So you might have heard me shouting about it on social media already, but if you haven’t I’ve given my store and portfolio a bit of a refresh! I’ve designed a line of new products I absolutely love and finally shared some of the work from this year that I’m most proud of.
It took me a god while to get going with this update, I’d been meaning to do it for a while. But I kept psyching myself out. I desperately wanted to create pieces I loved and by putting all of that pressure on myself, I ended up being too afraid to start and make that work.
There were 2 things that got me out of that funk. First, I set myself a hard deadline (which I overran a little but that’s not the point) and started to treat myself like one of my own clients. Second, I started making in the tiniest, most ignored sketchbook in my collection. It already had a few drawings in and had seen better days so it came with absolutely no pressure. I could use it as a mind mapping space and as somewhere for my weird little thumbnail sketches.
And once I got started it was hard to stop.
Here’s a rundown of the new pieces I’ve made especially for the update:
Reflection Cards
I’ve made no secret of the fact that tarot has become a real inspiration and influencing factor in my life recently, so I wanted to make something that really brought that out. So, I’ve made a mini collection of 4 reflection cards. They’re like tarot but without the mysticism for anyone who finds that a bit uncomfortable. They’re perfect for using to reflect on your own day, to display or to send to loved ones in cards to mark big (or little) moments.
Original Ink Drawings
For the first time, aside from my screenprint which I’m still obsessed with, I’ve stepped out of my digital bubble to share some original ink drawings. They’re all capturing themes of things I’ve been reflecting on recently whether that’s the need to look after yourself, our complicated relationships with our bodies, how creativity can be a defence but also a provocation, or just that we need to be kind. They’re not perfect, such is the wonder of making things, by hand but each one is truly unique and a message I want to send out into the world.
A New Christmas Collection
I’ve designed a brand new christmas card and matching patterned wrapping paper for this year. I took inspiration from all of the things I love about the festive season, but I mainly just wanted to capture that warm cozy feeling it brings with it – hence the little knitted mittens.
I am genuinely so happy with everything I’ve added to my store. Every piece is something I feel a connection to, and every piece says something. Please go and give them a little love over in my store, they’re all longing for new homes.
