I have had an exciting commission to illustrate a children's story recently. The only downside was the timeframe. It was very tight. I usually use colour pencils to illustrate my picture…
This year reminded me of appreciating one thing - everyday life.During this unusual holiday week and beyond, I want to be grateful that we are still here. In 2011 when earthquake and…
Well we made it. Today was the last day of school before Christmas holiday. Naomi was sad because she wanted to go to school forever. Ichi was sad because he…
Having the same parents, growing up in the same household, why can children be so different? Ichi is a night owl, and Naomi is a morning lark. Getting Ichi out of…
We are in lockdown 2. But life keeps moving and we keep running! Here is this week’s cartoon. …
When Naomi finds feathers, she holds them in her hands and flaps her arms as if she is a bird.She has told me she would want to be a bird…
I love growing food. I’m just not good at it.Courgettes and cabbages have all been attacked by snails and slugs and who knows what.But there was one good outcome from…
When the children return from school, the TV remote control battle begins.One day, Naomi adopted the strategy of carrying the remote everywhere she went, preventing Ichi from getting hold of…
Naomi loves school meals. This might be the reason why she is so eager to go to school. She says school meals are more yummy than mummy’s food. Well, I suppose she’s…
“Ichi! Eat quickly! Got it?"“Ichi! Brush your teeth now! Got it?”“Ichi! Wash your hands after the toilet! Got it?” Naomi bosses Ichi about. Naomi is four. Ichi is eight. But Naomi…