Character work · 2025–present

English
Nature.

A cast of British birds and animals designed for calm word and tile games—each able to reward, encourage and occasionally address the player.

Jane Stephens illustration of a robin

Robin

Jane Stephens illustration of a blackbird

Blackbird

Jane Stephens illustration of a blue tit

Blue Tit

Jane Stephens illustration of a wren

Wren

Jane Stephens illustration of a goldfinch

Goldfinch

Jane Stephens illustration of a house sparrow

House Sparrow

Jane Stephens illustration of a starling

Starling

Jane Stephens illustration of a song thrush

Song Thrush

Drawn to
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Each character begins as a simple, recognisable drawing and is then prepared for use across still rewards, journal entries and restrained animation.

The aim is not natural-history illustration. Accuracy gives each bird its identity; expression gives it a role in the game’s small illustrated world.