Erika Pal was born in Budapest, and spent her childhood behind the iron curtain.

She graduated in 2007 from Kingston University, London with an honours degree in Animation and Illustration.

While at university Erika entered numerous competitions, was commissioned by Random House, twice highly commended for the Macmillan Prize, and designed the winning logo for the Booktrust Big Picture campaign.

Based in London, she is currently working as a freelance illustrator. Her first picture book, Azad's Camel, is due to be published by Frances Lincoln Publishers in summer 2009.

Erika is also developing a passion for printmaking, and is a member of East London Printmakers.

To commission her, or buy her prints, contact her at: erika@erikapalillustration.com