Pretty tortoiseshell butterflies against an intricate knotwork of Celtic spirals and swirls...

Feeling inspired by Medieval illuminated manuscripts, and following my recent 'Blue Butterflies Celtic Knotwork' artwork, I decided to work on a piece with tortoiseshell butterflies, which I think are one of our prettiest butterflies...

I create my pieces digitally from elements that I've hand-drawn individually - I scan them into the computer and put them together in Adobe Illustrator - here's how it went...

Inspired by Celtic knotwork and Medieval manuscripts - my 'Blue Butterflies' Celtic Medieval artwork...

If you've taken my Essential Drawing Skills course, you'll know that I'm very inspired by Medieval artwork and Medieval manuscripts, as well as Celtic knotwork... 

Now that I feel a little more practised with my Celtic knotwork, I thought I'd see if I could also bring in more of a feel of a medieval manuscript - I love the way that tiny paintings of flowers, butterflies, birds, animals and even people decorate the edges of the manuscript pages, and I thought I'd like to bring something of that to this artwork.

​I'm also drawing on my recent Celtic art style butterfly and flower artworks - I wanted to keep drawing butterflies as I've loved drawing them so much.
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I started out with the Celtic knotwork - carefully planning out a design...

New butterflies artworks and products in a pretty cottage garden style with pinks, browns, ochres, golds and greens....

I love these artworks - they're very pretty and kind of nostalgic with a cottagey, sweet feel - perfect to lose yourself in fairytales of butterflies and flowers...

I created the artworks digitally from my original pen and pencil drawings... just click on the images below if you'd like to see them larger...

Did you see my brilliant birds & blooms collection? I love it - but wanted to try it in some softer colours for a more vintage feel... 

So here it is - I'm loving the slightly more faded out, vintage feel!

Christmas face masks - feeling festive in the age of coronavirus...

Well, I think it's fair to say that Christmas 2020 will be like no other we've experienced before - and hopefully will not be repeated in future years...

I think it's important still to spread some festive cheer in these dark winter days - so I've created some Christmas face masks to help spread a smile...

Colourful Christmas accessories, fashion, home wares, tableware and dining ware - let's stay cosy at home this Christmas season...

I've got some gorgeous new Christmas homewares and other goodies to keep you happy and comfortable at home this winter and to bring the Christmas cheer right to you on your sofa...

Vibrant bird and floral artworks and patterns...

I'm happy to announce that new-style fitted face masks are now available in my Redbubble store...

• 3 layers (one outer layer of soft brushed polyester (printed) and two inner layers of white 100% cotton
• 2 sizes (regular adult and small/13+ years) (child masks available in a separate style)
• adjustable ear loops with bead toggles
• fitted over nose with glasses-friendly nose-wire for a snug fit
• shaped with darts to fit over chin
• able to be machine washed and tumble dried

I have over 200 different designs available for you to choose from so you're sure to find something you like and to suit your style - from very subtle patterns to pretty designs, bright and bold...

I've just added some beautiful new personalised mugs to my Etsy store - they make great gift ideas and stocking-fillers for friends and family...

It's been back to school for me this autumn - I'm currently just over halfway through Victoria Johnson's wonderful Create Collections class - and I'm enjoying taking a new look at colour and creating my artworks and designs with a collection in mind...

Here's some of what I've been up to so far, with more to come!
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