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Penguin Flies Home
Penguin loves everything about flying: the wind beneath his wings, the song that rises from his belly, and the sight of new and wonderful places. Still, he misses his penguin friends in the South Pole. So, he flips and flaps back home, ready to teach them the magic of flight!
But when he arrives, his enthusiasm for flying doesn’t get quite the reaction he expected. Will Penguin’s friends still like him, even if they don’t share his soaring dreams?
My New Etsy Shop
A little part of me has always dreamed of living in the English countryside above a little shop where I could paint, and share creativity with whimsical pieces of art for sale. There’d be tea and cake, and shop kitties to greet everyone who entered! Alas, that will remain just a dream, but I’ve decided I can have an online shop. I can’t serve tea, but I can share creativity and art, and of course the kitties are here to greet everyone. So I’ve opened an Etsy shop. I invite you to check it out. Please bring your imagination, and a cup of tea (or coffee if that is your thing) and join me there.
To help everyone stay in touch with friends through this long winter, I'm offering a stationery sale on my Etsy shop! @LitaJudge
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#etsyfinds #etsystore
Jan 15

It's been a stressful week. I hope the weekend holds some joy for you and your families. (A detail from my book Red Sled)
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#positiveenergy #newbeginnings #watercolor #creativesoul #creativespirit #illustration #illustrationartists #fairytale #beatrixpotter #artlife #artstudio #childrenbookillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #LitaJudgeShop #happiness #mindfulness #artistic_share #artist_sharing #lovewins #positivethoughts #positivelife #etsy #countrylife #winterwonderland
Jan 9

Squee, I've been going through seed catalogues and now I'm dreaming about the spring and planting things in my garden! So I thought I'd share this wee Pan painting today.
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#childrenillustration #kidslitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #Watercolor #characterdesign #Characterart #Creativespaces #creativesoul #creativespirit #creativesofinstagram #creativesshop #kidsroom #makersandthinkers #etsy #handmade #vintage #litajudgeshop #etsyseller #etsyfinds #etsygifts #kidsroom #illustration #illustrationartists #fairytale #animallovers #animalcreatives #animalsofinstagram #mouselove #cutemice
Jan 5

It's the weekend! Go have some FUN!
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Jan 3

I hope this weekend holds some holiday fun for you all!
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#positiveenergy #newbeginnings #watercolor #creativesoul #creativespirit #illustration #illustrationartists #fairytale #beatrixpotter #artlife #artstudio #childrenbookillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #LitaJudgeShop #happiness #mindfulness #artistic_share #artist_sharing #lovewins #positivethoughts #positivelife #etsy #countrylife #winterwonderland #peace #happiness #mindfulness #LitaJudgeShop
Dec 26

I hope your weekend holds some winter fun!
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#firstsnow #snowydays #newhampshire #firstsnowfall #winterwonderland #snowday #wintertime #snowfall #snowflakes #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustration #picturebook #illustrationforkids #creativespirit #creativesofinstagram #winters #winterdays
#teddybear #bears #skating #LitaJudgeShop
Dec 12

One of my favorite paintings from my summer wanderings in the woods. It's 10% off on my Etsy shop this week, along with cards, prints, paintings, and books! Link is in my bio.
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#etsy #LitaJudgeShop #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #booklover #watercolor #characterdesign #characterart #creativespaces #creativesoul #creativespirit #creativesofinstagram #creativesshop #kidsroom #illustration #illustrationartists #animallovers #animalcreatives #etsyshop #positiveenergy #breatheinbreatheout #newthingstocome #newbeginnings #watercolor #wanderlustart #fairytale #froggyart #froglove
Dec 8

I hope this weekend holds some winter fun for you all! Here's a closeup from my book, Red Sled.
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#wintersolstice #positiveenergy #newbeginnings #watercolor #creativesoul #creativespirit #illustration #illustrationartists #fairytale #beatrixpotter #artlife #artstudio #childrenbookillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #LitaJudgeShop #happiness #mindfulness #artistic_share #artist_sharing #lovewins #positivethoughts #positivelife #etsy #countrylife #winterwonderland
Dec 5

Just having fun with a reindeer pup - I love this time of year, when our fur babies help us get in a festive mood.
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#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustration #picturebook #illustrationforkids #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationartists #creativespirit #creativesofinstagram
#litajudgeshop #illustration #animallovers #animalcreatives #animalsofinstagram #dogs #dogstagram #doglovers #ilovedogs #loveyourpet #doglife #gooddog #lovepets #petlovers #fallfun #mommyblogger #lovedogs #dogsofig #lovepuppies #woofwoof
Dec 1

Willow Kitty is toting her own set of cards now! I'm offering 15% off sales all weekend on my Etsy shop (LitaJudgeShop). There is a link in my bio.
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#happycat #etsy #LitaJudgeShop #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #booklover #watercolor #characterdesign #characterart #creativespaces #creativesoul #creativespirit #creativesofinstagram #creativesshop #kidsroom #illustration #illustrationartists #animallovers #animalcreatives #givethanks #catlover #catlove #instakitty #catofinstagram #lovepets #petlovers #petportrait #etsyshop
Nov 28

Thank you to all who have supported my Etsy shop. I'm excited to be introducing a line of stationery with a 15% off Thanksgiving weekend sale. I'll also be offering a few new prints like this one for a limited time. Stop by if you get a chance, the link is in my bio.
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#childrenbookillustration #picturebookillustration #kidslitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #booklover #watercolor #characterdesign #characterart #creativespaces #creativesoul #creativespirit #creativesofinstagram #creativesshop #kidsroom #makersandthinkers #etsy #handmade #vintage #litajudgeshop #etsyseller #etsyfinds #etsygifts #makersandthinkers #illustration #illustrationartists #animallovers #animalcreatives #wanderlustart #fairytale
Nov 24

I'll admit I miss getting the galley (advanced copy) of a book in the mail, but because of covid, a lot of publishers are settling for a digital advanced copy. Still, it's exciting to see this next step take shape for my book, The Wisdom of Trees, coming out next March! Real books to hold then will be a treat!!
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#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustration #picturebook #illustrationforkids #watercolorpainting #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationartists #creativespirit #creativesofinstagram #litajudgeshop #wanderlust #picturebooksaremyjam #picturebooksofinstagram #kidlitauthor #homeschool #homeschoolmom
#treestreestrees #treesofinstagram #treeartwork #macmillanpublishers #nonfiction #nonfictionbooksforkids
#forest #naturelove #naturediversity
#trees🌳 #nature_seekers #treelovers
Nov 19

A few friends have asked about Christmas cards, so I wanted to let everyone know that I now have 4x6 holiday cards available on my Etsy shop. They are blank inside so they can be used for the holidays, winter solstice, or any occasion. The link to my Etsy shop is in my bio.
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#wintersolstice #christmascards #holidaycards #positiveenergy #newbeginnings #watercolor #creativesoul #creativespirit #illustration #illustrationartists #fairytale #beatrixpotter #artlife #artstudio #childrenbookillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #LitaJudgeShop #happiness #mindfulness #artistic_share #artist_sharing #lovewins #positivethoughts #positivelife #greetingcard #etsy #countrylife #winterwonderland
Nov 18

I'm about to start final art for a new book and wanted to share an early character sketch. So eager to get these two and their friends down on the page soon!
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#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #watercolor #characterdesign #characterart #creativespaces #creativesoul #creativespirit #creativesofinstagram #LitaJudgeShop #kidsroom #illustration #illustrationartists #animallovers #animalcreatives #animalsofinstagram #mommyblogger #homeschool #homeschoolmom #homeschooling #homeschoollife #kidsbookstagram #childrenillustration
#giraffelove #porcupines #watercolorillustration #picturebooks #childrensbooks #picturebookart
Nov 10

Sharing another little painting clip today.
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#childrenbookillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #watercolor #characterdesign #characterart #creativesoul #creativespirit #etsy #litajudgeshop #etsyfinds #etsygifts #kidsroom #makersandthinkers #illustration #illustrationartists #animallovers #animalcreatives #wanderlustart #fairytale #mouselove #cutemice #mousemuse #mouse #rescuemouse #catlove #beatrixpotter #artlife #artstudio
Nov 9

Just trying to embrace the little things in life, like my soft little Pan, as we wait. Hope you are all holding up.
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#sketchdaily #sketchoftheday #sketchbook #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustration #picturebook #illustrationforkids #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationartists #creativespirit #creativesofinstagram #litajudgeshop #kidlitauthor #animallovers #animalcreatives #animalsofinstagram #mouselove #cutemice #mousemuse #mouse #rescuemouse #beatrixpotter #artlife #artstudio #drawingaday #artdaily #sketchaday #drawingoftheday
Nov 5

Sharing another little painting clip today.
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#childrenbookillustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #kidlit #watercolor #characterdesign #characterart #creativesoul #creativespirit #etsy #litajudgeshop #etsyfinds #etsygifts #kidsroom #makersandthinkers #illustration #illustrationartists #animallovers #animalcreatives #wanderlustart #fairytale #mouselove #cutemice #mousemuse #mouse #rescuemouse #catlove #beatrixpotter #artlife #artstudio
Nov 2

I pour passion into all of my books, but every once in awhile, working on a book moves me to my core. I feel that way about my upcoming book, The Wisdom of Trees. Doing the research for this book altered my perception of the world around me. Looking forward to sharing this next spring! @mackidsbooks
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#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustration #picturebook #illustrationforkids #watercolorpainting #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationartists #creativespirit #creativesofinstagram #litajudgeshop #wanderlust #picturebooksaremyjam #picturebooksofinstagram #kidlitauthor #homeschool #homeschoolmom
#treestreestrees #treesofinstagram #treeartwork #macmillanpublishers #nonfiction #nonfictionbooksforkids
#forest #naturelove #naturediversity
#trees🌳 #nature_seekers #treelovers
Oct 24

Though I haven't been out much this year, my studio is rich in muses. Spending my days drawing with three cats, a parrot, and my wee mouse to keep me company. I love my studio mates!
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#animallovers #animalcreatives #animalsofinstagram #mouselove #cutemice #mousemuse #mouse #rescuemouse #catlove #beatrixpotter #artlife #artstudio
Oct 23

Cleared a bunch of "to do's" off my desk and now I get to turn back to working on my dog book! They are crazy FUN to draw. So much personality.
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#kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitillustration #picturebookillustration #picturebook #illustrationforkids #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationartists #creativespirit #creativesofinstagram
#litajudgeshop #illustration #animallovers #animalcreatives #animalsofinstagram #dogs #dogstagram #doglovers #ilovedogs #loveyourpet #doglife #gooddog #lovepets #petlovers #fallfun #mommyblogger #lovedogs #dogsofig #lovepuppies #woofwoof
Oct 22
