Discovering Mythology

Cemetery Junction

This publication documents the history of the grand Monkey Puzzle Trees dotted around Bournemouth that were planted circa. 1900. Whilst focussing on the avenue at the Wimborne Road Cemetery, Cemetery Junction takes you around surrounding cemeteries and the wider Bournemouth area. I think the trees are fascinating but overshadowed by the more popular Bournemouth Pines. Despite dinosaurs chomping on Araucarias over 200 millions years ago, the tree is dying out in it’s native habitat in Chile and Argentina and was officially declared endangered in 2013. I feel it’s only fair to share tiny fractions of their story, and this publication explores their time in Bournemouth and why the endangered tree that seems to thrive in Victorian Garden Towns and Cities, should be protected at all costs.

You can view my personal map of monkey puzzle trees in the UK here, most trees listed are in the South / South East of the UK, but many others have all been noted, all trees I have personally been documenting for years. More trees down as you scroll down the list, and you can find many located in Bournemouth! Large clusters of trees are usually listed under notes, with information about many of the tree’s history, or prior locations where trees have been felled.

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Koi Fish in the Storm

Sar Wylda and the Legendary Goldbreaker

AUTHOR : Jake R. Wilson

On the prehistoric continent of Pangeum one sport dominates all entertainment: DINOBEAST RACING. To compete is to court certain death but for those daring few nothing is more thrilling than seeing the chequered flag drop at Goldbreaker Superspeedway. Sar Wylda is a twelve-year-old girl whose dream is to become a racer. But after losing her eyesight she has had to pursue a different life: one on her family’s farm. Will she have the courage to follow in the footsteps of the greatest racers of all time?

AGE : 9+ years

RELEASE DATE : 1st June 2024

Our Flag Means Death

Speculative illustrated poster for David Jenkin’s hit queer comedy Our Flag Means Death. Starring Taika Waititi and Rhys Darby.

Nowhere Island

Book cover illustration for Nowhere Island by Tania Unsworth.

This is a gripping adventure set at the intersection of busy higways, hidden by trees and nature, lies an island full of secrets. With friendship, family and hope at it's heart, Tania Unsworth's writing transports you to an action-packed world.

Riddle Me This, Teen Breathe

Derry Girls

To Be Confirmed, Teen Breathe

Piranesi

Illustrated book cover for the fantasy novel Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.

Travel Well

Viewed Through a Lens, Breathe Magazine

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

Mary Anning

The Graveyard Book

Detectorists

The Christmas We Met

Strange New Worlds, Teen Breathe

Illustrations for Strange New Worlds feature in Teen Breathe magazine. Worlds by Lizzie Bestow.

The Disability Collab Podcast Cover

The Disability Collab is a much-needed initiative aiming to diversify the media for disabled freelancers. Run by Isabelle Jani-Friend, Lydia Wilkins and Eloise Barry.

Deforestation

Alien Stargazing

Rosa Parks

Illustration of the pivotal moment Rosa Parks sat on the front of the Montgomery, Alabama bus in 1955.

Disappearing Act, Breathe Magzine

Editorial for Disappearing Act by Bhavya Arora, featured in Breathe Magazine

Coral Reef

Billie Jean King

Illustration of tennis legend Billie Jean King, not only a tennis legend, but an activist who instigated real, positive change when she fought for women's equality in sports.

Dreams Can Come True, Breathe Magazine

Conscious Being Editorial Illustrations

Editor: Elizabeth Wright

Deputy editor: Chloe Johnson

Graphic designer: Jade Melady

Lockdown Editorial

Editorial illustration to accompany Elizabeth Wright’s article about the Coronavirus lockdowns and the social impacts on disabled people.

Domestic Violence Editorial

Editorial Illustration of a woman leaning on a table, her head in her hands - sorrow clouds of thought surround her on a stormy, sky background. This illustration accompanied an article by Chloe Johnson. The article highlighted the issues with the therapy system and trauma/how that affects disabled people.

Kate Stanforth

Illustration of Kate Stanforth in a dance studio, spotlights highlighting her elegant, confident pose in a rehearsal. Kate makes dance accessible to disabled people. She is a Dance Teacher, Charity Founder, Disability Activist, Model, and PR manager. Words for Kate’s feature written by disability and theatre blogger Shona Louise.

Amy Kavanagh

Illustration of Amy Kavanagh and her guide dog Ava. Amy is award winning disability rights activist and campaigner. Over lockdown she opened the doors to her virtual pub The Staying Inn, online inclusive community for disabled people and founded the #JustAskDontGrab - a viral campaign that encourages people to ask for consent before offering assistance. Words for Amy’s feature written by disability and theatre journalist Rachel Chalrton-Dailey.

Tara Moss

Illustration of Tara Moss. Tara is a Canadian-Australian author, documentary maker and presenter, journalist, former model and UNICEF national ambassador for child survival. In the image she sits in her wheelchair, wheels embellished with skulls and flowers, wearing a beautiful red, vintage dress - she writes her wonderful crime fiction on paper which flows around her. Words for Tara’s feature written by Elizabeth Wright.

Hortense Julienne

Illustration of Hortense Julienne. She is in a kitchen, cooking at a stove. She uses healthy and nutritious ingredients and is the author of multiple cook books and founder of Miss Nang Treats. Words for Hortense’s feature by Elizabeth Wright.

Natural History Museum

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Speculative Book cover for Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, one of my favourite books when growing up.

Noise Pollution

Scenic Scoot

The Art of Noticing, Book by Breathe

Full page and spot illustrations for one of Breathe magazine’s recent interactive books.

Be Here Now, Breathe Magazine

Illustrations for Breathe Magazine feature, Be Here Now. Written by Jade Beecroft.

Embracing Weight Gain

In Sleep, Breathe Magazine

Editorial illustrations for Enchanted Sleep, a feature about dream incubation in Breathe Magazine. Written by Leah Larwood.

The Wolf, The Fox, and The Ape

The Fables of Aesop, performed by the grand puppeteer.

Symmetrical, Spacebar Magazine

Animated illustration for the poem Symmetrical for the quarterly Spacebar Magazine.

Strange Slumbers, Teen Breathe

Editorial Illustrations for Teen Breathe. Strange Slumbers, article about sleep paralysis and lucid dreaming. Words by Leah Larwood.

A Short History of Nearly Everything

Penguin student design awards 2019 Adults Non-Fiction. A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson.

Plant Based Power

How to reserve energy and ensure your plant-based diet powers you through the day.

Girls Who Draw

Enchanted Sleep, Breathe Magazine

Editorial illustrations for Enchanted Sleep, a feature about using lucid dreaming to boost creativity in a special edition of Breathe Magazine. Written by Leah Larwood.