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Beat The Post-Christmas Blues By Writing!

Posted on January 6, 2021January 24, 2021 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Picture books/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

Writing can be hard, but we’ve tried to put some top tips together in one place for you!

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What 2020 Has Taught us About Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
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This year above all others we can really embrace the true spirit of the festive season.

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Horaay for Logos!

Posted on November 30, 2020January 24, 2021 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Picture books/ drawing/ Graphic Design/ illustrations/ Latest News/ Logo Design

Find your perfect logo here! Unique, affordable and stylish, we can offer an kind of design to make your company shine!

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The Motivation Playlist!

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Book Illustrator/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

We (nearly) all feel like we should be doing more with the time we’ve found on our hands this year. But how to shake off the blues and motivate yourself to write? Check out our top tips for writing motivation!

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Hallowe’en With a (Lockdown) Twist!

Posted on October 31, 2020November 1, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Picture books/ drawing/ illustrations/ Latest News

Enjoy Hallowe’en, 2020 style! It’s been a tough old year, so let’s do something fun for Hallowe’en, but the 2020 way.

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Proofreading: All You Need to Know

Posted on October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ illustrations/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

Is it worth paying a proofreader? We give some editing tips!

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Pet Pawtraits!

Posted on September 25, 2020September 25, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
drawing/ illustrations/ Latest News

Have you ever thought how great it would be to have your very own, hand-drawn illustration of your beloved pet or pets? Now you can!

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Plotting Your Story

Posted on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Picture books/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

Plotting a story can be hard! So we offer a few tips on plot and how to get going.

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Write the Theme Tune, Sing the Theme Tune!

Posted on August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ illustrations/ Latest News/ Music

Bring your book series to life with a downloadable, read-along extra!

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How To Be the Perfect Client!

Posted on August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham
Children's Book Illustrator/ Children's Picture books/ drawing/ illustrations/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

Approaching an illustrator for the first time can be daunting. Here are some top tips for making that first meeting go smoothly.

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Trees. There’s nothing Marmite about trees. We’ve not come across a single person who doesn’t love trees. Even those who are pretty much wedded to being city dwellers love the fact that there are parks and green places dotted around, all with trees in them. We have an additional reason to love trees at Happydesigner….

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  • "Thank you so much Sarah! What a fantastic set of illustrations for the first in our series of children’s books. We can’t wait to work with you on the second book!" Jane Archer-Wilms & Marlies Veenhof

  • “Sarah is professional, friendly and very knowledgeable, she delivered 100% with a new logo that was spot on! We can't recommend her enough!” - Lucy @ Get Active

  • "You do have a very positive feel about everything you do. I do wish you continued success in all your work. All the best, Simon"  - Simon James, Famous Children’s Book Illustrator

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  • "The logos are absolutely fantastic, they are spot on brief and are even better than we imagined!”- Paolo Pini, Step Up To Languages

  • "WOW! Love it! I'm so happy with what you've produced- and with so little input from me. FANTASTIC!!! THANK YOU” - Darren Pascoe: 'Red Rabbit Book'

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  • "I hope my recommendation will persuade you to use Sarah! I cannot fault her, for her professionalism, enthusiasm and talent." - Michelle Hawkins, Director: The Flying DoDo

  • “I was so nervous ringing you as i've never done anything like this before, but you were so friendly and put me completely at ease.” - Donna Purvis

  • "Yes!!!! Wow…Love it!!! ..thanks so much, I absolutely the character design you have done for us!!! xx” - Lisa Dell, Cornish Firewood

  • “Got home tonight and the books had arrived. Absolutely love them. My girlfriend loves your illustrations.” - Andrew Jeffery: 'Wolfboy Book'

  • “Sarah is an extremely talented designer and illustrator. She has that rare gift of being able to find something in your business or character that you never knew existed" - Craig Green

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Whether you're looking for a crazy crocodile, wimp Whether you're looking for a crazy crocodile, wimpy washing machine, or a flabby flamingo, my experience in creating unique children's illustrations means that I am able to approach any project with unique & exciting ideas. 
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We have been creating children's picture books for We have been creating children's picture books for the last 15 years. In that time, we have developed a wide range of distinct and varied styles, which allows us to create all sorts of quirky, wacky & visually engaging children's books! 
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Every single drawing or painting needs a certain a Every single drawing or painting needs a certain amount of preparation and planning, visit the website to read more about what happens! 
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Are you looking for an illustrator to hire? I'm an Are you looking for an illustrator to hire? I'm an experienced UK based illustrator, living in Ross-on-wye, Herefordshire. Specialising in children's book illustrations and Illustrated branding. Contact us today. 
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We can advise & offer a lot more than just artwork We can advise & offer a lot more than just artwork. Sarah loves getting her teeth into new projects, offering all clients a wide range of ideas & suggestions throughout the design process 
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Esther Howland became known as the "Mother of the Esther Howland became known as the "Mother of the American Valentine" for the artistry & sentiment of her designs. Before Howland commercialized them, American Valentines were less romantic & more comical. Happy Valentine’s Day! 
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