Alec Longstreth

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(he/him) Award-winning, Eisner-nominated cartoonist, illustrator, and animator. Living and working in Santa Fe, NM, USA!

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Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· 28d

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 29 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Thirteen of the fifteen students sit in a circle listening to Miss Mathews (offscreen left) explaining their new project structure. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 429”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Jul 9

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 28 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Saba and Sala look surprised as Miss Mathews sticks her tongue out and waves her hand towards them, dismissing her previously assigned essay. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 428”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Jul 2

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 27 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews pulls a bench out of order in her classroom, while the students look on, shocked. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 427”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Jul 2

Hello #KidLitArtPostcard folks! I'm Alec Longstreth, an author-illustrator pitching picture books this year and searching for the right agent to represent my work. This is sample art for a wordless picture book about screens and imagination that I am currently working on. www.alecillustration.com

A plane full of people is dark and grey, with all of the passengers looking at their phones, which light up their faces. One little girl (painted in full color) looks out the only window with the shade up at all the beautiful clouds and sky outside. This illustration was created with ink, watercolor, and photoshop. ©2026 Alec Longstreth

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Jun 25

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 26 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

The kids are all playing in the classroom, waiting for Miss Mathews to arrive. Otto hides under her desk and passes juggling balls to Reilly over a book bridge. Roxie throws a paper airplane. Kip balances books on his head while Brad looks on. Saba shows a ladybug in her hand to Sala. Sally stands on a bench and performs part of her book.. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 426”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Jun 18

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 25 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews happily reads a book by candlelight, while taking notes. In the background her supper cooks in a pot over the fire. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 425”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Jun 11

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 24 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews walks through the woods as autumn leaves fall to the ground. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 424”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Jun 4

Uh, Page 22 is also up! I was out of town last week, so I didn't post about it. You can read about it at the same link above!

Miss Mathews looks shocked as Nogard the Dragon hands her a book. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 422"

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Jun 4

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 23 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews waves good-bye from the front porch of the schoolhouse to her student Raina Repleh. Autumn leaves fall on the ground. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 423”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Jun 4

Howdy #kidlitartpostcard folks! I'm Alec Longstreth, award-winning cartoonist trying to break into picture books as an author-illustrator. On my website you can see sample illustrations (like this one) from various picture book manuscripts I'm currently pitching around: www.alecillustration.com

A little girl walks with her Dad through a southwestern scene with a cactus, chamisa and a lizard.

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· May 21

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 21 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

All of the kids sit around Nogard’s cave reading books. The ites sit and listen to stories and walk around delivering books. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 421”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· May 14

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 20 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Otto looks on excitedly as Miss Mathews tells the class that each student can check out TWO books (she holds up two fingers). Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 420”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· May 7

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 19 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

An ite hands Sally a book while saying “ITE!” Miss Mathews looks on, delighted, while Rex explains what’s happening. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 419”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· May 7

Hello! It's #KidLitArtPostcard day again, and this month I'm sharing version 2 of a picture book sample illustration I posted previously. I got feedback from an agent that my cast of school kids looked too middle grade, so I rewrote the book to be fully anthropomorphic! www.alecillustration.com

In class a beaver chews up his pencil, while his classmates look on, dismayed! (a cat, lizard, giraffe, rabbit, snake and packrat)

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Apr 30

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 18 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews and her class of kids all walk from the donkey cart into the dragon’s cave. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 418”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Apr 23

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 17 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews climbs into the wagon with an extremely stressed out expression on her face. All of the kids are surprised because she seemed so cool and confident a moment previously. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 417”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Apr 16

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 16 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews smiles while all of the kids in her class raise their hands (while sitting in the back of a wagon). Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 416”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Apr 14

It's #portfolioday ! I'm Alec Longstreth, an award-winning cartoonist, animator, and illustrator with over two decades of experience. www.alecillustration.com This year I'm trying to break into picture books as an author illustrator. I've got three completed manuscripts and I'm working on more!

Text reads: Alec Longstreth www.alecillustration.com Four watercolor illustrations are shown. In comics order: 1) an octopus frantically cleans a room while a small packrat looks on in delight, 2) a beaver chews up his pencil in class while all his friends look on in horror, 3) and elephant pushes a baby and dog on a carriage while running. She shouts "WHEEE!!!" and the dog hollers "AWOOO!!!", and 4) a little girl is on a walk in the rain with her dad. She points out a squirrel that is climbing a nearby tree.

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Apr 9

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 15 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews explains something to Lurk, the bridge troll who closes his eyes and sighs. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 415”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Apr 9

LOL, they sent me a new version of this graphic with "Official" spelled correctly! 😉

Vermont Animation Festival Official Selection 2026

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Apr 2

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day, everyone! Here is a sample illustration I created for a pitch that made the rounds last year. Ink, watercolor and a bit of Photoshop. This was for a picture book I was developing with James Sturm. Check out my website for more samples: www.alecillustration.com

An elephant shouts "WHEEE!!!" while pushing a baby in a carriage with a dog who is perched on the front, howling, "AWOOO!!!" Text reads: Alec Longstreth www.alecillustration.com

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Apr 2

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 14 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Rex, Miss Mathews and Odie the donkey all look stressed out as look towards the river.... Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 414”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Mar 26

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 13 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Rex explains about his family’s bridge while holding the reins to the donkey while Melissa Mathews leans in with a confused expression on her face. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 413”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Mar 25

Isle of Elsi Book Three and Phase 7 #027 are now available for online ordering! www.alec-longstreth.com/news/isle-of... #selfpublishing #comics #aleclongstreth #isleofelsi #phase7

Isle of Elsi Book Three: The Underground Underground and Phase 7 #027 both by Alec Longstreth

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Mar 23

I wrote a blog post about this animated loop I recently made for @cartoonstudies.bsky.social based on an illustration by Mitra Farmand '13 www.alec-longstreth.com/news/ccs-tel... #thecenterforcartoonstudies #cartoonstudies #ccs #animation #telegraph #aleclongstreth #mitrafarmand

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Mar 21

I finally wrote a blog post about the coloring book vinyl box set I illustrated for weezer @weezer.bsky.social www.alec-longstreth.com/news/weezer-... The standard edition is still available and will be shipping out to folks in April I believe. #weezer #coloringbook #vinyl #lifeissorad

weezer coloring book and custom weezer markers

weezer coloring book interior illustrations

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Mar 19

Hooray! I found out today that my animated loop "REGULATE A.I." is an official selection for this year's Vermont Animation Festival! You can watch it here: vimeo.com/1097611362 And find out more about about the festival which is Friday April 17 in Vermont! www.vtanimationfestival.org

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Mar 19

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 12 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

All the kids start piling into the back of the wagon while leaves fall from an autumnal tree. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 412”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Mar 12

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 11 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth

Miss Mathews glares while pointing to Jenny Jargon, who is smiling nervously and waving from behind a counter. The the foreground the kids look on with sad expressions on their faces. Text reads: "Isle of Elsi Page 411”

Alec Longstreth@aleclongstreth· Mar 5

Melissa Mathews in The Curious Classroom - Page 10 www.isleofelsi.com/comics/chapt... #fantasy #middlegrade #webcomic #comicsforkids #kidscomics #allagescomics #isleofelsi #aleclongstreth