Jessie Romigh

@jessieromigh

Children's book writer & illustrator seeking representation. Finding whimsy & humor with a dash of puns. Illustrations are hand-drawn, inked, & painted with watercolor. SCBWI-Austin Chapter. She/Her www.jessieromigh.com #kidlit #picturebook #kidlitart

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Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· 6d

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Jessie, an author/illustrator of children's picture books seeking representation. I focus on filling my work with whimsy & joy. All my illustrations are hand drawn, inked, & painted with watercolor. #kidlit #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlitartpostcardday

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· 7d

For this triceratops, strengthening the core with an ab workout is not so simple. At best, they are trying to do the 'Happy Baby Pose' during yoga class. Just pump those legs together. Almost... Almost... Don't forget to breathe... 😂 #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· 8d

Rosie & Sara aren't sure what happened but they have now taken Dorothy & Toto's place in Oz! They have just left Munchkinland! (if they have to hear one more Lollipop Guild song, Rosie is going to bite a munchkin! 😂) #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Rosie and Sara aren't sure what happened but they have now taken Dorothy and Toto's place in Oz! They have just left Munchkinland (if they have to hear one more Lollipop Guild song, Rosie is going to bite a munchkin! 😂) and are off to see the Wizard! Follow along to see who else they might run into on their adventure!

#artistryinkchallenge2026 prompt Dorothy hosted by:
@artistryink_challenge @silvana_blackink_art

#artistryinkchallengeaugust2026 #artistryinkchallengedorothy #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· 11d

Rachel strolls through the garden's sunlit path to check in on Robbie who's busy tending to his summer garden. #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Rachel strolls through the garden's sunlit path to check in on Robbie who's busy tending to his summer garden.

#fineartjuly2026 prompt Sunlit Path hosted by:
@fineartchallenge
@nisha_artlover
@sketchingsoul

#WorldWatercolorMonth2026 prompts Path and Edible hosted by @doodlewashed and @worldwatercolormonth

#doodlewashJuly2026 #WorldWatercolorMonth #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #fineartjuly2026sunlitpath

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Jul 2

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Jun 24

Saffron the Tiny Elephant left her home in the tree early one morning to journey to the seaside. Come with her on this adventure filled with wild animals, new friends, and a peanut butter bath! #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #handdrawn

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Jun 17

The Comforts of Taurus... The anchors of the zodiac, A Taurus is oriented around the physical world. We tend to be grounded & logical. With a love routine & attention to detail, we are intelligent, hardworking, dependable, dedicated, & stubborn. #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor

The Comforts of Taurus...

The anchors of the zodiac, Tauruses are oriented around the physical world. We tend to be grounded and logical. With a love routine and attention to detail, we are intelligent, hardworking, dependable, dedicated, and very stubborn. (which comes as both a positive and a negative). An earth sign ruled by Venus, we are committed to our own comfort.

#artistryinkchallenge2026 prompt Zodiac Sign hosted by:

@artistryink_challenge and @silvana_blackink_art

#drawberrydays2026 prompts Strawberry Quilt, Berryful Teatime, and Home Sweet Home hosted by:

@meganlindseyillustration
@kimlynngravesbooks
@littlecovens
@corinnedawndraws
@honeypaper.co
@bunnytrailstudio
@meganshumwayillustration

#artistryinkchallengezodiacsign #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor #artistryinkchallenge #artistryinkchallengejune2026 #drawberrydays

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Jun 15

After hula hooping, Hollie Hare hangs a hammock with a hammer next to her home. #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #handdrawn

After hula hooping, Hollie Hare hangs a hammock with a hammer next to her home.

#doodlewashjune2026 prompt Hammock hosted by @doodlewashed

#inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #handdrawn

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Jun 9

Carl Caterpillar patiently waits for Sheldon Snail to deliver today's mail while sitting on his favorite flower. He's dreaming of getting a postcard from his crush Cindy. Given how slow Sheldon is... he might be waiting awhile! 😂 #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Jun 4

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Make sure to scroll down to read this month's 'Jessie Trivia'!

I'm Jessie, an author and illustrator of children's picture books seeking representation. I focus on filling my work with whimsy and joy. All my illustrations are hand drawn, inked, and painted with watercolor.

Some fun little trivia items about me...

I love to cook. There was even a short time over a decade ago that I had a little food blog and would share my recipes. I love not only creating new recipes but also finding fun ones to try from cookbooks (like @inagarten and the @the_hill_country_bon_vivant).

I also love to garden. Our house sits on a little bit of a larger lot (.38 acres) and is covered with live oak and elm trees. I have also hand-dug and created beautiful, large flower beds of native plants that the bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds love to visit. And I also have a big vegetable garden where I grow herbs, tomatoes, cucumbers, pumpkins, peppers, sweet peas, and more.

#kidlit #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #picturebookillustrator #kidlitartpostcardday

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Jun 2

"There she be! This way to the treasure!" Captain Quackbeard and Ensign Feathers take note of the treasure map so they can plot their course. Meanwhile, Polly the Crab tries to manifest the gold by painting a treasure chest. #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Jun 1

Hello! I blinked & the entire month of May came & went...not sure what happened. 😂 BUT, 1st day of June & I have a lot to catch up on with all of your wonderful posts, etc. But in the meantime, here are some sweet robots. ❤️ #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #handdrawn

Hello my wonderful Bluesky Community! I blinked and the entire month of May came and went... not really sure what happened. 😮😂 BUT, here we are the first day of June and I have a lot to catch up on with all of your wonderful posts, challenges, etc. But in the meantime, here are some sweet robots just because. ❤️

#inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #handdrawn

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Apr 30

Rosie has accidently found herself on the trapeze hoop at the circus! And Sara is just trying to hold on for dear life while the animals stare up at them from below! 😂 #SCBWIDrawThis prompt for April is HOOPS hosted by @scbwi.bsky.social #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlit #scbwiaustintx

Rosie has accidently found herself on the trapeze hoop at the circus!! 😮 And Sara is just trying to hold on for dear life while the circus animals stare up at them from below! 😂

#SCBWIDrawThis prompt for April is HOOPS hosted by @scbwi

#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlit #scbwiaustintx

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Apr 29

Selena Skunk was one of the early members of the Critter Mafia. As a Spartan, Selena led a disciplined life of a warrior, only surrounded by her fellow Skunk Spartans. Which was good since none of them minded the smell! #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor

Selena Skunk was one of the early members of the Critter Mafia. As a Spartan, Selena led a disciplined and driven life of a warrior, only surrounded by her fellow Skunk Spartans. Which was good since none of them minded the smell!

For this month's @artistryink_challenge warrior themed prompts, I thought it would be fun to imagine where these warriors would be within the History of the Critter Mafia. (a story series I have been developing).

#artistryinkchallenge2026 prompt SPARTAN hosted by @artistryink_challenge and @silvana_blackink_art

#artistryinkchallengespartan #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor #artistryinkchallenge #artistryinkchallengeapril2026

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Apr 28

Daisy Donkey grows along the fence, just like her flowery friends. Always ready to give visitors a warm greeting! #calendarblossoms2026 #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Daisy Donkey grows along the fence, just like her flowery friends. Always ready to give visitors a warm greeting!

Daisy is the April flower prompt for @drawnanddisordered Calendar Blossoms challenge this year. #calendarblossomsapril2026 Previously I did Carnation-Chickens, a Violet-Vulture, and Daffodil-Ducks. Each month I will take the calendar flower for that month and make a hybrid flower-animal.

#doodlewashapril2026 prompt Picket Fence hosted by @doodlewashed

#calendarblossoms2026 #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Apr 27

Sven Squirrel was one of the early members of the Critter Mafia. Sven led his clan in courageous battles across the tree tops, as well as pillaged nut stores from their enemies. #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor #squirrelviking

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Apr 24

Meet Mrs. Loretta Lemongrass, proprietor of the 'Spotted With Love Bakery' where their motto is "There's Muffin to it!" She will be a character in the children's book that I'm working on that stars Sheldon Snail & Gregg Grasshopper. #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Apr 17

Wow! Saffron the Tiny Elephant is at it again! She has decided to hide in this bird's nest and make it her own. Can you see her? Or can you only see her cute pink toes? #inkandwatercolor #kidlt #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Apr 14

Happy #portfolioday 😀 I'm a #kidlit author and illustrator who creates whimsy and joy through illustrations and writing to provide light in a sometimes-dark world. Learn more and see my portfolio at www.jessieromigh.com Currently open for representation. #traditionalartist #handdrawn #inkwatercolor

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Apr 10

Ren Rabbit was one of the early members of the Critter Mafia. As a samurai, she helped protect the borders from the evil puppies who were after their carrot crops. #artistryinkchallengesamurai #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor #artistryinkchallenge #artistryinkchallengeapril2026

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Apr 6

Rufius Raccoon was one of the early members of the Critter Mafia. As a gladiator, he battled for territorial rights for neighborhood garbage. #artistryinkchallengegladiator #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor #artistryinkchallenge #artistryinkchallengeapril2026

Rufius Raccoon was one of the early members of the Critter Mafia. As a gladiator, he battled for territorial rights for neighborhood garbage.

For this month's @artistryink_challenge warrior themed prompts, I thought it would be fun to imagine where these warriors would be within the History of the Critter Mafia. (a story series I have been developing).

#artistryinkchallenge2026 prompt GLADIATOR hosted by @artistryink_challenge and @silvana_blackink_art

#artistryinkchallengegladiator #inkandwatercolor #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitauthor #artistryinkchallenge #artistryinkchallengeapril2026

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Apr 2

It's #kidlitartpostcard day!! I'm Jessie, a kidlit author/illustrator seeking representation. I focus on filling my work with whimsy and joy. Illustrations are hand inked w/ watercolor. Fun trivia about me in the alt text! #kidlit #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlitartpostcardday

It's #kidlitartpostcard day! How are we already at the beginning of April?!?! Make sure to scroll down to read this month's 'Jessie Trivia'!

I'm Jessie, an author and illustrator of children's picture books seeking representation. I focus on filling my work with whimsy and joy. All my illustrations are hand drawn, inked, and painted with watercolor.

Some fun little trivia items about me...

My earliest experience with the picture book world was Lorna Balian. She was a local children's book author and illustrator in Hartford, WI (which is where I lived when I was a little girl). Mrs. Balian never became world or nationally renowned but her books were extremely cute (all holiday themed) and hold a special place in my heart. If you go and order them these days, they are print on demand and the digital illustrations don't have the magic of her original artwork. But if you find them in a used bookstore, it is a treasure! I recommend Mother's Mother's Day and Humbug Witch.

In high school, I started liking zebras and picking up a few zebra Knick Knacks here and there. Friends and family noticed and by my 20's I had WAY too much zebra stuff from everyone constantly giving me things. Now, many years later, I have a couple treasured items and have donated the rest.

#kidlit #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #picturebookillustrator #kidlitartpostcardday

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Mar 27

Cyclops Polyphemus is whipping up a batch of satyr-filled cupcakes with his favorite wooly sheep... just in case 'Nobody' pops by again for a visit. 😂 Had some creative fun with #vintagebookweek26 #inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlit

Cyclops Polyphemus is whipping up a batch of satyr-filled cupcakes with his favorite wooly sheep... just in case 'Nobody' pops by again for a visit. 😂

What do you do when there are two really great challenges going on in March that you haven't had time to participate in but want to do at least one of the prompts before the end of the month? And what if they are REALLY not challenges most people would ever combine or mash up? You do a mash up anyway!! 🤣 Make sure to swipe to see the original vintage book cover that this is inspired by!

#artistryinkchallengemarch2026 prompt Cyclops Polyphemus hosted by @artistryink_challenge and @silvana_blackink_art

#vintagebookweek26 prompt Fun To Cook Book cover hosted by:
@geeksarecool
@le_facciotte
@elizabeth.leyk.illustration
@sarafandrey_illustrations
@valeriaillustrates
@moniquedong
@artoflaurieb

#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlit #worldwatercolorgroup #artistryinkchallengecyclopspolyphemus #vintagebookweek

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Mar 25

Oh no! Fisher Frog's webbed hand is caught in the bowling ball! 😮😂 Down the lane he goes! If his body knocks over the pins, can it still count as a strike? #inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlit #worldwatercolorgroup

Oh no! Fisher Frog's webbed hand is caught in the bowling ball! 😮😂 Down the lane he goes! If his body knocks over the pins, can it still count as a strike?

@kidlitart_drawing_challenge prompt Little Tumbles

@studiolumitex prompts Frog, A Random Object, and Fav Color for #LumiMarchBingo2026

#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlit #worldwatercolorgroup

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Mar 23

Sheldon Snail stops to talk to Freida Dragonfly during his snail mail route. #inkandwatercolor #picturebookillustration #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #childrenspicturebooks #kidlit

heldon Snail stops to talk to Freida Dragonfly during his snail mail route.

#thetuesdaycollective prompt DRAGONFLY hosted by @thetuesdaycollective

#doodlewashmarch2026 prompt Insect hosted by @doodlewashed

#inkandwatercolor #picturebookillustration #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #childrenspicturebooks #kidlit #ttc2025

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Mar 20

Happy Spring Equinox! Today is the first day of spring so Rosie & Sara are out enjoying the beautiful blooms covering the hillside! A day filled with color and joy, so let yourself bloom! #inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlit #worldwatercolorgroup

Happy Spring Equinox!!! Today is the first day of spring so Rosie and Sara are out enjoying the beautiful blooms covering the hillside! A day filled with color and joy, so let yourself bloom!

#timetobloom26 prompt 'Let Yourself Bloom' hosted by:
@erikpapis
@artbyingy
@ozge._.alp
@yliane_art
@jay.artdiary
@miho.minidogs
@minagalan.art
@serenas.art.story
@tica_illustrations
@tanushree.prateek
@ulricaskarin.art
@my.dreamy.illustrations

#everyotherfriday2026 prompt 'Bloom Herald' hosted by @artofnelya

#fineartmarch2026 prompt Colors hosted by:
@nisha_artlover
@sketchingsoul

#inktober52 prompts Bloom and Covered hosted by @inktober

#doodlewashmarch2026 prompt Buds hosted by @doodlewashed

#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlit #worldwatercolorgroup #inktober52covered #inktober52bloom

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Mar 16

Sharing with your 'buds' is only ok when they actually WANT the thing that you are sharing. This bear is "sharing" his cheese with these rabbits playing cards and they are NOT happy about it! 😂 #inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlit #worldwatercolorgroup

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Mar 14

Yesterday I completed my applications to the @pbrisingstars.bsky.social mentorship program. Excited for the possibilities and really loved the process. There is definitely joy in the journey! And now we wait until the results are announced in May. #pbrisingstars

Yesterday I completed my applications to the @pbrisingstars mentorship program. Excited for the possibilities and really loved the process. There is definitely joy in the journey! And now we wait until the results are announced in May.
#pbrisingstars

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Mar 13

Yasmine Yak yawns while playing with her yo-yo during yoga! After she's done she will eat her yummy yogurt and knit with her yarn. #inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlit #worldwatercolorgroup

Yasmine Yak yawns while playing with her yo-yo during yoga! After she's done she will eat her yummy yogurt and knit with her yarn.

#doodlewashmarch2026 prompt Yellow and Yoyo hosted by @doodlewashed

#inkandwatercolor #handdrawn #picturebookauthor #picturebookartist #kidlit #worldwatercolorgroup

Jessie Romigh@jessieromigh· Mar 5