I’m an illustrator & author based in Manchester, UK. I graduated from the University of Leeds after completing a Bachelor of Arts Undergraduate degree in Fashion Design.
Since then I have moved towards digital illustration for children’s books. I love to write and illustrate children’s stories, making the characters come to life and to (hopefully) make kids laugh is the most rewarding job ever. I'd say my style is cutesy, bold and painterly with a slightly goofy edge. My all-time favourite illustrator has got to be Jim Filed - the guy's incredible. I also take a lot of inspiration from the french post-impressionists. I wish I could paint landscapes like Emile Bernard!
In my work, I mainly illustrate animal characters. They're fun to draw and I love the idea of getting kids excited about nature, although I do draw human characters too. I'm happy to spend days on end designing environments and whole worlds, getting lost in every little detail, nothing is too weird, fantastical or magical.
If you want to get in touch, you can drop me an email at: sketchajess@gmail.com or visit my profile on Reedsy