Thomas Pavitte author page

Thomas Pavitte biography

Thomas Pavitte is a New Zealand-based graphic designer and artist known for his innovative approach to puzzle and activity books. He specialises in creating intricate dot-to-dot and colouring books for both children and adults. Pavitte’s work is characterised by its unique blend of art and interactive elements, often featuring thousands of dots or polygons that, when connected or coloured, reveal detailed images.

Among his notable publications is Querkles: A Puzzling Colour-by-Numbers Book, first published by Laurence King Publishing in 2015. This book introduced the concept of “Querkles”—large, complex images that are revealed through a colour-by-numbers system using overlapping circles. Pavitte has also created a series of dot-to-dot books, including The 1000 Dot-to-Dot Book: Masterpieces and The 1000 Dot-to-Dot Book: Cities, both published by Laurence King Publishing. These books feature highly detailed images that emerge as users connect the numbered dots in sequence.

Pavitte’s distinctive style and inventive formats have led to a range of titles, including Querkles: Animals and Querkles: Icons. His books are published internationally and are designed to appeal to a wide audience, encouraging creativity and concentration through engaging visual challenges.

In 2015, Laurence King Publishing released Querkles: A Puzzling Colour-by-Numbers Book, marking a significant milestone in Thomas Pavitte’s career.