Happy Reading!

A lovely little list of books I've illustrated in 2024!

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...

Hitting the ground running and loving it. Planning, playing, and p...illustrating Unlike last year, this year I have hit the ground...

A very special edition - How No More Monkeys was made! As previously promised, November’s newsletter is a special insight into the...

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...

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...

Absolute crazy town. That was August. Illustration Competitions I recently entered an illustration competition put on by Walker Books....

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...

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...

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...

February has showed up with prizes, portraits, unexpected Scottish holidays, and a BOOK REVEAL! It’s always a good day when sunset is at...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Send cold messages with confidence and get the responses you deserve by using these simple tips!

Know how to negotiate with potential clients so that you can get paid what you’re worth! Here are a few tips to help.

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!

Building healthy habits helps you feel comfortable and confident to be productive all day. Here are 10 tips to make working from home work.

Networking as an illustrator can be difficult, so I’ve compiled a list of practical things you can do to build strong connections with...

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...

In this blog I share some advice that I hope will help you to improve your skills as a 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.