I'm an experienced illustrator with a Master's in Illustration and a strong foundation in narrative visual storytelling. I specialise in bringing character-led stories to life with warmth, clarity, and emotional depth. My style adapts to suit the tone and age range of the project. Whether light-hearted, thoughtful, playful, or poetic, I create illustrations that connect with young readers and support the heart of the story. I have experience with sequential storytelling, cover design, and page layout that flows visually and emotionally. I’ve created murals and storytelling workshops in primary schools, illustrated fiction for older readers, and I’m currently developing a large-scale visual project called The Velikovsky Affair. This project shows my ability to handle complex scenes with emotional balance, pacing, and atmosphere. These skills translate directly into picture book and educational illustration work. There are links within the document to show further development. I work fluently with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Procreate. I’m reliable, easy to communicate with, and committed to helping writers bring their stories to life in a way that truly speaks to children. I hope this resonates and look forward to discussing further should you wish to. Kindest regards Ruth Matthews…I'm an experienced illustrator with a Master's in Illustration and a strong foundation in narrative visual storytelling. I specialise in bringing character-led stories to life with warmth, clarity, and emotional depth. My style adapts to suit the tone and age range of the project. Whether light-hearted, thoughtful, playful, or poetic, I create illustrations that connect with young readers and support the heart of the story. I have experience with sequential storytelling, cover design, and page layout that flows visually and emotionally. I’ve created murals and storytelling workshops in primary schools, illustrated fiction for older readers, and I’m currently developing a large-scale visual project called The Velikovsky Affair. This project shows my ability to handle complex scenes with emotional balance, pacing, and atmosphere. These skills translate directly into picture book and educational illustration work. There are links within the document to show further development. I work fluently with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Procreate. I’m reliable, easy to communicate with, and committed to helping writers bring their stories to life in a way that truly speaks to children. I hope this resonates and look forward to discussing further should you wish to. Kindest regards Ruth MatthewsWWWW…