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Alice Courtley Illustrator & Author

Alice Courtley is an author and illustrator based in the UK. She creates playful images with a blend of people, animals and backgrounds inspired by real life. While studying on the Cambridge MA in Children’s Book Illustration, she developed a passion for character, texture and experimenting with unusual formats. Her work has been recognised for prizes such as the Klaus Flugge prize shortlist 2023 and featured in exhibitions such as the AOI’s ‘Inspired to Innovate’ in London