Sally Lynch, author of Mess Up to Fess Up is a proud Adelaidean, currently living in regional Queensland, and best described as having a number of hidden creative talents.

With two busy children, her most creative works are done in the messiest of circumstances, late at night, just like the mysterious mess-makers in her debut book.

Sally’s debut – Mess Up to Fess Up – is illustrated by the talented Chloe Finnis and Ngaire McLoughlin who first came to Hawkeye’s attention during their design internship in the final year of their Creative Industries degrees with Queensland University of Technology.

Below are some of the early sketches and what they turned into during the work-ups for Mess Up to Fess Up.