Friday 27 December 2019

Candy Canes


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration, inspired by the colour Spanish Carmine! 

I hope you all had a really lovely, relaxing Christmas. 

All the best for 2020!

C xxx

Friday 20 December 2019

Brightly Shining


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration. The chosen colour was simply, Gold. 

I thought it would pair really well with this stunning classic blue! 

I hope you all have a peaceful weekend.

C xxx

Thursday 19 December 2019

2019 Favourites


Here are some of my favourite illustrations from 2019!

 I've been lucky enough to work on some lovely projects this year which have helped me to grow in confidence, and hopefully my portfolio is looking a little more consistent! I still love creating patterns first and foremost, but it's also been fun to work on some more illustrative pieces. 

Thank you to everyone who has left me a kind comment throughout the year - I so appreciate each one! 

C xxx

Friday 13 December 2019

Snowy Delivery


Here is my Colour Collective post from last week inspired by the colour Myrtle Green! 

C xxx

Wednesday 11 December 2019

Glow


I was really happy when I heard that the new Pantone Colour of the Year for 2020 would be Classic Blue. It's already one of my faourite colours and I can see myself using it a lot! 

C xxx

Friday 6 December 2019

Arctic Fox


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration! The chosen colour was Stone.

C xxx

Monday 2 December 2019

Friday 29 November 2019

Pears and Berries


Here is last week's festive Colour Collective illustration! Inspired by the colour Saffron. 

I really love how this pattern turned out and I've added it as wrapping paper and greeting cards over on my shops. 

C xxx

Friday 22 November 2019

Christmas Tree Seeds


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration! The chosen colour was First Frost. 

C xxx

Monday 18 November 2019

Friday 15 November 2019

Autumn Folk


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration, inspired by the colour Mars Violet. I used some elements from my Folk Tale Week illustrations to create this pattern - luckily I was already using this shade as part of my palette so it worked out perfectly!

C xxx

Tuesday 12 November 2019

Folk Tale Week 2019


If you follow me over on Instagram you might have seen these Folk Tale Week illustrations already! I decided to take part in this challenge as I thought it would be a good chance to discover some new artists and folk stories - and I definitely did! 

I loved creating an illustration for each prompt, and it pushed me to try some new things and try to build a little collection which worked cohesively. 

The prompts were:
1. Home
2. Secret
3. Path
4. Smoke
5. Darkness
6. Key
7. Crown

Hopefully I will be able to take part next year too!

C xxx

Thursday 7 November 2019

Floral Familiar


I forgot to post this Colour Collective illustration from the other week! The chosen colour was Scheveningen Orange and I managed to include a little hint on some of the dainty flowers.

C xxx 

Friday 25 October 2019

Winter Squash



Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration inspired by the colour Battery Charged Blue!

I couldn't decide which version I preferred, but the darker background seemed more popular on Twitter.

Anyway, I hope you've all had a good week! Stay cosy!

C xxx

Tuesday 15 October 2019

Porcelain Cats


A couple of moody looking porcelain cats.

C xxx

Friday 11 October 2019

Tiny Bunches


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration, inspired by the colour Ink Black! I took inspiration from traditional narrow boat roses for these little bouquets. 

C xxx

Friday 4 October 2019

Cosy Socks


Here is my cosy Colour Collective illustration from last week, inspired by the colour Thistle! 

C xxx

Wednesday 2 October 2019

Birchbox UK


I'm super excited to finally be able to share this news! 

Some months ago I was asked to design a pattern for October's Birchbox UK with a brief centred around the theme 'Reach for the Stars'. This was the perfect commission for me as I love anything galaxy-related and I knew I would adore working on it.

I love how the box has turned out and I hope you do too! 

C xxx

Friday 27 September 2019

Black Cherries


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration, inspired by the colour Venetian Red! I really loved working with this colour palette - all of my favourite autumn shades!

C xxx

Wednesday 25 September 2019

Wednesday 18 September 2019

Peony Pop


I've been switching up my colour palette just lately to include some richer shades and autumnal tones - I've got lots of ideas for some more seasonal patterns and illustrations which I can't wait to start work on!

C xxx

Friday 6 September 2019

Seashells


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration, inspired by the colour Champagne! 

It's been fun to put together this little ocean themed collection, and I think I got pretty lucky with all the weekly colours!

C xxx

Friday 30 August 2019

Sirens


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration, inspired by the colour Tomato! I managed to sneak just a hint in there!

C xxx

Monday 26 August 2019

Saltwater Seahorses


Tiny little seahorses! 

C xxx

Friday 23 August 2019

Marina


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration, inspired by the colour Bamiyan Blue. I decided to illustrate this folksy porpoise as part of a mini ocean themed collection. Tonight's illustration is going to feature some very petite mermaids!

C xxx

Monday 19 August 2019

Friday 16 August 2019

Climbing Blooms


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration! The chosen colour was 'Butter'. I haven't always been the biggest fan of yellow, but I'm slowly coming around!

C xxx

Monday 12 August 2019

Planetarium in the Clouds


Early evening stargazing.

C xxx

Friday 2 August 2019

Orange Blossoms


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration, inspired by the colour Magenta!I love how this shade pairs with the orange and pink colours.

C xxx

Wednesday 31 July 2019

Wednesday 24 July 2019

Sun Worshipper


I thought this illustration seemed particularly appropriate this week! It has been absolutely scorching here!

C xxx

Monday 8 July 2019

Sunday 7 July 2019

Moonshine


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration, inspired by the colour Iris Blue! I decided to draw a companion piece to match my Sunshine illustration!

C xxx

Friday 28 June 2019

Sunshine


Here is my Colour Collective illustration from last week, inspired by the colour Mustard! I love the way it compliments these shades of blue, so I might try to incorporate it a little more often!

I hope you all have a lovely weekend - stay safe in the heat! 

C xxx

Monday 24 June 2019

Friday 21 June 2019

Tiny Vases


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration, inspired by the colour Pearl! 

C xxx

Friday 14 June 2019

Abundance


Here is my Colour Collective illustration from last week! It was inspired by the colour Cobalt Blue Turquoise which matched perfectly with the orange and blue tones I've been working with lately!

C xxx

Friday 7 June 2019

Fruit Gathering


Here is last week's Colour Collective illustration, inspired by the colour Sweet Potato - such a perfect, fresh orange!

C xxx

Wednesday 29 May 2019

Wednesday 22 May 2019

Calypso


Something bright and fresh! 

C xxx

Monday 20 May 2019

Blushing Roses


Tiny strawberries to match my Rosalind pattern! 

C xxx

Friday 17 May 2019

Blue Moon


Here is my Colour Collective illustration from last week, inspired by the colour 'King's Blue Light'.

C xxx