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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I have exciting news! I’m so happy to share that I’ve won the 2026 SCBWI Australia East Emerging Illustrator Award! It’s such a wonderful boost of confidence as I grow as a picture book creator. Many thanks to SCBWI Aus East and the judges for recognising my project 💚🐡 #kidlit #kidlitart #scbwi

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

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

An illustration of a shrimp just outside his burrow. His goby fish friend is smiling at him

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

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

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.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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 🦑

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

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

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.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

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

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.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

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

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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

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

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

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

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

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

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

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

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

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

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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

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

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

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

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

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

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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 collage illustration of 2 kids exploring a rockpool.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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

An illustration of a vampire squid heading towards a skeleton on the ocean floor. The text says Kidlitart Postcard Day! Bindy James, Illustrator, represented by Astound Us

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

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

Book cover for “Welcome to Whalebone Mansion”. The cover is of a whale skeleton with octopus, crabs and fish lurking around it.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

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

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

🐟 COVER REVEAL 🐟 I would like to present Welcome to Whalebone Mansion by Laken Slate, illustrated by Bindy James, Out Oct 7 2025 Published by Charlesbridge. Animation: Bindy James #kidlitart #kidlitillustration #scbwi #kidsnonfiction #kidlit #picturebooks

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

A wren on a lichen covered branch ~ one of my favourite illustrations I did for Curiosity Club: Natural World, Out 3 June. Author: Gemma Barder, Published by Igloo Books #kidlit #kidlitart

An illustration of a wren on a colourful lichen covered branch.

A book cover that says Natural World. There are spot illustrations of plants, animals and nature. There is a blue background with more nature illustrations.

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

A bulbous-eyed octopus I did in procreate. I’m currently switching from iPad to Cintiq and trying to get my head around the new work flow. I’m confident with Ps but I’ve decided to make it harder for myself and learn Affinity Photo instead 🙃 wish me luck! #kidlitart

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

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 Portfolio: bindyjames.com #kidlitart #kidlit

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Texture time! As a digital artist I don’t get to play with analog materials as much as I would like. Making new textures (to be scanned and used digitally in my illustrations) is a joyful part of my practice. #kidlitart

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Puff and Fluff! A favourite assessment of mine from @makeartthatsells.bsky.social Character Play! 2022 I think? #mats #kidlitart

A product sheet layout of a toy bag with rabbits on the front. A toy log book with a crystal on the front. A pair of wooden binoculars. There are colourful crystals down the side of the page

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Jumping into Bluesky and popping up a few #kidlit illos #kidlitart

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Bindy James @bindyjames.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

👋 hello I’m Bindy, an illustrator looking to connect with #kidlit people. I’m new here 😊 #kidlitart #kidlitillustration

A girl playing, wearing gumboots and a tutu playing in mud with her dog. Her mother sits on the stairs of her house in the background.

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