Mark Wilson, Illustrator
Mark Wilson is a self-taught illustrator from upstate New York, where he lives with his wife, Nicole, and six children. His playful artwork is fueled by his love for whimsy, dinos, and timeless comics like Calvin and Hobbes. Mark loves creating fantastical worlds full of adventure and heart. When he’s not sketching or imagining new stories, he enjoys the wonderful chaos of raising his lively crew of future dinosaur wranglers.
Mark’s creations are the perfect balance of fun and form. He creates art in both lined and lineless forms. He really knows how to capture the essence of the character, with a focus on animals, aliens, robots, and sometimes…vegetables and emotional support ducks.
Here are some of my favorite stand-alone pieces from his portfolio.
Debut Book
Look! There Are No Dinos Inside of This Book is Mark’s debut picture book. He did a fabulous job listening to our requests and delivering the humourous illustrations that this book required. Even though he is new to illustrating for picture books, he is not new to the world of art and the professional processes and communication skills I require to be a team member.
Reviews of Mark's Work
"I think this story (Look! There Are No Dinos Inside of This Book by Jimmy Vee) will go down superbly well with children aged 4 to 7, particularly, I suspect, boys. They’ll love the humour in the story – and the humour in the vibrant artwork – and they’ll love the absurdity of it all. It’s just all so wonderfully silly. But in a good way; the way that gets kids laughing – and reading!"
“With its engaging text and illustrations, Look! There Are No Dinos Inside of This Book is a guaranteed giggle-fest from the moment we meet Dangerous Dave to the end scene. It’s a comedic gem that’s not just for kids, but for the whole family to enjoy together. 5 Stars!”
Mark Wilson’s illustrations are exceptionally well done, with new color and variety on every page.
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