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Bad Points:
Loud, brash, insensitive on occasion (usually talking about someone and they’re right behind me, arghhh) slightly controlling, terrible at maths, critical, never listen to important information and believe I am always right even when I’m probably not!
Favourite things in life:
Mark, my family and friends, being my own boss, animals and wildlife (birds in particular) jelly sweets and cakes and chocolate, inventing characters for books, my family particularly my wonderful grandparents, music of all kinds, walking round the River Tees. Lying in, cheesy Hammer horror films, tropical fish, a good strong mug of tea, sunny weather and snow. I love seeing children enjoying themselves and belly laughing til it hurts!
Vice:
I used to watching too much day time telly when drawing at home and picking up irrelevant information from it but I can’t now I work at my studio! Not exercising enough, looking in the mirror too much and sharing gossip.
Favourite Smells:
Freesias, baby bubble bath, smelly candles, my pillow, fresh bedding, cut wood, bonfires, marzipan, coffee, my perfume, cats tummies when they’ve just given themselves a wash, strawberry milkshakes.
Favourite Foods:
Cheese, rare steaks, chicken, chips, bacon frazzles and Chinese food. I love puddings and I have a very sweet tooth. I love haribo jelly sweets!
Ambition:
To be happy, healthy and to keep making people smile. To keep children interested in art as a career. For my books to be on every kids bookshelf. Host my own art programme on TV like Tony Hart!
Favourite Colour:
Far too many gorgeous colours to choose from, perhaps a bright orangey-red or an inky navy blue. Colours are extremely important to me as an artist. I think that having colour around you keeps you inspired and keeps you happy.
Most Embarrassing Moment:
Far too many to mention! I am so clumsy. I'm constantly bumping into things, always putting my foot in it by talking loudly about a person who is listening behind me, smashing cups, tripping over dogs and kids. The worst one EVER was when I wasn’t looking where I was going in Poland and fell into a wheel chair -with a bearded legless old man in it - I was mortified but he seemed to enjoy the ride! Bless him!
What would you have done if you weren't an illustrator?
Probably been a kids TV presenter, a loud holiday rep or an animal mad zoo keeper.
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