I am delighted to share that I’ve signed with Amberley Publishing, a name synonymous with quality, heritage, and storytelling. It’s an honour to know my work will soon be sitting alongside some truly incredible titles, like Scotland from the Air by Shahbaz Majeed, From Romanov to Windsor by Coryne Hall, 1939: The Second World War at Sea in Photographs by Phil Carradice, and 125: The Enduring Icon from the 125 Group.
Amberley’s catalogue is full of books that celebrate the stories, landmarks, and personalities that have shaped our world, whether it’s dramatic Scottish landscapes, royal dynasties, wartime bravery, or iconic trains. To be joining this collection is honestly a dream come true.
Not all of these buildings are strictly Art Deco, but they all have that unmistakable flavour. The flair, optimism, and style that drew me to this era in the first place. Some are well-known icons, others are hidden gems that spoke to me as I researched and explored. That’s my only absolute rule for choosing what to draw: the building has to say something to me, to call out for its story to be told.
Some of the buildings that make the biggest impression will also inspire a poem, written from the building’s perspective. I love the idea that these structures have voices—witnessing history, surviving change, sometimes nearly vanishing, but always standing for something bigger than bricks and mortar.
Right now, I’m working on an illustration of the historic WJR transmitter building in Michigan, an Art Deco landmark that once broadcast hope across continents. And that’s just the beginning.
So, over the next two years, expect to see sneak peeks of new artwork: cinemas glowing under neon lights, historic airports with wings outstretched, and the quiet resilience of lesser-known treasures. I’ll be sharing stories and process updates here on the blog and social media. And if you’re as passionate about public transport heritage, Art Deco design, and the emotional power of historic buildings as I am. Stay tuned!