How do you create your work?
I use a mixture of watercolour, gouache, pencil, NeoColor pastels and sometimes a little bit of Photoshop or Procreate.
How do you become an illustrator?
I have written about how I got started as an illustrator here. I’ve also written some of my top tips for recent graduates here.
What equipment do you use?
Tech- iMac, iPad Pro, apple pencil and Procreate, Canon scanner
Brushes- Windsor and Newton Series 7 watercolour brushes, synthetic Prolene brushes for gouache.
Paint- Winsor & Newton or Arteza gouache. Winsor & Newton or Schmincke watercolours.
Pencils and pastels - Caran d’Ache Supracolor pencils and NeoColor pastels
Can I interview you for my blog?
Feel free email over some questions and I will do you best to get back to you. This can take a while though depending on how busy I am.
Do you do custom design for small businesses?
I occasionally take on work with small business depending on my schedule so send me an email.
Do you teach private lessons?
Not currently, but I have online classes available on gouache and watercolours.
Do you do live illustration at private events?
Not any more, I am focusing on illustration, writing books and teaching.
Do you do family portraits or wedding stationery?
No, same answer as above.
I've written a book, can you illustrate it?
I only work with publishers, not with self published writers. If you have a publisher please do have them get in touch with me.
