Introducing Jelly is the first post in my blog. This blog is really my journal into the world of illustration. I have been working on a children’s book ‘Jelly goes to the end of the garden’ – ‘a long way from home’. Jelly is the main character in the book. She loves jelly cakes but above all she has a pioneering adventurous spirit. Her inquisative nature takes her on adventures which are ‘a long way from home’ – even if in the next door garden!. The book has its origins from my oil painting series ‘Surprises’. New experiences for children often have an element of surprise and a trek to the bottom of the garden can be a long way from home. Introducing Jelly to compliment her character from the art series has allowed her personality to open up which has been an exciting adventure for me as well.
This one shows gouche effect – 
Then there are flowers – like these daffodils –
And nasturtiums too – 