laurenjdowning.illustration@gmail.com
www.laurenjdowning.co.uk/
Instagram
Facebook
I got a BA in philosophy from the University of Cambridge but I what I’ve always really wanted to do is draw and tell stories. One thing led to another, and I graduated from the MA in Children’s Book Illustration in 2018!
My work is driven by characters and my love for exploring real human stories and relationships. I love to work in a limited palette, mixing traditional and digital processes. From non-fiction to activity books, I think there are always engaging, fun and relatable stories to tell, and I hope to imbue my illustrations with warmth, silliness and love.
Things I love:
- observational drawing
- people-watching
- doodling characters cuddling
- silliness
Things that get me excited:
- printmaking
- graphic novels
- beautifully illustrated non-fiction
- woolly jumpers
