Oh hello!
I'm Christy - an author and illustrator working from my studio in beautiful Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Surrounded by my garden and the landscape beyond, I find endless inspiration in the quiet rhythms of nature.

My work drifts between naturalist illustration, sophisticated nonsense, and children’s storytelling—each piece a reflection of my deep love for the natural world and its unfolding cycles. Whether I’m capturing the delicate structure of a wildflower or imagining a world where whimsy takes root, my art is grounded in observation, curiosity, and wonder.

For me, art is a way of paying attention—of celebrating the small miracles that surround us every day, and sharing them through the playful, poetic language of image and story.

A few bars about me (in 3/4 time, please)

Hailing from a theatrical/dance background, I’ve donned many creative hats over the years: tap dancer, vocalist, movie extra, and makeup artist to name a few. 

Fun fact: I grew up in Australia and worked at a Koala sanctuary!

I’m also a bird nerd (I know, you never would have guessed!) I even use my birding superpowers for good by taking part in citizen-science projects such as SwiftWatch and the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas. Oh and you may have noticed my wonky fingers - arthritis hit me young, and these wayward digits make my marks.

I bring to the table over 30 years of illustration experience working with clients from all over the map: Thames & Hudson (Australia), Macy's department store (NYC), the Nature Conservancy of Canada and hey, maybe you!

Armed with ink and paint, there is always something waiting to be imagined. 
​I'd love to chat about bringing YOUR ideas to life.​