Bindy James

Thank you! ☺️

Thank you Rachel! 😊

An illustration of a long spine porcupine fish swimming in a colourful coral reef. There are also little fish, a crab and a small snail.

An illustration of a colourful coral reef.

A long spine porcupine fish ventured out to search for food 🐡🪸 #kidlitart #kidlit #SciArt #addOcean

There was a mole at the union meeting...I mean a rat. At first no one noticed it. But what came next would shake every fiber of the pipe knitting community. #kidlit #kidlitart #unionstrong

Thank you Glendon!

Thank you!

An illustration of a dead whale falling to the ocean floor and becoming a skeleton. There are fish swimming through the skeleton.

I’m slightly late for World Whale Day 😊 🐋 These incredible creatures, awe-inspiring in life and essential in death, sustaining entire ecosystems for generations. A spread from Welcome to Whalebone Mansion by Laken Slate. #kidlit #kidlitart 🦑

Gorgeous work 💛

Postcard day is NEXT Thursday, not today

Thank you! ☺️

A headshot of Bindy James in the centre surrounded by her finished art for 2025. The cover of Welcome to Whalebone Mansion, the cover of Natural World. There is also a little girl with flowers, a collection of fungi, sea animals, moths and a toad.

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

A spot illo of a girl looking into a small glass pet tank. She looks surprised because her pet is missing. Her small lizard is running away!

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.
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I am currently available for exciting new projects, my full portfolio is here:
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#kidlitart #kidlitpostcard #picturebookportfolio #kidlit #picturebookillustration #darleyanderson

Marusha Belle, fall, autumn, landscape, bike, picture book, picture book art, cozy, countryside, riding bike.

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

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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

An illustration of a porcupine fish, happy to see his friend (a small blue wrasse with some food as a gift). There is text at the bottom on the image: Bindy James, Illustrator, represented by Astound Us.

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...

2 spot illustrations of a little girl with red hair. In the first spot she is hiding a bunch of snapdragon flowers behind her back. In the second she is holding them proudly in the air.

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

A spot illustration of a small brown dog sitting on a 1940s floral chair.

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

Thanks Abbie! I do have a little story brewing! ☺️🐡

Thanks Debbie, you’re welcome!

A page of porcupinefish character sketches. One illustration is in full colour.

A page of porcupinefish character sketches. One illustration is in full colour.

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

Whisper of Fungi

#kidlitart

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#illustration #kidlit #kidlitart

Thanks Pamela, good tip! 😊

An illustration of a Porcupinefish puffed up from sucking in water.

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

Thank you! ☺️

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

An illustration for #kidliartpostcard day. There are 5 snakes creeping up on a little girl dressed in a snake costume.

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