Children’s Classics Series out now

I’m so excited to announce the release of this series of children’s classic novels. I was asked by Hinkler Books to illustrate the covers for this collection. The titles include some of my all-time favourite books, including Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland and the Wizard of Oz. I hand-lettered the typography and loved drawing these timeless characters in my style. They’re textured hardbacks, with bright page edges and  each book features internal illustrations by a different illustrator.  See the full collection here.

Spongo, Fuzz and Jalapena

This fun show is now screening on ABC Me. I painted backgrounds for this show last year with Cheeky Little Media, it’s exciting to see it all put together!

New book in Charlie’s Tales series

The third book in the Charlie’s Tales series – Peggy and the Fantastic Football, is here!  I am so proud to illustrate these great books with such an important message – promoting a positive body image for girls. This one was a lot of fun, I had to learn a bit about football to draw some tricky poses! Available now from Pretty Foundation and at Chemist Warehouse stores across Australia.

Speaking at CBCA conference this weekend

This weekend I’m heading to Canberra to speak at the CBCA National Conference. I’m speaking on a panel about humour in illustration, along with the fantastic Matt Stanton and Michael Speechley.  Hope to meet a lot of other wonderful children’s book creators, see you there!

Too many ponies

I illustrated this cover for the Australian release of Too Many Ponies by Sheena Wilkinson, a charming little novel for 8-11 years olds. Out now, published by Affirm Press.

Awards Foundation Bear

I was honoured to be asked to be one of four artists to paint an Awards Foundation Bear for the CBCA National Conference this year. I worked very hard on my bear, I first had to learn how to paint on fabric, then I covered her with all my favourite Australian lollies! My bear and her 3 friends will be at the conference in June and up for silent auction.

CBCA Notables list

I’m thrilled to announce that The Adventures of Catvinkle has been listed on the CBCA Notables 2019 list. Our book is in such good company among many wonderful titles.

Speaking at SCBWI this weekend

This Saturday I’ll be speaking at the Australian chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. I’ll be speaking about what making kids’ cartoons has taught me about making books for children.  For information visit SCBWI online.

Wildlife illustrations

I recently travelled to Sri Lanka to work at the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project.  I was lucky enough to observe and draw many Sri Lankan animals and plants in the wild. I want to share some of my sketches, and there is a new illustration of some turtle babies in my latest works.

Interview with Words and Nerds

Following the release of The Adventures of Catvinkle, both author Elliot Perlman and I were interviewed for the wonderful podcast Words and Nerds.  The host Dani is a huge fan of the book, and we had a great conversation about Catvinkle, Amsterdam and dog snouts.

You can listen via iTunes or Soundcloud.