Colourful illustration of woodland animals in a forest, including a rabbit, otter, fox, hedgehog, mouse, barn owl, raven and badger, surrounded by trees, mushrooms, and hanging bats.
Illustration of a whale floating in the sky with small house, trees on its back, crescent moon, clouds, and colorful sky background.

Hi, I’m Kimberley, and I live in Gateshead with my husband and 2 dogs.

Welcome to my little website, a portfolio dedicated to creating warm, character‑led artwork for children’s publishing and narrative‑driven projects. My work combines expressive traditional drawing with refined digital techniques, resulting in illustrations that support storytelling, enhance reader engagement, and align with the visual expectations of contemporary picture books.

My illustration style is defined by gentle humour, expressive characters, and a warm, hand‑drawn aesthetic. I focus on creating artwork that feels inviting, emotionally resonant, and visually cohesive across a full project. Each piece is crafted with attention to pacing, composition, and clarity, which i think are key elements for effective storytelling in children’s picture book illustration.

Let’s Discuss Your Project

If you’re an author, publisher, or creative team looking for an illustrator with a strong narrative focus and a warm, character‑driven style, I’d be pleased to discuss your project. Please get in touch to request samples, discuss timelines, or explore how we can work together.

A banner for the AI Association of Illustrators with the logo and text indicating membership support and protection.
A stylized illustration of a lighthouse on an island with waves, the good ship illustration
the good ship illustration ladies smiling and holding a multi-coloured flag near a body of water with historic buildings in the background, under a clear blue sky. Business course
good ship illustration "FIND YOUR CREATIVE VOICE" course in large, colorful letters.
An illustrated wheelbarrow with a dog face and a yellow body, set against a peach background. Text on the reads 'Picture Book Course' and 'The Good Ship Illustration,' .
Watercolour illustration of a cute, fluffy beaver with brown fur, black eyes, and a small black nose.

Whimsical illustrations and playful pet portraits: view my illustration portfolio, or get in touch to commission a custom pet portrait.

Close-up of a textured illustration of a bear coloured pencil.
Watercolour illustration of a beaver sitting, facing forward with a neutral expression.
Close-up of a watercolour and pencil painting of an otters face, highlighting the nose, eyes, and fur in brown, black, white, and pink tones.
Illustration Portfolio
Pet Portraits
A coloured pencil drawing of a red squirrel with its face toward the viewer, paws up, against a plain white background jumping through the air.

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