"Open your eyes to the detail of this world"
from Hiver by Steeleye Span
About Me
I am an illustrator, stargazer and fibreartist from
Adelaide in Beautiful South Australia.
I work in traditional, experimental and digital media,
specialising in children's book illustration.
I have a background in commercial photography and in 2022 I completed a Bachelor of Design (Illustration and Animation) from the University of South Australia studying as a mature age part time student, while raising my family and caring for my disabled husband.
As an illustrator available for hire, my work spans various styles and themes.
This allows me to cater to a wide range of projects,
ensuring an individual touch for each client's needs.
Exhibitions
2022 LUMINOUS Graduate Exhibition UniSA, Kaurna Building, City West Campus.
2022 Australian Migrant Resource Centre. Youth Poster Awards Exhibition. Kerry Packer Civic Gallery.
Selected to be exhibited within the tertiary category
2021 Loop de Loop animation Competition
“Dog” animation selected for worldwide screening.
Awards
UniSA Chancellor’s letter of Commendation 2017, 2021
Astronomical Society of South Australia Service Award 2024 in recognition of exceptional dedication as Editor of The Bulletin, pivotal contributions to the Awards Committee, and outstanding service in video compilations and certificate production.
A brief video about me and my work
What is a "Loaded Spinning Wheel?"
The fully operational model spinning wheel I created to illustrate the idea of a loaded spinning wheel.
(Modeled and Animated in Maya)
"The wicked witch must be locked up in case she gets her
hands on a loaded spinning wheel."
said by the young witch, Tiffany Aching,
in I Shall Wear Midnight written by Sir Terry Pratchett.
My Work
Discover more about my illustration and design work. I frequently update these pages, so come back often to see what I have been working on. Please feel free to get in touch with me – I will be more than happy to help with your next project.
Illustration
It's about the story
View my Illustration page to see galleries of completed illustration work.
Design
Visual communication in a digital age.
I combine traditional media with digital work to produce unique work that will stand out in an age where so much is becoming artificially generated.
Light Pollution
Protect the Night
It's good for us, good for wildlife
and good for the environment.
Astronomy
Universal Therapy
Viewing the night sky is therapeutic. Lying back on a dark clear night, away from light polluted areas, watching the sky revolve around the South Celestial Pole is a beautiful way to unwind.
Fibre Arts
I start with fibre
I enjoy making yarn, using yarn and playing with fibre. This page is a collection of my handmade fibre based projects.
Contact Me
To discuss my availability for illustration or design work, or learn more about light pollution or astronomy,
contact me via this page.