Watercolour sketching and painting

There’s something magical about this time of year — wild grasses swaying, butterflies dancing, bees busy at work.

I’ve been taking slow, mindful walks through nature this season — observing the small details, recording the moments that move me, and soaking up inspiration for my artwork.

Today was all about the butterflies!

Let me know what you’ve been noticing on your own walks — or what season inspires you most. 🌿✨

#butterflies #naturelover #slowliving #natureinspiredart #watercolourillustration #butterflyillustration 

Bird Nerds - Hand painted colourful garden birds pattern.

What started as a pile of watercolour sketches on my studio table has taken flight — now available on fabric, wallpaper, tea towels, cushions, bedding + more via my Spoonflower shop!

Each little bird was hand-painted with love, inspired by the cheeky, colourful characters flitting through British gardens. This pattern is my joyful tribute to the birdwatchers, the garden potterers, the nature nerds... and anyone who just loves a splash of colour in their home.

💛 from cosy cushions to cheerful kitchenware.

🛍️ Now available in my Spoonflower shop — click here
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✨ I'd love to know:
Which bird is your favourite? Or where would you use this pattern — on a cushion, tea towel, or maybe wallpaper? Let me know in the comments!

Sound of the ocean - Seashell headphones T-Shirt

Who remembers holding a seashell to your ear as a child, amazed by the sound of the sea whispering inside? 🐚✨

That wonder stayed with me — and it inspired this painting.

I imagined seashell headphones, carrying the ocean’s magic wherever you go...

Dolphins leaping, fish swimming, waves spilling out in a cascade of life and sound. 

This piece is my tribute to the endless beauty, mystery, and life held within the sea.

You can now buy The Sound of the Ocean on T-Shirts in my Tee Public Shop

For those who still listen to seashells! 😊

https://www.teepublic.com/user/amanda-dilworth

I was also thrilled to learn that Sound of the Ocean had been selected by Pangeaseed as one of the top 10 art submissions for their Sea Wonder: Share wonder campaign!

In celebration of Earth month and world oceans day the Pangeaseed family invited artists from around the world to submit original art that explore wonder, celebrating the emotional and scientific beauty of the ocean. The campaign is to spark curiosity, build connection and inspire care and empathy through the arts.

Cottagecore Herb Garden Pattern

 “From paper to pattern — this is how a herb garden becomes fabric.”

I loved creating this pattern. All the herbs were painted in watercolour, then scanned into Photoshop, where I created my pattern repeat.

You can buy this pattern on fabric and homeware via my Spoonflower shop https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/amanda_dilworth - prefect for kitchens, gifts, or DIY projects.

What would you love to see this herb pattern on? Let me know in the comments.

Want to license this design for your own products? Email me for details enquiries@amandadilworth.co.uk 

June - Nature Watercolour Illustrations

 June is one of my favourite months in the UK. Grab your copy of Homecoming and step outside-there's so much waiting to be noticed! 😍

When the fields become your studio - Out in the Derbyshire dales sketching nature.

 

When the fields become your studio...

I absolutely love this time of year, the fields look incredible 😍

It's nice to gather inspiration for my artwork from photographs and from getting out and about with my sketchbook, to capture some quick studies.

I hope you will follow me for more nature inspiration and artwork.

https://www.instagram.com/amanda_dilworth/

Homecoming - Fully illustrated nature journal

This isn’t just a book - it’s a year-long adventure, exploring and noticing the beautiful seasons unfolding around us in nature. Whether you live in the city or countryside, Homecoming invites you to pause, notice and reconnect with our beautiful world 💚

Written by the wonderful Melissa Harrison @m_z_harrison 

Fully illustrated by me @amanda_dilworth