I’m a freelance illustrator based in Chorlton, Manchester. I studied at Chesterfield College of Art and Design where I found my love of illustration and design. 

 

In 1983 I moved up to Manchester to work as an animator in children’s television for five years before going freelance. I've been a professional illustrator since 1989 making a living solely from my art.

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My original painterly, stylised and playful images are perfect for product, prints and wall art. My positive diverse and fun characters are perfect for all types of publishing.

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All my work is hand- drawn and painted in gouache, felt-tip pens and coloured pencils in a messy way. I then scan and play around in Photoshop. All my work is created in layers so changes can easily be made.

 

My tiny home and studio is on the edge of Chorlton meadows/nature reserve so with beautiful wildlife and plants all around I’m never short of inspiration!

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I can’t think of anything better I’d rather do than go into my studio everyday followed by Blue (Beebee) my rescue cat, radio on, paintbrush in hand, coffee and biscuits at the ready and paint all day.

 

I love to work to a commission/brief and to develop ideas with an art director so please email me if you need to see more of my work or ask any questions.

 

My recent clients include:

One Hundred 80 Degrees (Homewares & Tableware collection launched in the USA and is ongoing.

Familius Books and The United Nations

Rosenstiel's Prints and Fine Art Publishers

The National Trust

The Woodland Trust

Wentworth Puzzles

Buffalo Games USA 

Kidsbooks Publishing USA 

Froebel South Korea 

Plumleaf Press

Museums and Galleries

Oxfam

Flowerpot Press 

Otter House

Jelly Cat Toys

Cross Stitch Crazy Magazine

David Watson Designs

The World of Cross Stitching Magazine

Goldleaf Needlework

Pattern Weights

Mouse and Magpie

Child’s Play International

Lion Hudson,

Mom Books

Silag Germany

Usborne

Blue Rabbit Korea

Design House Greetings

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