Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your enquiry.
These frequently asked questions might help, but please do get in touch
via email if you have any further questions.
Do you make bespoke cards?
I certainly do take on commissions, however not for single bespoke cards as the printing process required for my cards is not cost effective for you as a buyer.
You can commission me to make a small illustration which can be mounted onto board for you to write your special message on the back.
I only take on a couple of commissions a month; so advance planning (especially for birthdays and special occasions) is important and I do get booked up, so please do get in touch as soon as possible if you are thinking about this.
If you have seen one of my existing card designs which you would like to add some personal touches to for someone special (perhaps adding items and objects relevant to them, their name / some words) then this is a quicker process compared to a bespoke illustration completely from scratch.
The prices are as follows:
A5 ‘tweaked’ existing artwork £48
A5 original artwork from scratch £88
As a side note, the reason my cards are so affordable is that I can print my designs in bulk to get that comparable ‘high street’ price for you.
Please do get in touch to discuss your ideas.
Can I commission an illustration?
Yes! I feel very honoured when someone trusts me with their personal thoughts and ideas, which I then turn into an illustration for them.
Please do get in touch if you have an idea for some artwork or an illustration which you have in mind but just can’t seem to find anywhere. I can even work to a colour scheme for a certain place you are thinking of in your home! We can work through your ideas, and I’ll keep you updated at each stage. Email me here.
Here is my pricing guide for commissions, however this is based on the time I spend on the illustration and we will discuss this upfront before I start the illustration.
A5 ‘tweaked’ existing artwork from £48
A5 original artwork from scratch from £88
A4 ‘tweaked’ existing artwork from £55
A4 original artwork from scratch from £95
A3 ‘tweaked’ existing artwork from £70
A3 original artwork from scratch from £120
Please do get in touch to discuss your ideas.
Will you work for free or for a Charity?
I am always willing to look at a design brief for a charity and discuss a budget for the work. Depending on the time scale, amount of work required and my current workload, I will help if I can.
Many years of experience, training and perfecting my drawing & painting skills are behind me. Illustrating is now my chosen career after 18 years working in the film and TV industry, so I hope you recognise my skillset and understand that I am unavailable to work for free, for “exposure” or for the promise of future paid work.
I have written a children’s book! Will you illustrate it for me?
I am honoured that you would think of me to illustrate your book! I am currently in the process of developing and illustrating two children books (which is very exciting!), however please do get in touch to discuss your book. As above, regarding illustrating for Children’s books; I am unavailable to work for free, for “exposure” or for the promise of future paid work.