My work often bridges the gap between design and illustration, bringing a human quality to the brands I collaborate with, often with a sense of humour or lightheartedness. I have a background in graphic design and branding, and am doing more illustration work these days.

All of my work begins with a sketch, but before I get to that point, I find myself most inspired when I’m outside doing something active – running, cycling, skiing, etc. I need that time to let ideas percolate before the work begins. Once I put pencil to paper, the ideas tend to flow pretty naturally.

I actually just moved into a new studio a couple of months ago – before that, I was working from home for four years. Having a proper studio has really opened up new opportunities for creativity; having more space to experiment with different mediums and processes has been huge. A typical day usually starts with a coffee and a book before heading to the studio. Sometimes I’ll ride my bike if the weather’s good. Once I’m there, I try to get emails and admin out of the way first thing, before diving into whatever creative project I have on the go.

This Sundays Artist Series project came to me at an interesting time, as I was in the midst of moving out of the house I’d lived in for the past 12 years while simultaneously moving into a new studio space. The concept of what feels like “home” really came into question for me. I landed on the idea that home comes from the things I surround myself with – furniture, lamps, objects, coffee cups, plants, books. All of it comes together to create a sense of place where I feel most comfortable.