Divi & Frey
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Image process from Samurai vs Ninja series with Penguin Australia (2015) When I’m not sketching the latest escapades of Divi and Frey or immersed in a new picture book project, I’ve had the privilege of teaching university students, an experience that’s deepened my understanding of visual literacy in unexpected ways. Although I never quite finished…
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These post is made up of four lessons that were originally created as the opening module of an online short course on visual literacy for teachers, a project I began developing but ultimately decided to share here instead. Rather than keeping them tucked away, I wanted to make the material freely available so that any…
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Story Arts Festival, QLD, Australia (2025) After years of visiting more schools and festivals than I can count, I’ve learned what makes an author or illustrator session shine and what can derail it fast. When you’re starting out, it’s easy to think you need to be perfect and endlessly inspiring. In reality, most of us…
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Elements and Principles of Design Introduction When I first started out as an illustrator, no one ever sat me down and explained the elements and principles of design. I wish they had. These concepts aren’t just academic theory, they’re the practical tools that help you see images more clearly, create with more intention, and talk…
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Wally Wood’s “22 Panels That Always Work” serves as a vital resource for comic book artists, providing dynamic visual storytelling techniques. It helps both beginners and experienced creators break free from common pitfalls in framing and offers fresh perspectives when creativity wanes. This guide encourages exploring diverse storytelling methods in comics.
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People often imagine that illustrators wake up with a fully formed idea, sit down with a cup of coffee, and immediately start producing finished artwork. I wish it worked like that, but the truth is far more interesting. Professional illustrators rarely leap straight from idea to final art. There’s a whole bunch of steps in…
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Aizu Wakamatsu Japan has become one of my favourite places to explore, and this year I was lucky enough to return for my sixth trip. Each visit feels fresh, whether I’m wandering through ancient temples, weaving through neon‑lit laneways, or simply soaking up the rhythm of everyday life. This time, though, I travelled with a…
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As someone who often works on my illustrations in public spaces—whether it’s my local café, an airport lounge, or mid-journey on a train—I’ve come to expect a certain kind of conversation. People spot the sketchbook, the watercolours, the characters taking shape, and inevitably ask: “Are you working on a book?” Sketching on a train (2024)…
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One of the most common questions I get asked is, “Where do your ideas come from?” Like many illustrators, I stay open to inspiration in everyday life. But for my graphic novel series Divi & Frey, I had to take that to a whole new level—turning daily moments into full-blown adventures. To create the Paris-based…
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