A Little Bit of Everything
In The Name of Valentine’s Day I think Valentine’s Day is a cute holiday so I decided to make a little illustration to celebrate. Story...
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Happy Reading!
Jan 314 min read
Nice ideas & a lot to do
Hitting the ground running and loving it. Planning, playing, and p...illustrating Unlike last year, this year I have hit the ground...
Dec 5, 20234 min read
November's Special Edition
A very special edition - How No More Monkeys was made! As previously promised, November’s newsletter is a special insight into the...
Nov 2, 20233 min read
October was a bit of a thrill!
A cover reveal, a book in the wild, and now I’m an author? Make it Grow! Okay okay okay, MAKE IT GROW written by Richard Littledale and...
Oct 4, 20232 min read
Well, September Flew By...
Not to be a Debbie downer or anything, buuuut this month hasn’t been my favourite. It flew by in a mirage of moving house, turning the...
Sep 5, 20232 min read
What's Crackin' August?
Absolute crazy town. That was August. Illustration Competitions I recently entered an illustration competition put on by Walker Books....
Jul 25, 20233 min read
So. Much. Illustration.
Let me tell you all about it. It’s The Monkeys Again It is with great excitement that I can reveal the cover of No More Monkeys Jumping...
Jun 1, 20233 min read
The Inspiration I Needed
Spanish villas, flower shows, time in the garden, and time with God. Inspired in Spain Spain was every bit as magical as I hoped it would...
Mar 23, 20233 min read
March Madness
Excitement, loss, joy, grief...the past few weeks have had it all. The Grief This month has been filled with so many exciting updates and...
Feb 10, 20232 min read
Prizes, Portraits, Holidays & a BOOK REVEAL!
February has showed up with prizes, portraits, unexpected Scottish holidays, and a BOOK REVEAL! It’s always a good day when sunset is at...
Jan 4, 20232 min read
Happy New Year, Friends!
As we move into 2023 together, I hope each one of you finds hope, joy, and peace this year. I read this quote by Nido Qubein & wanted to...
Nov 1, 20222 min read
The Month of Secret Projects
Hi Friends, Happy November! I hope you all are enjoying the crisp air and fall colours as much as I have been. If you follow me on social...
Sep 14, 20222 min read
Hello September!
We are well and truly on our way into the glorious season of fall (or as some prefer to call it, autumn). WONDERFALL To celebrate I have...
Jul 28, 20222 min read
Finn McCool is OUT NOW!
In honour of Finn McCool and the Giant’s Causeway, written by Terri Karsten, being released this week I wanted to share a bit of the...
Dec 10, 20204 min read
Taking time off as an illustrator
If there’s anything I’ve been learning in the creative industry of illustration it is how to take a day off. I thought I knew how to...
Oct 14, 20203 min read
Dealing with uncertainty as an illustrator
Over the past few months, I’ve been posed with more uncertainty than I can ever remember facing before. Questions like “how do I find...
Sep 24, 20205 min read
8 Things every illustrator needs
How many times have you asked yourself, “Do I really have what it takes to be an illustrator?”. If you’re like me, this is a question...
Sep 11, 20204 min read
How to send cold messages
Send cold messages with confidence and get the responses you deserve by using these simple tips!
Sep 2, 20204 min read
How to price yourself as an illustrator
Know how to negotiate with potential clients so that you can get paid what you’re worth! Here are a few tips to help.
Aug 25, 20204 min read
10 Practical Ways to Avoid Artist Block
In the midst of artist block I want to offer hope by suggesting 10 practical things you can do to get the creative juices flowing again!
Aug 8, 20205 min read
How to get the most out of working from home
Building healthy habits helps you feel comfortable and confident to be productive all day. Here are 10 tips to make working from home work.
Aug 3, 20204 min read
How to network as an illustrator
Networking as an illustrator can be difficult, so I’ve compiled a list of practical things you can do to build strong connections with...
Jul 25, 20206 min read
Top 10 platforms for illustrators to share work
As a children’s book illustrator, it’s important to get your work out there. If you want to be recognized, you must first be visible. In...
Jul 19, 20205 min read
How to improve your skills as an illustrator
In this blog I share some advice that I hope will help you to improve your skills as a illustrator.
Jul 11, 20205 min read
Becoming a children’s book illustrator
How I became a children’s book illustrator, practical advice for how to become an illustrator, and what to expect if you go down this route.
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