Andrea is a Brighton-based writer and artist. Her debut children's book, CREATURE, was published by Flying Eye Books. Her book is sold all over the world and has recently been translated into Korean.
More about Andrea here Her 'process' here and scroll down to her ponderings here
Creature is dreaming and playing in space, causing worlds to be born in the big bangs she creates. Her eyes shine like nebulas as she surveys the vast expanse she calls home. Silence and stillness envelop her as she readies herself to POUNCE! Open your eyes to beauty and wonder in galaxy-sized proportions with this magical, mystical picture book. Written in rhythmic prose with lively and bright illustrations, this calming and beautiful combination of the comfort of cats and the magic of space is the perfect bedtime read.
More about CREATURE here
Creature is dreaming and playing in space, causing worlds to be born in the big bangs she creates. Her eyes shine like nebulas as she surveys the vast expanse she calls home. Silence and stillness envelop her, as she readies herself to POUNCE! Open your eyes to beauty and wonder in galaxy-sized proportions with this magical, mystical picture book. Written in rhythmic prose with lively and bright illustrations, this calming and beautiful combination of the comfort of cats and the magic of space is the perfect bedtime read.
More about CREATURE here
You can buy a copy of, Broken Crayons Still Colour here
One of the most successful projects I have ever designed and spearheaded was the ADUR Sea of Lights.
We were assured that a small village like Lancing would not take to having a parade but they did and people came from all over to attend.
The parade attracted some very dedicated and kind volunteers and between them, the parade ran for 6 years.
More about the Sea of Lights here
I am passionate about storytelling. Storytelling created by words or through pictures.
Here is a small selection of my drawings.
I love to use Procreate but started my digital drawing on Illustrator.
Worthing's historic Dome Cinema asked artists to enter a competition. The prize was to have their artwork in the foyer of the Cinema. I was one of the three winners. I am very proud of this. I love the Dome and went there frequently with my children and it is still my cinema of choice now!
Beyond her creative works, Andrea is an outspoken advocate and community activist dedicated to supporting SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) families and bringing vital awareness to the realities of cultic environments and religious trauma. Drawing from her lived experience as a former ordained nun, she has published impactful articles—including Stealing the Dharma out of the air—and contributed to online resource platforms aimed at exposing toxic group dynamics, deconstructing fundamentalism, and helping survivors heal. Guided by that same fierce empathy in her community work, she champions SEND families by fighting for accessible, inclusive spaces where neurodivergence and diverse needs are understood, celebrated, and supported.
