These illustrations were commissioned by Forest Arts at the Forest Cafe, in 2020. To help readers combat boredom during the early stages of the first UK Covid-19 lockdown, I designed the above colouring-in pages, in support of Forest Arts celebrating their 20 year anniversary of running DIY art events, exhibitions and happenings across Edinburgh.

Spirit Level, a zine by Forest Arts and Forest Publishing

Over a dozen artists take you on a journey through the ineffable and untouchable.

Featuring drawings, prints & poems by:


Nick Askew
Alice Barker
Fiona Beveridge
Emma Brierley
Barbara Henderson
Abi Lewis
Sally Mairs
Tom or Judy Moore
Suri Park
Pearl Moss Press
Jamie Watt
Jin Wei
Lord ZOM


Forest Arts is part of FOREST, a registered charity which has run successful cafes, art galleries, a record label, artist studios and a fringe theatre, all of which have been recognised for being nurturing spaces, encouraging local and international artists to flourish. These activities, and many more, have been powered by the commitment and energy of volunteers past and present. Find out more at @theforestarts.