Littke something to pin on Insta after the wave of A/I slop from this weekend

I’m going to crash out if CBC doesn’t let me log in and stream figure skating. It’s bad enough I can’t watch it anywhere on tv. All I want to do is watch it but I can’t even sign in. #cbcgemolympics

It’s only Feb 4th and I just had a honey bee show up in the garden. I am thankful for the one winter rose bloom but I don’t think the bee found it. Just landed in the moss hanging planter and I scared it off….as I do with my camera. #gardenstories #beestories #birdstories #boatmanorink

Charlie says “Everything is Political” and we saw the small clip of the new Pepsi Polar Bear Ad/commercial that was definitely not AI. Well done Pepsi from this Canadian Artist

Process Video of sketching I managed to get in last night between kids friends over, night routines and bed. “Oops I did It Again” Little Piggy will hopefully be available for sale in person along with more original pieces this year in White Rock, BC Artwalk. Application going in today #artjourney

Going to be the annoying Canadian on BlueSky tonight because #ndpCanada for some reason isn’t on BlueSky. Actually a lot of Canadians are not on BlueSky. I would like that to change and continue to make sure Canada is not a two party system #canadianpolitcs #orangecrush #avilewisndp

Be a person who leaves a light on. You have til Midnight to join the NDP membership in Canada to have a say who will be the next leader. My vote is for Avi Lewis for these reasons. #liveillustration #sketchbook #canadianartist #canadapolitics #canadandp

Looks like I’m losing followers…I wonder if it’s the Social Warrior Politics or the Birds. Or I’m a Canadian Social Bird Lover? Anyways last day to sign up for NDP membership if you live in Canada. #canadianpolitics #ndp #birdpolitics #illustration #socialillustrators

He’s 5. #texas time to show up!! Pediatric Nurses show up!!!! ICU nurses show up. Neonatal nurses show up!!! Do it for Alex. Not all hero’s were capes but nurses used to. Time to step up!!!!!!!! #nurses #calltoaction

I don’t really have any words for the news coming out of America today, so I’ll just leave you with some of Dan’s words. #goodbye #getwellsoon #sorry #complicated #heartbroken

Action for Canadians today: Contact your MP regarding this report regarding ICE wanting to use Hanover warehouse for immigrant processing (Hanover = Jim Pattison Group, aka Save On Foods) www.vpm.org/news/2026-01...

Winter Night Storm/Dawn is finally finished. I’m glad I took my time with this one. #illustration #birdart #boatmanorink #birdstories #whimsicalart #fairyart

Sorry to get political but Canadians, world, we need to make a stand and call this out. This is NOT right!! Every “democratic” person in Texas should be outside of that ICE facility. Take a stand. If I hear one more person from Texas tell me their Republican friends don’t endorse Trump I’ll vomit 🤢

A house finch keeps a watchful eye on a Starling. I wonder what their song is saying? #songbirds #starlings 🪶

a neighbor said hi and said "been a while! haven't seen you out walking lately!" and I was like "yeah haha I only come out if it's not horrible" and she was like "I respect that. that's a good strategy" and she nodded to herself thoughtfully and I gave her a thumbs up and she gave me one back

Picture One is me going into 2026 and Picture Stickers illustrations and notes are more indicative of how things are going. Finding the joy and the love and a village. #2026survival #findjoy Still dread some mornings and emails and scrolls.

I don’t think @danmanganmusic.com is really active here but he uploaded a full recording of Soapbox- It’s breathtaking. He’s a voice of my generation. #canadianfolkhero #folkhero www.instagram.com/p/DTljawRkqU...

This!!! This is the kind of illustration I want to see in illustrated books and movies; everywhere. The more whimsy the better imo #illustration

I giggle every time this pops up for me😊 I think it just needs a tightrope, spider and web. I didn’t realize but I think I must have been channeling The Elephant Show when drawing this one. It’s definitely what I think of when I look at this now. 🎶One elephant went out to play…🎶 #kidlitart #pbart

Haven’t been sharing much artwork lately. Everything has been a bit much. I’ve been focusing on creating what I think is quality work, mostly in traditional mediums for my portfolio. Also the birds have been very distracting. #art #illustrations #ink #gouache 🪶 #sketchbook #wip self-proclaimed poet

Parents whose children have been bullied my heart stands & goes out to you. Direct & lateral violence starts so young. Any sense of “other”is picked out & disliked. If something doesn’t make sense to someone-the need to uncover their truth of that person trumps individual, personal boundaries #tired

Day 11: Berwick’s Wren Nest Watch. She arrives every day basically at 4:35pm. She enjoys the raw pumpkin seeds I put into the nest entrance. 4 seems to be the magic amount I think. Tonight she flew out when I gave them. Last night she didn’t, so she is suspicious. 🪶 Will try to place in before home

“If you are not to award me oatmeal and paperclips, then I will indulge in rage. And mine is infinite!” #Frankenstein ✨🎨 Gesso / Acrylic Gouache on Canvas Panel - Work in Progress

This is the 1st photo of mrs/mr posey #winterrobin from the garden centre where it lives inside I think this is the least good one that I took as well

My child posted her first art video on YouTube and is clearly much better at social media than I am and I am so proud #sketchbook youtube.com/shorts/WaydR...

I just saw an angle of something so horrific that after I processed it, I broke down in full body tears. As an outsider this terrifying. The commentary on the post was fantastic and it was basically - we need more people to be a Bitch because of course that’s what he called her, the asshole fascist

Been hanging out with the birds this morning sharing some tea and finally after weeks was able to put an illustration to paper. A quick 5 min sketch of my version of one of the happy little Oregon Juncos who frequent our backyard #birdart #sketch #birdillustration #sketchbook #ink

Any BlueSky creatives outside of the US? Looking for art focused N.American followers? As a Canadian lately I’ve been feeling I need a more balanced world feed & would love to find new accounts—Birders too 🪶 #ukcreatives #eucreatives #irishcreatives #Scandinaviancreatives #southamericancreatives etc

Happy #KidLitArtPOSTCARD Day My name is Nicole Walker, an Author-Illustrator from British Columbia, Canada. I love illustrating people, animals and creating all kinds of original characters and worlds from different sparks of imagination. #illustration #kidlit #booksky #kidlitart #MG #boardbooks

I know we shouldn’t want an invasive species but if we had to get another one in the PNW my vote is for the OG #robin I could watch and paint these all day (**I don’t actually want this, I just love them so much)

Things I’m doing to attempt to bring control to my life. Does it help? IDK but it’s in my head looping constantly. Having where I can always see can only help. What’s it being filled up with? Goals, tasks, ideas, things I did that day. Why?-honestly I forget in the moment sometimes when someone asks

I commented on a George Takei post & it seems people have been commenting on it ☺️ Even some followed me because of it? So, it’s probably a good time to remind people I’m usually more 🎶 bird, bird, bird; bird is the word🎶 🪶 Hope you still stick around 😄 #berwickswren #wren #pnwbirds #boatmanorinknest

Many don't realize that the most vulnerable or immune compromised depend on the rest getting vaccinated properly to keep diseases from spreading out of control. It's not just “my body, my choice” when it comes to saving lives.

This just in at #BOATManorink on New Years Day. We have a new family who has moved in to be inspired by. The Annas hummingbirds are not a fan yet. But a #berwickswren has moved in and made a nest out of my hanging moss planter I left out. #wren 🪶 #nest

I love this whole series. Happy New Years BlueSky. Do yourself a favour and check out the recap of 2017-2024 complemented with an instrumental Polka soundtrack. It’s just delightful. As my daughter would say “magnificent” #illustration #newyearsart #newyearseve #art

Stopped at the bookstore today and saw The Great Mouse Escape with my daughter today. The illustrations are incredible @jenniferlmeyer.bsky.social what she got instead Haunted Canada by @joelasutherland.bsky.social volume one and two. A little bit different taste 😅 but glad she’s reading ☺️

#artvsartist for 2025! I felt like I hadn't done a lot and then I found I couldn't pick which ones to include because there were more than I remembered! These ones go well together with color & style 💜 #artvsartist2025 #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidsbooks #kidsbookillustrator #kidsbookart

A blurry photo on a rainy Christmas Eve in Metro Vancouver/Fraser Valley but I had to stop to take a photo of this blue heron. It was the 5th one I saw perched on traffic lights and man made objects on my short drive. Definitely feeling like we’re encroaching on their turf more and more. #blueheron

@lorichirp.bsky.social Did you hear there was a Taiga Flycatcher at Sunset Beach on Vancouver Day? I just saw a reel and thought of you. It’s not great footage and I didn’t know what it is but exciting!

Taken out by Noro, hence no art. Still recovering. Honestly I hate it and was just as bad as the 3x before. 1st in my early twenties curtesy of a baby cousin, once in my 30’s pregnant as a pediatric nurse from an outbreak at work. Now? No clue but highly suspecting our kids who only got the sniffles

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! Hi, I’m Val, an illustrator available for all types of #kidlitart projects. I’m represented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social

Happy Birthday to me and also Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day! What a good sport this lion is. #KidLitArt #KidLitIllustration #IllustrationArt #ChildrensIllustration

It’s #kidlitartpostcard day! I have a new piece based on a story that is stuck in my head. It felt appropriate for the season, so enjoy this fun but bad idea between two unlikely friends!

Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day! Sending a little MN winter your way. I am an illustrator/author seeking representation for picture books and other illustration projects. Find my portfolio at www.saraweingartner.com. #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookillustration #kidlitillustration #winter #deer #fawn

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m Helena, an author-illustrator looking for early/middle grade projects and hybrid picture books 📚 Rep’d by the Literary Longs of @thet2agency.bsky.social ☀️ www.helenajuhaszillustration.com #kidlitauthor #kidlitillustrator #kidlitart #cartoonist #comics

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator for children’s books. I love to draw color, texture, and whimsy 🩷 Available for PBs & board books! Rep’d by @thejordache.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social britspixels.com #kidlitart #illustration #cuteart

(tried to work around Bluesky's cropping 🥲) - Hi #KidlitArtPostcard - I'm Menal Khan, a South-Asian Canadian author & #illustrator w/a focus on humour & whimsy. I'm open to PB, BB, CB, covers & editorials! Rep'd by: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social Portfolio: www.menalkhan.com #kidlit

Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I'm Mike Petrik, world famous author and illustrator from Chicago. Rep'd by Teresa Kietlinski at @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social Check out my portfolio: www.mikepetrik.com/Portfolio

Happy #KidLitArtPOSTCARD Day My name is Nicole Walker, an Author-Illustrator from British Columbia, Canada. I love illustrating people, animals and creating all kinds of original characters and worlds from different sparks of imagination. #illustration #kidlit #booksky #kidlitart #MG #boardbooks

E.C . Dove is venturing into our Cherry tree more often down from the Oak Tree. They quite like the temporary pumpkin 🎃 feeders I’ve been putting up and changing out. I know they are invasive but I hope they never leave - look at that face. #bird #dove 🪶