About

I am a freelance illustrator and artist, currently based near Cambridge after graduating from the MA Childrens Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. I spent a while dabbling in all kinds of illustration, but wasn't until my first picture book was picked up by Michael O'Mara that my love for narrative was cemented.

 

I am an Associate Lecturer in Illustration at Cambridge School of Art. I have worked with Liontree, Little Tiger, Magination Press (American Psychology Association), Eerdmans Young Readers, Reycraft Books, Lantana, Derwent, Amnesty International and Jacksons Art Supplies. I have exhibited original work at Fortnum and Mason and Cambridge Contemporary Art. I spend as much time as I can out and about with my sketchbooks, and my main source of inspiration is the everchanging sky and all of it's colours.

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If you would like to work with me, please email me at frances@francesives.com.