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S.R.Pierce Art

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

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A long serpentine lake creature is hanging out with a red salmon.

My Top 5 Favorite North American Cryptids to Find

Cryptids & Mythology June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 by Shelbi Pierce

With summer approaching, we are provided more opportunities to go outside and explore. As the sun’s rays extend to 9pm on balmy summer evenings and the kiddos are out of school, we are given more time to discover the great outdoors. Well, how else are you going to find a cryptid or beastie if you …

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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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Posted this every where else on Thursday BUT Insta Posted this every where else on Thursday BUT Insta 🥲

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! I love projects that include fantasy, folklore, or whimsical subjects (children or creatures), promote imagination, and a love of wild places (forests, oceans, even backyards)! I'm seeking representation as well as work that includes the above qualities🌱 

Nessie is one of my favorite cryptids<3

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My buddy who's been with me through all my adult l My buddy who's been with me through all my adult life essentially, is 14 years old today. I'm glad he's still here kicking it with us. ♥️ Hoping I get many more years with him. Ned still loves to fetch, dig at lights shining on our vinyl flooring, and lick every.damn.thing. Happy Birthday Ned! He enjoyed an apple-peanut butter pupcake today (Ori had to have one too, didn't want her to feel left out).
I have a few events planned so far for this year t I have a few events planned so far for this year to fill the time between working on my next book and other more short-term projects. 🍀 @fearsomefolklorefestival  is gonna be a hoot!
Happy St. Patrick's Day! I've been practicing win Happy St. Patrick's Day! 
I've been practicing window painting🍀🌱🍀 My lil assistant made sure my materials didn't blow away in the gusts the other day.
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