Ryan trained and worked as a design teacher for almost twenty years, in three countries. He holds an MA in illustration and lives with his wife and sons in Oxfordshire.

He has illustrated over 40 books, working with the likes of Hachette, Oxford University Press, Make Believe Ideas, Scholastic, and many more. He enjoys adding silliness in his work, and is powered by custard creams, punk rock and coffee.

Ryan is represented by Francesca Lecchini-Lee. For enquiries, please contact Francesca via email.