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Binny is an award-winning illustrator/author with over 30 published books around the world. She’s known for her whimsical style, love of animals, and joyful approach to creativity. Her workshops are warm, engaging, and hands-on — perfect for kids who love to draw, imagine, and make a bit of a mess along the way.
I was born in Canberra.
Creative director, art director, designer, wallpaper designer
Big Feelings, Little Characters, Friendship & Belonging.
Harks it’s me Ruby Lee was an Honour Book CBCA, Shortlist medal Prime Ministers award, and 65000 copies were distributed to the children of Victoria for their prep bags. My career highlight was when it was turned into a braille book for visually impaired.
SAM FRANCISCO KING OF THE DISCO was read on stage at Glastonbury Festival by the incredible Abigail from The Last Dinner Party and now features as a CBeebies Bedtime Story, UK TV. It also won a GOLD Moonbeam Award in 2023.
The Letter Writer was selected by the Society of Illustrators New York for Annual and Exhibition 67, 2025.
I have also received recognition in the 3×3 Illustration Awards (New York) a total of 13 times, including Merit, Honorable Mention, and Silver placements.
Australia, New Zealand, UK, France, Belgium, Hungary, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain and Germany, to name a few! I have been published in a total of 22 countries.
I am passionate about drawing with a hand-drawn feel and a touch of retro charm. I’m drawn to stories that explore big feelings in little characters with warmth, whimsy, and emotional heart.
I also create botanical wallpaper and surface designs for grown ups. There has also never been a dessert I haven’t liked, seriously.