a little bit about me
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It was the loss of my father that made me pick up the brushes again and I turned to art as a bit of an escape. It unlocked a fire in me like never before and I couldn't put the brush down. I started to share my work online and naturally fell into the wonderful world of illustrating. Things snowballed and I was in a position to leave the corporate world and become a full time illustrator.
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Over the years I have worked with clients across the globe bringing many books and characters to life and received several illustration awards. I have met some wonderful people and it has been an absolute joy to be a part of their creative journey.
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After illustrating for many years and self publishing books for myself and others, I decided to open up my services as a children's book publisher. I now offer a complete package of illustrating, book design and publishing.
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I am a huge colourist at heart and my aim is to put a smile on peoples faces and create work that evokes a cheery and uplifting mood. My biggest joy? Seeing my clients reaction when I bring their characters and books to life.
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Hi there. I am a children's book illustrator and publisher based in the small seaside resort of Bognor Regis in the South of England.
Before my illustrating career I spent the first 11 years of my life growing up in Zambia which was the best childhood ever! Even as a child I would illustrate and write my own stories and would often spend hours copying my favourite cartoons.
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My love of art expanded by going to art college and later into an artistic career in the printing industry for several years as a graphic designer which has proved invaluable to the work I do now.
When the travel bug bit, I backpacked around Australia with my hubby to be. While there, I worked as an aboriginal artist, and carried this style with me when I returned to my painting in the UK.
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As time marched on, my family grew to include two amazing children, and all of my dedication was given to raising them. My creativity was put on hold for nearly a decade, it was a time of family first.