Why did you choose to enter this work?
These illustrations hold a special place in my heart and when I dared to share them I started to realise that they also resonated with many other people and held a special quality that spoke to others
What’s your favourite thing about your shortlisted project?
My favourite thing about this project was when I started to realise a story was emerging through the illustrations. I feel there are so many adventures and possibilities for Mr Crisps!
What excites you most about being shortlisted?
Wow! Everything! I could never have imagined I would be shortlisted so I’m absolutely thrilled! I’m most excited about all the opportunities this may open up to me as an illustrator and story teller.
Where do you usually work?
I work from home in a teeny tiny room, which I love to call my ‘studio’, joined always by my cat and dog who like to get involved in whatever I’m doing… they are not always very helpful!
How long did it take to complete your project?
The first illustration of Mr Crisps was created at the beginning of the year and the project has kept going ever since as new ideas for illustrations and stories keep appearing.
What is your dream commission?
Ooooh! A dream commission! Of course picture books is where my heart lies and so this would be my dream commission - to tell stories through my illustrations that children and parents will cherish.
What’s your favourite thing to draw?
Children and cats! Children are so fun to draw because their expressions are so exaggerated and funny and cats are the opposite - they have no expression but everybody knows what they’re thinking!
What is your best tip for other illustrators?
Keep doing what you love and draw each and everyday!
What are your plans for the future?
I would of course love to be a published picture book illustrator so my plans for the future are to work hard and keep challenging myself in the world of illustration so I can make my dreams a reality
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