Patricia Moffett

Patricia Moffett – Designer

I love illustrating magical and strange worlds - let's start working on making your project sparkle!

Overview

I work from home between the mountains and the sea in Snowdonia, north Wales. The ever-changing light here is a constant inspiration in my work. The landscape is ancient and soaked in myth. I love creating an atmosphere to tell a tale and enjoy any subject with an element of the uncanny.

I've enjoyed working in publishing for 35 years and am constantly exploring new subjects and techniques to keep me on my toes and my style fresh. I've illustrated best-selling picture books for major publishers - one example of which is Fairies, for Carlton Books, which has been reprinted 19 times and made hundreds of thousands in sales.

I have a down-to-earth approach and am very easy to talk to. Each project is greeted with enthusiasm and I enjoy discussing and developing ideas together with authors. We talk through how the image would work and I provide a pencil rough. I’ll then add the light and magic!

I'm delighted to say that I provide a full service - both design and illustration. Whether it's for a cover only, a picture book, or a typographic interior - I'll work with you from concept to delivering files ready for Print or as ePubs.

Look out for my trusty assistant on any video calls - Oskar the Bearded Collie!
Services
Non-Fiction
DIY & Crafts New Age Psychology
Fiction
Horror Magical Realism Middle Grade Fantasy Picture Books Poetry
Languages
English
Certifications
  • BA (hons) Graphic design (1st Class)
  • MA Fine Art

Work experience

Self-employed

Oct, 1992 — Present

Alongside my employments as a designer, I've loved to experiment with new technology through my illustration work. I took the plunge into becoming completely freelance in 2014. Always playing, my skill set continues to expand. The most recent years has seen the publication of four paper engineering titles, and soon, an interior design project book.

Aberystwyth University

Oct, 1997 — Sep, 2014 (almost 17 years)

This was a thoroughly enjoyable job with lots of freedom to explore exhibition and animation work as well as producing marketing material in brochure form for the university.

Oxford University Press

Oct, 1989 — Sep, 1997 (almost 8 years)

Book design for a wide variety of subject matters - from schoolbooks to trade children's books. No matter what the subject, I'd strive to make it as enticing and pickupable as possible. I worked closely with, and commissioned, illustrators and photographers.

Longman Group

Dec, 1987 — Oct, 1989 (almost 2 years)

Designing layouts and commissioning illustrators and photographers for the senior levels of the Reading World scheme.

Portfolio

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Cautionary Tales

Hickey, Mary

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Jane Eyre's Scrapbook

Patricia Moffett

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Art on Scallop Shells

Jo Logue

Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Illustration
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The Kingdom of Nought

O'Farrell, Mr Michael Joseph

Cover Design Illustration Book Interior Design
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The House on The Pumpkin Farm

Shadi, Sarah

Cover Design Illustration Typography
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The Lonely: Book 1 Journey to Darkness

Dark, Sullivan

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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Heartbeat of the Marru

Mulligan, Calli

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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My Magical Bearded Friend

Husband, Chris

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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The Song of the Fae

Jahr, E. H.

Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
Cover Design
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Life Breather: Finding the Five

Pederson, Krystal

Typography
Cover Design Illustration Typography Book Interior Design
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Patricia has 24 reviews

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vanessa L.

vanessa L.

Nov, 2023

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vanessa L.

vanessa L.

Nov, 2023

Patsy has been a dream to work with. She is timely, professional, patient, and understanding. She can understand you as an author/creator and bring your vision to life! She is full of knowledge and is generous with it. I'm so happy to have found her and feel joy collaborating with her on my first-ever publication. Patsy, you are it, girl!
Kevin C.

Kevin C.

Nov, 2023

Patricia was wonderful to work with in every regard. I plan to ask her to work with us on our next project. First, she genuinely appreciated our content and understood what we were trying to achieve. She also understood the Amazon self-publishing platform and made great recommendations regarding the books trim size, choice of inks, and other specifications. Second, she worked some magic wit...
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Patricia M.
Thank you so much for your kind review, Kevin. I absolutely loved putting your book together for you both - the poems were beautiful and then when you wrote one for my very own best boy, Oskar, I w...
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Wynter B.

Wynter B.

Nov, 2023

What can I say? Patsy is awesome at what she does. Not only did she take my vision and create a masterpiece with it, she also provided timely responses with a great attitude. It has been an absolute treat working with her bringing vision to my passion project. I hope to continue working with her on my future ventures, I loved every step of the process. I cannot begin to express how happy I am w...
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Josephine L.

Josephine L.

Nov, 2023

Patsy has been an absolute joy to work with. She “got” exactly what I was after. Her book designs for my step by step guide on painting scallop shells was so professional and the layouts were just amazing. Patsy guided me through all processes right to the finish line and I couldn't be more delighted with the book. Thanks Patsy
Patricia M.
Jo - it's been a pleasure - and what a brilliant book you've made! Art on Scallop Shells is going to make the fingers itch of many a creative to buy and have a go. The images of your collections of...
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