Notes from Northumberland

The story of a self-taught illustrator and designer living in England’s most northerly county

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Looking for eco-friendly Christmas Gifts this year? I’ve got you covered!

I’ve worked hard to identify suppliers that share my values around environmental responsibility; all of the companies I work with are based in the UK and take sustainability seriously. I’ve tried to keep to a small range of either beautiful or functional (or both!) items like mugs, tea towels, coasters, cards and prints.

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Introducing: My Coastal Birds of North Northumberland Collection

Regularly spotting so many coastal birds is the inspiration behind my newest collection, celebrating seven species that can often be seen here. The collection features detailed watercolour and pen illustrations of Arctic Terns, Brent Geese, Cormorants, Eider Duck, Oystercatcher, Purple Sandpiper and Puffins.

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