'As distant dreams faded, I gently awoke...' Some of the first spread of our picture book 'Our Kingdom of Blue', and the start of the beautiful story by @emmasmallshawbooks For more information have a look at https://cornerofacourtyard.com #newpicturebook #illustration #illustrator #narwhal #drawing #cumbria

Hope everyone has had a lovely festive time and Happy 2026! In all the festive chaos I forgot to upload my Christmas card design based on the latest book I have illustrated called 'Our Kingdon of Blue' by Emma Smallshaw, completely created and produced in Cumbria. #happynewyear #2026 #newpicturebook #ourkingdomofblue

It's that time of year again! I have designed a letter to Santa template for you to download FREE and print off at home for your little ones. See the link below or get in touch xxx #lettertosanta #christmasishere #christmastractor #cumbria

Fun mushroom sketching! 🥰🍄📚 #mushrooms #flyagaric #flyagaric🍄 #doodle #drawing #illustration

From sketch to final artwork (and lots in between)! Although quite a sad part of the story, I loved drawing this polar bear in search of...

Another draft sketch for a spread of the lovely storybook ‘Our Kingdom of Blue’ by @emmasmallshawbooks. I really loved drawing these...

Some recent sketches for a special project which has involved drawing lots and lots of narwhals, which I’ve loved! #sketching  ...

Little mouse print on its way to it’s new wall. #littlemouse #mouse #mouseprint #fieldmice #gardenmouse #etsyselleruk...

My logo for @edenrockclimbing  is now a cute sticker!   Available from the till point! They also have some super new t-shirt designs in...

A little bespoke design, the wonderful Disney's Pocahontas. She has always been one of my favs! #characterdesign   #disneyart  ...

I've been super busy lately illustrating some children's reading book so this is a bit late, BUT.... I had such a fab time a few weeks...

Cumberland Council has created this brilliant outdoor ‘Uptown Art Gallery’ around the fences of the ongoing building work in Carlisle...

A recent new logo design for Eden Rock bouldering, now embroidered onto their t shirts. They have bouldering walls in Carlisle, Edinburgh...

Some recent design work for the wonderful charity Carlisle Community Help who created this great recipe booklet to encourage kids to get...

Flying into 2025 however you like…Happy New Year to you all!   #happynewyear   #newyear  #2025 #flyingin   #bats   #doodle   #illustration

A little while ago I had the pleasure of working with Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Friends of Hammonds Pond and Cumberland Council to produce...

Some recent bespoke festive wedding stationery design for a special Christmas Eve Wedding! #weddingstationery #christmaswedding ...

It's nearly December, trees are popping up, lights are twinkling and the kids are getting very excited! Every year I do a little 'letter...

Is it too early to mention it now Halloween is over? My illustrated Christmas cards have arrived! Introducing Fox in his very cosy...

Bit late in posting this, as it won't be long until the next school half term! Hope everyone has settled back into their new year at...