Modern Illustration Adaptation of Swedish children's book 'Pippi Longstocking' by Maddison Dunn showing the characters. Pippi lifting up a horse.

I am a multi-disciplined illustrator and throughout my time at university I have decided to specialise in illustration for children’s books and narrative illustration as a whole. I can work in a variety of mediums but have recently found enjoyment in the process of layering when working digitally, being able to add textures and washes of colour, something learnt from my background in painting.

Interior spread of the boat scene from Pippi Longstocking. Showcasing a boat in a storm with an orange Kraken on the left.

As a reader and artist, I primarily enjoy stories with character driven plots, as I enjoy designing and creating characters that children and adults can empathise and have fun with and most of my work reflects this with unique and quirky character design.
Finishing my degree has taught me skills that I pride myself on : being resilient, creatively organised, and hardworking and able to tackle any challenge that I may face in the industry.

Children's book front cover design by Maddison Dunn for a children's classic Roald Dahl's 'James and the Giant Peach'. Showing a peach being carried by birds.
Children's book illustration by Maddison Dunn showing character of Pippi Longstocking and the horse.
Illustration artwork by Maddison Dunn showing a colourful forest scene for children. A blonde girl, a toucan and a lion with a red "Roar!" text.