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Marion King's creative journey is every bit as vibrant and diverse as her works of art and written pieces. Her deep affinity for Irish culture is evident in her artwork, which has been shown in Dublin venues such as the 1934 Angus Gallery and the 1937 Academy of Christian Art. King improved her techniques during her brief stay in Paris, which led to notable exhibitions at the Salon des Femmes Peintres and the Salon des Artistes Français. King's skills, however, went beyond the visual arts. She was a talented children's book author and illustrator who consistently used the Irish language, giving her works a distinctively Irish feel. With her introduction of the adored cartoon character Sean Bunny on Radio Éireann's "Drawing and Painting with Marion King" program in 1943, her ability in different sections of art and literature contributed to her leaving a lasting impression on Irish media. the impact of this show was so great that The Irish Times published a comic strip called "The Adventures of Sean Bunny" from 1953 until her unfortunate death in 1963. King's picture books for young readers, such as "GUG," "BABA," "BROIGIN," "TAIMIN," and "MAC SPUIN," are examples of her skill as a storyteller and showcases her creative vision. These works combined cultural education with entertainment to provide Irish children with both education and entertainment. She had a significant influence on Irish children's media. King was an admired children's program presenter on Radio Éireann in the 1940s and 1950s, where her "Art Adventures" show captured the attention of young listeners. The show had charming characters like the dungaree wearing rabbit Sean Bunny and the Pinocchio-esque doll Cusahaboo. These figures, Sean Bunny in particular became symbols of Irish popular culture. The inclusion of Sean Bunny's sister Peigin in Stephen King's book "PEIGIN" enhanced her popularity with Irish kids and expanded the universe she had built.