Any needle-felters out there? I tried it for the first time and I’m having way too much fun. I welcome any tips and tricks. I’d love to get to the point I can make the whole #peysupals team for the shop. #MastoArt

Decided to switch it up today and dabble in the messier arts. Say hello to “Ander IRL” (acrylic on wood). Should I do the rest of the #PeysuPals crew too? #MastoArt (cw: animal eye contact)

It’s here! “Peysu Pen Pals: Letters from the Emotion’s Clan” is a 6-books-in-one chapter #book that hits that sweet spot for advanced young readers. With “super cute” #illustrations on every page, epic tales, reflective questions, #Scandinavian details, activity ideas, and more - there’s a lot to discover with the #PeysuPals ! Discover it now at most major platforms (Barnes & Nobel, etc), ebooks, and select local bookstores. Signed copies are also available at https://northdelta.art/ #BookToot

Elska #love needed a hug from Thora #Empathy after a hard day.

Questions to explore:

1. What helps you when you have a hard day?
2. Why are Love & Empathy a great team?

(Have an idea for a Peysu Pal meeting? You can now submit them on the website https://northdelta.art/the-author/peysupals/ 🎉)

#PeysuPals #SEL #KidLit #IndieArtist #IndieAuthor #MastoArt

Speaking of #artprompts - I couldn’t pass up the #SillyCuratorPrompt with Nora (Ice) even if she is a little bit of a wall flower. #PartyFox #PeysuPals

Speaking of changing seasons, it’s fun to see how even Nora (Ice) and Ander (Joy) can enjoy time together all year round.

Questions to Explore:
1. What is your favorite winter activity?
2. What is your favorite spring activity?
3. What is your favorite summer activity?
4. What is your favorite autumn activity?
#KidLit #Illustration #PeysuPals #IndieAuthor #IndieArtist #MastoArt

Speaking of changing seasons, it’s fun to see how even Nora (Ice) and Ander (Joy) can enjoy time together all year round.

Questions to Explore:
1. What is your favorite winter activity?
2. What is your favorite spring activity?
3. What is your favorite summer activity?
4. What is your favorite autumn activity?
#KidLit #Illustration #PeysuPals #IndieAuthor #IndieArtist

Here’s another #PeysuPals scenario designed by kids. Who else is dreaming of season changes?

Warmer air and brighter colors are blowing when Katla (future), Tuuli (wind) and Jorden (earth) meet.

Questions to explore:
1. What upcoming changes are you looking forward to?
2. What is your favorite season? Why?
3. How does nature prepare for changing seasons?

#KidLit #Illustration #ChildrensBooks #ElementaryEducation #SocialEmotionalLearning #parenting #indieauthor #MastoArt #Spring

Apparently Nora (Ice) and Skuggi (Storm) have been busy today. #KidLit #PeysuPals #Illustration #blizzard

Apparently Nora (Ice) and Skuggi (Storm) have been busy today. #KidLit #PeysuPals #Illustration

Ander’s cousins weren’t as excited about jumping in rain puddles 😄 #Iceland #Sheep #ThrowbackThursday #PeysuPals

Even very different #PeysuPals like Ada (Fire) and Ingrid (Water) are great friends. They love hosting tea parties together.

Questions to explore:
1. How can I be a good friend to those who are different from me?
2. What are some things that are the same about my friends or family?
3. What are some things that are different about my friends or family?
4. Why is it important for people to have different talents and skills?

#KidLit #MastoArt #ChildrensBooks #SocialEmotionalLearning

Wahoo!
The first draft of the first book in the #PeysuPals series (which is really 6 books in one) is ready for #BetaReaders!

This illustrated young reader chapter book is geared at grades 1-5. In it, this cozy group (the Emotions Clan) share their adventures while the reader explores how different emotions play a role in their life.

If you’d like to be a Beta reader, you can find a free PDF on the website. All feedback welcome. Happy reading! #kidlit #childrensbook #illustrarion #books

I consider myself a flexible minimalist. I at least like to keep things simple. I believe there is a lot to be had in the absence of things.

Most of my illustration is an example of this. The #PeysuPals have a small color pallet, minimal shapes, and rarely include a background. There is a lot "missing". Why? For a few reasons.
(Continued on blog on NorthDelta.Art)

TLDR; By keeping my illustrations simple, I'm able to expand my time and connections.

#MastoArt #Simplicity #Illustration

At the weekly team meeting, #PeysuPals Petra (#Authenticity) and Elska (#Love) taught each other how to show love more authentically.

Questions to Explore:
1. When have you felt the most loved for simply being you?
2. When has your love for someone felt the most honest?
3. What does love feel like to you?

#KidLit #KidLitArt #Love #Valentine #MastoArt #Illustration #Narwhal

Speaking of rough drafts & editing - the Beta Reader PDF of the first book in the #PeysuPals children’s chapter book series, (“Thora’s Diary”) is available for free on my website.

Thoughts and feedback would be very appreciated! Plus, you can find out how this illustration ended up in a book about an empathetic Polar Bear…

#KidLit #ChildrensBook #KidLitArt #illustration #booktodon #books #authors #booktoot #phoenix #empathy #indieauthor

Happy #throwbackthursday with this photo of the #Puffin that inspired Atli from the #PeysuPals.

This was one of the most mindfully present days of my life. It’s up there with the handful of other times where I’ve been still enough to hear the beautifully specific sound of a bird’s feathers against the wind.

#Iceland #photography #birds

Hey Mastodon friends! I’m looking for a couple more people to give feedback on the #PeysuPals social-emotional workbook rough draft (intended for kids about 6-12 years old). If you’d be willing to help me out, head over to NorthDelta.Art and download the free PDF. Thanks!

#booktodon #kidlit #k12 #parents #teachers

Did you know that there are an estimated 3.3 million saunas in Finland? That’s where the kids said we should expect to find #PeysuPals Ada (Fire) and Ingrid (Water) hanging out together.

Questions to explore:
1. Where do you go when you want to feel refreshed?
2. What do you do to care for your body?
3. Where else would you expect to find Ada & Ingrid hanging out?

#Sauna #Kidlit #Illustration

I think we’re a bit excited for #summer camping season.
Here is what happened when #PeysuPals Linus (#Connection), Ada (#Fire), and Ander (#Joy) got together.

Questions to explore:
1. What are your favorite songs to sing along to?
2. In what ways does #music connect us with each other?
3. Do you enjoy #camping? Why or why not?
4. What are some happy memories you have related to fire and friends?
5. What are other ways these 3 pals could have met?

#kidlit #illustration #MastoArt #Comic