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5 Things I’ve Learnt from My 100 Rejections Challenge

5 things I’ve learnt from my 100 rejections challenge. From doing you r research, to following up, to getting organised.

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What To Expect When Booking A Live Illustrator

Everything you need to know about what to expect when booking a live illustrator.

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Live Pet Portraits at Dogs Day Out

I was invited to create live pet portraits at the Dogs Day Out event in Worldham this weekend. I painted watercolour portraits in just 10 minutes from reference photos.

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Live Portraits At John Lewis for International Women’s Day

I was invited to create live portraits at John Lewis on International Womens Day. It was such a fun way to create joy and connection for their customers.

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A Live Fashion Illustration Workshop at Westfield London

Fashion illustration workshop as part of The Look Laundrette event at Westfield London in October 2023

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5 Ways To Get Started As A Live Illustrator

How to get started as a live illustrator, particularly in the wedding industry.

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Live Portraits for Midrib Plants 1st Anniversary

This July I was invited to create live portraits of customers at Midrib Plants in Reading to celebrate the 1st Anniversary of their shop opening on Friar Street.