Christopher Thornock
@thornockstudios.bsky.social
Illustrator, educator and artist living in the mountain west. Agent - Lori Steel Steelworks Literary - thornockstudios.com Insta - thornockstudios
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator and I love visual texture and sweet stories. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator and I love visual texture and sweet stories. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
Meet Harvey the museum cat. He just appeared in my Sunday sketchbook.
September 13, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Meet Harvey the museum cat. He just appeared in my Sunday sketchbook.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator and I love visual texture and sweet stories. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator and I love visual texture and sweet stories. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
September 3, 2026 at 6:20 AM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator and I love visual texture and sweet stories. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator and I love visual texture and sweet stories. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Just a little reminder that you can do hard things.
Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
August 6, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Just a little reminder that you can do hard things.
Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. Come see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
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You won't want to miss our newest interview with #kidlit author @jilanne.bsky.social! She chats about her brand new novel, HeartLand, and gives some wonderful writing advice. Please share her feature and keep shining! ✨
Many thanks, Jilanne!
www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/jilanne...
#writers #authors
Many thanks, Jilanne!
www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/jilanne...
#writers #authors
July 10, 2026 at 8:46 PM
You won't want to miss our newest interview with #kidlit author @jilanne.bsky.social! She chats about her brand new novel, HeartLand, and gives some wonderful writing advice. Please share her feature and keep shining! ✨
Many thanks, Jilanne!
www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/jilanne...
#writers #authors
Many thanks, Jilanne!
www.litkidsmagazine.com/post/jilanne...
#writers #authors
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! This pup has faith he's getting in.
Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator, always open for new assignments.
Wander in and see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator, always open for new assignments.
Wander in and see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
July 2, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! This pup has faith he's getting in.
Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator, always open for new assignments.
Wander in and see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator, always open for new assignments.
Wander in and see more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel at steelworksliterary.com
#KidLitArtPostcard Day back to beginnings! Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. Here I am, a little boy lost in a big drawing. Some things never change. See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
June 4, 2026 at 11:57 AM
#KidLitArtPostcard Day back to beginnings! Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. Here I am, a little boy lost in a big drawing. Some things never change. See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#KidLitArtPostcard Day — some folks have a dog, some have a cat… this guy has a snake, and honestly? It suits him. Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
May 7, 2026 at 7:26 AM
#KidLitArtPostcard Day — some folks have a dog, some have a cat… this guy has a snake, and honestly? It suits him. Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#KidLitArtPostcard Day — the tide is in and so is the art! Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. This piece was created during Mark Hoffman's Gab-N-Doodle — watch the video on YouTube! See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
April 2, 2026 at 12:13 PM
#KidLitArtPostcard Day — the tide is in and so is the art! Hello, I'm Chris, a picture book illustrator. This piece was created during Mark Hoffman's Gab-N-Doodle — watch the video on YouTube! See more work at thornockstudios.com For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
Welcome to the #KidLitArtPostcard Day feast. Hope you find something you like. I am Chris, a picture book illustrator. See more work at thornockstudios.com. Inquiries - Agent Lori Steel - steelworksliterary.com
March 5, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Welcome to the #KidLitArtPostcard Day feast. Hope you find something you like. I am Chris, a picture book illustrator. See more work at thornockstudios.com. Inquiries - Agent Lori Steel - steelworksliterary.com
#KidLitArtPostcard Day is something to crow about!
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustrator
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustrator
February 5, 2026 at 12:45 PM
#KidLitArtPostcard Day is something to crow about!
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustrator
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustrator
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Starting 2026 with this illustration feels just right. I'm a picture book illustrator represented by Lori Steel of Steelworks Literary, and I love exploring themes of family, tenderness, and moments of care. I'm looking forward to sharing more art with you this year.
January 8, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Starting 2026 with this illustration feels just right. I'm a picture book illustrator represented by Lori Steel of Steelworks Literary, and I love exploring themes of family, tenderness, and moments of care. I'm looking forward to sharing more art with you this year.
2025. Cheers y’all!
December 31, 2025 at 11:33 PM
2025. Cheers y’all!
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🗓️ TOMORROW 1/1, join me & the amazing Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social to chat & make art 🎨
I think everyone wishes they could draw as well as he does.
🗣️ Ask us anything!
@colleenmuske.bsky.social
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #kidlit #art
I think everyone wishes they could draw as well as he does.
🗣️ Ask us anything!
@colleenmuske.bsky.social
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #kidlit #art
December 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🗓️ TOMORROW 1/1, join me & the amazing Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social to chat & make art 🎨
I think everyone wishes they could draw as well as he does.
🗣️ Ask us anything!
@colleenmuske.bsky.social
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #kidlit #art
I think everyone wishes they could draw as well as he does.
🗣️ Ask us anything!
@colleenmuske.bsky.social
@steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #picturebooks #kidlit #art
Reposted by Christopher Thornock
#KidLit FYI: The next postcard event is Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlitartpostcard
All about KidLitArtPostcard — Gina Perry Illustrations
www.ginaperry.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
#KidLit FYI: The next postcard event is Thursday, January 8th. www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlitartpostcard
Reposted by Christopher Thornock
This Thursday at 6pm Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the amazing Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social on Gab ‘n’ Doodle.
@colleenmuske.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists #kidlit
@colleenmuske.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists #kidlit
December 29, 2025 at 5:11 PM
This Thursday at 6pm Eastern, on insta, I’ll be joined by the amazing Christopher Thornock @thornockstudios.bsky.social on Gab ‘n’ Doodle.
@colleenmuske.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists #kidlit
@colleenmuske.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social
#kidlitart #illustration #kidlitillustrators #kidlitartists #kidlit
Reposted by Christopher Thornock
SAVE THE DATES!!! January is coming up. Start off the new year with some absolutely fabulous guests on Gab ‘n’ Doodle on Instagram live
#kidlitart
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#kidlitartists
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December 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
SAVE THE DATES!!! January is coming up. Start off the new year with some absolutely fabulous guests on Gab ‘n’ Doodle on Instagram live
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#kidlitartists
#kidlitart
#kidlitillustration
#kidlit
#kidlitillustrators
#kidlitartists
Wrapping up 2025 and #kidlitartpostcard day. This year has been fun. I’m Chris, picture book illustrator. Agent - Lori @steelworksliterary Web - thornockstudios.com have a safe holiday season!
December 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Wrapping up 2025 and #kidlitartpostcard day. This year has been fun. I’m Chris, picture book illustrator. Agent - Lori @steelworksliterary Web - thornockstudios.com have a safe holiday season!
Not your average walk in the park for #KidLitArtPostcard Day
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Not your average walk in the park for #KidLitArtPostcard Day
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
Hello, I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator.
See more work at thornockstudios.com
For inquiries, contact my agent Lori Steel — steelworksliterary.com
#kidlitart #illustrator
Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween
October 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Tiny witch. Tiny hat. ‘Lil attitude. Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Boo. I’m Chris and you can find more work at thornockstudios.com. Queries to Lori at Steelworks Literary. #kidlit #illustrator #witch #halloween
September 7, 2025 at 7:07 PM
On a warm night, the Harvest Moon whispers to those who listen. I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator, bringing that same sense of wonder to the stories I illustrate. Learn more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent, Lori Steel, at steelworksliterary.com.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
September 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
On a warm night, the Harvest Moon whispers to those who listen. I’m Chris, a picture book illustrator, bringing that same sense of wonder to the stories I illustrate. Learn more at thornockstudios.com or contact my agent, Lori Steel, at steelworksliterary.com.
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
Reposted by Christopher Thornock
Huzzah @thornockstudios.bsky.social & María Coco for their 2025 Original Art Exhibition @soi128.bsky.social acceptance! Chris' debut illo'd PB, BRAVE OLD BLUE (words @colleenmuske.bsky.social) and María Coco's TWO books: CATS LOVE BOOKS, TOO (Bloomsbury) & A SOUND IN THE NIGHT (RISE/PRH). #kidlitart
August 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Huzzah @thornockstudios.bsky.social & María Coco for their 2025 Original Art Exhibition @soi128.bsky.social acceptance! Chris' debut illo'd PB, BRAVE OLD BLUE (words @colleenmuske.bsky.social) and María Coco's TWO books: CATS LOVE BOOKS, TOO (Bloomsbury) & A SOUND IN THE NIGHT (RISE/PRH). #kidlitart
Kid lit art postcards tomorrow!
September 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Kid lit art postcards tomorrow!
A new semester is starting this week and I have been thinking a lot about this. Tomorrow on Substack.
August 18, 2025 at 3:16 AM
A new semester is starting this week and I have been thinking a lot about this. Tomorrow on Substack.
Big discoveries for #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi, I’m Chris a picture book illustrator. If you are curious you can dig into thornockstudios.com or contact my agent: Lori Steel – steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig
August 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Big discoveries for #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi, I’m Chris a picture book illustrator. If you are curious you can dig into thornockstudios.com or contact my agent: Lori Steel – steelworksliterary.com
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig
#illustrator #kidlitart #dinosaurs #fossildig