Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Marie-Helene, a westcoast picturebook illustrator. I love drawing animals! Whether they are part of a whimsical story or non-fiction one! 🎨 Portfolio: link in bio! ✨ rep’ed by Robbin Brosterman @ The Bright Agency #kidlitart #kidlitartist #childrensbookillustration

Always exciting to receive new stickers for my shop! Slowly adding new cuteness 😍 there’s only a few of this quirky little quail in cowboy boots sticker in stock, so grab yours! Link in bio for my Etsy shop! . . #birdsticker #canadianmade #birdlover #shopsmallcanada #stickershop #illustration #bird

Geese are a bit controversial here in Vancouver.. but i personally love them. They have a strong sense of community and protect their youngs ferociously. (Plus, seeing all the cute little fluffy babies in the spring.. 🥹) #artreel #sketching #sketchdaily #sketch #geese #drawingpractice #kidlitart

Can we all agree that chipmunks are the cutest? These little guys came up really close on one of my last hike, and made for amazing close up photos! BTW they move really fast, so life drawing them would be challenging! Much better to sketch them later on, from reference photos #kidlitart #sketchbook

Today’s rain mood.. it has been a real, authentic wetcoast day, and the question was: should i nap? ..Or should i nap? 💤 This is what listening to the rain all day eventually inspired me to draw 😆 #dailysketch #illustration #sketchbook #kidlitart #animaldrawing

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Marie-Helene, an illustrator based on the beautiful westcoast of Canada! I find inspiration in nature, animals and love whimsical stories! 🎨 Portfolio: link in bio! ✨ Rep’ed by Robbin Brosterman @brightagencypublishing #kidlitart #kidlitartist #picturebookartist

In need of the perfect greeting card for a summer birthday or a sunny beach celebration? 🔗 Link in bio to shop all designs! 🌎 I ship across Canada, USA and Europe! 🎨 Designed, printed, and packaged in my studio in Vancouver (BC)! #illustrationartists #etsyshop #smallbusinesscanada #greetingcardshop

If you’re going through the summer heat today, perhaps this underwater illustration beaming with sealife, might bring you a refreshing feeling? Inspired by where i live, the salish sea 💙 #picturebookillustration #kidlitart #nonfictionpicturebooks #picturebookart #childrensbookillustration #ocean

it’s a seal sketching kinda day! (which one is your favourite?) I think i miss open water swimming and hanging out with seals! 🦭so they’ve been on my mind a lot lately. They are such curious and fun creatures! . . #sketchingdaily #sketchbookdrawing #kidlitart

What would you do if someone stole your fish? 🎣 🐟 🐙 . . #illustration #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration #picturebookart #picturebookillustrator #storytellingart #kidlitart

I made this tiny obscure doodle 2 years ago of a bug riding in an acorn 😅 and it got buried in my sketchbooks.. until i decided to revisit it last month. This is why sketcbooks are such an important part of the whole creation process: to explore ideas, to get messy, to play! #kidlitart #illustration

Some good news! For “the bottomless pit of plagiarism” - have fun Midjourney! 👋🏼 #noaiart #noai www.bbc.com/news/article...

Hey #kidlit, I just finished counting all of yesterday’s #kidlitartpostcard posts. 😅 373! Our 4th highest Bluesky showing! 💙❤️ FWIW, I always count #kidlitpostcard & #kidlitartpostcardday, in addition to the correct hashtag (above). Use the correct hashtag for maximum reach and traction.

A little late to the party! Hello #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Marie-Helene, an illustrator based Vancouver! I’m already feeling in beach summer mode! Are you? ☀️ Portfolio: www.mhbabin.com Rep’ed by The Bright Agency #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #illustration

A western bluebird on a recent camping trip.. i have never seen one before! It was so pretty that i felt compelled to draw it 💙 #illustrator #kidlitart #sketchbook #dailydraw #illustration

When you hang out a lot with your crow friend.. it finds its way into your art! Edgar (yes, i named him 😄) likes to sit beside me, sometimes for 20-30 minutes periods, giving me plenty of time to sketch him 🍃 🐦‍⬛ . . #picturebookillustration #illustration #birddrawing

New birthday greeting card alert! Perfect for summertime birthdays, this birthday card will delight the seaside lovers and beach bums in your life! Available through my shop 🎨 The original illustration in watercolour and colouring pencils #kidlitart #greetingcard #illustration #birthdaycard

Power outage most of the morning! I temporary had to reset my studio in the dining area, and it forced me not to do any emailing but instead playing with my new art supplies! ☺️😌 That’s a win! . . #artsupplies #charcoalsketch #birddrawing #illustration

My neighbour Willow 🤍 Quick morning sketching - Dog study I don’t draw too many dogs but there are a few really cute ones in my neighbourhood! . . #sketchbookpage #sketchpencil #dailysketch #dailydraw #dogsketch #pencilsketching #dogdrawing #sketchbooks #dailysketching

Canadians! 🇨🇦 Book industry needs your help (incl. for 🇨🇦 book creators like me, whose books are published and/or warehoused in U.S.). Dept of Finance seeks feedback before April 2nd, 2025 re: tariffs, including tariffs on BOOKS coming into Canada from US: slowburnbooks.ca/april-2-tariff #CanLit

Meet Guava. She was part of our family. She passed 3 years ago, but it makes me happy to see people still enjoying this illustration of her. These greeting cards, from a watercolor & coloring pencil illustration, are just on time for Easter, perfect for spring birthdays, or your bird lover friends!

Vancouver people, please sign!!!

The spring floral bunny greeting cards are out! And they're pretty cute! Vancouver has been under the snow for 2 weeks and i'm sooo ready to see the blooms.. 🌸 Are you? ✨link in bio for my shop #whimsicalart #illustrationartist #etsy #madeincanada #greetingcards #smallshopowner #illustration

Using AI to produce writing or art is like asking someone at the gym to lift weights for you. The effort is the point.

Hey #illustrators, FYI I’m being told that, in the end, there will filters so you can control/edit what shows up on your grid in @flashes.blue. #kidlit #kidlitart

How i package my art prints for an order: #smallbusinessowner #madeincanada #artprintshop #illustration #etsyshop

#kidlitartpostcard is an example of what I mean. It’s about building community, lowering the barriers to entry, inclusion, and equity. It’s about self-affirmation. Sharing a postcard might feel frivolous in the face of everything that’s going on, but it too is an act of resistance.

Hello and happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Marie-Helene, an picturebook illustrator, based on the beautiful westcoast of Canada. I especially love to illustrate whimsical (and cheeky) animals and stories! 🌐 www.mhbabin.com ✨ Rep’ed by Robbin Brosterman @ The Bright Agency #illustration #kidlitart

Happy New Year! May 2025 be in every way as you wish it to be! ✨ #artvsartist #illustration #creativity #artist

I stumbled upon this short clip from Vancouver island, about a bear cub playing with a red balloon on the side of the road. I found it so adorable, that I decided to sketch it. If you’d like to have a cuteness attack, look up the video. One of the cutest heart-warming thing I’ve seen recently. 🥹😍🥰

Happy new year! And happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I hope you all had a lovely and cozy holiday season! I always loved this quote by Jacques Brel: “i wish you endless dreams, and the furious desire to make a few come true” ✨

Hello & happy last Kid Lit Art Postcard day of 2023! I’m Marie-Helene, and illustrator based on the pacific west coast. I find inspiration in nature, animals and love whimsical stories! ✨www.mhbabin.com ✨Rep’ed by Robbin Brosterman @ The Bright Agency #kidlitartpostcard #kidlitart #illustrator

3/3 He disappeared for some times, during nesting season, but would pop by here & there. Now that nesting season is over, he has resumed his visits. Turns out not only does he likes to hang out, but he likes to model. He will sometimes sit beside me for 20 minutes while I sketch him. 😅 #sketchbook

2/3 I ended up having difficulty breathing from Covid for about 6 weeks. I couldn’t walk very far even after not being contagious. We hung out often & I named him Edgar. The weeks went by and the months, and his daily visits continued well after I had recovered from Covid, until nesting season.

1/3 A year ago, I got Covid. I was confined to my apartment, and it drove me crazy. So I bundled up & went to sit just outside my building. This crow came by, and as the days went by, and I stepped outside to sit on my little stone wall daily, this crow came back every day, sometimes with his mate.

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Marie-Helene. I’m an illustrator based on the beautiful Pacific Northwest coast and I love illustrating stories with nature, animals & whimsical ✨ For portfolio mhbabin.com I’m rep’ed by @RBrosterman from the @BrightAgencyUS

Tomorrow! #kidlitartpostcard is my preferred method for reviewing postcards. 💙❤️

Happy Halloween! 👻 (I haven’t played with charcoal and conte sticks in like, forever! That was fun!) #illustration #kidlitart #scbwiartober2023

Been busy with deadlines & family visit this month, but I love taking some time to do #inktober - even if it means I might only do a few. This is day 8 (didn’t have a chance to finish it til yesterday!): “Toad” I’ve also been observing mushrooms lately.. they’re all out, different shapes & colours!🍄

Happy #Portfolioday ! I’m an westcoast illustrator, and I’m interested in picturebooks, chapter books and covers. I especially love to draw animal characters, nature and funny whimsical stories. 🎨 www.mhbabin.com ⭐️Rep’ed by Robbin Brosterman @ The Bright Agency #kidlit #kidlitart

I have a thing for glass and light ✨

Artists, what’s your favorite thing to draw? . #kidlitillustration #kidlitart #illustration #artists

*Updated* My post about why I'm on Bluesky, tips for those new to Bluesky, tips for others going thru "social media fatigue", my personal take on social media for the kidlit community right now, links to custom feeds / resources. debbieohi.com/2023/09/soci...

Founded by @ginaperry.bsky.social, #KidLitArtPostcard is a monthly event for kidlit artists that takes place the first Thursday of every month. Gina started the event early in the pandemic to help fellow illustrators find work: debbieohi.com/2021/09/kidl...

Happy spooky #kitlitartpostcard day! 🎃🍂 I’m Marie-Helene, an illustrator based on the beautiful Pacific Northwest coast. I find inspiration in nature, animals and whimsical stories. For portfolio www.mhbabin.com I’m rep’ed by Robbin Brosterman at The Bright Agency #kidlitart #illustrator #art