Hello! I'm an illustrator artist and muralist. I make colourful, nature-inspired designs from my studio in The Archives Tottenham, London.
I make uplifting art for everyday settings, from magazine covers to shopping centre murals. I am especially passionate about making public art because of the power it has to improve our sense of well-being and our connection to our environment and to each other.
Clients include the NHS, Haringey Council, Sonshine magazine and Child's Play International.
My work is vibrant, inclusive and often includes plants and people with a touch of the fantastical. I have a passion for nature and environmental issues and my work often reflects one or both of these themes. I generate ideas from observational drawing, playing with shape and colour and giving careful consideration to the stories or ideas being communicated.
I am also highly experienced in arts education and I bring this knowledge to community engagement workshops where and when appropriate. I'm a visiting lecturer for several different Illustration BAs and MAs.
My debut author/illustrator picture book - King Leonard's Teddy is available in 5 languages, was shortlisted for the Little Rebels Award 2020, the Cogan Biodiversity Award 2020 and the Teach Early Years Awards 2019. It was also included in the United Nations' sustainable development goals book list.
My iconic and inclusive London scenes have been shortlisted for the Association of Illustrators World Illustration Awards and Prize for Illustration.
With Arts Council funding, I've helped local organisations tell the stories of their products, services and causes using animated illustration.
Click the links below to learn more from some recent interviews or Get in touch to enquire about a commission.
Testimonials
We had the pleasure of working with Phoebe to develop a series of murals for the new Lower Ground Floor of Wood Green Community Diagnostic Centre. Alongside the Project Team, we were determined to collaborate with a local artist to 'bring the outside in' to create a calming environment for patients, staff and visitors of the centre. Phoebe was a delight to collaborate with at every stage of the process (shortlisting, initial designs, incorporating feedback) and always kept our aim with the artwork in mind.Phoebe fulfilled the brief and beyond by creating mesmerising landscapes with her distinctive artistic style. In the few weeks since the installation, patients, staff and visitors have praised Phoebe's work and we are delighted that her creation will continue to uplift those who enter the space.If you have the opportunity to work with Phoebe, you can expect a collaborative approach and a wonderful outcome!
Savah AliÂ
Project Support Officer
Wood Green NHS Community Diagnostic Centre
Working with Phoebe was a dream. Aside from fulfilling the creative brief with great verve she was superlatively efficient, accommodating, versatile, and a pleasure to be around. Couldnât ask for more. If you are even half thinking about working with Phoebe, donât hesitate! Get her on board now.
Rebecca Heald
Curator Commissioner Consultant
Made By Tottenham
What a wonderful experience working with Phoebe. She was in tune with the vision for the project straight away and brought so many magical ideas to enhance the clinical environment. Great to work with someone who is so collaborative and willing to adapt. Thank you for your truly beautiful artwork!
Nikki Crane
Independent arts consultant at Nikki Crane Associates
Phoebe created beautiful woodland inspired murals for our preschoolâs new outdoor play space. She totally nailed the brief that she was given and was an absolute pleasure to work with.
The finished murals really help to pull the whole project together and now the children have a wonderful, magical space to explore and play in.
The children love to chat to all the bunnies and the birds on the walls so job done as far as Iâm concerned! Thanks Phoebe!
The finished murals really help to pull the whole project together and now the children have a wonderful, magical space to explore and play in.
The children love to chat to all the bunnies and the birds on the walls so job done as far as Iâm concerned! Thanks Phoebe!
Fi Graham
Governor of Chestnuts Preschool
Can't recommend Phoebe highly enough. A very talented artist and a total professional. Phoebe has painted our windows at The Trampery (639 High Rd) in Tottenham for the last 2 years and has done an amazing job on both occasions. Thank you Phoebe!
Simon Stanley Ward
Community Manager, The Trampery
I would recommend your services as you are very professional, flexible, reliable and able to accommodate changes fairly quickly. You were very responsive and efficient. And of course you're a really good illustrator!
SamÂ
Made by Tottenham
Great message, beautiful lino-cut style artwork and the main character is just loveable!
Annie KublerÂ
Art Director of Childâs Play International
Thank you, this is absolutely brilliant. Love it.
Kirstie Beaven -
Editor of Sonshine Magazine
