When you’re deep in the midst of creating picture books it’s easy to lose sight of the impact that your personal journey with your characters will have in the world. So, imagine my complete surprise when I found out that my first picture book, Row Row Row Your Boat, has been included in a pilot program for children in Western Australia!
Is there anything that shines a light on someone’s experience more quickly or brightly than drawing?
What if, instead of kiling time, we brought it to life?
Great work is seldom made in isolation. But what do we need to ask of ourselves in order to find the right collaborators?
Do fundamental skills really need to come first? Or, instead of learning those, can we focus on why we’re doing in the first place?
With so many potential paintings, drawings, and ideas to make, how does anyone prioritise their precious time on Earth?
