Yesterday we walked around the lake and watched the newly-hatched goslings learning about life. Geese are such good parents. They may be Canadian Cobra-Chickens but they love their babies! #canada #canadageese #alberta #springtime

Happy Mother’s Day to all the kind souls who mother kids, animals, and the earth! Have a joy-filled day with those you love ❤️ #mothersday #kidlitart #mother

A heartfelt thank you for all the love and support since I released my picture book “Warmest Winter Heart” I appreciate you all so much! #kidslitart #kidslit #booklaunch

Come meet this little guy at the “Warmest Winter Heart” book launch in St. Albert. Join us at VASA this evening from 6:00 to 8:00. Pick up a signed copy, colour a picture, and share some goodies and positive vibes! You’ll find us at 25 Sir Winston Churchill Ave. mariebanville.ca

It’s #kidlitpostcardday - when illustrators share a little snippet of their latest work. My postcard is all about springtime flowers and fun! #kidlitart #kidlit #springtime #spring #springflowers #illustration

It’s #kidlitpostcardday - when illustrators share a little snippet of their latest work. My postcard is all about springtime flowers and fun! #kidlitart #kidlit #springtime #spring #springflowers #illustration

The “Warmest Winter Heart” book launch is on! Join us on Friday, May 8, for a fun evening of stories, colouring, and goodies. I’ll be reading aloud, handing out mini coloring books and bookmarks, and signing copies of my book. Book-loving kids (and adults) are very welcome. Info: mariebanville.ca

I just noticed that it’s #RepostYourArt week, so here’s a #whimsical drawing I did a few years ago. Thanks to @byjessicaelena.bsky.social for the push to revisit older work.

Today, where I live, Mother Nature is painting with cold wintry colours - but I’m cozy inside drawing springtime pictures with a bright SPRING palette.

I'm trying to get back into Procreate drawing after a week of admin tasks. #birdillustration #kidlitart

Happy Earth Day. 🌎. Let’s protect the little creatures who contribute so much to the health of our planet. 🐝 #earth #earthday2026 #bees #earthday #illustration #nature

I’m excited to present my new book at two amazing venues. Thanks to VASA in St Albert, and Jasper Museum and Archives in Jasper, Alberta, for inviting me into your beautiful communities. You can find out more at mariebanville.ca

I’ve written and illustrated my debut picture book. It’s a winter setting and spring is almost here, but “Warmest Winter Heart” celebrates the timeless qualities of fun, friendship, and kindness - always in season.

A bad bunny celebration of the season of renewal and fertility. Happy Easter 🐣 🌷 🐰 #bunny #easter #easterbunny

This is a little painting I created using an indigo colour palette. I made a new colouring page to go along with it. If you like to colour, please visit my website to download a printable version: mariebanville.ca #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #dogart

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone. You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy potatoes, leprechauns, and my favourite colour - GREEN! ☘️

Yippee! I finally created a website to present my upcoming nature-based picture books. Website design is challenging for an “older folk” like me - but I’m proud that I did it. I’d be so grateful if you could take a look. Feedback welcomed and appreciated! mariebanville.ca

Mother #ducks don’t mind if extra passengers come along for a ride on moonlit nights. If anyone actually sees my little kid-friendly illustrations, please say hello. I’d love to meet art-friendly folk on Bluesky. If you like my art you can see more on Instagram @mariebee10 #kidlitart #kidlitartist

I’m new to bluesky, and just found out it’s #goblinweek, so I drew this little guy. Not cool or segzzy - just a small #goblin enjoying a Saturday treat. #kidslitart #kidsillustration

We have so many #Dreams for our world right now, and so does our dragon! 🩵 #scbwidrawthis #authorillustrators #dragon #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #cutpaperart

For the #scbwidrawthis prompt dream I made this! Inspiration in the comments! #kidlit

When I was a little kid, I used to dream of swimming under the water like a mermaid. So, when I read the prompt for the December/January #scbwidrawthis, I knew exactly what to do - explore the deep sea with a mermaid and her friends! #scbwi #scbwiillustrators

This little guy is also a “villain” in my upcoming picture book, but the good guys find a way to help. I believe that kindness and generosity could save this troubled world. We need to teach our kids that being kind is more important than being best. That’s what this book is all about. #kidslit

With all the real life villains in the world today, my little fox seems pretty civilized. However, just like real world bad guys, he’s taking something that doesn’t belong to him, and not caring who he hurts. Perhaps this is a lesson that little kids need to learn while their hearts are still open?

Starting 2026 off with a bang! This is my first Bluesky post, and an illustration to introduce my upcoming picture book, “Winter’s Warmest Heart.” It’s a story about a tiny person living in a snowy forest, who discovers that sharing is the most heart-warming way to be a true friend.