Pursuing creativity and surrounding yourself with positive influences can transform your outlook and unlock new opportunities. This month, I share why finding a mentor, someone to guide and inspire you, can be the turning point on your journey. Let this be a reminder to seek out growth, encouragement, and the right support as you chase your goals.

In this month’s blog, I explore autumn art, book recommendations, illustration inspiration, and cosy creative moments - from favorite reads to sketches of fleeting autumn days.

This September has been all about reconnecting with creativity, books, and little moments of joy. From leading my first ever patchwork workshop inspired by Elmer, to rediscovering peace in the library and diving into new reads, it’s been a month of colour, stories, and finding inspiration in everyday life.

February has been a month of creativity, new challenges, and unexpected inspiration! From helping out with the Arts on Prescription course to diving into an Ancient Egypt project, it’s been all about making things come to life. Join me as I share what I’ve been up to, what I’ve been reading, and the exciting projects I’m working on!

November has been a month of cosy moments, creative reflection, and some much-needed mental health care. From my trip to Edinburgh, where I soaked in the winter magic, to revisiting some of my favourite designs and illustrations—like my gold foil Christmas cards—it’s been a time to slow down and focus on what truly inspires me. I’ve been diving into some great books, sparking new ideas for my creative projects, and reflecting on how I can bring more creativity into my work in 2025. In this post, I’m sharing some of my favourite self-care practices, a special project I’ve been working on, and what I’ve been reflecting on as I set my design and illustration goals for the upcoming year. Let’s dive in!

From the moment I learned about the Penguin Cover Design Awards, I knew I had to take part in it. When I saw they had a children’s book category I was so excited!