A lifetime of love, honest!
Despite evidence to the contrary (see the regularly rolled out evidence by my family, right) I have always adored books, and particularly children’s books. I read Watership Down independently before I even started primary school (that may also explain the rabbit obsession) and have barely stopped since. I still buy children’s books now, just for me, to study their illustrations, humour, and clever layouts.
For a long time, I’ve been harbouring a not-so-secret desire to see my illustrations on the bookshelf amongst my illus-idols Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers, Rachel Ignotofsky, Sandra Dieckmann, and the mighty duo and creators of ‘Bunnies on the Bus’ Philip Ardagh & Ben Mantel. If you haven’t yet read Dick the Delightful Duck by Kaye Umansky and Ben Mantle, what are you even doing with your life? Absolute genius.
I already have multiple books released for which I’m the illustrator AND my first solo book that I have both authored and illustrated will be out in 2024. I also create associated resources and activity books.
Check out some samples of the books and more information about my specialisms below ⬇️
Photo of an insomniac angel (me!) now sleeping peacefully amongst the tiny shreds of my sister’s fave book, posted out through my cot bars in the night
Prices start at £1200 for a 32-page picture book.
Including:
Styling research & moodboards, initial sketches and concept development
Final digital development
Two rounds of amends
3D mock-ups
Contact me with details of your project for a final quote, or for board book or chapter book pricing.
Particularly interested in projects covering:
Nature & the environment
Helping children to deal with big topics: Health & wellbeing, grief, friendships, dealing with emotions, etc
Travel & culture
If you have a book for children or adults that you need illustrated with my bold, colourful style and added wit (though this can be optional, if it must 😆) and want to have a chat about it send me a message on the contact form.