This is why I love the classic children’s books — and why I create them.
I believe stories can move slowly, be kind, and offer comfort without needing to explain too much.
Over the years, I’ve worked as a freelance illustrator, bringing stories to life for authors and publishers, and illustrating commissioned children’s books.
But slowly, gently, a quieter dream began to grow — to create a world of my own.
I also love positive affirmations, especially the words “I am.”
They remind children — and the grown-ups they become — that they are loved, brave, kind, and enough, exactly as they are.
Through my stories, illustrations, and illustrated children's books, I hope to offer a gentle place to land — a small pause in a busy world — and a reminder that softness is a strength.
This is the world I’m living in — filled with kindness, happiness, and intention.
You’re always welcome here!
- Little Curly
A gentle space to share the story behind Little Curly — an illustrator creating art and affirmation prints for children and the inner child within.
I'm an artist, illustrator, author, and maker of small things.
I simply love making things.
I was born with naturally curly hair — soft, fizzy, and impossible to tame.As the youngest in my family,
my parents gave me a nickname: Little Curly.
Everyone called me that, and over time it became more than just a name.
It became a quiet reminder of who I am.
I grew up in the warmth of the 70s and the simplicity of the 80s — a childhood
shaped by cosy homes, slower days, and small, ordinary joys.
Life felt softer then.
We played more, rushed less,
and found happiness in quiet, gentle moments.
That feeling of warmth, calm, and safety stayed with me.
And when the world grew faster and louder,
I realised how much I missed it.
It’s the place I still return to when I draw and tell stories through gentle illustrations and illustrated books.
Hello, it’s me — Little Curly...
What I’m Making Now...
Right now, my husband and I are working on Little Curly’s very first storybook — The Amazing Adventures of Summer and Little Curly — a gentle tale inspired by the characters and furry friends I've created.
The story follows Little Curly and her best friend Summer as they discover a world of quiet magic, friendship, and courage.
It’s a story about finding your way — inside and out.
A story for children, and for the grown-ups who once needed these lessons too.
