I started out studying fashion design but emigrated to graphic illustration after a flash of inspiration from a wonderful group of tutors at Plymouth College of Art and Design. I was particularly taken with one project, to write and illustrate a children's book for the Macmillan book prize, and so 'Guffy's Great Escape' was born.

After studying further at Exeter College of Art and a year working as an illustrator in London, I moved to the Isle of Wight, UK; exactly the right environment for my work. I spend most of my time drawing what I see: red squirrels, trees, countryside, people, sea and in the last couple of years, babies! Having a child has opened my eyes to a new side of writing for children. Seeing a story from their perspective, realising what really interests them comes with first hand experience.

My work mainly consists of magazine illustrations, games, greetings cards and house portraits, but I have also worked in video illustration and taught Life Drawing.