Kayla Stark

Hello! I am a freelance illustrator and designer in Nashville, Tennessee. If you would like to work with me, or just want to say "hi", please email me at [email protected].

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I worked on this book with @cantata_learning last year! It’s so cool to see it in person! If you know me, you know I love birds...especially crows! This new spin on an old fable was a dream to illustrate! . . . . . #childrensillustration #illustration #femaleillustrator #kidlitart #illustrationofinstagram #drawing #aesopsfables #fox #crow #thefoxandthecrow #book #childrensbooks (at Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvMi-MNHdom/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jin7vl302zda

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This is another character from my post-it paintings. I wanted to share this one specifically because I’m working on another illustration featuring this guy. It’s going to be made into something pretty cool! 😬 . . . . . #childrensillustration #illustrationofinstagram #illustration #kidlitart #dragon #smaug #panpastel #gouache #coloredpencil #drawing #femaleillustrator https://www.instagram.com/p/ButtlZvH8Bk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mabarl3w0fim

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Long time no post...and I just missed Valentines Day (at least these colors are still on theme 💛) But any day is a good day to spread bird love! ⠀ .⠀ Starting today is The Great Backyard Bird Count! Who's participating with me?! Feb 15-18 look out a window, take a walk, go about your day as normal and tally the numbers and kinds of birds you see. It's that simple and your data goes to help scientists understand the big picture on what is happening to bird populations around the world. You can do a quick google search to learn how to participate or message me and I'll direct you to the site!⠀ .⠀ More about this drawing...I went to @nashvillezoo last Sunday to attend a special bird informational event and felt so inspired afterwards. I even met two awesome birdy friends--Tony, the hyacinth macaw and Cheryl the screech owl. She def had some attitude and I loved it. Can you spot her here? 😂 This little girl is living my dream life...maybe it's even kind of a self portrait (that actually looks nothing like me).⠀ .⠀ What kind of bird would you want on your arm?!⠀ .⠀ @cornellbirds @cornellbirdcams @audubonsociety⠀ #greatbackyardbirdcount⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #illustration #birds #birdlife #drawing #childrensillustration #zoolife #zoo #greatbackyardbirdcount #art #artwork #kidlitartist #birdsofinstagram #vivibrush #ipadpro #procreate https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt6I_7EnzIm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1htive63526hf

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My top 9! Because why not! I see a color palette emerging and obviously there are tons of animals. 💛 . . . . . #illustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #topnine #top9of2018 #animals #animalillustration #warmcolors #ochre #yellow #illustrator #ipadpro #procreate #vivibrush https://www.instagram.com/p/BrsiO6ZHuoK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nd0s3c30977i

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Taken in the middle of working on my post it’s for the #postitshow with @giantrobot ✨ Holbein Acryla Gouache, Pan Pastels, and colored pencils ✨ I’m particularly partial to the hippogriff and the sea dragon. 🐉🦅 . . . . . #illustration #mixedmedia #gouache #panpastel #coloredpencil #childrensillustration #kidlitart #kidslitart #fantasticbeasts #mythical #art #drawing #galleryshow https://www.instagram.com/p/BrniQ7SnYZz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bkv1488909g4

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Detail crops from the illustration I did for @bravery_mag ‘s most recent issue featuring both Bessie Coleman and Amelia Earhart. 💛✨✈️ . . . . . . . #illustration #childrensillustration #kidlitart #ipadpro #procreate #illustrator #drawing #art #childrensbooks #childrensmagazine #bessiecoleman #pilot #aviation #france #frenchvocabulary #illustrationartists (at The Warren) https://www.instagram.com/p/BriXfKFnQ_B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t2h60bupmpc4

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I painted on this pot by @vvberger and it came out exactly as I hoped! This first attempt at illustrating on ceramic is brought to you by crows, smoky colors, and my desire to visit London. 💛✨ (Swipe to see all angles!) . . . . . . #illustration #illustrationart #pottery #glaze #drawing #drawingonpots #ceramics #london #crows #birds #cityscape #illustrator #illustrationartists #kidlitart #childrensillustration #vase #galleryart #watercolor https://www.instagram.com/p/BrdTyqDH6c5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v05f501630il

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Winter sport pattern play! After seeing an old photo of skiers (swipe to last image) I felt the tingle of my old pal inspiration. So I went with it. I intuitively splatted color and line until I felt satisfied. I like it and think it could be neat gift wrap.🤷‍♀️❄️🌲 Swipe along to see close ups of the skiers. ✨ And thanks old ski lodge photo for inspiring me to make something different. . . . . . #illustrationart #illustration #art #drawing #ipadpro #procreate #skier #winter #wintersports #patterndesign #pattern #surfacedesign #licensing #artlicensing #childrensillustration #illustrator #holidays (at The Warren) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrQkp-InFad/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=smx8z2pwu58y

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It’s prime hot chocolate weather right now. Nothing makes me happier during the winter/holiday season than going out with friends and family! Walking in the park, going to a movie, checking out craft fairs, just walking around the neighborhood on the way to play board games. 💛 What do you like to do when the holidays are approaching? #adventchallenge2018 #advent_challenge2018 #hotchocolateweather . . . . #illustration #drawing #illustrationart #art #illustrator #swissmiss #hotchocolate #womenwhodraw #holidays #winter #magic #kidlitart #childrensillustration #t2artists #t2illustrator #ipadpro #procreate #warm (at The Warren) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrOTyvzno6J/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=36uurm0xatg4

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So excited to share this illustration I did for @bravery_mag ‘s newest issue featuring both Bessie Coleman and Amelia Earhart! . Bessie wasn’t allowed to earn her pilot’s license in the U.S. so she went to France! You can read all about Bessie and Amelia in this issue! ✈️ . And you can learn a few French vocab words! 🇫🇷 . Thanks to Ashley and Elyse for the wonderful art direction on this! . Cover/postcard illustration by @dnaz.tv ! . . . . #illustration #illustrationart #magazineillustration #kidlitart #childrensillustration #educationalillustration #educational #art #ipadpro #procreate #bessiecoleman #drawing #france #pilot #illustrator #braverymagazine #t2artists #t2illustrator (at The Warren) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrDvPScn2X-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nh2m9u3g8p44

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My first illustration for the #advent_challenge is a bit of an experiment! I was feeling #edemberley -ish and wanted to try making a few colorful blobby spots and adding black lines on top (to flesh it out). I actually drew a bunch of these little skiers and plan on making it into a pattern. :) so here’s to the first in the advent challenge “December, I’m So Happy To See You” and I’m ready to play and discover more in my illustrations all month! . Following along and join in on the advent challenge this month with @ema_malyauka @vvberger @ladykbuzz @anastasia_lavru @cappuccinka_art @laura_illustrator @katya_tikhova @housecatillustration and myself! . . . . . #advent_challenge2018 #illustration #illustrationart #illustrations #december #winter #wintersports #skier #licensingillustration #licensing #surfacedesign #surfacepatterndesign (at Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrCQanZHfGA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=61py5zrtqfl3

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P E T P O R T R A I T S ✨ Happy Friday everyone! I don’t have an online store...yet. But I do have some availability for PET PORTRAITS! Email me at [email protected] or DM me here on IG 10 spots available • 8x8 • digital illustration • printed and shipped • $50 + shipping (message me to determine shipping costs) • multiple pets are extra! ~swipe through to see more! I’d live to draw all of your little cuties! 🐱🐰🐶🐦🐔 . . . . . #drawing #illustration #illustrations #petportrait #petportraits #cat #dog #bird #pets #petsofinstagram #art #sale #blackfriday #artsale #illustrator #digitalart #ipadpro #procreate #digital #gift #giftideas https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqh3hiTH9MF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uvded80look4

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I started this piece and never finished. But I still like parts of it. I just played around with making marks and intuitively playing with shading and color. Also when I started this, I had just got @vvberger ‘s brush pack for procreate and spent hours playing with the different brushes and combination of marks and blending modes. I think my point to this is that I need to play more and not worry about so much about the outcome. ✌️✨ . . . . . . . #art #illustration #drawing #childrensbooks #chikdrensillustration #kidlitart #procreate #ipadpro #hamilton #anotherimmigrantcominupfromthebottom #ship #history #historyillustration #middlegradebooks #middlegradeillustration #digitalart (at The Warren) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqX9R6VnkpQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oyutgrmpqq11

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I had such a wonderful time in San Francisco at the Pack Rat release party! I feel just as happy as Mr. P looks here. Thanks for having me out @dogearedbookscastro @ewertmarcus @parallaxpress ! I’ll come back ANYTIME! 😂💛🐀✨ I have many photos from the trip to share and I may do a little write up recounting everything. 🤗 . . . . . . #illustration #drawing #art #picturebooks #kidlitart #childrensbooks #ipadpro #procreate #mrpackratreallywantsthat #rat #mouse #illustrator #childrensillustration (at The Warren) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp7sevjHyXk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=t73u0hhgcxas

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN~~ Get together with your most magical friends and pig out on candy! This illustration is based on two different inspirations; can you guess which ones? . . . . . . . . #illustration #procreate #ipadpro #art #drawing #childrensillustration #kidlitart #happyhalloween #halloween #witch #witches #witchesofinstagram #candy #t2illustrator https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpmb-T9gvjJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=px9n6gflwd1z

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Today is the day!! “Mr. Pack Rat Really Wants That” is OUT!! Happy Book Birthday Mr. P! 💛🐀✨ I’ll be at Dog Eared Books tonight in San Francisco for the release party! Along with the publisher @parallaxpress , and the author @ewertmarcus ! I’m so excited and I’ve also fallen in love with San Francisco! . . . . . . #illustration #picturebook #childrensbooks #childrensillustration #kidlitart #drawing #bookrelease #party #mrpackratreallywantsthat #parallaxpress #art #ipadpro #procreate (at San Francisco, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpkJUUjAsdF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=agurua0lkntq

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Some quick experimentation and happy accidents led to this derpy horse statue. It may be my favorite thing I’ve ever drawn. 😂 Let this stone horse be my legacy. 🐴✨ . . . . #illustration #illustrator #art #childrensillustration #kidlitart #ipadpro #procreate #drawing #experiment #play #illustrationstyle #horse #statue #vivibrush (at Nashville, Tennessee) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpNMdDBgJv2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qc6qd15fizp9