The Great Escape
A series of illustrations developed for a personal project - a story about a small bird and one of the greatest escapes of all time.
Illustrations from this series were selected as winners for the 2026 Bologna Childrens Book Fair Illustration Exhibition,
and shortlisted for the 2026 Paper Bird Illustration Exhibition and Award.
“One evening, her cage was left unlocked.”
Acrylic paint, pencil and charcoal on paper
“Up and up she flew, toward the distant light.”
Acrylic paint, pencil and charcoal on paper
“She could not leave them in such a terrible place.”
Acrylic paint, pencil and charcoal on paper
“The land unfolded before her like a book, hills and rocks and streams looping and curling in an ancient script.”
Acrylic paint and pencil on paper
“As the wind howled and hail ripped through the sky, their voices rose as one, weaving together, shielding them and enfolding them in a charm of protection, comforting them through that long sleepless night.”
Acrylic paint and pencil on paper
“Keep going!”
Acrylic paint, watercolour and pencil on paper
“A home for us all.”
Watercolour, acrylic paint and pencil on paper