Hi, I’m Jo - an illustrator and writer based in the New Forest. I have a law degree and three very old children. I am passionate about children’s literacy and run a reading group at my local primary school.
I have been told that my work is joyful, funny and spirited. It’s usually full of movement and celebrates curious children. I am inspired by the suspicion that kids are often the only sensible people in the room (particularly that kid in the Emperor’s New Clothes who dares to say, ‘Excuse me but…’).
I usually work in dip pen, ink and watercolour but do enjoy a coloured pencil at the weekend.