Katharine Gails

RISE!! It's October's #kidlitartpostcard 😍🧙‍♀️🧹 I LOVE Halloween and making collage #illustrations and I can't wait to partner with you on your next project! I am looking for representation as an #illustrator! Check out my portfolio @katharinegails.art #kidlit #kidlitart #author #collage #halloween

In this capitalist hellscape, a box of diapers is more valuable than a 1-year-old's life.... The murder of any child is never justified....I just want to scream all the time

I honestly can't imagine hating someone so much that the thought of them getting free healthcare as well as me would stop me from wanting free healthcare...these people are crazy, like I'm gonna blow us all up crazy. 🤯😬😵‍💫🤬☠️ #vote #voteearly #voteblue

Hey #PortfolioDay I'm Katharine, a Minnesota illustrator looking for work in the #kidlit space. I work in collage and create fun and quirky pieces ❤️🎉 #kidlitart #collage #art #illustrator #artist 📢 looking for representation 🎨: katharinegails.art 📨: katharinegails@gmail.com

Look alive artists! The next #PortfolioDay is in one week on Tuesday, October 13th. Visit portfolioday.art for more info!

Tomorrow, October 1st, is KidLitArtPostcard day! Please try to only use that hashtag ON the event. For more info: www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit #kidlitart

I just love this illustration!

Reminder: next Thursday, October 1st, is #KidLitArtPostcard day! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

A joyous fat bear week to all 🐻

Oh! And next Thursday, October 1st is #kidlitartpostcard day!

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I have a duty to the children to raise my library voice and say, "Free Palestine." It is not too dangerous to say. It is human decency. Palestinian people are worthy of tomorrow. We are human.

Minnesota showed the world what it’s like to be a good neighbor. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Hey #kidlit community, I need some recommendations for children's books that use the words as part of the illustrations. Thanks for your help!! #kidlitart #booksky #childrenbooks #picturebooks #illustration #illustrator #writer #author #art

Ruby Bridges was 6-years-old when she stepped into the history books. Bravely accompanied by her mother, she was the first Black child to desegregate an all-white school in the South. It was not long ago… Today is her birthday. She is still with us. She is 72. Happy birthday, Ruby Bridges 💜

Hey illustrators, How about this, to celebrate the 1st #kidlitartpostcard of the fall season (Labor Day is so late this year!) I’m going to offer a free 1 hour portfolio review + coaching session via Zoom. To enter share 1 image from your portfolio below and a winner will be chosen at random. 💙❤️

Reminder #kidlit friends: this Thursday, September 3rd is #KidLitArtPostcard day! www.ginaperry.com/postcard

The Library is devastated to learn of the passing of Dolly Parton, a music legend and titan of children's literacy. Her Imagination Library program has earned multiple Library Literacy Awards and, in 2018, she visited us to donate its 100 millionth book to our collection and host a story time. 🦋❤️

Remember it's okay to not be okay! Please get help if you're not okay, there are some amazing people out there who are willing to help you!

Vaccines do not cause autism. Autism is not something to be fixed. Autism is not something to be cured. My autistic friends, you are autistic joy. Thank you for being wonderful you ✨ Sincerely, Your Autistic Library Friend 💛

It's Primary Election Day, Minnesota! Make your voice heard by casting your ballot! 📣 🗳️ Polls are open until 8pm CT. Find your polling place here: pollfinder.sos.mn.gov

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I almost forgot about it even though I worked all week on it! 🫠 I love making collage pieces that cause you to smile or maybe even giggle! I am seeking an agent and would love to work with you on your project! My portfolio is @katharinegails.art #kidlit #kidlitart

Starting my August #kidlitartpostcard for next week!! My theme is camping! I wanted to share my process as a collage artist! It definitely looks like a hot mess but the finished piece will be amazing! Trying to get the right colors and textures right now! #collage #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator

How bout a #PortfolioDay artshare for folks who work on 🧒 children / family-friendly stuff? - Drop your Portfolioday post links below 👇 - Repost this for reach! - Like & Repost some other folks in the thread! No Eh Aye nonsense, obviously #kidlit #illustration #kidlitart #artshare

Hi everyone! It's #portfolioday I’m Katharine, an aspiring author/illustrator based in Minnesota. My style is detailed collage with joyful and memorable characters! I'd love to work with you and I am looking for representation ❤️ View my portfolio @ katharinegails.art #kidlitart #kidlit #collage

The next #PortfolioDay is just a few days away on Tuesday, July 14th! Get those portfolios ready! Go to portfolioday.art for more info! Good luck! 💛

It's my birthday month!! #kidlitartpostcard Make a wish for me! My wish is to work with you on your story! 😃🎂🎉 I am looking for representation as an illustrator or author. MY style is joyful collage! #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #collage

Here's what the media won't show you: three formerly incarcerated Black men who are now authors. You can learn a lot from their stories. This BLACK-owned online bookstore has their books in stock ✊🏾📚 #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky

ARTISTS! Let’s do an art share! Despite all the horrors, we still need to also make room for joy and beauty. And we have carousels now! Let’s share, support, and find each other! Spread the post to reach the most! 💙

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My kiddos made dad a fun #fathersday card!!! @jules.iftherewerenointer.net we love you!!!

Happy freedom day!! I'm teaching my babies what #juneteenth is all about! "A Flag for Juneteenth" by Kim Taylor is my favorite!! Her quilt illustrations are incredible!! #kidlit #kidlitart

HE’S DONE IT!!! 🤩 LEWIS HAMILTON WINS THE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA GRAND PRIX!!! 🏆🎉 #F1 #BarcelonaGP

This is me as a 5yr old... I lived in the lake all summer, but was terrified of being eating by a shark🤣 Happy 5th bday #kidlitartpostcard This has been my absolute favorite illustration to work on! I am looking for an agent or work, pls reach out 😀 #kidlit #kidlitart #collage #happybirthday

ICYMI, the June 4th #KidLitArtPostcard event marks the 5th anniversary. That's two weeks away! I'm suggesting a theme for our illustrations: You, as a kid. Learn more about the event here: www.ginaperry.com/postcard #kidlit

Help keep this record store alive: gofund.me/2fa666f6a #vinyl #blackowned

“@littlefreelibrary.bsky.social became a nonprofit on May 17, 2012, launching our journey to make books accessible to everyone. This year, May 17 has been declared National Little Free Library Day.” Celebrating with activities from May 17–23, 2026: littlefreelibrary.org/about/little... #LFLWeek

Happy Mothers day! This year we added another beautiful baby boy to our family! ❤️ It's #kidlitartpostcard day y'all! I am looking for representation as an illustrator or author. As a collage illustrator I love to create my own painted papers and beautiful scenes! #kidlit #kidlitart #collage #art

A weekend reminder that our next #kidlitartpostcard event is this Thursday, May 7th. Please note: there is NO theme for this one - our June anniversary is the one with the theme. #kidlit www.ginaperry.com/postcard

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There's no coming back from swapping real artists for AI generated slop and stolen art #disney #hulu bye forever!! #boycottdisney #boycott #megacorperations #support #realart #realartists

Prehistoric Easter egg hunt! Can you find all the Dino eggs? It's #kidlitartpostcard day y'all! I am looking for representation as an illustrator or author. As a collage illustrator I love to create my own painted papers and then make lovable characters and fun scenes! #kidlit #kidlitart #collage

Honored to be an honorable mention in the #50PreciousWords contest! There were some seriously amazing stories this year!!! #kidlit #author #writer

It's March #kidlitartpostcard day!!! Spring forward...or fly forward!! 😀I love making fun collage illustrations! I am looking for representation and would love to work on some fun projects with you! check out my portfolio katharinegails.art #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator #collage