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S.R.Pierce Art

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

Tag: watercolor

Things I Learned Self-Publishing my 1st Children’s Book

Artists Advice April 2, 2023August 19, 2023 by Shelbi Pierce

I learned so much illustrating and self-publishing my first children’s book. From a person who didn’t receive formal training in book publishing or marketing, I had my work cut out for me. For a long time, I’ve been wanting to jump into the book illustration industry. I finally took the plunge and created my own …

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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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Inhabit submission

The Liminal Space Between Wild & Domestic

Artist Updates June 28, 2019May 28, 2021 by Shelbi Pierce

While I wait to hear back on whether my piece made it into Manifest Gallery’s Inhabit juried show, I thought I’d share a bit more backstory on my drawing I submitted. The jury process isn’t over until sometime in July so I won’t have to wait that much longer. Fingers crossed! The drawing I created …

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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🌱 

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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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