I am an English-born artist, illustrator, bookbinder and creative guide, based on a farm in rural Queensland, Australia. Largely self-taught, my creative journey has moved through many forms over the years, including photography, sewing and soft sculpture, before settling into illustration, mixed-media art and the deeply grounding practice of bookbinding.

I am proudly Autistic, ADHD and Gifted, and I have navigated life with Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS since my teens. These lived experiences inform both how I create and why I create. My work is deeply connected to nature, history, symbolism and the quiet, transformative power of creativity as a healing language. Art has long been a way for me to make sense of the world, to listen inwardly, and to share stories that speak beyond words.

I am perhaps best known for my Oracle card illustrations, where intuition, symbolism and storytelling come together to invite reflection, insight and connection. Alongside my illustration and painting practice, bookbinding has become an integral part of my creative life. I find peace and structure in the rhythmic, tactile nature of hand-binding books, creating journals that become vessels for exploration, self-expression and personal story.

Through my "Gather and Create" workshops, I share this way of working with others in supportive, inclusive spaces. Whether guiding expressive painting in "Coffee, Cake and Canvas" or teaching the meditative craft of bookbinding, my focus is always on creating environments where creativity feels accessible, nurturing and meaningful.

At the heart of everything I do is a belief that art is not about perfection, but about presence. Through my artwork, illustrations and hand-crafted journals, I continue to encourage others to reconnect with their inner voice and to embrace creativity as a pathway to storytelling, healing and self-discovery.

Jane xxx

Awards
With thanks
Photography: Lee-Ann Wilson Photography 
Copywriting:  Lemonade Press Copywriting and Words for Wellbeing
Jaaneman Art