It’s now been an entire year since I went freelance full-time. I wanted to reflect on the experience and share what it is has been like, the ups and downs, and how I got here.
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Welcome to my studio! This week I am sharing a tour on my YouTube Channel, showing how and where I work.
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Close-ups (and a video!) of a personal painting made in the summer of 2018.
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Discover how Brighton based illustrator Olivia Waller is influenced by stories, the challenges of working freelance, and Olivia’s advice for aspiring illustrators.
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Oil based, lightfast pencils said to rival Prismacolor; what’s the verdict?
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Looking for motivation as we enter 2019? Changing up your home or workspace can be a fantastic way to feel refreshed and focused. Here are some inspiring designs from Society6’s New Year Collection.
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It’s time for the holidays! Christmas in Covent Garden, inspiring talks with Unread Magazine & creating a mixed-media self portrait.
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STICKERS are here (and they are so cute!)
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Recently I’ve had a real passion for combining traditional watercolour technique with contemporary abstract lines and shapes.
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Last week I visited the Brighton Illustration Fair for the third year in a row, exploring the work of Brighton based artists, illustrators and makers.
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Energy is my latest painting and my first abstract piece.
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Melina – or Illulina, as she is known online, describes herself as a ‘tea drinker, woodland dweller and illustrator.’ I’ve been a fan of her work on Instagram for a long time, falling in love with her colours and texturess. I caught up with her to discuss her workspace, how she is influenced by the natural world and why illustration has always been her passion.
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In October I travelled to the sweeping Welsh mountains of Snowdonia.
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Last week I ordered my first batch of prints from Awesome Merchandise. I’ve been looking for an everyday print and had heard a lot about Awesome Merchandise. Read on to find out my thoughts.
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In June my partner and I went onto a trip to the colour filled streets of Venice, Italy.
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Meditation was a return to the beginning of my painting journey. I made a similar piece in 2013 and decided to re-make it and see how my style has changed. It was encouraging to see the improvement that just a few years can make.
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At the beginning of June I spent a few days staying in London, visiting galleries, being in a photoshoot and filming an artist interview.
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I've gotten into the habit of doing a warm-up before I start painting. It's a chance for me to get a little bit of extra practice in, decide what colours I want to use, and be a little bit playful before starting on the real piece.
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