Hello!

I’m Rhian, an artist, illustrator and picture book maker from Cardiff. I live with my husband, two children and a very miserable cat called Margaret, all of whom frequently pop into my work.

As an illustrator, my work is full of bright colour, fun details, cute characters, immersive settings and plenty of daft moments. As an author, I love writing stories with a rhythmic, read-aloud quality, using playful language and humour.

Most of all, I love telling imaginative stories with a hefty dose of magic. Fairytale characters, silly monsters and spooky creatures often feature. They usually come with an unexpected twist and a grounded magic that shows a real connection to home, family, play and everyday life.

I enjoy creating characters full of curiosity, celebrating children’s creativity, confidence, problem-solving and joyful defiance, all within a safe and patient space. I also enjoy showing families in all their wonderful variety, helping children feel seen and encouraging empathy and emotional awareness.

I hope my books can help children develop a lifelong love of stories, embrace who they are, build confidence and, most importantly, have fun.