Natalie Hughes is a freelance illustrator and designer, specialising in children's books and greetings cards. Having gained a degree in Illustration & Animation, Hughes has gone on to work as an in-house graphic designer for a children's publisher and on a freelance basis for a host of international clients. Hughes loves to create colourful, quirky designs inspired by creatures, plants, patterns and people. She also has a passion for illustrating maps. @nataliedoodles