Illustrating Wild Worlds for Children with Meredith Downes

Join local children’s author and illustrator, Meredith Downes, to explore illustrating wildlife stories for young readers.
Have you ever dreamed of creating and illustrating unforgettable wildlife characters that young readers will love? Join local children’s author and illustrator, Meredith Downes, as she introduces you to the world of illustrating wildlife stories for children. Be inspired and unleash your creativity in the heart of Karawatha Forest.
Meredith will explore the different aspects of illustrating wildlife characters for children and young adults, from character creation to composition and visual storytelling. Through prompts and guided exercises, she will help participants to begin their journey illustrating wildlife characters that bring wild stories to life.
This session pairs perfectly with Meredith’s upcoming ‘Writing Wild Worlds for Children’ event on 18 October. Attend one or both to help guide your creative adventures.
Basic art supplies will be provided (pencils, pens, coloured pencils, paper), however feel free to bring your own resources if preferred.
Continue the adventure after the session with a visit to the environment centre and a gentle walk through the stunning Karawatha reserve – a wonderful setting for gathering ideas from nature.
About the Presenter:
Meredith Downes is a children’s author and illustrator from Brisbane. She loves to draw and write adventures about all the quirky animal characters of the Australian bush she has met at home and on her travels across the country. Following the release of her debut novel for kids, “Liam the Chid and the Kangaroo Warriors”, Meredith is currently working on the next book in the “Liam the Chid” series for release in 2027.
For enquiries, email the Environment Centre.