The certain way to get a child interested in reading, something very important in this rapidly changing digital age, is to spark their imaginations. And how better to do that than with high quality, engaging visual material?
My style focuses on a lot of detail, things for the eye to simply wander and explore. I also use a lot of warm, vibrant colour and texture that gives the essence of analogue while still allowing for the benefits in production with digital software. While a child’s reading skills grow with the help of books, illustrations can still provide a story and message that they otherwise are still learning to understand.
I studied Fine Arts with a minor in Illustration at NSCAD University, where I received the Arthur Lismer Award, and in 2024 ImagineFX featured my work in print through one of their community art challenges.
For publishers and art directors: I can work with any schedule and standard practices specific for in-house. I can supply assets for usage within InDesign, and collaborate with other members in the production a book.
For authors publishing their own book: we can work together to decide on a schedule and budget that works best for you, and gets your ideas out into the world. Your stories deserve good quality illustrations, and I can provide them.
Whether you only have just an idea for now or your finished manuscript awaiting publishing, we can collaborate together to create an engaging book for readers of all ages.