After a rocky start to the year (with a very poorly Dad in hospital) I've realised my escape is the studio. It's a place where I can be happy and creative - and being there just cheers me up! So here's a little homage to my happy place...

I have adopted a cat. She's puuurrrrrfect . And while on the pet theme, here's another, Rudge!

At the moment I'm in the process of sorting through all of my old things, and I've found a few masterpieces that the world needs to see! I should probably mention that I've always mildly obsessed over both drawing and cats, drawing cats especially. Emily, aged 6 - 8 years.

Hi Bloggers! I thought it was about time to post my latest picture book, incidentally the last book of my degree. Dum dum duuum! I had fun making this one. It sounds cheesy, but I found writing it came naturally. Although I should probably add it is only 50 words long. The story stars a small, quiet, borderline obsessive-compulsive cat called Mini and a large, loud, undeniably mucky pup named Max. They have their ups and they have their downs, but despite all their differences they still remain the best of friends. Life is a bumpy road, right? NB: Mini and Max are 100% inspired by my good friends Max and George . Credit where credit is due.

I really fancied doing Illustration Friday this week, haven't done it in a while.  This super motivated cat is training hard! www.illustrationfriday.com

Its ASTROCAT! www.illustrationfriday.com

I've been a little quiet recently, but for a good reason! I've been beavering away on my Children's book. Its called 'Kitty In The City'.  He's a cool cat!

I'm not sure if this blog really needs another cat... but here's one anyway! I've been mixing traditional print processes with pencil crayon. Its so nice to draw just for fun.

Here's a sneaky peek at three of the final artworks from my dummy book...  It's the story of 'Angry Arthur', written by Hiawyn Oram. (The idea being that the storm literally builds up  inside of Arthur!)

It moooooves! I think its time to learn how to animate.

Excuse: This guy had to be drawn, he was posing!

Something I'd like to see more of.

Ok so my cat isn't actually green, but does tend to look this smug.

The sink is where it's at.