
Kyria McKie
Children's Illustrator
Who or what made you want to become an illustrator?
Ever since I can remember, I have always been drawing! I used to turn my homework sheets around and draw on the back... My teachers would let me do it, they got tired of trying to stop me!
Being an illustrator feels like an extention of who I am. It's a real joy.
Where do you currently live and where did you grow up?
I currently live is West Sussex, Uk but I grew up in France. I love both country deeply and find great inspiration from both cultures!
Which books from your own childhood really stand out?
Growing up, my mum would read the "petit nicolas" books to us which were wonderful kids stories! the illustrations were sinple but very expressive!

Do you offer more than one style, if so – talk us through the different approaches and the audience you are targeting for each.
I like to adapt my style to the project that I am drawing for! I get inspired by each project differently and i aslo like to tailore my drawing style to the audience.