Illustrator, Designer, Daydreamer

Playing around with abstract blobs, texture and bottle shapes! I ended up quite liking this little pattern study. It feels good to have a bit of design playtime. I get caught between feeling the pressure to post anything, even when I’m not 100% happy with it or only posting ‘perfect’ finished pieces 🤦🏻‍♀️ Do you like seeing rougher ideas on Insta or more finished work? . . . . #surfacepatterns #surfacepatterndesign #surfacepatterndesigner #patterndesign #patternmaking #patternlicious #patternoftheday #wip #illustrator #printandpattern #katybloss — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GYig9W

“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever.” ~ Winnie the Pooh 🐻💖 . You can never not be cheered by a quote from this little bear. I hope you are having a lovely week so far. I’m heading off on my holidays for a little break ☀️ I’m daring to take my iPad Pro for the first time, don’t worry it’s fully insured against mishaps 🙌 . . . . #lovequotes #wordstoliveby #inspirediwrite #motivation #positivevibes #instaquote #dailyquotes #quotestoliveby #winniethepoohquotes #lovebirds #quoteoftheday #quotestoinspire #wordsofwisdom #wordsoftheday — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2UPZc1h

Happy Easter everyone! Here’s a little grey fox test tile I made at @sunkenstudioleeds peeping over some blooms to wish you a wonderful day 🦊🌼👋 • I will be sitting in the sunshine today with an ice lolly and playing in my nieces paddling pool. Don’t forget to slather on the sun cream if it’s sunny where you are ☀️ . . . . #ceramicartist #ceramiclife #createmakeshare #handmadeceramics #waketomake #craftsposure #makersgonnamake #clayart #selfemployedartist #smallbusinesslife #cutecharacters — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2GtBjrb

Make sure you hit your hug and kiss quota today! We all need a little moment of bliss. And yes, furry friends do count. 🐶🐱😉 • I illustrated a more abstract background for this piece. Always good to try something new. Getting the balance of ‘business’ between the background and the lettering was tough! But I like the end result. 👍💖 • I’m really looking forward to trying out more lettering styles so get ready for some wonky quotes, I have a lot to learn! Sending you xoxo . . . . #handlettering #handletterer #handletteredart #lettering #letteringchallenge #letteringdaily #quotestoliveby #quoteoftheday #quotesdaily #wordsofwisdom #wordstoliveby #womenwithpencils #weareillustration #illustrateddoris #womenofillustration #katybloss — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2Phgm6N

When the skies ahead are looking rosy 💖🌤 just when I thought I was over my pink obsession this pattern appeared! Do you think there’s such a thing as too much pink? 🤔 I think this design would look lovely in blue too 💙 . . . #patterndesign #patternmaking #patternlicious #patternaday #patterndesigners #pinkaesthetic #pink💕 #pinksky #illustrationartists #illustration_daily #illustration_best #illustratorsofig — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2UfEJaG

Current colour obsession 💖 pretty in pink! Pastel and rosey pinks always inspire me at this springtime of year. You can’t go wrong pairing them with a minty green. 🌷🌷🌷 I also went to see @disney Dumbo at the cinema which has got me thinking about pink elephants 🐘💕 #colourful #colour_guru #colourinspo #colourpalette #colourinspiration #colorful #colors_of_day #colorpalette #colorfulart #katybloss #acolorstory #colorscollective — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2TPu29w

A bunch of flowers from me to you, to brighten your day and see you through! 🌷🌸💕 I’ve been feeling spring in the air today, working at my drawing table with the windows wide open. Plus, it’s nearly Mother’s Day here in the UK which always gets me in a smiley mood 😊 ✨✨✨ This illo is a mix of both watercolour and digital. I’m slowly dipping my toe into paper textures 😂 it takes me a long time to decide if I like something new in my illustrations or not. Usually I have to keep coming back to it, is anyone else the same? #illustration_best #illustrationartist #illustrationaday #illustratorlife #illustratore #illo #floralillustration #floralinspiration #roseart #artoftheday #àrt #katybloss — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2OrkjVT

Best Nine of 2018! A real mix of sketches, flowers, lettering and ceramics! • Thank you to everyone who has liked or commented on any of my posts. I just love being able to share my art with you and it means so much that you enjoy it too. 💙 • #bestnine #bestnine2018 #makersgonnamake #artstagram #illustratorsofinstagram #dailyart #handsandhustle #doitfortheprocess #instaartist #makersmovement #instadraw #calledtobecreative #mycreativebiz #instadrawing #iloveart #artofinstagram #artworks #creativelifehappylife — view on Instagram http://bit.ly/2EIDUyU

Feeling super inspired and creative at the moment! I’ve been returning to my favourite books to look at colour palettes, shape and form. • This book ‘Clay’ by @amber_creswell_bell for @thamesandhudson is a current fave 😍 packed with so many amazing ceramic artists and glimpses into their practice. • Do you have any art books you return to again and again? • #currentlyreading #currentread #céramique #instabooks #ceramic #booksofinstagram #booklove #keramik #tableware #bookaddict #stoneware #yalovin #instareads #cerámica #ceramicart #nowreading #bookporn #instapottery #igreads #amreading #contemporaryceramics — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2QcrHrC

The world is winding down into winter hibernation! I’ve got my woolly socks on to prove it. • Playing around with little foil details. I learnt this in one of @catcoq classes on @skillshare if you’re interested in adding metallic textures to your watercolour illustrations definitely check her amazing tutorials out. • Call me crazy but images like this tree pop into my head all the time when I’m meditating or my mind is allowed to wander in a quiet moment. • #treeart #treeillustration #magicalillustration #treeoflife #mystical #touchthesky #reikiart #fairy #meditationart #faery #fairytale #faerie #natsu #wonderland #woodland #crystalhealing #ilovenature #magick #crystallove #crystalenergy #beautifulnature #loveandlight — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2R4s9Fx

HELP! Guys what Christmas animal ornaments should I make? I’m thinking a penguin and a polar bear... but what else? 🐧 • I’ve spent far too much time down the insta rabbit hole recently looking at ceramic decoration techniques 🙈 somebody stop me! • #makersgonnamake #mycreativelife #ceramics #makersmovement #instapottery #calledtobecreative #supporthandmade #creativityfound #contemporaryceramics #ceramic #creativehappylife #ceramicart #handsandhustle #cerámica #keramik #handmadeisbetter — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2zeJowR

Happiness is... being surrounded by plants! 🌿 Living a bit of a nomad life at the moment means I can’t really look after plant babies but when I’m more settled I fully intend to embrace the current houseplant craze! Can you recommend any good house plants for the interior vegetation beginner? • The only succulent I ever owned was when I was little in school. It was a short chubby succulent and I named it Princess Diana 👸🏼 • I tried something a little different for these succulent drawings, with brighter colours than my usual beloved pastels and a more graphic feel. Not sure if I like it yet. What do you guys think? 🤔 • #succulentjunkie #succulove #leafandclay #succulents_only #succulentplant #succulentlover #surfacedesign #surfacepattern #printandpattern #artoftheday #illust #instadraw #artstagram #instadrawing #myartwork #artlovers #ilustración #artofinstagram #dailyart — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2zWwrat

The pottery classes I took earlier in the year were one of the best things I have done simply for myself. I have missed them so much! I even find myself changing illustrations because they won’t work on clay 🙈 • I have a picture in my head of a little pottery space where I can combine my illustration and ceramic ideas. Sadly the cottage where I live is a little too small, so daydreaming and scheming will have to do for the moment. • I’m heading back to the wonderful @sunkenstudioleeds for a day of decorative techniques in December. I thought I might make Christmas versions of my animal faces to hang on the tree 🤔 let’s see how they turn out! • #ceramicartist #ceramiclife #createmakeshare #handmadeceramics #waketomake #craftsposure #makersgonnamake #clayart #selfemployedartist #smallbusinesslife #cutecharacters — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2JQX9WS

Feeling super duper happy today and not just because it’s a long weekend here in the UK. No work Monday yippee! 💃🏻 I picked up my test tiles and first plate attempts from @sunkenstudioleeds and they don’t look too shabby for a first attempt! I need to work on my colour contrasts and also refine my sgraffito skills ( when you scratch a design into the clay) 💜 It’s also my little bro @michaelturnbulldrums birthday weekend! Party time! So we will be firing up the BBQ, jumping about on the bouncy castle and taking a dip in the hot tub this evening. 🎉 Do you have any nice Weekend plans? • • • • • #ceramic #pottery #ceramics #clay #ceramicart #stoneware #instapottery #handsandhustle #calledtobecreative #creativelifehappylife #momentsofmine #potterystudio #contemporaryceramics #handcraft #crafty #calledtobecreative #makersmovement #potterslife #slowmade #createmakeshare #slowliving #craftandfolk #lovepottery — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2IKpkJH

A little reminder to follow your heart, it always knows best! Things will flow in your life so much easier when you are dancing along your right path. 💕 This evening I’m really looking forward to watching ‘Manon’ @royaloperahouse with my Mum. It’s being streamed to @everymancinema and we have seen every ballet performance this year! A real treat when you can’t get down to London. 🌷 I took ballet lessons when I was small and now I love to do a @balletbeautiful workout a few times a week and pretend I am a prima ballerina! 😉 Do you love the ballet too? Or maybe @strictlycomedancinglive is more your cup of tea? • • • • • #letteringart #instaartist #artlicensing #illustrationnow #lettering #illustration #balletbeautiful #handletteredquote #quotestoliveby #lifequotes #instaquote #inspirationalquotes #lovequotes #positivevibes #dance #ballet #balletshoes #balletlife — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2rhkgAW

I’ve always dabbled in making my own beauty products. Not always with fantastic results! As the weather heats up here in the UK (fingers crossed!) I was searching for a cooling face mask I could whip up at home. 🌱 This recipe is taken from ‘Handmade Spa’ by @juliette_goggin and Abi Righton. I first spotted this facemask recipe in the March issue of @simplethingsmag - definitely pick up the book or the magazine if you want a more comprehensive recipe method (there’s only so much I can fit on my paper) 😂 Do you have any go-to DIY beauty recipes? Maybe I could illustrate them too! • • • • • #handmadespa #diyfacemask #beautyrecipe #essentialoils #illustratedrecipe #recipeillustration #editorialillustration #howto #letteringart #theydrawandcook #newrecipe #instaartist #artlicensing #illustrationnow #lettering #illustration — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2HHzAOk

Happy Monday all! Here’s a pretty spring floral to start your week with a smile. 💙 I’m spending the beginning of the week working on design commissions and heading to the studio for a drawing day on Friday yippee! Promised myself I’ll take lots of breaks to stretchhhhh and fit in a Pilates class or two. 🙏🏻 You can screenshot the pattern from my Insta Stories if you would like a new screensaver. 😊 . . . . . #pattern #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #printandpattern #patterndesign #calledtobecreative #fabricdesign #artlicensing #shareapattern #patternbringsjoy — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2Fr8JUJ