When did you realise that art was an interest you wanted to pursue? Were you inspired by anyone/anything?
When I was younger I made endless books and I wanted to be like Dr Seuss.

In three words, how would you describe your career as an artist/illustrator?
Playful. Inquisitive. Fantastical.

Words of advice for budding illustrators?
Draw what you love. You’ll be inspired to take your ideas much further if you’re passionate about what you’re doing.

Donovan’s top 5 artistic tips

• Keep a sketchbook.

• Draw every day – practice makes perfect.

• Look at artists you like – try to copy what they do.

• Observe the world.

• Just do it – don’t wait for permission to be artistic.

Sarah’s top 5 artistic tips

• Draw, draw, draw! Get those awesome ideas down on paper.

• Start an arty notebook to practise in and to keep your ideas safe. You could give yourself the challenge to draw in it every day, even if it’s just a scribble.

• Appoint yourself as the family card creator for birthdays and special occasions.

• Find pictures you like and look at how the illustrator has drawn them. Then draw your version of them.

• Enter colouring/creative/crafty competitions!

Enter to win one of TEN prize packs

TO ENTER: To go in the draw to win both these epically illustrated books, put pen to paper and give the how to draw a cat tutorial a go OR Donovan Bixley’s Mauisaurus tutorial.

Fill out the form below and attach your illustration.

Entries close early: 11:45 pm, 25 January 2021