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.

Hello sweetest gems!

I’m making a brief pit-stop here, on my corner of the internet, to share a little joy from our most recent Drawn In meet-up, Manchester’s social for illustrators, artists and sketchbook-lovers.

Today is a special post, celebrating the recent publication of my new children’s book, Thank You, Teacher, published by Hachette.