Wild Garlic pattern on fabric and homeware

From forest floor to fabric. This surface pattern started with a spring walk through the woods and the wild scent of garlic all around me. I hand-painted each element in watercolor, then carefully turned it into a seamless repeat to celebrate the season.

Now it’s available on a full range of products—from fabric and wallpaper to duvet covers, curtains, napkins, pillows, and more. Whether you want to DIY something special or bring nature into your home effortlessly, it’s ready for you.

💚 Shop the Wild Garlic Collection on Spoonflower – link in side bar.

 

Hand painted watercolour illustration of a seven-spot ladybird on alkanet

 Hand painted watercolour illustration of a little ladybird on alkanet

This illustration was part of my commission to fully illustrate the wonderful Melissa Harrison's Homecoming nature journal.

Foraging wild garlic

 Did you know there’s a superfood hiding in the woods right now? And it makes the best cheesy muffins! 

It’s wild garlic season! I went foraging to find this delicious, fragrant green and turned it into cheese & garlic muffins-and let me tell you, they are next-level good. 

Foraging is such a rewarding way to connect with nature. If you’ve never tried it, now is the perfect time. 

Let me know if you forage, and what for? 

Professional watercolour Artist and Illustrator

 Little reel made for instagram, introducing who i am and what i do.

I'm a professional watercolour Artist & illustrator, creating artwork inspired by nature, animals & food.

I help businesses stand out in a crowded market with hand-painted bespoke illustration.

I also create watercolour artwork for individual clients and have a selection of prints available to buy.

If you love art, nature and food, let's explore together! Follow me for more watercolour adventures and drop a comment or email if you have any questions - I'd love to hear from you! 😊

 

Watercolour stories from nature - April

 Watercolour stories from nature.

April is here, and nature is well and truly waking up! ☺️ Come explore the beauty of the season with me. Hope you enjoy a few a few photos of the original sketches and handprinted watercolours that created the artwork for the April section of Homecoming.

Mixing Watercolour Greens

 

1️⃣ Struggling to mix the perfect green for your botanical art? 🌿🎨

2️⃣ Straight-from-the-tube greens can look unnatural… but don’t worry, I’ve got you!

3️⃣ Here’s how to mix rich, realistic greens using just a few colors! 💚✨

4️⃣ Watch as I blend pigments to create natural, dynamic greens for leaves, stems, and foliage! 

5️⃣ Stay tuned for the ultimate botanical green mixing guide! 👀💡

Watercolour Pencils

 

New projects underway. I thought I would share some process and behind the scenes reels as I am working on new artwork. Hope you enjoy them? Let me know in the comments what you think and what else you would like to see?

Watercolour illustration of red dead-nettle

 🌿✨ You’ll often find Red Dead-nettle brightening up roadside verges and field edges. Not only does it add a pop of color, but it’s also a vital food source for many insects! 🐝💚

A selection of hand painted watercolour illustrations for Homecoming, the nature journal written by Melissa Harrison and fully illustrated by me.

 A true symbol of new beginnings. The beautiful Brimstone butterfly is waking from hibernation! One of the earliest butterflies to appear after winter. 

Have you spotted a Brimstone yet? 👀

Watercolour illustration of Black bird singing

The sweet sound of spring is here! This blackbird, perched high on a rooftop against a clear blue sky, is singing its heart out—filling the air with its beautiful, flute-like melody. March mornings wouldn’t be the same without this joyful chorus! 💙

Have you heard the first blackbird song of the season yet?

Watercolour wildlife illustration - Frogs and frogspawn

Spring is in the air, and so are the frogspawn! March is the season of new beginnings, and ponds are coming to life with clusters of tiny jelly-like eggs. Soon, they’ll hatch into wriggling tadpoles, kicking off their incredible journey to froghood! 

Keep an eye out for frogspawn in local ponds and wetlands—but remember to admire from a distance and let nature do its thing. Who else is excited for a new generation of froggies? 🐸💚

Spring time watercolour illustrations

 March is here, and nature is waking up! 🌸The first blossoms, fresh green leaves, and the sweet scent of spring are filling the air. Every bud is a reminder that new beginnings are all around us. 

Chapter opener for March in Homecoming nature journal written by Melissa Harrison, fully illustrated by me.

Watercolour illustration of Hazel Catkins

 Yellow male flowers of the Hazel tree are catkins 😍

Watercolour illustration of Celandines

 Arum's rolled leaves break ground, spearing up between celandines. 

Really enjoying the pops of colour starting to show on my walks at the moment.

Watercolour illustration of two robins bonding

One of my watercolour illustrations for Homecoming nature journal. Food whether your a Robin or human, is always a great way to bond 💕

February nature finds in Derbyshire

 February whispers the promise of spring - can you feel it?

Who else is enjoying watching nature awaken?

Buff-tailed Bumblebee watercolour illustration

 Did you know Buff-tailed bumblebee queens hibernate underground?

Hope you enjoy my illustrations from Homecoming nature journal by Melissa Harrison.

Watercolour snowdrops illustration

 I am so happy it's a bit brighter here in Derbyshire today. I got out on a walk and managed to see a beautiful snowdrop display by a little stream 😍 far better than any Valentine's day flowers 😂

Watercolour botanical illustrations

 Welcome February. 😊 I am so happy to see the first snowdrops, buds and shoots starting to emerge 😍

My illustration is the chapter opener from February in Homecoming, a guided nature journal written by award-winning writer Melissa Harrison.

Drawing in the Peak District

Wow, what a beautiful day out in the Peak District, at Curbar Edge. I feel so lucky and blessed to  live in Derbyshire. For me there is nothing like being out in nature to inspire and get my creativity going. 

I am currently creating some brand new nature collections which i will be posting about very soon, stay tuned!

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch Results

 Hope you enjoy my RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch footage.

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025

 

Taking part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch today. Hoping to capture some video and photos only using the phone camera. It’s so nice to take the time to get up close to these amazing birds 🥰😍

I will be doing my recording hour later from more of a distance using my binoculars. A special thanks to my first two stars of the show, Mr Blue Tit and Mrs House Sparrow.

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025

 

Getting ready to take part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. Simply choose an hour between 24th -26th January 2025 & count the birds you see land in your garden. Then add your results online, on the RSPB website.

Now my feeders are all clean and topped up with feed, i am ready to watch and record my feathered visitors.

Watercolour illustration of a Red Squirrel

 It's National Squirrel Appreciation Day!

I love these furry little acrobats. I think they bring so much joy to the world with their charm, cleverness and playful nature 🥰

If you like this furry friend, he is available as a print in my Etsy shop

Urban Fox Watercolour Illustration

January is breeding season for foxes. 💕 Hope you enjoy my fox illustration from Homecoming nature journal by the wonderful Melissa Harrison. Urban fox out looking for the right foxy lady 😉

Watercolour bird illustration - Wren

 Really happy and grateful to be able to enjoy the birdsong of Robins and Wrens in the bleak month of January in the UK.

Hope you enjoy my illustration of a beautiful little Wren singing away. This illustration was for Homecoming, the nature journal written by Melissa Harrison and fully illustrated in watercolour by me. 

Watercolour Snowdrops illustration for January

My watercolour snowdrops illustration for the Chapter Opener from Homecoming by Melissa Harrison.