My journey to becoming an illustrator

 

Hi there, I'm Naomi a 28 year old Swiss Pet & Wildlife cartoonist living in Pontypool, South Wales with my partner, 1 year old son and our zoo of pets! 

 

I can remember asking my mother at what age did I start to create, and she answered... "from the early age of two!" And that's what I have done ever since.

 

It was a bit of an unusual journey for me to get where I am today. Before arriving here in the UK I spent 8 years living in the south of Spain followed by a year living in Costa Rica and whilst there I used to doodle all the animals that I saw living in my back yard... and I have to say there were some interesting creatures living in the tropical forest.

 

After the amazing year in the Jungle, we decided to move to the UK for educational purposes. So in 2009, I started my 2 year course in Animal care, but all the while I'd draw, I would return home from class hide in my room drawing till the late hours. In 2011 I moved on to study zoology and animal husbandry at Paignton Zoo in Devon. After that, I went to University to study Illustration. But it wasn't for me. Even so I stuck it out to achieve my Degree!

And I got it!!! Now I work daily from my studio at home working on commissions and personal projects. 

 

Well that's me, hope you enjoy my creations and looking forward to hearing from you.

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Naomi