I am an author/illustrator, originally from the U.K. but currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
As a child I loved to draw, paint and create stories which lead to the study of Fine art and development of my illustration work. I have worked for a number of years with children as an Occupational Therapist and Play Therapist, primarily in the area of emotional development, trauma and abuse and neurodiversity.
Whilst working in these professions I have become attuned to the social and emotional needs of children and used my creative skills to connect with them and to enable their self-expression to support their recovery. I continue to run training workshops for health professionals, caregivers and educators on emotional development with children and on trauma and abuse. Please fill out the contact form if you would like to discuss training.
I am passionate about illustration using animals, wildlife and the natural world. However, I also love bringing creative ideas to life, whether that be my own or working collaboratively with writers, publishers and designers.