Ben is a neurodivergent illustrator currently living in Naarm/Melbourne, and studying animation at RMIT. He works primarily with a mix of digital tools, and enjoys the use of playful and energetic shapes, as well as cinematic compositions. Ben’s first graphic novel, Tangled Pines, is an optimistic reflection on growing up neurodivergent and discovering one’s place in the world. He is currently pitching this work for publication.