Claire Widman

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Friends! A little over 3 years ago, a friend from college, Chris Cirri, reached out to me to ask if I was interested in illustrating the cover of a children’s book to go along with a product he and his family created that could magically send letters to Santa! Of course, I said yes. Tonight he and his wife will be on Shark Tank on abc! Please watch, buy the mailbox and download the free ebook. (I only did the cover) #santasenchantedmailbox #sharktank #kidlitart #illustration #christmasart #coverart #toyart #prismacolor (at Sleepy Hollow, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXUF5NJpwy0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Monsters love the ocean, and the ocean loves a monster. #swimming #prismacolor #micron #monsterart #illustration #illustrator (at Sleepy Hollow, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRcuJrOg6VE/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The first December flurry. The crisp cold air whipping up your nose. Walking in the open woods among trees with no leafy clothes. #illustration #monsterart #childrensbookillustration #art #kidlit #penandink #December #joy #walks (at Sleepy Hollow, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CInhjPnA_-B/?igshid=se81s2c34y7p

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Follow your better angels #hope #monsterart #childrensillustration #illustration #monster #angels #procreate (at Sleepy Hollow, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH37ylDgsIs/?igshid=x1xl6esao0p9

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Some words stood out to me more than others, and those are the ones I drew around this monster. Entire poem: The Moths by Mary Oliver There’s a kind of white moth, I don’t know what kind, that glimmers by mid-May in the forest, just as the pink mocassin flowers are rising. If you notice anything, it leads you to notice more and more. And anyway I was so full of energy. I was always running around, looking at this and that. If I stopped the pain was unbearable. If I stopped and thought, maybe the world can’t be saved, the pain was unbearable. Finally, I noticed enough. All around me in the forest the white moths floated. How long do they live, fluttering in and out of the shadows? You aren’t much, I said one day to my reflection in a green pond, and grinned. The wings of the moths catch the sunlight and burn so brightly. At night, sometimes, they slip between the pink lobes of the moccasin flowers and lie there until dawn, motionless in those dark halls of honey. (at Sleepy Hollow, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CE0N9MLAI0N/?igshid=akjce7g4cg85

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Hey parents, if you want a fun drawing class for your little ones, the”How to draw a monster” video I created for the non-profit JDRF is still available. Here are some pics of a very happy artist @trishny12 https://clairewidman.tumblr.com/post/617689957123981312/working-on-a-how-to-draw-a-monster-video-this (at Sleepy Hollow, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDwZZOWgV_I/?igshid=1e39ogck51778

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Working on a “How to Draw a Monster” video. This is a time lapse of my practice run. Thanks for the opportunity @princesspearr . #monsterart #artforkids #drawing-tutorial #illustration #procreate #nonprofit (at Inwood, Manhattan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B__T0HGgpme/?igshid=bc0vfx82wnsj

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Monster blasts of gratitude and love 💕 #shoutoutatseven #thankyou #love #rainbow #monsterart (at Inwood, Manhattan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_01wJ6AMng/?igshid=g3lv8oespowc

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It’s a wonderful thing to make time to draw again. @thelittlestwolfhound I hope this gift brings you and Gypsy the joy I felt when making it❤️ 🥰☀️#artgift #illustration #penandink #micron #petart (at Inwood, Manhattan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4gcbrJgsSx/?igshid=xovjsibdaio3

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My cousin is hanging two of my monster prints in her beautiful newborn’s nursery. @michellefloodcampbell told me this was her reaction when she showed her the prints. I choose to believe her 💓🥰 #babyart #monsters #kidsart #babyslovemonsters (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4JKymvADA5/?igshid=11td7gu3480tf

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Thank you @sissygypsyco for using my monsters as a class project! Your students did AMAZING monster artwork! Tell them I’m very impressed 😊🙏 #monsterart #childrensart #monster #kidlitart #educationalart #cartoon #illustration (at Pleasantville, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxxJdR0A0OQ/?igshid=qhpyh2enpod

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Not only can you use these high quality monster mugs to drink your morning coffee, BUT they can also double as a succulent pot. Interested in this or any other out of the ordinary gifts? Visit @kingsscribeshop in Chappaqua, NY. #monsterart #monstermug #monstergift (at The King's Scribe) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxXbJVNg7BL/?igshid=1ikamlypxzztl

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Come see us at booth H 813, under the big tent @lyndhurst_mansion in Tarrytown! @artridercrafts #monsterart #sissygypsyco (at Tarrytown, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxC1i2QgMPi/?igshid=1bvh6izxl38f9

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The Monsters Are Coming! @artridercrafts @lyndhurst_mansion #monsterart #monsterprints #artfair #spreadlove (at Tarrytown, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAZfW2AjkH/?igshid=1sobceoq5se95

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One of my very first monster sketches from 2012. Now they will be at a booth @artridercrafts @lyndhurst_mansion this weekend! #monsterart #childrensart #prints #artfair #illustration (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw_EiemA20n/?igshid=3wx1dwr5y12u

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Olivia looks pretty happy holding the framed monster print her mom bought her❤️ the monster is even happier to be hanging on her wall #monsterart #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #pencil #digital #friendship (at Larchmont, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsZjE4xABKo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12aqq8suz8b7

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After walking 50 blocks in the rain in search of an adapter, I finally hooked up my tablet. Now I can REALLY get some art made! @wacom #cintiq22hd #timetodrawdigitally (at Manhattan, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsR0nDgAjHs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hkh0qs8aqq10