Athena Lutton Illustration

I could’ve sworn there was a pigeon emoji

Meeping me, meeping moo 🎵 The Muppets are back

And naturally I had to pay tribute to the OG .burton, who is such a part of my childhood (raise your hand if you wore headbands over your eyes to play Star Trek?) A huge advocate for literacy and national treasure

I have a Reading Rainbow sweatshirt that I wear probably at least once a week. My favorite thing about it is how many conversations it starts with people who have such a strong connection with the show and from their youth. So imagine my excitement when I found out last month that not only is the show being revived, but that it will be presented by THE (who I have been following on TikTok for years now), who is such a positive force in the world and for youth literacy. It has been quite a while since I attempted a , especially in , but I am just so stinking tickled that this show will live on for more generations, I couldn’t be stopped! 🌈 📖 🦋

Happy day!

I’m Athena, an illustrator and author with a taste for nostalgia and magic.

Working on stories and seeking representation!
athenaillustration.com

This month’s “draw this” prompt

Hugely surprised and honored to receive the 3rd place Artist’s Choice award at yesterday! Artist’s Choice feels particularly special because it’s not just because a bunch of my family and friends came out 🤣 And third place is the best because it leaves plenty of room for my head to get even BIGGER. My favorite part was how many people made a point to tell me my piece made them feel happy! Sharing some favorites from throughout the day. Now I’m gonna go rest my aching body (this is as close as I get to extreme sports) and snuggle my trophy. *takes a bow*

Day 5
“Mary Poppins took the sparkling gingerbread stars from her basket and glued them to the sky, where they twinkled furiously, sending out rays of golden light.”

.strangeness .smith.j .0rsolini

Oops… nothing worse than watching your balloons make their way to outerspace.