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Space age

I started a project with the local Micro-Folie in Gouzon, a weekly creative hub for young children. We have been producing illustrations for a book I will pull together in January. Whilst helping the children with ideas, I  decided to work on a selection too in watercolour to add to the book. I’ve not really… Continue reading Space age

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Hello Hen

Excited? You bet! My very first children’s book is being published this month. I was found by an Americsn author after three years of disappointments and I loved the story and the challenge. From day one author and writer worked closely, do self-publishing, so not traditional publishing, where often Illustrators are allocated and have little… Continue reading Hello Hen

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Children’s illustration

A good year ago, I was lucky to get a lovely commission to illustrate a children’s book about a hen. I worked closely with the author to get the hen right as I felt she shoukd appeal to both of us. So often in traditional publishing the author is far removed from the artist, often… Continue reading Children’s illustration

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Teaching joy

I have a studio full of toy,  children’s books, crayons and coloured pencils. They bring me joy and ease my anxieties in life. My studio is a reflection of what goes on in my head…stories of pirates, of naughty geese and silly ducks.  Over my career in accountancy I have trained many employees on software,… Continue reading Teaching joy