Tim was born in Surrey in 1977, and is a freelance illustrator. His illustration work has been described as “storytelling with whimsical charm, warmth and humour”, and he’d like to think that is pretty true! To date he has illustrated over 50 children’s books, including: ‘The Magic Pet Shop’ and the ‘20 at Bedtime’ series, and ‘This is Me’ by CBeebies star George Webster.
As Thomas spent the majority of his education daydreaming and staring blankly into space, his teachers thought he’d never amount to anything. But it looks like he got the last laugh because since graduating with a BA (Hons) in Illustration from Falmouth University, he now makes a living daydreaming!
Richard Watson grew up in a small village in North Lincolnshire. He studied illustration at Lincoln University School of Art and Design, and began working as an illustrator soon after leaving University in 2003. Richard uses a range of techniques to produce artwork mixing traditional drawing and painting with collage and mixed media. He also loves visiting galleries, watching films, and listening to music.
Sebastiaan was born and raised in Belgium, and now lives in Antwerp where he works as an illustrator of children’s and adult books. Visit www.sebastiaanvandoninck.com
Richard lives near Tunbridge Wells with his wife and dog. He loves drawing and has been scribbling away since he was a tiny boy – often covering his sister’s homework with his ‘masterpieces’, much to her annoyance. Richard loves to tell stories with his illustrations, especially if they involve animals and silly things.
As a child Sharon loved both wildlife and drawing and spent many happy hours drawing and modelling animals and creatures. After completing a botany degree and spending time abroad she returned to her love of art and now works as a full time illustrator. Sharon lives on the south coast and when not drawing loves to grow vegetables on her allotment and tend her garden.
Simon Cooper has illustrated many children’s books, including the award-winning Ghost of Uncle Arvie. As well as drawing, he enjoys loud music and zombie films.
Born in New Zealand, Sarah has lived and worked her way around the world. She currently works from a light-filled studio, perched high on a hill overlooking the sea, in Wellington. Sarah’s illustrations can be found on buildings, buses, bags and many other curious places, but they feel most at home on the pages of beautiful books.
Siân Roberts studied illustration in Bournemouth, gaining a BA Hons degree before her debut picture book published in 2021 with Little Tiger Press. She has since worked on numerous projects with multiple publishers and authors, with stories ranging from pirate princesses to sparkling unicorns, dancing dinosaurs to creepy crawlies. She works from her small home studio, surrounded by potted plants and fuelled by many cups of tea!
