Thoughts, musings and news from my studio. Mainly words, some pictures.
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…
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…
13 Sep 2021
At the weekend I hosted a masterclass at a Cocktails and Create session put on by Bombay Sapphire, to celebrate the launch of their new gin - Bombay Sunset. The workshop was held at the beautiful Polurrian Hotel in Mullion on the Lizard Peninsula. The idea was that I'd work…
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…
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 -…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
23 Jun 2020
I was asked by Discover Britain magazine to illustrate a map of the South Devon area. Despite living only a couple of hours drive away, this part of the UK is pretty much unknown to me. Apart from a trip to Salcome for a hockey match and possibly visiting…