April Hartmann

Illustrator, Designer, Animator & Author

Speaker Program: Growth Mindset
ft. The Dream Keepers

IG: aprilhartmanncreations
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[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

I just finished making this trailer for my book "The Dream Keepers." It was a big workout for my rookie animation skills. Sound on for the full effect!

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#aftereffects #illustration
#childrensbook

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

Art lesson just posted! - How to Draw a Thanksgiving Zebra 🦓 | Learn to Read & Spell “Zebra” | Art... https://t.co/E4Ie4VX1ys via @YouTube

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

How to Draw a Turkey 🦃 Learn to Read & Write “ey” 📙 Easy Thanksgiving Ar... https://t.co/yt4DNZmsuM via @YouTube

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

🎃 A BIG Mistake?! 🙊 Watch How NOT to Draw a Cute Witch 🧙‍♀️—a fun Halloween art lesson for kids who love to draw and laugh!
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via @YouTube

#HowToDraw #KidsArt #HalloweenArtForKids #DreamKeepers

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

🎃 New video! Learn how to draw pumpkin faces with author & illustrator April Hartmann + the Dream Keepers — Happy Thoughts & Hard Work! A fun Halloween art lesson for kids ages 5–12.
➡️ Watch now: https://t.co/lFuTUaRD1t

#HowToDraw #PumpkinFaces #HalloweenArt #DrawingForKids

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

🎃 Ready for a spooky art adventure? Learn how to draw a haunted house under the sea with author & illustrator April Hartmann + the Dream Keepers! 📷https://t.co/FsGRGn8K7z via @YouTube

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

Check out my newest motivational drawing video for kids! How to Draw a Monster Playing Basketball 🏀 A Strong Team Works Together https://t.co/TLIhnSEPJz via @YouTube

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

Just released a new animated video! How to Draw a Cat in a Pile of Leaves 😺 Don’t Give Up! https://t.co/bwFrCGNfUO via @YouTube

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

I had a great time at this recent school visit! I loved how our Happy Thoughts and Hard Work volunteers played their roles! They really brought their own personalities to the parts!

[TASD Library/Media Department @TASDMediaMakers]

GR1 enjoyed a visit from local author/illustrator/animator ⁦@AprilHartmann1⁩ Her growth mindset message of using happy thoughts & hard work to help you achieve your dreams resonated with our learners. Thank you, April! ⁦@west_elem⁩

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

@MyLibraryTASDSW @west_elem I had a great time! I loved how our Happy Thoughts and Hard Work volunteers played their roles! They brought their own personalities!

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

Anyone as excited as me for back to school? These photos are from a presentation at Trinity West last spring. The kids were enthusiastic, courteous and clever! The drawing demos were so fun with their ideas.

#backtoschool #authorvisit #schoolvisit #illustrator #growthmindset

[Illustrators @cillustrators]

How many wishes could this starry stream by April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1 grant? 🤩 Check out her #portfolio 👉 https://t.co/JRAWcngcpu

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[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

On May 14th I had the pleasure of participating in the first ever Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books. I had a wonderful time meeting some aspiring young writers and also sharing a bit of my illustration process through an interactive art demo.
@pghbookfest #author #illustrator

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

A clip from the book trailer I made for "The Dream Keepers"

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[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

I had the best time at school presentations last month, with my book "The Dream Keepers." The main characters “Happy Thoughts” and “Hard Work” inspire a growth mindset in the students, but I find the kids' enthusiasm is so inspiring to me!
(Photo shared with permission)
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[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

More innovation from Hyland’s - Kids Organic Elderberry Plus Gummies! Not only am I proud to create illustrations for this brand, but I also absolutely love working with the great people at Hyland’s. 🙏🏻
#illustration #Packaging

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

A hot day and a little water, one of the simple pleasures in life. 🌞
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[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

@CocoShellBooks Congratulations, this is great!

[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

Fellow #authors and #illustrators, do you have a favorite memory from a #school visit? During this recent in-person presentation, a cyber student watched the program from home and showed us an awesome drawing of her own Dream Keepers! 🤩🥲
(pic shared with permissions)
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[April Hartmann @AprilHartmann1]

@mallorygrigg Hi Mallory! Happy to hear about new opportunities, link to my portfolio below. Thanks!
https://t.co/puA9ZstMWI