“Draw a character that represents you.” As happy as a lark. Grateful to my parents’ trust and belief in me for letting me fly free to where I want to go and to how I become today. Keep flying but soar higher through deliberate practice. #thoughts #birdillustration #character #mbartists

This!!! 😍😍😍❤️ ✨ #Repost @mela.bolinao ・・・ We are so thrilled to be part of this wonderful world of ALL SOULS. Happy Pub day! #colleenmadden #MBartists #deborahharkness #allsoulstrilogy #adiscoveryofwitches #theworldofallsouls.

Feeling so blessed and loved. Thanks to all of my lovely friends for bringing me flowers and breads and bonbons as I’m recovering from surgery. 💕🙏🌸🌼🌹🍞🥐🍫 ; #violetlemay #illustration #kidlitart #scbwi #mbartists https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci-Qce_LFWW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“School” is the theme of the latest @mbartistsinc catalog. My entry was inspired by real events. 🌬🎶 #violetlemay #illustration #kidlitart #scbwi #mbartists #clarinet #catholicschool #clarinetgang #twosetviolin https://www.instagram.com/p/CiNGrmxPu0S/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’m a panelist for this year’s @ksmo_scbwi Middle of the Map conference, along with @jemiscoe, @alexacevest, @publishing_eve, @karlydizon and @lindsayhmetcalf a panelist Reposted @ksmo_scbwi ・・・ Join us for the Middle of the Map Virtual Conference! Register now for the discounted rate. Price increases after Monday. Conferences are a great way to learn from industry professionals and get motivated for your next project. All sessions will be recorded and available through Jan 5. There will also be submission opportunities for attendees. Learn more and register here: https://ksmo.scbwi.org/events/2022-ksmo-scbwi-middle-of-the-map-annual-conference/ : : #kidlit #scbwi #amwriting #kidlitart #mbartists #violetlemay https://www.instagram.com/p/CiAlPRyPEIV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Saw this little girl at the pool today, working on her diving skills. She’s got the arms figured out. 👏💕 : #violetlemay #kidlitart #illustrator #scbwi #mbartists #picturebook https://www.instagram.com/p/Chj59dUvbaT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Another panel from a graphic-novel- style magazine piece that I illustrated last year about a little boy who learns what it means to be a good Samaritan. 🧡 #violetlemay #illustration #kidlitart #scbwi #mbartists #goodsamaritan https://www.instagram.com/p/ChcYg7EPCKc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

One cool thing about my job is that I can draw a zebra mowing the lawn whenever I feel like it. 🦓💚 #violetlemay #illustration #kidlitart #scbwi #mbartists #doodle #draw #drawing https://www.instagram.com/p/ChcW5_1vY4R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=