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Hello!
For the past few months, I’ve been illustrating The Adventures of Kody and Aron—a powerful book by Monique McPherson about journey, resilience, and connection, inspired by her experience raising two autistic sons and exploring communication beyond words.
A very special part of this project: my 13-year-old son has been working alongside me on the illustrations!
This has been an eye-opening project for me, and I believe it will be the same for many others.
The book is now available for pre-order!
New Video: Arigato Magic
My new Arigato Magic video is live on YouTube!
Arigato Magic teaches simple Japanese phrases through everyday moments.
We recently said goodbye to our 16-year-old Toyota Auris—our very first family car! 
This video is a small tribute to it.
Learn how to say “Thank you, cars!” in Japanese and celebrate the vehicles that help us every day.
Chigiri-e Workshop x Japanese Language Session
Friday 19 June, 2:45-3:45PM / 4-5PM (GMT)
I’ll be running Japanese Culture Workshops at SunnyCon Anime Expo 2026 in Newcastle.
Join me and explore Japanese language & culture through chigiri-e in a fun, hands-on workshop. Perfect for anime fans and anyone curious about Japan!
Japanese art, culture, and language workshops
Local connections can lead to meaningful impact.
This project was made possible through funding from the Japan Foundation and support from Newcastle University. Through a link at DoBusiness Network, I had the opportunity to work with Building Self-Belief CIO and spend time at a youth club, sharing Japanese art, culture, and language with young people.
A reminder of how powerful community connections can be.
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My picture books (signed & personalised) are available here!
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