

Merrie & Bright
When I first started my tentative journey into children's illustration in 2014 (from my original background in Fine Art painting), the great catalyst for me was the encouragement I found on social media. Regular challenges such as Daily Doodle on Twitter gave me a platform to share work, inspiration to attempt new subject matter and, most importantly, the generous feedback and support of other illustrators. I was desperate to find my feet again creatively after having my love