cocktails in PARIS

I’m so pleased to share the cover and some of the inside illustrations for the brand new ‘Cocktails in Paris’ by Audrey Laroux, published by Smith Street Books.
Spanning four seasons, the book lists 50 recipes to take you from the wintry Pont Alexandre III all the way to a balmy stroll around Montmarte – complete with an arm load of market flowers.

This project was an absolute dream to work on, combining two of my greatest loves – fashion & Paris. It also allowed me to develop a slightly different style – combining finer details with a more restrained hand – to portray the great city and its inhabitants in all its colour and glory!

Cocktails in Paris is available in all good bookstores now, worldwide.

Click here for more info.

christophe ROBIN HOLIDAY BOXES 2022

New illustrations for Christophe Robin Paris’ Holiday gift packaging.
The brief this year was to re-create gem stone patterns relating to the signature colour of each range; Red Carnelian, Pink Quartz, Blue Lapis and Green Malachite.

Packaging Design: Andrew Meppen-Walter

christophe ROBIN HOLIDAY BOXES 2021

Farewelling the year with a project that I began at the end of LAST year - illustrations for Parisian haircare brand, Christophe Robin’s, 2021 Holiday gift boxes. These included two exclusive sets for Sephora stores.

Taking inspiration from the key ingredients in each range – Purifying, Regenerating, Volume, Hydrating and Curl – the illustrations had to create the perfect frame for each curated gift box, drawing the customer into the world of CR.

These gift boxes are available now via Christophe Robin’s website and you can read more about them by clicking here.

wylde MOON

I’m so pleased to share a project that I worked on earlier in the year for Holly Willoughby’s newly launched lifestyle & wellness platform, Wylde Moon.
While working on the illustration with her incredible team it was shrouded in such secrecy and I knew very little about the end result - or even who was creating it! The central briefing was that the hero image had to encapsulate femininity in a very natural, raw, and wild state - while referencing the body’s connection to the lunar cycle.
It’s a pleasure to finally see the finished product, along with the beautiful imagery and words from the lovely Holly. Be sure to pop over to the website here and check it out!

martha STEWART LIVING

Some little faces and fancy styles for Martha Stewart Living’s October 2021 issue.

schwarzkopf CHRISTMAS

I had the enormous pleasure of working with the wonderful team at Schwarzkopf AUS & NZ earlier in the year on their holiday campaign for 2020.

Taking inspiration from the Schwarzkopf 2020 colour forecast, along with the Australian Summer we all associate with Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere, the botanical tree gown was born - an explosion of vibrant hues and native textures! This tree wouldn’t be complete without billowing blown-out tresses and all manner of styling tools!

The Schwarzkopf Professional gift tins are available online now and in all Schwarzkopf Professional salons across Australia and New Zealand.

meet BIRDY

Rounding out 2020 with my first and only print release of the year!

I’ve made no secret of my love and fascination with Barbie through the years!
As a child, she fed my imagination and creativity, and clearly it seems she’s still doing it now.
The only difference is I’m slightly less concerned with her what her boyfriend is up to, and more intrigued by her sartorial choices.

For my latest illustration, I wanted to pay homage to everybody’s favourite plastic fantastic fashion icon - because say what you want about her, Barbie’s legacy has endured, delighting both young and old alike! To me she was the ultimate dream boat and I always felt a surge of empowerment whenever I changed her outfit or career, believing it was possible to do, or be, anything.

So, here is my version of the quintessential Barbie Girl - readers, meet ‘Birdy.’
Birdy’s favourite colour is pink, and her wardrobe consists of Gucci cardigans, Prada boots, Chanel bags, Balmain denim twin sets and the most spectacular of Giambattista Valli couture creations! (For any and all formal occasions.) It’s to die for.
And, you know that whatever she does once she leaves her cardboard box, she’s doing it on her own terms, and in style.

’Birdy’ is available in a very limited edition of 20 A3 prints only.
She’s the perfect gift for any girl’s room - be that a nursery or a boudoir - and I’m sure would look perfectly lovely nestled under the tree with a pretty pink bow.
Click here to take ‘Birdy’ home: www.birdyandme.com/shop

BUT, BEFORE YOU LEAVE - please feel free to take a sneaky 20% off all prints and originals in my store until Midnight AEST, November 6th, with code word XMAS20.
I’m getting this sale in early this year, to combat the postal delays due to COVID restrictions.
See my Shipping/FAQ page for more information on delivery times and costs.

pig + PEPPER

I started this illustration not long after the birth of my son, back in 2019.
It’s taken me quite a while to finish it - I blame the intricacy of those Jean Paul Gaultier ruffles - but it feels somewhat fitting to be finally sharing it now, in a COVID-19 world.
If anyone exemplifies the position we find ourselves in right now, it’s Alice. As we all sit at home in self-isolation we’re turning to books, films, music, games; anything to stir our curiosity and escape the reality of the outside world and this virus. So, what better time to fall down the rabbit hole?

Pig + Pepper is a somewhat forgotten chapter of Alice’s story as it’s often left out of film and animated adaptations. But the story goes thusly; Alice finds herself walking into a scene of complete chaos at the home of the Duchess. A cook with a predilection for far too much pepper is involved in quite a violent display with the Duchess herself, throwing pots and plates around the room, while a baby screams incessantly from the Duchess’ lap, in protest perhaps of the lullaby she’s singing, shaking it violently at the end of every verse. All the while pepper floats through the air causing everyone to sneeze. Still with me?
Alice then snatches the wailing baby from the Duchess and runs away from the house. The baby’s cries turn to grunts, and suddenly it transforms into a pig before her very eyes! Why? I don’t know…it’s Wonderland. *shrugs*

It’s certainly not my first take on Alice, and probably not my last. But, as soon as I saw this cascading confection on the runway during Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring 2019 couture collection, I knew I just HAD to dress our beloved Alice in it. It’s so her, no? Just add a tiny Prada head band and set.
I also had to include a tiny little nod to the door mouse. Squint and you might see it!
I think the Mad Hatter’s tea party could be calling my name…

Anyway, I hope you like it, and I hope you’re all doing your best to stay healthy, happy, and curious in these crazy times!
BIG LOVE to everyone out there on the front lines, risking their health to save others. THANK YOU x

Karl Lagerfeld and Natalia Vodianova photographed by Annie Leibovitz for Vogue Dec' ‘03

Illustration by John Tenniel

Jean Paul Gaultier H/C Spring ‘19

CAROLINA HERRERA / FIERCELY FEMALE

Last year I was asked to create a portrait of the classically chic New York-based, Venezuelan designer, Carolina Herrera, for Sourcebooks’ annual all-female-illustrated Fiercely Female calendar for 2020!

It was such a pleasure to be involved in such an empowering project that celebrates so many wonderfully inspiring and iconic women across all fields! Some of the WOW women featured this year include Aretha Franklin, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Lucille Ball, Josephine Baker and Valentina Tereshkova.

You can pick up a copy of the calendar in all good bookstores now!
For more information visit the Sourcebook page here: www.shop.sourcebooks.com

LA PETITE FLEUR

Pretty as a *powder-pink Dior* picture...
Just 9 prints left in the edition of my Thumbelina-inspired 'La Petite Fleur' before she's sold out forever!
To make her yours, visit the shop here: www.birdyandme.com.au/shop

Don't forget that Australian orders now ship free + International postage is offered at flat rates.