David is an award-winning illustrator and writer of children’s books. He has created 10 picture books of his own, including the Sydney Penguin and Henry Pig series. He has also worked with many New Zealand writers, such as Margaret Mahy, Joy Cowley, Jack Lasenby and Janet Frame.

Internationally he has illustrated books in the UK (Brian Jacques’  Redwall  fantasy series), in Australia (the Ranger’s Apprentice) and the USA (The Great Tree of Avalon trilogy by T.A. Barron).

David has achieved recognition and awards both locally and internationally. Two of his picture-books, Henry’s Map and Oink, received starred reviews in Kirkus and in 2017, Snark won the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year and a ‘White Raven’ from the International Youth Library.

David's first board book, Bumblebee Grumblebee, received a 'White Raven' and was selected by Kirkus as one of the six Best Board Books in the USA for 2022.

David was born in Ashburton in New Zealand’s South Island. For the last 35 years he has lived and worked in Port Chalmers near Dunedin, where the Southern coastline and its wildlife are a continual inspiration for his work.

We enjoy sharing David's art in Port Chalmers, online and through other retail outlets in and beyond Dunedin - as original art, books, prints and cards

We hope you enjoy David's art too!