Extracts from Fledgling, a storybook

This picture book is a story of growing up different, of 'learning to find your wings.' Based upon a dream I had when I was younger of falling out of my nest, the story depicts a young girl falling from her nest, going to school and longing to learn to fly, unable to fit in in school. The style was inspired hugely by Beatrice Alemagna, using collage of different textures, illustration styles and photographs.

Extracts from 'Maria', a storybook

I wrote and illustrated this children's book as part of my Extended Project. The project sought to provide children, especially young girls, with female role models within the STEM Industry. Using the story of Maria Mitchell, the first professional female astronomer, as a base, I wrote a simple story, accompanied by hand painted images edited on Photoshop.

This project explored sleep and dreams. I created many large scale portraits, as well as full body images which showed movement during sleep.