Cathy Brett

Cathy Brett MA is an illustrator, comics creator, printmaker, model-maker, community arts facilitator and academic. She is the author of award winning illustrated books and graphic novels, and is the co-creator of the 'Electrigirl' Series for Oxford University Press (with Jo Cotterill). Cathy’s book illustrations and graphic novels have been shortlisted for awards (HOI Folio Society 2019, LDComics 2018, First Graphic Novel Award 2018 and 2023) and featured in a TV documentary (Mary and Agnes, BBC 2019). She is a community and heritage artist, working with conservation groups, schools, local charities and artist collaborators. She was a nominee for Surrey Artist of the Year 2022, is the curator of the Leatherhead Museum and has exhibited in group and solo gallery shows in Surrey, London and Scotland. Cathy's current works-in-progress include a Graphic Novel inspired by Alfred Hitchcock, a historical novel based in 18th Century Mole Valley, and a major collaborative project identifying the locations in Jane Austen's Emma (with Lucy Quinnell).