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Hi! I’m Kayla Stark, an illustrator working primarily in the children’s publishing industry. Join me here if you’re interested in reading about:

  • What I’m working on

  • Behind the scenes (the desk?) looks at projects

  • Illustration practice and musings

  • Updates on book releases and events

  • and MORE! (there are many layers to this artistic life)

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The Odd Thoughts Podcast

I made a little podcast corner in this virtual, substack studio. When illustrators get together, we love to talk shop and commiserate. Why not record some of it, right? :) There are already a couple of episodes up and ready for listening.

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an illustrator working in Nashville, TN; baking and playing games in my spare time while on the constant lookout for the perfect scratchy pencil texture