Lisa Berkshire

Lisa, who lives in Poole, graduated with a B.A. Hons Degree in Graphic Design and Illustration from Norwich School of Art in 1989 and since then has worked for a wide range of clients including Fortnum and Mason, the BBC, The Lady, British Gas, Centerparks and many others. Children's book publishing is an area Lisa is naturally drawn to, having contributed illustrations for Fairytale anthologies and educational books in the past. Lisa combines drawing, printmaking and digital effects in her work, which often include her own words and hand-drawn lettering. Her work incorporates narrative and figurative elements, a love of myths and folktales, the sea, landscape, children’s literature and nature amongst many other influences
Lisa loves being outside in general, and swimming and cycling in particular, her current obsession being swimming in the wintry sea without a wetsuit. She has been quoted as saying she actually enjoys it! Her son was born in 2005 and being his mum is her most favourite job in the world. She enjoys exploring new places at home and abroad, and loves to visit the family caravan in St Ives Bay as often as her busy life allows.​