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Flare Arts collaboration project
I’ve been working for Flare Arts in the past year. I support the team by curating a programme of workshops and networking events for deaf artists interested in starting an...
Farewell to my desk and list pads: a journey of design and inspiration
I’ve decided to discontinue my lovingly designed desk and list pads – so I’m dedicating this post to showcase them while stock lasts. Although I absolutely love designing and selling...
Houseplants and art: How my plant collection inspires my designs
We often hear the phrase ‘paint what you love’. This is what I’ve done all my life, especially when I undertook the Year of Creative Habits course – coinciding with my...
How my art changes over the years
I’ve been reflective about my art journey since my tenth anniversary (nearly two years ago!) of being self employed. I’m quite nervous about sharing pictures of my old work, but...
The greenhouses in Botanischer Garten, Berlin
Last month I visited Berlin for the third time My husband and I were celebrating our first year wedding anniversary. 11 years ago, I visited a deaf tattoo convention in...
Things to remember when using watercolour
Watercolour has become my primary medium over many years, and now all my creations originate from my watercolour illustrations. During my childhood and school years, I never really used watercolour....
Why buying from small businesses helps us so much
While big companies are doing big things in the world, we small businesses have a lot of value too. If you’re able to support the independent shops, small businesses, artists...
2023: Year in review
My 2023 started out really exciting – January was all about juggling my business and getting ready for our wedding in the beginning of February. I also didn’t have a...
Festive gift guide 2023: budget-friendly illustrated gifts, perfect for nature lovers and stocking fillers
Welcome to my very first gift guide on the blog! Are you on the hunt for unique gifts and some small yet delightful stocking fillers for houseplant lovers, gardeners, and...
New washi tape designs and 5 reasons why they are brilliant
I launched my first ever range of washi tapes in late 2021 and in the last two years I’ve added 10 more designs, 4 of which are newly launched: Ladybird,...
New collection: Ferns
The Ferns collection is here! I started painting ferns in July. I was seeing ferns everywhere at that time; in the back garden I have a huge bush of ferns...
Exploring the magic of plants
Having owned houseplants for over seven years and in that time accumulating well over 100 plants in my collection, I have gradually learned how to care for them and in...