The Big Green is a contemporary African story. I often encourage creators to infuse their experiences into their stories, and this was my chance follow my own advice. But Finding the balance between what I know as an African and what I know as a book maker was not straightforward.
Category: design
Introducing Aqua Boy!
After 30 years of creating books, the author reflects on the significance of dreams and introduces the latest addition to a series about global topics for young children, “Aqua Boy”.
Why Eco Girl?
Eco Girl is the second in a set of books that deal with sustainability and equality and try to encourage children to see themselves and their friends as equals.
Eco Girl is here!
I created a portfolio page for Eco Girl, which was published in October 2022. It contains an outline of the book project, some sketches and some finished art. It was a really intense and enjoyable project to work on. Lets hope it is a successful book too!
Stars With Flaming Tales
The first poetry book I’ve had a the good fortune to be involved with is on the #CLiPPA2022 shortlist. So pleased! Wonderful poems by Valerie Bloom and a mountain of belief from Otter Barry Books. It’s also one of the few older children’s books I’ve illustrated, in black and white, all finished digitally on a…… Continue reading Stars With Flaming Tales
Always something to learn
Childrens book illustration trends are cyclical. Every four or five years methods from the past resurface. But digital work is on the increase. Each year the are better skilled illustrators producing wonderful work without using paint and paper. Some of us ‘old-schoolers’ find it hard to keep up. We are used to taking our time…… Continue reading Always something to learn
The Illustrationist 