About

Hi, I’m Donna, a children’s book illustrator and surface pattern designer with a love for expressive characters, hand drawn details and playful storytelling. I’m especially drawn to whimsical, seasonal, nature-inspired and slightly quirky themes, creating artwork that feels warm, distinctive and full of personality.

Whether I’m illustrating a picture book or building a collection of repeat patterns, I love creating artwork that feels cohesive, considered and made to connect with people.

I grew up in Wales, but for 16 years I called the United States home. During that chapter of life, my family and I spent time exploring the country in our trusty RV, Grimmbus, a period of adventure that brought plenty of new perspectives and creative inspiration. That way of life also shifted my creative process from traditional watercolor and mixed media toward the flexibility of digital illustration on my iPad.

We’ve since returned to Wales to reconnect with family and embrace a slower, more rooted lifestyle.

These days my work moves between children’s illustration and surface pattern design. I love creating expressive characters, playful scenes and repeat patterns inspired by nature, the seasons, nostalgia and the slightly unusual.

I also occasionally wander into science fiction, fantasy and the quietly macabre, which gives me space to explore a darker, quirkier side of my imagination.

At the heart of everything I make is a love of drawing, storytelling and creating little worlds through illustration.

What Clients Say

Sarah Auriemma, MS, CCC-SLP

26. August, 2026.

Donna is an incredible illustrator and was an asset to my project. She not only brought my vision to life, she made it 10x better with her suggestions and input. She is patience, diligent and talented. I interviewed several illustrators before selecting Donna for my project. I couldn't be happier with her work and will definitely use her again in the future. Thank you Donna for everything!

Nicholas Burritt

27. May, 2026.

Donna was excellent to work with. She was professional, very detailed, and focused on meeting and exceeding my expectations. When the project was under a deadline, she worked extra fast to help meet that timeline. She was also very helpful with making recommendations and suggestions for specific scenes, styles, as well as design ideas and resources. 10/10!

Charlene Ling Lo

9. March, 2026.

Donna was very responsive and provided a beautiful page of illustrations for my kid's book about our dog. She was very communicative and transparent about her creative process, and very prompt and kind to work with. Happy to recommend her!

Lynsey Garrick

https://lynseygarrick.co.uk

Donna has been an absolute dream to work with. Her creative vision has matched mine throughout the project. Donna is highly professional whilst being kind and warm, wanting to get things just right. I cannot recommend her enough!

Francesca George

29. November, 2024.

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Donna on my children's book, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She displayed an incredible level of patience throughout the process, graciously accommodating my busy schedule without ever compromising the quality or timeliness of her work. Her ability to deliver stunning illustrations promptly, despite my occasional delays, was truly remarkable. What I appreciated most was her wonderfully collaborative spirit. She didn’t just bring my ideas to life - she helped elevate them. From brainstorming creative improvements to refining my vision, her input was invaluable. Her kindness and warm personality made every interaction enjoyable and stress-free, adding a delightful touch to the entire process. Donna is not only an incredibly talented artist but also impressively versatile. She skillfully transformed photos of me and my cousin into beautiful renderings that exceeded all expectations, perfectly capturing the essence I envisioned for my book. If you’re looking for someone who is talented, flexible, and a joy to work with, Donna is the perfect choice. I am so grateful for her contribution and look forward to collaborating with her again in the future!

Josh Lines

19. November, 2024.

I couldn't have asked for a better artist to have worked with. Great communication, offered valuable feedback and most importantly created amazing designs.

Sarah

24. July, 2024.

Donna does such beautiful and thoughtful illustration work. I highly recommend her. She puts a lot of thought into the project, has great communication, and does really beautiful work.

Sarah Allen

http://mathwithsarah.com

Donna was so great to work with. She really took the time to understand the project and the end was result was just beautiful. Highly recommended!