Ah, Spring… the season of mud, potholes, and fresh spiderwebs. 🌼🕸️🌧️ Happy April #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Mark Wilson, a freelance author/illustrator represented by @acolvincreative and currently based in Upstate NY. #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensbooks #picturebookillustration

It’s time for vintage book week where we draw vintage book covers in our style! Today’s cover is Bongo. #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m Mark Wilson, an author and illustrator. I’m looking to work on adventurous, whimsical, and downright hilarious projects. I am rep’d for books, interior illustrations, and covers by @acolvincreative #kidlitart #childrensbooks #illustration #kidlitillustration

That feeling when you're able to quit a creatively oppressive and toxic day job to pursue your dream of full-time illustration. I've taken the plunge into freelance! I'll be specializing in picture books but available for simpler illustration needs, as well! #kidlitillustrator #picturebooks

Major Hubble to Ground Control: Due to an unexpected abnormality (possibly gravity,) my destination has transitioned from ‘The Moon’ to… the sandbox. I will claim this uncharted territory for hamster-kind. Send pellets. #kidlitartpostcard #scbwiny26 #kidlitart

Leave the coal. Take the milk and cookies. Santa never gets his hands dirty with the naughty list. #naughtylist #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #christmaseve

I'm a little late for #kidlitartpostcard day, but for good reason! I've been buried in client work on top of honing my author-illustrator skills in a mentorship with the Caroline Wakeman Literary Agency! Planning on having a dummy for "Bad Mood Ballet" ready for #SCBWI in NYC in January! #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day for November! Big news with this one! I’m officially throwing my hat into the author-illustrator ring! Under the tutelage of the wonderful team at @carolinewakemanliterary I’ll have a polished manuscript and book dummy ready for display at the @scbwi NY conference!

Inktober Day 10: Sweep Eh, it's a living... #inktober2025 #inktober #inktobear #inktobear2025 #inktobersweep

Inktober Day 9: HEAVY Eat. Nap. Repeat. #Inktober #inktober2025 #inktoberheavy #inktobear #kidlitart

Inktober Day 8: Reckless What you see here is the bear minimum in lab safety. #inktober #inktober2025 #inktoberreckless #inktobear #kidlitartist #scbwiillustrators #kidlitart

Inktober Day 7: Starfish Did you know that starfish are considered apex predators compared to bears?... well compared to THIS bear, at least. #inktober #inktober2025 #kidlitart

Quick character warm-up before diving into client work! #kidlitartist #characterdesign #scbwi #kidlitart #pig

#Inktober Day 6: Pierce Who's up for a little fish-kebab?! #inktober2025 #kidlitart #kidlit

Inktober Day 5: Deer Neither remember WHY they met every Thursday for lattes, only that they DID. #inktober #inktober2025 #inktobear #inktoberdeer #kitlitart

A little recap of the first 4 Inktober prompts! Decided to keep it simple this year due to all the irons I've got in the fire at the moment! #inktober #inktober2025 #kidlitart #inktobear

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator who loves to dive into the deep questions like “where do pumpkin spice lattes come from?” I’m booked through the end of the 2025, but am open to projects in March 2026!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm a freelance illustrator specializing in picture books that are as heart-warming as they are hilarious! I'm booked through the end of this year, but still have room in 2026 and am seeking representation! #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

The Hunt for Moby Duck: A tale of feathers, fury, and a fowl obsession. #kidlit #kidlitart #coverdesign

Hey everyone! Another #kidlitartpostcard day is upon us! I’m an illustrator with an endless supply of quirky and/or heartwarming stories to tell in the world of picture books! Currently buried in freelance work (yay, popularity!), but I’m still open to representation! #kidlitartist

They say if you’re out on the pier late at night when the fog rolls in, you might hear it. Not the crash of waves. Not the creak of old wood. But… music. Wheezing… warbling… sea-soaked polka music. The locals just whisper, "Accordion Shark..." and subconsciously begin tapping their toes. #kidlit

Hello again #kidlitartpostcard community and happy July! While the rest my 2025 is currently booked (yay!) I’m definitely interested in begging to fill out 2026 (and maybe even obtain representation in the meantime!) #kidlit

Pickin' and Pricklin' til the sun goes down (and then some!) #animalfriendsartchallenge2025 #kidlitart #kidlit

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! What do you think this little dude is reading? Hamlet? The Great Gatsboar? Give me your best piggy puns! 🐷

Roger Fur-derer -- the bestest of ball boys! #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #characterdesign

The chef was proud His kitchen was clean His corn dogs crisp With golden sheen But creeping close With sneaky paws Came a hungry raccoon With sticky claws He snatched the bag In one quick dash The tasty treats Were gone in a flash No shame being caught red-handed He was the little CornDog bandit

Happy May #kidlitartpostcard Day to all my fellow illustrators out there! I'm currently open for projects in the second half of 2025 and also seeking representation! If you're looking for an artist with a sense of humor, adventure, and fuzzy feelings you can find me at www.mwilsonillustration.com

Finally getting around to my contribution to the #starterpacknoai trend! #kidlitartist #humanartist #noai #kidlitart

When the Tooth Fairy finds out you haven't been brushing those back teeth well enough, she sends out this brute - The Molar Patroller. #kidlit #kidlitart

"I do say, Wartson! There is positively a fly in my earl grey!" "You must divulge the source of all your good fortune, Bogmeier!" #kidlitart

Happy April #KidLitPostCard Day! I’m Mark Wilson, a freelance picture book illustrator, and I’m open to representation! Check out more of my work at www.mwilsonillustration.com #kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbooks

I’ve been participating in the #vintagebookweek over on Instagram. This is my take on a Jack and Jill cover! It’s been a great reason to dip into a more painterly style 😊 #kidlitart #kidlit #coverdesign

Pile of gold? Extravagant litter box? Smeowg the Terrible sees no difference between the two. The @chaoticdrawalong.bsky.social prompt this week was CAT DRAGON #kidlitart #drawingchallenge #picturebookillustrator #scbwi

Did March sneak up on anyone else for #KidLitArtPostcard Day? My name is Mark and I'm seeking representation! I specialize in picture books and love to draw all things whimsical and heartwarming (also robots, dinosaurs, and gnomes!) www.markwilsonillustration.com #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

The ancient practice of queso-mancy is incredibly dangerous... for your calorie count! #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist

Any other northerners need a week away in a climate that doesn't hurt your soul? #kidlitart #kidlit #capybara #scbwi

Guaranteed to make hearts ‘bleat’ just for you! (No refunds) Potential recurring character design for this week’s @chaoticdrawalong.bsky.social “Love Goat” prompt! #kidlit #kidlitart #characterdesign #scbwi

To #KidLit ILLUSTRATORS seeking representation: Pls reply with ONE post that incl. a #KidLitArt image (include alt-text), link to your online portfolio and/or IG, other info if you can fit it in ONE post. (***READ INSTRUCTIONS before replying 👇🏼***) debbieohi.com/2025/02/are-...

Calling agents seeking (human) #KidLitArt talent! Do browse this thread of art samples from #KidLit illustrators who are actively seeking representation: debbieohi.link/illustrators... To others: Pls help boost, esp if you have agents following you? It's a tough time for freelance illustrators.

Every year, I create new “Punny Little Valentines” for my kiddos. Here are some of this year’s collection! #kidlitart #valentines #kidlitillustrator #puns

Happy February #kidlitartpostcard ! I am an illustrator from Upstate NY with an interest in picture books that won't bore kids (or their parents) to death! To all you editors, agents, and art directors out there - Yes, I'm currently seeking representation! www.mwilsonillustration.com

I may have been a bit inspired by @peterbrownstudio.com at the #scbwiny25 Winter Conference for this "Lost in the Woods" prompt from @chaoticdrawalong.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #kidlitartist #robot

What an amazing weekend at @scbwi.bsky.social Winter Conference! After my encouraging portfolio consultation with Marikka Tamura from @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social and shaking hands with @brianlarossa.com I'm heading home with a new confidence and purpose for my #kidlit journey!

The best cookies in the enchanted forest obviously come from the Pixie Scouts! #kidlit #kidlitartist #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators

PORK 'N BEANS! ‐ courtesy of the "Flying Pigs" prompt from @anthonywheelerart and the @chaoticdrawalong (it's essential for any children's book illustrator to demonstrate flatulence humor at least once.) #childrensillustrations #childrensbookillustration #scbwiillustrators #scbwi #kidlit #kidlitart

Cycling cephalopods are severely susceptible to sudden skids, spills, and scrapes! Drawn for a @chaoticdrawalong.bsky.social "Too Many Arms" prompt! #kidlitart #kidlitcharacter #characterdesign #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #kidlitillustration #childrensbookillustration

Happy 1st #kidlitartpostcard day of 2025, everyone! Keep creating and chasing those dreams! (Please excuse the re-post using the proper hashtags! 😅 Let's go ahead and add "social media competence" to my list of 2025 goals!)

Happy New Year and Happy first #kidlitartistpostcardday of 2025! My 2025 Goals: - Land an agent - Illustrate full-time - Build my network at the @scbwi.bsky.social NYV conference #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitpostcardday #kidlitpostcard #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustrator

Goggles snappin', scarf flappin', competition nappin' -- this guy logged the fastest time at the Swamptona 500! (Pun 100% intended with zero apologies) #kidlitartist #characterdesign #drawingchallenge #kidlit #kidlitart #turtle #iliketurtles #procreate #scbwi #pun

Actual self-portrait after the wife and kids spent the day Christmas baking... one more couldn't hurt... #kidlitartist #kidlitart #christmasart #childrensbookillustrator