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I can't quite believe it, but somehow I have been selected as a winner of the 2026 Bologna Children's Book Fair Illustrators Exhibition. 😳
I am in shock.
It was an absolute dream come true to be selected as a finalist last week, but a winner??! My

Oh. My. GOSH.
I have been selected as one of the finalists for the @bolognachildrensbookfair illustration exhibition!!! 😳🥳

This is one of the biggest illustration competitions in the world, and I am absolutely thrilled that my pieces will be show

Here's my art vs artist post for 2025, squeezed into the final dying moments of the year!

For me 2025 was a year full of growth and connection. I feel like I've stretched and learned so much since this time last year. I feel more confident in my art

Here are the parts of my little tale for this year's Folktale Week, all together.

Flight: the story of one small bird, and her brave journey to a new home.
🦜 💚

Thank you to the hosts for a wonderful, joy-filled week of artworks and tales:

@fol