I love using colour, texture and humour in my work. I’m inspired by film, music and mid-century design. You can subscribe to my newsletter News from a messy desk in which I talk about my process, sketchbooks and inspiration here.

Awards

Highly Commended, Macmillan Prize for Illustration 2025 with my book Miles Away.

Finalist, Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2025 Portfolio Award.

Winner, Batsford Prize 2024 Children’s Illustration, Fishy Friday.

Communication Arts 2024 Award of Excellence for the illustrations from my book Fishy Friday.

2025 & 2024 Finalist, Bologna Children’s Book Fair Illustrators exhibition.

Shortlist, World Illustration Awards 2024, Fishy Friday

UK winner of Picture this! 2023 with my submission from my silent book Lost.

I draw every day from life and you can listen to me talk about my sketchbooks on the Jon Wright show on BBC Radio Suffolk here.

Follow me on Instagram for regular posts of sketchbook and projects.

Working with me

I am represented by Neil Dunnicliffe at Spring Literary.

You can contact me on

charlottedurance@yahoo.co.uk