'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

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...