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A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME...

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With a BA (Honours) in Graphic Design from Nottingham Trent University, I developed a strong eye for colour, layout, handlettering and visual hierarchy—skills that naturally flow into my passion for illustration. 

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My big break came in London, illustrating problems pages and horoscopes for magazines. While editorial work was exciting, my heart belongs to picturebooks. Having worked as a bookseller, I’ve always loved seeing my work on the shelves I used to stack.

 

I’ve collaborated with top publishers like Bloomsbury, Orchard Books, Egmont, and Scholastic. My work has taken me around the world—recent adventures to Hong Kong, New York, and Tanzania have fueled my sketchbook with new inspirations.

 

I won Zizzi's Fresh Talent Competition, and my 'Legs' painting appeared on plates across their UK restaurants.

 

Beyond commissions, I teach design and illustration, lead workshops, and co-run a greetings brand established in 2013.

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I love the creative challenge of illustration and always enjoy tackling new briefs. If you think my work could be a good fit for your project, feel free to get in touch!

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ILLUSTRATING DURING A PANDEMIC...

We all have a story to share. Lockdown 2020 was like nothing we had ever experienced before. With so much time to spend at home, I started drawing to record the day to day happenings within our bubble. The little daily doodles were shared on my social media and even featured in the press and on BBC radio! Here's my doodles...

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Bertie was tasked by his school to create a piece of ‘lockdown art’ today.

 

We excitedly collected flowers and sticks and my head was buzzing with ideas

of all the ‘fun’ ways we could do it. But Bertie was not in the mood for it today

and there was no persuading him.

 

I, however, have sat tonight and sketched up how I envisaged it in my head.

It’s filled with all the animals the boys talk about everyday - their imaginations are pretty wild!!

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For those that know me well you are probably wondering why our

dog Ralph hasn’t put in an appearance in these little sketches.

 

Well that is because he has had a very important job throughout

lockdown - keeping DT/Davie Reg/Dad/Little Grandad safe and

sane. He is on loan and is living the high life but we miss his

grumpy little face and ginger whiskers!

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I LOVE CREATING PATTERNS...

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 ILLUSTRATING CHARACTERS

...and keeping

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CONTACT ME

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All designs and illustrations on this website are © of Helen Turner. If you are blogging or pinning please credit.

 

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