Hello May - Watercolour nature illustration

 “Spring adds new life and beauty to all that is” - Christina Rossetti 

As May begins, nature reminds us that growth, change and renewal are always possible. Who else is feeling the re-energizing magic of Spring!? 

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 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

New Apple Watch Straps

New Apple watch straps available to buy in my Society6 shop! 

Be the leader of the band! Bright, vibrant wearable illustrations and patterns for your Apple watch.

Vegan leather strap, available with four different hardware colours, gold, rose gold, silver and black. Perfect for everyday wear with a soft suede-like underside, you can easily swap in new bands using the quick release springs.

https://society6.com/amandadilworth/apple-watch-bands

Peacock Butterfly illustration

What a beautiful, bright and colourful butterfly. I love the amazing eyespots markings used to confuse it's predators.

Swallowtail Butterfly watercolour illustration

The Swallowtail Butterfly, large and beautiful, but unfortunately quite rare now in the UK.

Purple Emperor Butterfly Illustration

The Purple Emperor Butterfly. Beautiful and elusive, usually found in oak woodland areas in the summer months in the UK.

Watercolour Butterfly Illustrations

Say hello to The Painted Lady. 😍The first in a series of butterfly illustrations.
she might seem delicate, but this butterfly can cover to 100 miles each day when they migrate!

Red Squirrel Awareness Week

It's Red Squirrel Awareness Week!!

New autumnal Red Squirrel watercolour illustration.

Time to celebrate and highlight the plight of one of the Uk's most endearing woodland creatures. 

"The red squirrel is the UK’s only native squirrel species and was once widespread across our islands. Red squirrel populations have declined since the introduction of the grey squirrel in 1876, and it is now thought there are less than 140,000 red squirrels left in the wild."- Red Squirrels United.

Red Squirrels United is the biggest ever partnership of academics, practitioners and volunteers working together on a programme of red squirrel conservation. Their work focuses on nine main stronghold areas of red squirrel populations across Northern Ireland, England and Wales. For more information on the Red Squirrel and conservation work, visit http://www.redsquirrelsunited.org.uk

Watercolour Bird illustrations

Just a little taster of a commission I am looking forward to sharing with you, hopefully in the next couple of weeks!

Feathers

Lots of new work to be added to my portfolio :) Here is a sneak preview of a pattern I am currently working on, called "Free Spirit". Soft and gentle with a boho spirit.

Hummingbirds Pattern

I can now share with you my Hummingbirds Pattern, commissioned by Project design agency. 

A Lot more new artwork on the way, so stay tuned for updates. 

More new greetings cards

Like a bit more artwork for your money? 

My greetings cards come with an all over Amanda Dilworth illustration, so you can enjoy them from any angle. Don't worry i have left you plenty of space still to write your own personal message :) 

If you like your cards with a little more personalty and style, stop by my shop i may have just what you need.  Etsy shop

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New Etsy Shop

I have just opened my new Etsy shop with some individually signed, framed and mounted prints. Hope you will visit  and take a look around http://www.etsy.com/shop/AmandaDilworth

Lots more to follow:)

Wings

A submission for Illustration Friday and also a new design for my Society6 shop :) http://society6.com/amandadilworth

Heights

This weeks Illustration Friday topic made me think about aiming high and positivity and my sunflower has managed to reach new heights! 

Perennial

This weeks submission for Illustration Friday, my infinite perennial pattern.

Warning

This weeks Illustration Friday submission is inspired by natures warning colours, hope you like it:)

New Wallpaper Collection

IMGS Wall coverings are an Australian based wallpaper company, producing amazing wallpapers and murals for both commercial and domestic applications. 

I have collaborated with IMGS to produce an exciting collection of contemporary wallpaper designs, which i would love you to take a peek at here 

Linked

This is my submission for this weeks Illustration Friday. links made me think of chains and hence my daisy chain. Hope you like it:)