If you'd like to buy a drawing of a particular species from me, but you don't see it in my shop, please ask if I have it.
I have dozens of drawings in my filing cabinet, most of them are part of various large commissions
(I usually draw species separately and combine them on my computer when designing the final artwork, together with the text, if required),
so there's always a chance I might have exactly what you need :)

Benzie, the big angry cat – picture book

“Benzie the big angry cat,
Was always very sad –
He frightened every friend,
That he ever had.”

Benzie, the Big Angry Cat is a self-initiated picture book project exploring character, storytelling and expressive illustration.

Benzie is the grumpiest feline you'll ever meet. Determined to rid his territory of every pesky critter, he scares away everyone who comes near. But beneath his bad temper is a lonely cat who would really rather have some friends to play with.

Will Benzie learn to control his temper and discover that making friends might be easier than he thinks?

This personal picture book project was created for fun many years ago, combining storytelling with expressive, character-led illustration. It also reflects my wider background in illustration, design and creative direction, and my interest in using images to give personality and narrative to the natural world.