Earlier this year I dusted off this blog and in the process came across some holiday illustrations from almost a decade ago! It was so cool to look back and see artwork from such a different time in my life.

I was just starting to develop my style as an illustrator and had endless inspiration from my two young nieces. I also had no problem staying up late into the night at my drawing table (a habit I have long since dropped). I’m hoping to glean some magic art dust from these long forgotten illustrations and get inspired by the younger, more energetic version of myself for going into 2026.

In the meantime, I hope you have a very cosy Christmas eve and a merry Christmas!

Happy winter solstice! Here’s to a very cosy winter ahead 🙂

I’ve been working on a new winter design and am excited to finally share it! Growing up, Santa was never part of our family’s Christmas celebration, but I’ve always been fascinated by Father Christmas, the old-timey, more traditional personification of the season’s spirit. 

I wanted to paint him on foot, because there is something very sweet about hand delivered gifts. Perhaps it’s slower than taking a sleigh (apparently traditional Father Christmas doesn’t travel by sleigh), but it’s an excellent way to enjoy a midwinter walk and take in the season at a slower pace.

I had a very lovely paint night with my friend, Liv, who is also an artist. We painted castles, drank tea, and chatted by her cosy fireplace.

I have always wanted to paint a night sky inspired by van Gogh’s Starry Night. I went for it with this painting, thinking it would be fairly easy, and let’s just say I was humbled!! It was such a fun night though 🙂

Happy first day of December! I can’t believe we are already in the final month of 2025. 

Several people have reached asking if I have holiday cards available this year. Sadly, I am taking the year off as I have been on a bit of a hiatus this year and haven’t restocked shops that carry my cards. I’m hoping to release some new designs in 2026 and will eventually have everything restocked. In the meantime, I hope you have a very cosy start of December.