It’s an absolute delight to be shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards, which showcase the outstanding work being made by illustrators all over the world.

The selected piece, This is Me, was created for a joint exhibition at Spudworks Gallery in the New Forest. The work measures at 1 meter squared, and thus marks the beginning of a new chapter in my creative process. Historically I’ve worked predominantly in A5 sketchbooks, so transitioning to a much larger scale has enabled new discoveries.

I can’t believe how empowering working big feels. There is so much more space for play. And it’s opened up new possibilities in terms of where I can take my work in the future. I’m looking forward to exploring larger scale art posters and murals next.