Dave and I met when working for a large publishing company in Leeds. We trained together (havoc in Perth) and collaborated on a project that earned the company a Plain English Award. Dave worked for the company for many years as a Technical Author and Editor, bringing many high profile, big budget projects to fruition. Dave has also used his many skills on proofreading projects for his own clients. 

Now retired and living in Cyprus, it seems only fitting that the Parrot should use Dave's wealth of experience and skills to enhance some of the larger publications coming to the Parrot Cage. Apart from that, it will keep him out of mischief when not playing bowls and from getting under Angela's feet. 

Like all of us here, he reads and is particularly partial to the odd zombie. He is also very musical in the guitar department. 

Dave and Angela are big animal lovers and have given a great deal of their free time volunteering at the Paralimni Dog Pound. They have now adopted their own dogs, Eddie and Molly, and given them both a fabulous new home complete with private pool. 

https://www.paralimnidogpound.com/

Ken has worked as a professional Graphic Designer for 18 years and even longer as a writer and illustrator. He has great working relations with several publishing houses, including the Parrot, as well as dozens of independent authors - many of who return again and again for design work.

He's an open, friendly, and honest person, yet remains professional and courteous, especially when it concerns the prized work of others.  He has so far created covers for Tom Horn's 'The Chronicles of Vespia' series and you can view his work here: https://www.ccovers.co.uk/



Carl Jackson is from Chorley, Lancashire.

As well as an illustrator he is an Art teacher at a local High School where he also attended.

He has a Degree in Fine Art and is currently illustrating a children’s Maths adventure book. His pictures are all hand drawn which is how he loves to work, bright, colourful and exciting, which is perfect for children’s book illustrations.

“Wonderfully detailed and full of character. Carl has been a joy to work with and has been invaluable in the way he has listened to my ideas and turned my terrible drawings into the exact dream locations I originally imagined” Daniel Lin – Author.

Carl lives with his History teacher wife, dog and cat. When he is not working, he enjoys walking and the outdoors, and he loves hiking up mountains and exploring.

He also loves coffee, sci-fi and chocolate, preferably all at the same time!

https://www.artistsandillustrators.co.uk/Carl-J1968

Jayne Farrer is a North Yorkshire based artist and illustrator.

Originally a Graphic Designer, she trained at Blackburn and Bolton University. Jayne now works full time as a self-employed Illustrator.

Jayne creates detailed and rich artwork, which is very adaptable to projects and requests. She has a wonderful ability to create characters; imaginative images and scenes that really make stories come to life.

Her illustrations are originally hand drawn. She uses a varied palette of mediums, specialising in watercolour and oils to create a diverse range of artwork, which are digitally finished.

She has worked on a variety of children’s books and other ventures.

Jayne is also a successful oil and watercolour painter and exhibits online and in local galleries.

Please visit her website to see more examples of her work:

www.jaynefarrer.com

Carla's artwork is an absolute delight.  It is delicate and intricate but full of life.  She creates all sorts of delightful images in greetings cards, wall art and takes commissions. Her work reflects her love of nature and the things around her. 

Take a look at her work on her website:

https://www.carlagebhard.com/

Monika is one of the nicest people to know. She has a knack of putting people at ease and helping them release the stresses and strains of their daily lives. Together with her lovely husband Roger, they provide NLP, health and wellbeing services all across the Fylde. for all ages through their business Life Resourcers. 

Additionally Monika is also an artist who creates lively and engaging artwork and has released a colourful book for children..

You can see both Monika's and Roger's work on their website:

https://liferesourcers.weebly.com/