘24 – sooo lots …

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Life and Art Updates!

Artist Updates August 12, 2025August 12, 2025 by Shelbi Pierce

We moved recently and its been so quiet living out in the country. Here’s a few quick updates on what I’m up to. Current projects: Sooo I have my hands full you would say;) It’s nice to finally be settled in and working on creative projects again. Stay tuned for more frequent updates this fall. …

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Why You Should Shop Small Business Saturday

Picture Books Shelbi Rants November 21, 2024November 21, 2024 by Shelbi Pierce

Small Business Saturday is coming up! This year I’m participating in Small Business Saturday by offering a discount on my picture books. My hardcover books are 10% off through my bookstore from Saturday, November 23rd through Saturday, December 7th. This is one of the few (if any) sales I’ll be doing for books because I’m …

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2022/2023 Years in Review

Artist Updates February 2, 2024February 5, 2024 by Shelbi Pierce

Wow, can’t believe I forgot to do a roundup for the last two years! 2022 was definitely a cruddy year, and most of 2023 was too. But here I am, still persisting. Gotta keep moving forward. 2022 Review: I’ll come back to it some day. 2023 Review: Projects in the works for 2024: I didn’t …

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“ABCs of Beasties” is Now Live!

Artist Updates January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 by Shelbi Pierce

Well, I finally did it. After nearly 2 years of planning, sketching, stressing, painting, and redesigning, my first “book-baby” is complete. ABCs of Beasties has truly been a labor of love and I’m so excited to finally share it with you. It’s available through Amazon here. I hope that this book encourages imagination and exploration …

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“Death is Nothing at All”

Artist Updates June 11, 2022June 11, 2022 by Shelbi Pierce

I figured it was time for an update, mainly because I said that I’d return in mid-May, and here it is almost mid-June! A lot has happened since I last updated, we sold our house, moved, and FINALLY settled in. Never realized how long it takes to finally get settled into a new living situation, …

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On Hiatus – Until Mid-May!

Artist Updates March 14, 2022March 14, 2022 by Shelbi Pierce

Life outside of my artwork and website and suddenly gotten very busy…but all for positive and exciting reasons! Just wrapped up birthday #2 for Little One and now we’re making some big changes in our abode! Unfortunately I have to push back my publication date of my first illustrated children’s book. But this will keep …

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20/21 Roundup – Art and Mental Health Priorities

Artist Updates January 18, 2022February 13, 2022 by Shelbi Pierce

I’m not the type to mourn and complain about how a certain year(s) was terrible. Mainly because I think it devalues an entire year’s worth of experiences and that’s not healthy, mentally. I would certainly say that in 2021 I realized that I was surrounding myself with negativity and that it was affecting my self-esteem …

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A (Desperately Needed) Weekend Adventure…and Bird Sketches!

Artist Updates May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 by Shelbi Pierce

First off, I’m going to apologize to my blog and and everyone who checks out my website: I’m sorry for neglecting you! I haven’t been great at updating here. I’ve been busy with that #momlife and working on my children’s book like a hermit (maybe I’ll share some sneaky peek sketches soon in a newsletter). …

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Artists in the Age of Social Media

Artist Updates Shelbi Rants March 4, 2021August 19, 2023 by Shelbi Pierce

A Burden Is Lifted from My Shoulders I’ve been doing a lot of introspection the last month on how I want to proceed as an artist and budding writer. I’m redefining my definition of fulfillment as an artist. No longer will I be gauging my success by the amount of interaction on social media. This …

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  • 2024-2026 Years in Review! May 24, 2026
  • Life and Art Updates! August 12, 2025
  • Why You Should Shop Small Business Saturday November 21, 2024
  • Birds in my Backyard is Live! July 19, 2024
  • 2022/2023 Years in Review February 2, 2024

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Just chugging along...I made a dragon horn from so Just chugging along...I made a dragon horn from some Crayola clay so I can get some weird horn angles drawn correctly.#dragonartwork #kidslit #kidlitartist
Summer projects: 1- 3rd picture book ( wanna publi Summer projects:
1- 3rd picture book ( wanna publish before i go on vacation this year!)
2- Workshop proposals (due this week💀)
3- Art fairs prep (Sept & Nov)
So, i don't have much time to worry about posting to Insta. I'm still alive tho, just always busy irl.
Messing around with ideas on making my art more 'f Messing around with ideas on making my art more 'functional' rather than just a pretty drawing. Here's an early prototype of something I'm working on. I finally found my dremel so I can make cleaner drill holes rather than using a bookmaking awl. #hodag #cryptidart #cryptidartist
Summer Book Bundles have dropped! 🏖️I gotchu if yo Summer Book Bundles have dropped! 🏖️I gotchu if you have a kid who's interested in outdoor stuff, whether it be birds or cryptids! Or you're the cool auntie/uncle that gifts the best✨
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