So, just to manage expectations, I don’t have some amazing origin story where I was working in a dead end job and then my whole world changed. My story is one of much trial and error, turning awkwardness into awesomeness, finding my own voice and just gradually shouting louder and louder.

I grew up in Britain as the eldest of five siblings, before emigrating with my family to New Zealand when I was 14. My family was/are creative and weird (aren’t they all?) and all I ever wanted was to just fit in. I worked SO hard at fading in to the background - I did well at school, I was a reliable local babysitter, I went to university to study law…

And, halfway through my second year the wheels well and truly fell off.

When I started to emerge from my mental health crisis, I decided to focus on art and design - something that had always seemed like a hobby more than an actual job prospect, but something that I loved and could make me happy (this seemed important). I completed a Bachelor in Design majoring in illustration at Auckland University of Technology and set about being as creative as I possibly could be.

From there, I went on to grow my own business selling my art prints, and started sharing all the other random bits and pieces I was working on for myself on social media. Which leads us to now. I’ve been my own business for over 12 years and built a strong personal brand with numerous international partnerships and endless exciting opportunities (don’t worry, you know there’s all the boring stuff too, and the self-employed admin ughhh).

Year after year, as things get weirder, I learn more and get bolder. I’m dedicated to sharing this with you all, and encouraging others to find their wonderful weird! It’s a bloody good time, thanks for coming along for the ride.

Evie x