Editorial illustrations to a series of scientific articles
Research shows that extreme emotion, especially grief, can lead to a cardiac arrest
Scientists are using drones inside bird skins to gather information about animal colonies and to use as spy drones
Currently, only 9% of plastic water bottles are recycled globally. The scale of the problem is overwhelming
An illustration prompt on the theme of cake - how could I resist. it fed my obsession for patisserie. These are based on creations in Meert the iconic patisserie and tea room in Lille
Inspired by the fabulous creations of Meert the iconic bakery and patisserie in Lille
Characters inspired by delicious patisserie confections
An online challenge to create a series of book covers for the imagined titles. The brief can be interpreted in any way you wish
Oswald is worried that there are not enough flowers so he busily creates beautiful hand painted flowers
The three tiny sisters are famous performing triplets who perform on white poodles
The King commissions a marvellous mechanical automata of a life-size horse and monkey playing a trombone
The new Queen of the hummingbirds is crowned
My book cover for an imagined children’s book. Katinka befriends the Great Bear in the night’s sky
My book cover for an imagined children’s book. The Queen was very bossy and demanded that everyone attending the ball came dressed as their piece of favourite tea crockery
My book cover for an imagined children’s book. The Bunyip is a mythical Australian creature of folklore. In my version he is delighted with his fresh noodle delivery
A series of artworks showcasing summer foods. All created digitally using an iPad and Procreate
Groovy hat anyone?
This fruity and creamy confection is perfect for summer puds.
A Continental twist on the theme.
Deep filled cherry pie served with whipped cream.
Nothing beats fresh peas straight from the pod.
I discovered that carving melon is a big thing in the States. This may have to be the centrepiece at my next party.
Roasted zucchini and Parmesan are a winning combination. Here they are being introduced to each other.
Wholesome and so fresh straight from the farm.
The magnificent raspberry Danish from my local patisserie who’s reappearance heralds the arrival of summer.
Unique cardboard creations from my studio. Handmade using recycled painted cardboard and mounted on vintage wallpapers and endpapers
Now available to purchase or to commission from my on-line shop. See above.
Illustrations inspired by prompts for Folk Tale Week. I used folk tales from around the world.
Using folk tales from around the world as inspiration. The prompt is Bird
Using folk tales from around the world as inspiration. The prompt is Moon
Using folk tales from around the world as inspiration. The prompt is Feast
Revisiting the children’s classic Charlotte’s Web. A particular childhood favourite.
A personal book project encompassing travel, history, language, culture and activities for young people
A spread featuring tourist sites, places to visit and fun activities to try
The legends of Rome and plenty of pasta!
Packaging designs for a youthful range of cosmetics
I had the opportunity to create a series of illustrations for covers for prestigious music publisher Boosey & Hawkes. The characters were to be slightly retro and not too young as many adults take up learning an instrument.
The character theme was to match the strong series palette and to include some pattern or texture in each outfit.
Since the Dumping Ground began in 2012 I have worked on seven series as the principal illustrator providing drawings for the all the animated inserts. The BAFTA award winning series has legions of loyal fans.
Over the years I have completed hundreds of images of YP, characters, locations, animals and many strange and wonderful things.
The Dumping Ground house and team from the opening credits
The Dumping Ground YP cast
The Dumping Ground kitchen where many dramas unfold.
Super Carmen - yay!
A fun Dumping Ground background for a fantasy sequence.
The Dumping Ground favourite characters Tee and Carmen off to a new life.
Mike as Godzilla.
One of the many strange things I have had to illustrate - a stinky cheese sandwich!
A hugely popular series of sticker books published by Usborne Publishing. There are over 300 stickers in every book (I should know…I drew every one of them)!
A selection of the titles I have worked on.
Sticker Dolly Dressing Around the World. The range of countries and costumes I had to work with was fabulous
It was great fun researching and adapting the costumes to the figure templates
Sticker Dolly Dressing Around the World, Japanese spread
Sticker Dolly Dressing Around the World, Spanish spread
Lots of fun and interesting costumes to use
Sticker Dolly Dressing Fancy Dress, bugs and butterfly spread
Sticker Dolly Dressing Fancy Dress, Alice in Wonderland spread
Best friends out and about having fun
Sticker Dolly Dressing Best Friends, beach day
I have drawn many, many illustrated maps for different publications. Most have been for educational purposes which offer the chance for some fun images.
A distilled view of Brighton
A lovely colourful spread to work on. I enjoyed illustrating Bollywood
The publisher wanted two styles of illustration for each spread. The maps are Photoshop and the ‘icon’ art is in Illustrator
Various icons, buildings and people from the Atlas series
Scotland’s great landmarks
North America’s wonders
On going work and ideas. My current themes are big hair, mushrooms, trees, creatures, slipware decoration, Easter egg toys, topiary, scientific flower models
In 2018 I was part of Snailway art trail. Fifty giant snails formed a public art trail around Brighton and Hove to raise money for The Martlet’s Hospice, Hove.
My design The Snail Hunt was chosen from over 300 submission. The design was a game for participants to enjoy. By counting the number of smaller snails hiding in the undergrowth and submitting the number you could win a paint your own snail model.
Needless to say, painting a large 3D snail is not my normal practice! But sharing the Snailspace warehouse with other artists (in a seven week heatwave) was the best fun I’d had in years.
I was thrilled that my snail Lionel raised £4,800 for the Martlet’s.
The Leaf Snail Hunt on Hove promenade
The Snail Hunt digital design submission
Snails to hunt for in the undergrowth
My sponsors Nissan wrapped a Leaf car in my design which was used by The Martlet’s Hospice for the duration of the art trail
From the first hug to the last…
Fatboy Slim visits Leaf Snail Hunt
The sun sets on Lionel
