Mark Wilson
@mwilsonillo.bsky.social
Freelance illustrator from Upstate New York with a focus on Children's Picture Books.
Currently open to commissions and representation!
www.markwilsonillustration.com
Currently open to commissions and representation!
www.markwilsonillustration.com
Pinned
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day for November!
Big news with this one! I’m officially throwing my hat into the author-illustrator ring!
Under the tutelage of the wonderful team at @carolinewakemanliterary I’ll have a polished manuscript and book dummy ready for display at the @scbwi NY conference!
Big news with this one! I’m officially throwing my hat into the author-illustrator ring!
Under the tutelage of the wonderful team at @carolinewakemanliterary I’ll have a polished manuscript and book dummy ready for display at the @scbwi NY conference!
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day for November!
Big news with this one! I’m officially throwing my hat into the author-illustrator ring!
Under the tutelage of the wonderful team at @carolinewakemanliterary I’ll have a polished manuscript and book dummy ready for display at the @scbwi NY conference!
Big news with this one! I’m officially throwing my hat into the author-illustrator ring!
Under the tutelage of the wonderful team at @carolinewakemanliterary I’ll have a polished manuscript and book dummy ready for display at the @scbwi NY conference!
November 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day for November!
Big news with this one! I’m officially throwing my hat into the author-illustrator ring!
Under the tutelage of the wonderful team at @carolinewakemanliterary I’ll have a polished manuscript and book dummy ready for display at the @scbwi NY conference!
Big news with this one! I’m officially throwing my hat into the author-illustrator ring!
Under the tutelage of the wonderful team at @carolinewakemanliterary I’ll have a polished manuscript and book dummy ready for display at the @scbwi NY conference!
Inktober Day 10: Sweep
Eh, it's a living...
#inktober2025 #inktober #inktobear #inktobear2025 #inktobersweep
Eh, it's a living...
#inktober2025 #inktober #inktobear #inktobear2025 #inktobersweep
October 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Inktober Day 10: Sweep
Eh, it's a living...
#inktober2025 #inktober #inktobear #inktobear2025 #inktobersweep
Eh, it's a living...
#inktober2025 #inktober #inktobear #inktobear2025 #inktobersweep
October 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Inktober Day 8: Reckless
What you see here is the bear minimum in lab safety.
#inktober #inktober2025 #inktoberreckless #inktobear #kidlitartist #scbwiillustrators #kidlitart
What you see here is the bear minimum in lab safety.
#inktober #inktober2025 #inktoberreckless #inktobear #kidlitartist #scbwiillustrators #kidlitart
October 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Inktober Day 8: Reckless
What you see here is the bear minimum in lab safety.
#inktober #inktober2025 #inktoberreckless #inktobear #kidlitartist #scbwiillustrators #kidlitart
What you see here is the bear minimum in lab safety.
#inktober #inktober2025 #inktoberreckless #inktobear #kidlitartist #scbwiillustrators #kidlitart
Inktober Day 7: Starfish
Did you know that starfish are considered apex predators compared to bears?... well compared to THIS bear, at least.
#inktober #inktober2025 #kidlitart
Did you know that starfish are considered apex predators compared to bears?... well compared to THIS bear, at least.
#inktober #inktober2025 #kidlitart
October 7, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Inktober Day 7: Starfish
Did you know that starfish are considered apex predators compared to bears?... well compared to THIS bear, at least.
#inktober #inktober2025 #kidlitart
Did you know that starfish are considered apex predators compared to bears?... well compared to THIS bear, at least.
#inktober #inktober2025 #kidlitart
Quick character warm-up before diving into client work! #kidlitartist #characterdesign #scbwi #kidlitart #pig
October 6, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Quick character warm-up before diving into client work! #kidlitartist #characterdesign #scbwi #kidlitart #pig
October 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Inktober Day 5: Deer
Neither remember WHY they met every Thursday for lattes, only that they DID.
#inktober #inktober2025 #inktobear #inktoberdeer #kitlitart
Neither remember WHY they met every Thursday for lattes, only that they DID.
#inktober #inktober2025 #inktobear #inktoberdeer #kitlitart
October 5, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Inktober Day 5: Deer
Neither remember WHY they met every Thursday for lattes, only that they DID.
#inktober #inktober2025 #inktobear #inktoberdeer #kitlitart
Neither remember WHY they met every Thursday for lattes, only that they DID.
#inktober #inktober2025 #inktobear #inktoberdeer #kitlitart
A little recap of the first 4 Inktober prompts! Decided to keep it simple this year due to all the irons I've got in the fire at the moment!
#inktober #inktober2025 #kidlitart #inktobear
#inktober #inktober2025 #kidlitart #inktobear
October 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
A little recap of the first 4 Inktober prompts! Decided to keep it simple this year due to all the irons I've got in the fire at the moment!
#inktober #inktober2025 #kidlitart #inktobear
#inktober #inktober2025 #kidlitart #inktobear
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator who loves to dive into the deep questions like “where do pumpkin spice lattes come from?”
I’m booked through the end of the 2025, but am open to projects in March 2026!
I’m booked through the end of the 2025, but am open to projects in March 2026!
October 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! I’m an author-illustrator who loves to dive into the deep questions like “where do pumpkin spice lattes come from?”
I’m booked through the end of the 2025, but am open to projects in March 2026!
I’m booked through the end of the 2025, but am open to projects in March 2026!
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm a freelance illustrator specializing in picture books that are as heart-warming as they are hilarious!
I'm booked through the end of this year, but still have room in 2026 and am seeking representation! #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
I'm a freelance illustrator specializing in picture books that are as heart-warming as they are hilarious!
I'm booked through the end of this year, but still have room in 2026 and am seeking representation! #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
September 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day!
I'm a freelance illustrator specializing in picture books that are as heart-warming as they are hilarious!
I'm booked through the end of this year, but still have room in 2026 and am seeking representation! #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
I'm a freelance illustrator specializing in picture books that are as heart-warming as they are hilarious!
I'm booked through the end of this year, but still have room in 2026 and am seeking representation! #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi
The Hunt for Moby Duck: A tale of feathers, fury, and a fowl obsession.
#kidlit #kidlitart #coverdesign
#kidlit #kidlitart #coverdesign
August 19, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Hunt for Moby Duck: A tale of feathers, fury, and a fowl obsession.
#kidlit #kidlitart #coverdesign
#kidlit #kidlitart #coverdesign
Hey everyone! Another #kidlitartpostcard day is upon us! I’m an illustrator with an endless supply of quirky and/or heartwarming stories to tell in the world of picture books!
Currently buried in freelance work (yay, popularity!), but I’m still open to representation! #kidlitartist
Currently buried in freelance work (yay, popularity!), but I’m still open to representation! #kidlitartist
August 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Hey everyone! Another #kidlitartpostcard day is upon us! I’m an illustrator with an endless supply of quirky and/or heartwarming stories to tell in the world of picture books!
Currently buried in freelance work (yay, popularity!), but I’m still open to representation! #kidlitartist
Currently buried in freelance work (yay, popularity!), but I’m still open to representation! #kidlitartist
They say if you’re out on the pier late at night when the fog rolls in, you might hear it. Not the crash of waves. Not the creak of old wood. But… music. Wheezing… warbling… sea-soaked polka music. The locals just whisper, "Accordion Shark..." and subconsciously begin tapping their toes. #kidlit
July 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
They say if you’re out on the pier late at night when the fog rolls in, you might hear it. Not the crash of waves. Not the creak of old wood. But… music. Wheezing… warbling… sea-soaked polka music. The locals just whisper, "Accordion Shark..." and subconsciously begin tapping their toes. #kidlit
Hello again #kidlitartpostcard community and happy July!
While the rest my 2025 is currently booked (yay!) I’m definitely interested in begging to fill out 2026 (and maybe even obtain representation in the meantime!)
#kidlit
While the rest my 2025 is currently booked (yay!) I’m definitely interested in begging to fill out 2026 (and maybe even obtain representation in the meantime!)
#kidlit
July 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Hello again #kidlitartpostcard community and happy July!
While the rest my 2025 is currently booked (yay!) I’m definitely interested in begging to fill out 2026 (and maybe even obtain representation in the meantime!)
#kidlit
While the rest my 2025 is currently booked (yay!) I’m definitely interested in begging to fill out 2026 (and maybe even obtain representation in the meantime!)
#kidlit
Pickin' and Pricklin' til the sun goes down (and then some!)
#animalfriendsartchallenge2025
#kidlitart
#kidlit
#animalfriendsartchallenge2025
#kidlitart
#kidlit
June 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Pickin' and Pricklin' til the sun goes down (and then some!)
#animalfriendsartchallenge2025
#kidlitart
#kidlit
#animalfriendsartchallenge2025
#kidlitart
#kidlit
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
What do you think this little dude is reading? Hamlet? The Great Gatsboar? Give me your best piggy puns! 🐷
What do you think this little dude is reading? Hamlet? The Great Gatsboar? Give me your best piggy puns! 🐷
June 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard Day!
What do you think this little dude is reading? Hamlet? The Great Gatsboar? Give me your best piggy puns! 🐷
What do you think this little dude is reading? Hamlet? The Great Gatsboar? Give me your best piggy puns! 🐷
Roger Fur-derer -- the bestest of ball boys!
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #characterdesign
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #characterdesign
June 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Roger Fur-derer -- the bestest of ball boys!
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #characterdesign
#kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi #scbwiillustrators #characterdesign
The chef was proud
His kitchen was clean
His corn dogs crisp
With golden sheen
But creeping close
With sneaky paws
Came a hungry raccoon
With sticky claws
He snatched the bag
In one quick dash
The tasty treats
Were gone in a flash
No shame being caught red-handed
He was the little CornDog bandit
His kitchen was clean
His corn dogs crisp
With golden sheen
But creeping close
With sneaky paws
Came a hungry raccoon
With sticky claws
He snatched the bag
In one quick dash
The tasty treats
Were gone in a flash
No shame being caught red-handed
He was the little CornDog bandit
May 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The chef was proud
His kitchen was clean
His corn dogs crisp
With golden sheen
But creeping close
With sneaky paws
Came a hungry raccoon
With sticky claws
He snatched the bag
In one quick dash
The tasty treats
Were gone in a flash
No shame being caught red-handed
He was the little CornDog bandit
His kitchen was clean
His corn dogs crisp
With golden sheen
But creeping close
With sneaky paws
Came a hungry raccoon
With sticky claws
He snatched the bag
In one quick dash
The tasty treats
Were gone in a flash
No shame being caught red-handed
He was the little CornDog bandit
Happy May #kidlitartpostcard Day to all my fellow illustrators out there!
I'm currently open for projects in the second half of 2025 and also seeking representation! If you're looking for an artist with a sense of humor, adventure, and fuzzy feelings you can find me at www.mwilsonillustration.com
I'm currently open for projects in the second half of 2025 and also seeking representation! If you're looking for an artist with a sense of humor, adventure, and fuzzy feelings you can find me at www.mwilsonillustration.com
May 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Happy May #kidlitartpostcard Day to all my fellow illustrators out there!
I'm currently open for projects in the second half of 2025 and also seeking representation! If you're looking for an artist with a sense of humor, adventure, and fuzzy feelings you can find me at www.mwilsonillustration.com
I'm currently open for projects in the second half of 2025 and also seeking representation! If you're looking for an artist with a sense of humor, adventure, and fuzzy feelings you can find me at www.mwilsonillustration.com
Finally getting around to my contribution to the #starterpacknoai trend!
#kidlitartist #humanartist #noai #kidlitart
#kidlitartist #humanartist #noai #kidlitart
April 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Finally getting around to my contribution to the #starterpacknoai trend!
#kidlitartist #humanartist #noai #kidlitart
#kidlitartist #humanartist #noai #kidlitart
When the Tooth Fairy finds out you haven't been brushing those back teeth well enough, she sends out this brute - The Molar Patroller.
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
April 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
When the Tooth Fairy finds out you haven't been brushing those back teeth well enough, she sends out this brute - The Molar Patroller.
#kidlit #kidlitart
#kidlit #kidlitart
"I do say, Wartson! There is positively a fly in my earl grey!"
"You must divulge the source of all your good fortune, Bogmeier!"
#kidlitart
"You must divulge the source of all your good fortune, Bogmeier!"
#kidlitart
April 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"I do say, Wartson! There is positively a fly in my earl grey!"
"You must divulge the source of all your good fortune, Bogmeier!"
#kidlitart
"You must divulge the source of all your good fortune, Bogmeier!"
#kidlitart
Happy April #KidLitPostCard Day! I’m Mark Wilson, a freelance picture book illustrator, and I’m open to representation!
Check out more of my work at www.mwilsonillustration.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbooks
Check out more of my work at www.mwilsonillustration.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbooks
April 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Happy April #KidLitPostCard Day! I’m Mark Wilson, a freelance picture book illustrator, and I’m open to representation!
Check out more of my work at www.mwilsonillustration.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbooks
Check out more of my work at www.mwilsonillustration.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator #picturebooks #kidlit #childrensbooks
I’ve been participating in the #vintagebookweek over on Instagram. This is my take on a Jack and Jill cover! It’s been a great reason to dip into a more painterly style 😊
#kidlitart #kidlit #coverdesign
#kidlitart #kidlit #coverdesign
March 29, 2025 at 8:13 PM
I’ve been participating in the #vintagebookweek over on Instagram. This is my take on a Jack and Jill cover! It’s been a great reason to dip into a more painterly style 😊
#kidlitart #kidlit #coverdesign
#kidlitart #kidlit #coverdesign