ARFID: Picky Eater

April 2026
Coming soon

Project overview

A form of disordered eating, ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) has impacted my life daily since I was little. It differs from other weight, metrics and appearance-orientated eating disorders in that it doesn’t restrict because of any motives. Instead, it is a response to the eating environment, certain food groups, the feelings of safety around food, and apathy towards eating.

As with any disorder of any type it affects everyone in different ways, to different degrees. However, it is something that I wish I could have understood better when I was younger, and I know would have been better managed had the people around me been able to understand it too. So I decided to produce this zine, Picky Eater, to document some of my experiences and personal learnings, in the hope that this might resonate or be a useful tool for others.

The project consists of:

❋ Original Oil Pastel Illustrations

We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.

❋ Zine

Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.

❋ Paper sculptures of food
❋ Links to support and useful resources

'Recognising the difference between picky eating and ARFID transformed my relationship with food for the better.'

  • "Holly is an amazing writer and really helped me when I needed an advert on a quick turnaround to raise funds for charity. As a result of Holly's help, we were able to raise £1000 in just under two weeks - thank you Holly!"

    Tanya Colgate

  • "Holly is super talented! She listened to my brief and delivered more than I asked. I'll definitely be working with Holly again."

    Helena Traill, Founder of Nooh Studio