What materials do you use?
I’ve used a variety of materials throughout my career so far! Collage, UV paint, watercolour pencils, acrylic paint, chalk, charcoal… The list goes on! Although I have always enjoyed experimenting with a range of materials, I find that the vast majority of my commissions are now completed with Indian Ink, my Series 7 watercolour brushes and an old ceramic cheese pot/water pot.
What’s your creative process?
My illustrations start their lives as monochrome black and white paintings. I then scan them into Photoshop and add colour digitally. It’s really handy being able to edit colour and composition in Photoshop and it gives me much flexibility with client amends.
Could you create a custom map for me?
Of course! I get SO many enquiries after doing Craft Markets, which is great! Please note that although I sell my existing map prints for £15-£20, my bespoke map commissions do cost significantly more. Prices vary depending on your deadline, printing and the number of icons that you’d like included. If you have a custom map in mind and would like to hear more about the process, then just drop me a line. I’d love to hear from you!
How did you become an illustrator?
I’ve always known that I wanted to be an Artist or some sort but truth be told, I’d never heard of ‘Illustration’ until I did a Foundation course at my local college. Everything about the subject sounded interesting and I just wanted to learn more. This lead me to studying Illustration at Falmouth University. I graduated in 2012 and have been freelancing ever since! I’ve had a few part-time jobs along the way but I’ve been working full-time since Autumn 2015.
Do you have any hobbies?
When I’m not drawing at my desk, you’ll find me either baking or gardening. I’ve been a keen veg-grower since Lockdown 2020. After a long day’s gardening, I love cosy evenings on the sofa with my husband, our cat, a herbal tea and cosy socks. Throw in a fluffy blanket and I’m as happy as a pig in… a blanket.
I get asked this question a lot. And the truth is, it’s unlikely…
If you have a publisher and an appropriate budget lined up then please feel free to get in touch with myself or Alice Williams.
This twitter thread has plenty of advice for budding authors looking for an illustrator.