Jayne Schofield was born in Morecambe, by the sea in Lancashire, and after many years of travelling she came back to this area to raise her family. Her passion for creativity led her to gain a degree in Illustration and Design at Staffordshire University and from there went to work in the gift and fashion industries. She now works as a freelance illustrator and designer from her home studio. She produces her illustrations using a combination of traditional and digital collage techniques and mixes texture, type and imagery to create playful and fun art. She sews and creates applique and textile designs, and has written two books on cross stitch and needlepoint design.