Today, I wanted to share some of the community meet-ups I’ve orbited this season.

Over the past three months, something very special has been unfolding in Rome.

Creative years are rarely linear. They don’t unfold neatly from one finished project to the next, and they’re almost never defined by constant momentum. More often creative years move in cycles, from intensity to stillness, doubt to confidence, visibility to retreat. This year reminded me that a consistent creative practice asks for patience, and a willingness to show up even when no one’s watching.

A little while ago, Children’s Book North kindly interviewed me about my illustration work, how I got started, what I’ve been working on recently, and things I’d love to see more of from the publishing and illustration industry in the North.