RUTH WATERS
illustrations

I am an artist, illustrator and children’s book author specialising in collage and paper art.

I have been shortlisted for the World Illustration Awards 2019 and 2020, author-illustrated 5 picture books and, most recently, was the recipient of the Highly Commended Artist of the Year – Artist Open Houses, Brighton 2024.

Living in Sussex, my work is often inspired by the local landscape. I use paper that I decorate in acrylic paint using old brushes, sponges and rollers to create unique textures. I then cut, layer and stick!  More recently, I have been exploring more abstract art – manipulating paper to create 3-d structures (tessellations), which I paint to add depth and warmth.