What a year! From being shortlisted in the CYA Illustration Competition to seeing my first picture book published! Feeling grateful for the ongoing support of the wonderful team at @astoundus.bsky.social Merry Christmas 🎄 #kidlitart #kidlit #artvartist #artvsartist

The SCBWI Draw This! October prompt is REPTILE 🦎A girl with a runaway pet! #kidlitart #kidlit #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #scbwi @scbwi.bsky.social

This month’s #kidlitartpostcard is brought to you by Juno and Twig as they munch on their Cheetos. . I am currently available for exciting new projects, my full portfolio is here: . www.rosha.ie . #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #picturebookportfolio #kidlit #picturebookillustration #darleyanderson

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard! I’m Marusha Belle, an author-illustrator who loves telling stories full of joy, animals, and laughter. Art directors, if you’ve got a fun, colorful project that’s destined to be a favorite across ages, count me in! marushabelle.com Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social

🍂🪄🌻 Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! My name is Michelle I'm an illustrator/writer seeking representation for picture books! I grew up on storybook games, and thought I'd try adding movement to my postcard this month! #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #illustration #kidlitpostcard

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! 🐡 I’m Bindy from Brisbane, Aus. I love illustrating animals, plants, nature, kids, families, infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday

Today opens the submission period for @postwavebooks.bsky.social new Post Wave Prize for Illustration. The prize is open to illustrators worldwide. Submissions open October 1, 2025 to January 7, 2026. For full details and the entry form visit: postwavepublishing.us/about/post-w...

Day 22 of Lilla’s style play challenge - a snapdragon flower. #LillasStylePlay2025 #makeartthatsells #kidlit #kidlitart

Just under a month until Welcome to Whalebone Mansion is out in the world! 🦑Author Laken Slate, illustrated by Bindy James. Join two fish as they discover a whale fall and the creepy creatures that call it home. Published by @charlesbridge.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #sciart #marinelife #deepsea

Day 4 of Lilla’s style play challenge - a 1940s floral upholstered chair and a very good boy. @makeartthatsells.bsky.social #LillasStylePlay2025 #makeartthatsells #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration

Porcupinefish character sketches! I quite like the sad and angry little puffers 🐡 #kidlit #kidlitart #SciArt 🦑

Whisper of Fungi #kidlitart

🐚 #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart

I’ve been drawing Porcupinefish nonstop lately. The more I watch videos of them puffing up or nibbling away, the more fascinated I become. #kidlit #kidlitart

Some exciting news to share. I’ve been shortlisted in the emerging illustrator competition at CYA conference!!! Thank you Tina and the CYA team! @cyaconference.com #CYA2025 #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Bindy 👋 I love illustrating animals, plants, natural landscapes and kids! I also create infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social #kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart

Life cycle of a frog I wanted to try something that could maybe work in a non-fiction title but also had a lot of character #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebook #illustration 🐸 #frog #childrensbooks #kidlitillustration

Funky fungi 🍄‍🟫 #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #childrensillustration #kidlit#picturebookillustration #illustrationart

A peek at the illustrations from Natural World. Published by Igloo Books 🪲🌋🍄 #kidlitart #kidsnonfiction #kidlit

Can't get back into my instagram account no matter what I do, starting to give up hope 😔 on my way to reaching 3k over there too. Just hoping I can rebuild my community if there really is no hope 😓

Hey guys it’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Bindy from Brisbane 👋 I love illustrating animals, plants, natural landscapes and kids! I also create infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday

Okay, fine. I need a bigger bed 😅 I didn’t plan on buying a king-size bed this month, but here we are. As you can see, there is simply no space. #kidlitart #scbwiillustrators #childrensbookillustrator #kidlitillustration ⁠#portfolioday #motherdaugher #singlemomlife #childrensbookillustration

I haven’t been posting much new work lately, but I was still able to squeeze in this Midwest mermaid for #mermay before this month ends! 🌿🐚🩵🐢 #kidlitart #kidlitartist #mermay2025 #kidlitillustrator

A mermaid illustration for mermay! Drawn with watercolour, gouache , coloured pencil and procreate #underwaterworld #illustration #kidlitart #bookart #drawing #mermaid #mermay

A flower was bitten by a vampire and it became Flower Vampire. Now he doesn't eat manures or drink water, he eats cheese! How wonderfully strange! 😍 #kidlitart #kidlitartist

I’m looking back at work from a couple of years ago and thinking about my change in style. I used to collage more. Both digital and traditional. I’m time poor these days but going forward I need to find time for more collage play! #kidlitart #kidlit

a spring peeper having an existential crisis way too late in the night #art #frog #FrogArt

Look where you’re going, little doggy. #💙📚#kidlitart

Moths, butterflies, bugs and blooms 🪲 #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #scbwi #kidlit #picturebooks #insectillustration

Hello it's about time I joined in with #kidLitArtPostcard! I'm Rachel Turner, a picture book writer/illustrator, based in Bristol UK. I aim to make positive and playful work, and enjoy using messy, unpredictable materials. #kidlit #KidLitArtPostcardDay

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! I just printed three new proofs, which is your favorite? I can't decide which to mail! #kidlitart #kidlitpostcard

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hi, I am Nena! I am an author/illustrator seeking representation. I love illustrating children on adventures and writing stories about childhood family relationships. Portfolio: www.hyart.org #kidlitart #childrensbookillustration

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day☀️Hello Editors & Art Directors. I am an Illustrator/Writer seeking to make #picturebooks #boardbooks Please visit my website to see my illustrations done #traditionally and in #collage Thank you🤗🌸

#kidlitartpostcardday Hello, I’m Sarah, illustrator and toy designer for the likes of Jellycat. I love drawing animals and people full of character. www.sarahvonthronlaver.com #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcard

Happy #kidlitartpostcardday ❤️ I'm Lena Jacobs, an author illustrator with a love for character design and stories full of joy, heart and humor. 🌎: www.lenajacobsillustration.com 📬: [email protected] #KidLitArt #KidLitillustration #KidLitArtPostcard #picturebookillustration #authorillustrator

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Thu, an illustrator interested in picture book and b&w interior projects. View my portfolio at www.thukimvu.com Rep’d by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social at @madwomanliterary.bsky.social

It’s #KidLitArtPostcard Day! Seeking rep. 🐶 Portfolio: lauriebrosius.myportfolio.com #kidlitart #kidlit #illustrator #graphicdesigner #LaurieBrosius

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Bindy 👋 I love illustrating animals, plants, natural landscapes and kids! I also create infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social www.bindyjames.com #kidlitart #kidlit #kidlitartpostcardday

Happy #worldpenguinday! I love random theme days, lol, it's the only way some illustrations see the light of day. 🐧💜 #illustration #penguins #art #kidlitart #digitalart

Hi, I'm new here 👋 Love seeing all the great kidlit artwork in this community! Here's a recent work of mine, inspired by magical inner worlds ✨️ #kidlitart #illustration #picturebookartists

A field guide to the Easter Bunny’s interns. #kidlitart #easterart #easterbunny #easterbilby

Welcome to Whalebone Mansion is available for preorder! 🐙 Author Laken Slate, illustrated by Bindy James ☺️ Get ready to discover the creepy creatures that lurk at a whale fall! 🦑🦈🦀 #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #kidlit

🌱 It's #NationalGardeningDay! Do you have a green thumb or a black thumb? 🧑‍🌾 If it's a green thumb, what will you be growing this year? Have you started anything yet? 📗 Here is Birdie, the star of my book DIRT CHEAP An industrious tale about striking it rich! #kidlit #picturebooks #illustration

H is for… Hermit Crabs 💚 Join us for more #ArtABCs No AI, Yes alt text, CW as needed dotart.blog/karin-wander... #Art #KidLitArt #Watercolor #Watercolour #Nature #Crab

Today is sunny and warm in San Francisco, a perfect day for tree climbing! #illustration #kidlit #kidlitart #fun #treeclimbing

Some swimming things #kidlit #kidlitart

Happy #KidLitArtPostcard Day! (My very first! 😱🥳) I love creating illustrations that are full of wonder, imagination, and possibility, and am currently seeking representation for picture books! #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #illustration

It's #KidLitArtPostcard day! Hi my name is Jared Andrew Schorr. I'm an illustrator from Ontario, California. I cut paper! ✂️ 🌐 Brand New Site! www.jaredandrewschorr.com 📚 Represented by Erin Casey Westin at Gallt & Zacker Literary Agency #kidlitart #illustration #childrensbooks

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Bindy 👋 I love illustrating animals, plants, habitats and kids! I also create infographics and diagrams. Represented by @astoundus.bsky.social #kidlitart #kidlit