#illustrated window

I spent a lovely sunny day at beautiful Ink@84 Books in Highbury, creating an illustrated window for Independent Bookshop Week.

Here's the finished display in support of The Birthday Invitation, my new book with author Lucy Rowland (Bloomsbury). I painted the parrot character directly onto the glass with acrylic paint, and then added some home-made bunting, paper invitations and tiny hand-drawn party hats. A BIG thank you to Lizz at Bloomsbury for her excellent bunting hanging skills!

**Special tip: If you're thinking of having a go at an illustrated window, don't forget to take a pair of sunglasses! It can be difficult to paint in direct sun.