How to make a mini concertina book – with pockets! :)

I’m running a workshop tomorrow at Teignmouth Pavilions and we’re going to be making cute little concertina books – with pockets! I think the pockets are the best thing about it 🙂 Once you’ve made the basic book you can fill it with whatever you like – cats, dogs, jungle animals, your family, insects, monsters….Continue reading “How to make a mini concertina book – with pockets! :)”

Workshops coming up at Teignmouth Pavilions!

I’m running art and animation workshops at the Pavilions in April and May. Click here to book! Woodland Creatures 3D Animation Workshop During the springtime, woodland animals start to come out of hibernation and get ready for the year to come. What’s your favourite Woodland Animal? A rabbit or hedgehog? Maybe a squirrel? Come andContinue reading “Workshops coming up at Teignmouth Pavilions!”

Time Flies Like an Arrow…

…but fruit flies like a banana! It’s already nearly Christmas! It has been an age since I last posted – and that’s because I’ve been very busy, which is good! 🙂 So, a flurry of posts will be incoming shortly, ranging from an inspirational Picture Book Retreat on the Island of Iona, a comic aboutContinue reading “Time Flies Like an Arrow…”

Jane Porter Comic Course Week 1

This is going to be so much fun! I’ve been given (given – out of a lucky dip!!!) a place on one of Jane Porter’s fantastic comics courses. The two hours whizzed by and it was so good to meet everyone (from all over because it’s Zoom 🙂 )and see their work – such interestingContinue reading “Jane Porter Comic Course Week 1”

Collaged Birthday Card

It seems to be birthday season in my family! I’m a huge fan of Manon Gauthier, a Canadian illustrator who makes the most exquisite, but kind of rough and wonky illustrations in painted card collage, so this image is inspired by her work.

Virtual Recipe Book for Gaza

I’m taking part in an online project called “Virtual Hug for Gaza”. It’s organised by a wonderful illustrator called Yulia Gwylim, and seeks to raise funds for locally-based, Palestinian-run charities providing food and healthcare in Gaza. Each contributor offers an illustrated favourite recipe to the online zine – I’m really looking forward to see whatContinue reading “Virtual Recipe Book for Gaza”