“Jordan did me a huge solid in making his illustration character-based, as that's my jam. I think from the moment I saw it I knew they were going to be the main focus. I toyed around with the idea of taking them and creating something different, putting them in a scene or a space which I felt comfortable in. But the more I looked at them and the description that came with it, the more I realised they were really unique and needed to stay at the front of the illustration. It was great having access to so much information about Jordan's town and being able to have a little scoot around on Google Earth. It helped inspire me to create the illustration. Seeing the beautiful painted houses around Jordan's town was great and really lined up with my style, bold colour, and strong lines. It also gave me the tools I needed to bring his characters to life.”

“Being a boring grown-up you can lose your way a little in the pressures of life, kids, money, and stuff. But there is always a child inside. We don't lose that when we become an adult. I think we just don't listen sometimes, as other things are louder. So in the future, I'm going to listen to that voice and heed its advice.”