Overview
I've been a children's illustrator for the last eight years and a graphic designer and animator for 24 years. I've illustrated six of my own picture books, three of which went on to win awards, and twelve books for other authors including a traditionally published non-fiction children's book entitled 'The Ice-Cream Sundae Guide to Autism' for Jessica Kingsley Publishers which became an Amazon bestseller.
My experience as a graphic designer means I can also design the book cover and interior ready for the hardback, paperback, and e-book, ensuring that the files are at the correct resolution with the correct amount of bleed area if needed. I can also animate a book trailer for you to upload on social media or your website.
I paint digitally which has two benefits for book illustration - the images don't need scanning in as they're already in the correct format to insert into the book, and I can edit the illustrations more easily when I receive feedback from the author / editor. I always provide rough sketches first for customer feedback before refining and adding color to minimize big changes.
Services
Non-Fiction
Fiction
Languages
Awards
- Red ribbon winner in the 2022 Wishing Shelf Book Awards for my picture book 'I Am a Shell'
- Silver medal winner in the 2020 Wishing Shelf Awards for my picture book 'Tom's Zombie Fright'
- Winner in two categories at the 2022 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards for my picture book 'Ready Steady SAIL!'
Certifications
- BA Hons Art & Design, Lancaster University
- MSc Electronic Imaging & Media Communications, specializing in animation, Bradford University
Work experience
Self-employed
I'm currently illustrating children's picture books. I've illustrated a few of my own books, three of which have won awards, and have also illustrated books for other authors including a non-fiction traditionally published book which became an Amazon best-seller.
Self-employed
Designing promotional material for Smoove Move, PIH and AuKids Magazine, illustrating wall murals for Eureka! Children's Museum, and creating animations for the BBC and Scottish Water.
Catalyst Pictures Ltd
Animating videos for Alton Towers, BBC Bitesize and Hastings Direct. Auditioning and recording actors for voice-overs, adding sound effects, etc.
Aquent
Work placement at MBNA in Chester, designing leaflets and brochures for their credit cards.
DesignShop Ltd
Designed and illustrated printed promotional material and business cards for Greater Manchester Waste, and Royal Mail as well as large scale displays for Ferranti Technologies and DecraLed.
Mediatec
Work placement at Dinosaur in Manchester, designing promotional material for gyms and drinks companies.
Portfolio
