About Penelope

llustration, art and design have inspired me since I was a child. I was always drawing and designing and they are all I have ever wanted to do.

That inspiration led me to art school where I studied for and received my Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design. This not only honed my technical skills but also my artistic skills. Since I graduated, I have worked in creative industries, including successfully completing an apprenticeship at MAMA Youth Project in London. Producing a TV series for Sky One. This lead to working on a children’s news show for Sky Kids. Further enhancing my skills and experience. Covid led me back to Guernsey where I have since been involved in several design projects, and local TV and Film productions with award winning local filmakers.

I am a published Author and Illustrator of Once Upon an Island, A Treasury of Guernsey Folklore (which I am proud to say has reached my publisher, Blue Ormer’s best sellers list). I wanted to bring these wonderful fables, which might otherwise be lost, to a whole new generation. I collaborated closely with all branches of the Guernsey Arts community, The National Trust of Guernsey, Guernsey Museums and Heritage Services and Visit Guernsey. The release of my children’s book has opened lots of opportunities to work as a freelance educator. In particular as an Artist in Residence in schools and museums.

Please click the link to see my university portfolio

https://pendawes.wixsite.com/website/rethinking-the-summerhouse