A little bit about Tracey Gibbs: the illustrator

I am the daughter of a farmer/shearer and a very handy/crafty seamstress, as such, creativity has always come easily for me. On the farm we were quite isolated and had to make our own fun, and well, when your Mum owns the local craft shop- let's say you are never short on supplies. After my 12 years of schooling I signed up for an art course at TAFE, there were no grades and unlimited supplies, it was the perfect combination to encourage imagination and construction. After this I chose to qualify my skills with a Graphic Design Diploma from Curtin University, Perth, Westen Australia.

Since graduating (and actually also during my stint as a student) I have been quite obsessive about drawing, painting and combining traditional mediums with the digital for interesting effects. I took these skills to my career in publishing design and now freelance full time.  I have designed over 75 books (many of which I illustrated the covers myself). I have also designed logos and corporate work for a variety of clients and I have also just launched my first fully illustrated picture book in October.

If you have a project you want to discuss, feel free to contact me at admin@traceygibbs.com or on 08 6468 4125. I am available for meetings most weeks and am happy to discuss projects over the phone. Thanks, I look forward to hearing from you.