Thoughts, musings and news from my studio. Mainly words, some pictures.
21 Dec 2022
2022 is almost over. It’s been a bit of a whirlwind and I’m looking forward to a break over Christmas. But just before I down tools, I’ve decided to look back on my top five projects from the past year. In no particular order: Wildlings I absolutely adored this…
08 Jul 2022
Recently I was interviewed by the folks at London Book Fair. We spoke about my work, practice and just generally about what I like doing. If you're interested and want to read more you can read the full article here.
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…
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…