Hello & Welcome! I'm a freelance illustrator, graphic and surface pattern designer based near the beautiful Quantock Hills in Somerset, UK. I love creating cheerful & pretty illustrative greetings cards, stationery, gift wrap & fabric. Inspired by life in the west country, my designs mostly celebrate our beautiful coast and countryside with all the nature and wildlife that surrounds us. From the scent of the seaside to caravan holidays, cream teas and glorious afternoons spent pottering in the garden listening to the blissful chirp of birdsong, my designs are filled with colour. I began freelancing when I became a mum. Before having children, I'd achieved a BA hons degree in Graphic Design (Illustration) and had spent at least 12 years working in the advertising industry in London & Bristol, where I developed my highly professional approach to projects and gained a wealth of experience. Seeing both our daughters grow and begin to develop a joy for all things creative reminded me of what I had always dreamed of doing when I grew up, which was simply drawing & colouring in... |