Studio Chamisa

Hey friends! 👋 I donated a signed copy of Diana and the Dolphin to this fundraising auction that opens at midnight TONIGHT!! There are so many freaking cool things to bid on, if you love books, are an artist or love the arts, or just wanna support Minneapolis during this time, go bid!!

Huge thanks to the group of authors, illustrators, agents and editors that put this fundraiser together. The website is www.32auctions.com/publishingforMN (also linked in my profile). Check out for more.

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New year, new blog post! Ever wanted to create an illustrated calendar with your artwork? I've done it for about 6 years now, and I put together a blog post of my tips and tricks (and reminders to myself — "don't procrastinate Chamisa!") and it's up and available to read now! I cover everything from layout to printing to choosing a theme. See more at ChamisaKellogg.com/blog

Some of the work I'm most excited about from this past year. For me, 2025 was a year of extremes (I've heard this from others as well): a lot of joy, a lot of grief, sweet surprises, grand adventures and crushing discoveries. There is nothing to do but keep going. May 2026 bring more joy and less sadness.

Some favorite moments:

📗Releasing my first author-illustrator picture book, Diana and the Dolphin 🐬💪

✈️ The opportunity to travel to Vienna and Budapest!

🎨 Participating in the Power in Numbers show at and selling all three pieces!

📝 Pitching and selling my first graphic novel (can't wait to share more about this)

👶👦 The birth of my little niece and getting to visit her and my nephew as much as possible 💗

💖 Community, friends, family, my partner, my dog 🐶 couldn't have made it though without you all.