Frequently Asked Questions

Price wise there are many factors including complexity of project, duration of use and how the illustration is going to be used, where it will be published.   You may find it helpful to research current illustration UK rates to help you work out a budget. The more information you can provide in your initial email and/or design brief, then the more accurate a cost I can provide.  Everything is uniquely created for you.  No AI is used at any point.  

Yes!  I work with self published writers, as well as publishers.  I understand how difficult it is in the current climate for writers to get their work picked up by the ‘big’ publishing houses. Independent publishing promotes diversity and inclusivity, as well as being incredibly popular, and successful.  

I do require a manuscript, preferably edited to a suitable word count. All manuscripts are treated confidentially.  View my author page here.

A quick synopsis of my service:

• Fun and unique illustrations that children (and big kids) will love

• A series of book layouts and sketch revisions

• Professional illustrations 

• Final print files supplied to you in your desired size and format (High-resolution PDF, TIFF, PSD).  Please check with your printers as to what their size and file specifications are.  

As quick as possible but it is dependent on the complexity of the project or other projects I may be working on.  If you want a single image that’s quite simple with a possible few changes then you will be looking at a few days.  More complex briefs will take longer.  Children's book design and illustrations vary on the length of text, the complexity of text and the number of spreads required.  Picture books require a number of months for completion.

I want you to be ecstatic, delighted and excited when you see the final work so I will keep you briefed throughout the process.  

Alterations will affect the timescale of the piece being completed, so it is important to make changes at the initial sketching stage.  I cannot make major changes to the design after this stage.  

Q.  Do you accept wholesale orders?
A.  Yes!  Please contact me to discuss the products you would like to stock.

Q.  Can I stock your work in my shop?
A.  Yes!  I have stocked my work in various locations in the UK. Please get in touch to discuss the products you wish to stock.  

Q.  Are up your designs available for worldwide license?
A.  Yes!  Please contact me to discuss.   My work has been applied to paper products, packaging, textiles and advertising.

Yes, depending on my availability. I can create personalised illustrations for weddings, birthdays, retirements...  Contact me to discuss this and your budget.  I usually require clear colour photographs/imagery to work from before I can start your commission.  

Yes!  I love working with, and supporting, start ups and small businesses.  Contact me, tell me a bit about your business.  I can help with promotional material, custom logos, headers and designs for websites, signage and flyers/menus.  

I do not use AI in any part of my illustration process, nor do I work with authors who use AI. Please support illustrators, and authors, by purchasing books and products that are not generated by AI. Genuine illustrators will be happy to show you their drawings/processes/character development concepts.

• I retain the copyright to all work.  

• Images must not be reproduced at any time for commercial and/or profit purposes unless prior agreement has been negotiated and agreed.  

• The use of my work within AI engines is prohibited.