Nice to meet you!

Hi, I’m Shelly!

I create lovable characters and whimsical worlds for small kids with BIG imaginations.

I’m represented by The Plum Agency in the UK, and have had the pleasure of working with select publishers including Puffin, Usborne, Quarto, Farshore and Oxford University Press.

The magic of childhood is at the heart of everything I create, and I’m endlessly inspired by kids’ big emotions, and unique lens on the world.
When I illustrate, I reconnect with my own inner child.

You can explore my process, sketches, and upcoming projects on Instagram.

For commissions and project enquiries, please write to me or my lovely agent Hannah.

Some cheeky facts about me and my life as an illustrator: 1. My bad habit is the more stressed about a looming deadline, the more I snack! The crunchier the better! 2. I work digitally but secretly hope to create books with traditional media someday&