I’m an illustrator and author from Aotearoa New Zealand, now based in Tokyo, Japan. With a Bachelor of Visual Arts from Auckland University of Technology, I’ve spent over a decade creating educational materials, including English-language textbooks and bilingual storybooks, alongside freelance illustration and writing. My picture book The Pōhutukawa Christmas Tree (Bateman Books, 2024) was a Top Ten New Zealand bestseller in the YA and Children’s category.