The past week we’ve been tourists in our little patch of the world as my boyfriend’s parents are over visiting from New Zealand. It’s be fantastic exploring the local area and seeing it through the eyes of visitors and I’ve spotted loads of inspiration along the way, from colourful houses and boats in Oxford to […]
I’ve been working with the lovely Period Box recently on an art print gift to be included in their subscription box. Period Box are a subscription service that bundles your choice of tampons and pads with hand-picked goodies and exquisite treats to cheer you up when you most need it. I’m a big fan of […]
I work from home. My boyfriend also works from home. We were rapidly running out of room and our house was gradually being taken over by filing, paperwork, samples and stock. We desperately needed more space. So we converted our loft space into storage/studio. So now we have a light bright space to stretch out […]
I’m often asked about my favourite design and art books so I thought today I’d share a peek at my studio bookshelf. I reference these books a lot, for ideas, help and words of advice or just to look at awesome artwork. The subjects of the books range from personal stories, advice for designers to collections of […]
A group of friends are setting up a brand new WI in my home town, something I am very excited about. So when they asked me to create some graphics for the new group I was super pleased. This will be group of young-ish women and be run as one of the WI’s new ‘urban’ […]
I know I’m a bit late to the party but I watched Paddington for the first time other evening. It was beautiful, full of colour and fantastic little details that really stick with you. I especially liked the dolls house in the attic that came to life as a representation of the real house. It […]
I’ve recently created a range of prints and illustrations for kid and family friendly products. Available through Boom Boom Prints each design comes on a variety of items from onesies to beach bags and maternity t-shirts as well as framed prints, canvases and wall clings so you can match the nursery to your little ones outfits! […]
Today I am pleased to announce the new product range that I’ve been working on – Space Shuttles!. The, so far unreported, resumption of the Space Shuttle programme is being celebrated by commissioning designers and illustrators to create artworks that will be blasted into space. “We want to send the finest examples of Human creativity into […]
I’ve been working on a new design for easter! Based on my Wondercook egg card I’ve freshened it up and added a fun line, perfect for celebrating the start of spring. The design is available now via my Society6 Shop as a framed print, mug, t-shirts and more. And you can also grab the design […]
Here is a little timelapse video of me working on my latest bird illustration, this time a robin:
Last year I worked with the very lovely Phil and Jo Mayling to create a custom piece of artwork for their new baby son Osian’s nursery. The artwork was used as a front cover for a book of Osian’s first year and we also created a matching print to go on the nursery wall. Both […]
My latest mini home collection is now available in the form of these colourful cushions. A collection of four designs they are available in three sizes – find out more information in my shop
I’ve recently completed the design for an infographic for my long term client OBD Academy. OBD are a training and development company who take a different approach to many in their industry and have lots of stats and facts to back up their new way of thinking. We decided that the best way to get this information […]
My studio has had a little facelift this week! The previous dark brown desk and units were making the room feel very dark (how I wish I’d bought them in white to begin with!) but I didn’t really want to go out and buy all new furniture so I upcycled! A couple of rolls of […]
Today is my 4th ‘working-for-myself-iversary’! Huge thanks for your help, support, following, liking, commenting, buying & being generally awesome! Here’s to loads more amazing years to come!
I’m super happy to to be able to say that I am featured in the latest Print and Pattern book all about geometric designs. Available now in all good book shops!
Announcing my 2015 personal project, Illustratopedia. Each week in 2015 I will be illustrating a random encyclopedia entry, working through the alphabet twice over the year. I’m super excited about this project as it combines a bunch of things I love – knowledge, illustration, books… and I hope you will follow along with me as I complete […]
I recently completed a branding project for Julia Cartwright from Malt Barn Studio. Julia has many string to her bow including psychologist, coach, painter and homemaker and she created her new business to combine them all into one creative home. Based in Somerset she wanted a brand that reflected the spiritual landscape she works in but […]
I’m happy to announce that I am now a member of the Association of Illustrators. You can see my portfolio on the AOI site
I’ve just completed a fun project with Pippa from Story of Mum to design and illustrate a downloadable pack that mums can use to host retreat parties for themselves and other mums. It’s all about taking time out, learning from others and having some fun! The pack consisted of the main book, invites, greetings cards, cut […]
