Thoughts, musings and news from my studio. Mainly words, some pictures. 

Award winning illustration!

19 May 2022

I've got some great news to share. I found out a while ago that one of my recent projects (Spot the Changes Holiday Campaign for American Century Investments) was shortlisted for an award at the annual FCS Portfolio Awards in New York. I'm delighted to say that the results are in…

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Behind the scenes: Reprofutures

27 Apr 2022

When I work on any illustration project, I always provide rough sketches to the commissioner before I begin any finals. It's an important part of the process, not only allowing me to develop the illustration by working out the best compositions and subjects, but also to make sure I'm approaching…

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Illustrating Wildlings, by Helen Glover & Steve Backshall

25 Apr 2022

I’m very pleased to announce that I’ll be illustrating the new book by two-time Olympic rowing champion Helen Glover and wildlife and adventure broadcaster Steve Backshall! Wildlings is the “ultimate handbook for raising wilder, happier, muddier, more resilient kids – whatever the weather and wherever you live.” Clocking in at…

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Writing about networking for SCBWI

19 Aug 2021

One of the things I missed doing over the various pandemic related lockdowns was attending in-person creative events. It's always good to meet other creatives and to do a bit of networking. But, it's been a while, and if like me you enjoy a good schmooze, you may feel that…

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Look, I'm on TV (kind of...)

13 Aug 2021

I had an excited whatsapp from my mum the other day as she had spied a copy of my latest nature almanac on an edition of Channel 4s Escape to the Chateau.      I think this may be the first time my illustrations have been on the TV -…

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I gave a talk at University of the Arts London

29 Apr 2021

Last week I gave a talk to a group of students about how I set up and run my creative business. The talk was for the University of the Arts London Short Course’s Business Start-Up for Creatives course, run by Central St. Martins.   It was my first time giving a…

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Featured Illustrator on Words & Pictures

19 Feb 2021

I am really stoked to be this month's 'Featured Illustrator' on Words and Pictures, the SCBWI's blog. You can read the article here. I talk about what got me into illustration, how I like to work and what inspires me.      I've never really had to sit down and…

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2021: Nature Month by Month is published

12 Nov 2020

Hooo boy, book number three has hit the shelves. My latest book, 2021: Nature Month by Month, written by the fabulous Anna Wilson and published by the good folks at Nosy Crow has been released into the wild. To date, I'd say this one is the one I'm proudest of.…

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Four Year Business Anniversary

02 Jul 2020

    Time to blow my own trumpet. Today is my 4-year business anniversary. I've been a freelance illustrator for FOUR years! That's incredible and I can’t quite believe it. In these uncertain times I'm going to take a moment to reflect on the positive things that have happened since…

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