Phoebe Morris – Designer

Hello! I'm a freelance creative best known for my award-winning picture book illustrations. Originally from New Zealand, I am now based in California.

I illustrate full-length picture books for ages 3+, book covers, and chapter books for YA adult readers. I have experience in content that deals with difficult subject matter and emotions (Cleo & Rob 2019), stories with a biographical or educational element (Taking the Lead 2020, Dinosaur Hunter 2019), and tales for young readers (The Adventures of Mittens 2021). I come from a family of scientists (botany, marine biology, psychology) and love to draw anything relating to animals, nature, science – as well as infusing these themes into fictional stories.

I have a Bachelor of Design with First Class Honours. Notable past projects include illustrating for a NY Times best-selling author, and illustrating the picture-book biography of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

"I'm impressed to the point of oxygen debt with Phoebe's work. I know that Penguin NZ are as well; I've never heard a publisher squeak with excitement so much" — David Hill, Author, (MNZM)

“Her work for Cleo and Rob surpassed all expectations with its emotional depth and vibrant story telling." — Helen Brown, New York Times Best Selling author of 'Cleo'