Birdtopia, 2016

'Birdtopia' is my first colouring book for adults published by Laurence King. In 2014 they approached me with the idea of creating a colouring book for adults. They suggested the bird theme which seemed appropriate as birds have always featured regularly in my work. They suggested I 'go wild' - that is an illustrators' dream.

I usually work in both full colour and black and white, both in great detail. So I did have to do some experimenting with my style and soon found a way to work which I hoped people would enjoy colouring.

It was the most wonderful, intense and rewarding project to work on. The result is over 70 pages of wondrous birds living in a world brimming with fantastical flora and fauna.

I really enjoyed researching the birds and tried to include a  selection of inquisitive birds from across the world including gentle blue tits and violet-tailed sylphs; majestic peacocks and Oriental darters; and striking birds of prey, such as the golden eagle and great grey owl. The book also includes a key of birds and eight pages of lavishly coloured illustrations to inspire the reader.

'Birdtopia' was realeased in the UK Spring 2016 and worldwide shortly after.

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The book is available to buy here.

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