FAQ

HOW DO YOU CREATE YOUR ARTWORK?

I use Photoshop and Wacom tablet. Sometimes I use Illustrator for design work.

HOW DID YOU BECOME AN ILLUSTRATOR/AUTHOR OF CHILDREN'S BOOKS?

As a student I submitted my picture book ideas to the Macmillan Children's Book Prize every year. I was lucky to get the second prize twice and after graduation I was offered a two picture book deal by the publisher. 

I WROTE A BOOK. CAN YOU ILLUSTRATE IT?

Due to my tight schedule, I don't work with self-published authors.

You don't really need to submit any art along with your writing. Simple description written out in the manuscript will be enough. Publishers prefer to choose their own illustrators.

 

CAN YOU GIVE SOME TIPS FOR AN ASPIRING ILLUSTRATOR?

If you love to create illustrations and can't see yourself in any other profession, just keep on making more work and promoting it on social media. There are many online sources and classes that can help you find answers to most of your questions as you go.

There is no universal advice, I'm afraid. Just like in any other jobs people come into this profession from different ways.  

DO YOU TEACH ANY ONLINE COURSE OR OFFER MENTORSHIP?

Teaching isn't really my cup of tea. Creating illustrations and books takes all my time.

DO YOU DO CUSTOM ILLUSTRATIONS FOR BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS, BABY OR FAMILY PORTRAITS?

Due to my tight schedule, I don't take private commissions. 

But you can buy personalised children's prints in my shop.

WHERE CAN I BUY YOUR BOOKS OR PRODUCTS WITH YOUR DESIGNS?

Most of my books can be purchased online in many countries.

I don't sell books or products, but I usually share the links on my website.