A NEW START (but using existing bits)

Good Morning all!

I am simply thrilled to announce the launch of my pre-website-site STUDIOSA.CO.UK! I've had a BIG think and I've decided to re-brand from just Nanny S-A to a more mature (but still just as fun) Studio SA which I'm hoping will encompass ALL the things I do rather than just my Illustration! Look forward to seeing more Graphical stuff, Stationery Design and Bespoke Artworks - YEY!

I'd love to be actually launching the full new site but there are so many changes I'd like to make plus research I need to do that I wouldn't be able to portray my best work so the holding site will stay put for now. Hopefully you'll all be kept up to date and HAPPY with what I'll be providing in the meantime :-) WOO-HOO!

I have a very exciting piece of news to share but it's going to have to wait until I'm allowed to divulge, this news has literally given me the boost and the confidence to push forward with my new Brand. I'm feeling very happy right now, woop de doo!! HAPPY FRIDAY ALL! Nanny XXXXX

Sincere Apologies!

Hello lovelies,

I am so dreadfully sorry, this year is proving to be a right shambles blog wise! I just can't seem to find the time to do as much illustration as I used to :-( There is some VERY good news on the horizon though so don't despair! I have been spending much of my spare time sorting this thing out, can't wait to tell you all :-D
AN OLDIE BUT A GOODIE:

Speak soon xxxxx

@ Design Jessica, THANK YOU for your nomination, so very sweet of you :-)
@ The Book Florist, I am so sorry I haven't replied to your query... I can't actually remember how I did it now but I am pretty positive Mr. Google helped me out!!

lots of re-working... again!

Hey there lovely Reader,

And how are you? Cheery I hope! So there have been yet more prospects on the horizon and yet again I don't feel like there are enough hours in the day! I'm off on a course tomorrow run by the lovely PaperGirls which I'm hoping will help steer my illustration in the right direction. It's hard keeping all the juggling balls that life throws at you up in the air sometimes...!

Some nice re-worked bits for you all! Enjoy!

xxxx :-) xxxx

Valentine's Day!

I LOVE YOU! Yes! YOU! Thank you to all readers of my blog whether you be regulars or you just happened to stumble upon my doodles! May I be the first to wish you a Happy St. Valentine's Day! Hope you're planning something lovely (even if that is a night alone in the bath, mmm!).

I've made THIS for THB aka Brown Bread (we've been together for 19 months now! I'm the Sunflower which is his pet name for me!) but shhh, I've made this into his card too (printed on silver) so I hope he doesn't read this blog and spoil the surprise!

Have a super v-day! xxxx

Time goes by so quickly...

Hello one and all!

Wherever you may be I hope this post finds you in a happy and content state! 2013 has been a bit of an odd year so far, some things are going very well like MY FIRST MAGAZINE  FEATURE for Stationery Trends Magazine:

...and being on THE FRONT COVER of one of my illustration catalogues, Beehive #20:

...AND SOMETHING ELSE which I STILL can't yet divulge (sorry!). But then there is a fair share of sad news too for me and people around me which has been quite distressing. Fingers crossed that once Spring arrives it'll all be on the up from there.

It has been incredibly busy at my day job (working for McLaren) which is exciting but also tiring! I've not been able to dedicate myself as much to my illustrative artwork as I would've liked but I think the next few months should see me spending more time on this lovely hobby of mine :-D

McLaren MP4-28 Car Launch (I helped with this event!)

OH! ALMOST FORGOT! Here is a FREEBIE DOWNLOAD FOR YOUUUUUU! Just click here!

ENJOY!

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Two weeks of everything apart from drawing...

Hello my lovely readers :-)

Hope you are all safe and well. It's been snowing all day today and I had some pretty hair raising moments on the drive home today! EEEK!

The past 2 weeks have been rather difficult as my Mum has had an op and I've been living out of a bag ever since. Fortunately she is getting much stronger and better everyday so she's getting a little bit of her independence back which is just lovely to watch. Even though I've been far busier than normal, I've been spending some quality time with Mum which has been super!

So, I've still had some great news Illustration wise (the main one I think I'll be able to share end of next month: YESSSSS!) including my work being featured on Beehive Illustration's catalogue for 2013 and being FEATURED in a magazine (post about that more next time!). Altogether I'm feeling very positive despite my attentions being elsewhere!

I've managed to re-work some old ideas to make them fit for Valentines Day (you can never be too early, right?). Hope you like what I've done!

Have a lovely weekend all :-) xxx

Work sold out!

Hello guys and gals!

How is it going? In my opinion, today was pretty much the hardest day of the year due to January Blues and it being the first proper day back at work after all that celebrating! Ewwww: diets, exercise and work starts but all bring their rewards eh?!

I've just had some wonderful news and had to share! Alboe, the shop I sell in, has actually sold out of my work!!! Well, not all of it but some of the products I had on sale! Apparently the signs I made went down really well and the lovely shop owner Sam has asked me to bring in more! WOOP WOOP WOOP!

Alboe store front! My print can be seen right at the bottom in the middle :-D

YEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS xxxxxx