It’s Friday, I’m in Love: Krisjana S Williams
It’s Friday and I’m so in Love with the art and illustration of Krisjana S Williams. She’s one of a handful or artists who I return to time and again when I’m feeling creatively challenged. Her...
View ArticleFloral Fashionista: The Making of Sassy Du Fleur
So why on earth does a grown woman, in her 4th decade, dress up an imaginary character in petals and send her on imaginary adventures? Have I gone mad. Am I, a bit, you know, funny in the head. Odd,...
View ArticleSassy Floral Fashion Illustration: Protea and Succulents
Sassy and I are sharing an outfit today created using Protea flowers, succulents, eucalyptus and hydrangea petals. We were inspired by a lovely wedding invitation commission I’m working on at the...
View ArticleA Day’s Filming with Sassy & Stylist for Sally Hansen
When I asked by Stylist magazine to take part in the Sally Hanson Miracle Gel promotion I was thrilled of course. They are both great brands to be involved with and it was a real privilege to be asked...
View ArticleIts Friday, I’m in Love: Cristina Colli
When I first started on Instagram one the first accounts I came across was Cristina Colli. Her beautiful, peaceful floral compositions mesmerised me. Cristina is an artist, photographer, and teacher in...
View Article6 steps to tackle the prickly feeling of self doubt
Self Doubt. It’s shitty. It’s a creativity killer. But it’s also an inevitable part of life. For artists, makers, photographers and creatives, it goes with the territory. And I’ve definitely had my...
View Article5 Instagram Teaching Resources to Help Make Your Profile Bloom
Need some descent Instagram teaching resources? Today I’m sharing some of my tried and tested courses. There’s no mistaking that Instagram is BIG business for both brands and individuals. For artists,...
View ArticleGiveaway! Personalised Botanical Print
I’m feeling the love. It was blue Monday this week, but I honestly didn’t feel the sadness. Even after the tragedy of watching that idiot Trump becoming President of the US. It would be easy to feel...
View ArticleSurviving a very tricky situation
WARNING: this post contains moderate moaning. Some readers may want to skip to the moral of the story towards the end of the post… I’m in contemplative mood tonight. It’s been a difficult, tricky week...
View ArticleIt’s Friday, I’m in Love: French Illustrator, Lucille Clerc
I stumbled upon french illustrator Lucille Clerc’s work quite recently. And it’s got the real WOW factor. Highly detailed, packed full of detail, yet outstandingly fresh. I love the sophisticated use...
View ArticleThose Pesky Flowers: Dealing with Unruly Plant Life
Pesky Tulips I’ve had a terrible time with unruly plant life in my house recently. I’ve taken some videos of some of the offending florals and documented it on my Steller Stories channel. Do let me...
View ArticleCreative Work Space Inspiration
Porthmeor Studios, St Ives Cornwall My studio…ahem coughs…the 6ft x 6ft space next to the kitchen is both a joy (at least I have a space) and a frustration (the washing usually ends up in there as it...
View ArticleCreative Instagram Challenges For February (& Another Giveaway)
Firstly, Happy Valentines Day! I wanted to share a couple of creative Instagram challenges I’m feeling the love for this week. Cultivating Creativity #InCreativeMoments I’ve started my own Instagram...
View ArticleThe Power of Play and my run in with Einstein
Earlier this month I sponsored the Creatively Squared challenge on Instagram ‘cs_flowersandfoliage’. The lovely Creatively Squared team also published my guest post on their website about The...
View ArticleYour Essential Illustration Toolbox Part 1: Drawing
“Drawing is not what one sees but what one can make others see” Edgar Degas I’m sharing my essential drawing tools as part of a series of posts explaining how I create some of my artwork. As always,...
View ArticleSassy Makes Her Debut with a Bored Panda
Well actually on the Bored Panda magazine blog, which is pretty amazing. It’s great to share a win like this with you. Bored Panda is a leading art, design and photography community for creative...
View Article11 Mothers Day Gift Alternatives to Fresh Flowers
Sunday, March 26th is Mothers Day – don’t forget! This post is for those of you (and your Mum’s) who are fed up with the same old card and bouquet of fresh flowers. So here’s some mothers day gift...
View ArticleStyle Your Screen: Spring Hyacinth Flowers
Nothing says spring is on its way more than Hyacinth flowers. After the grey skies of winter they are a welcome burst of colour. Oh their aroma is enough to inspire the senses alone! I love to craft...
View ArticleBlodeuwedd Illustration: the making of a Welsh Goddess
I’m sharing a special project with you today. A book cover commission for independent publisher Mothers Milk Books, who “celebrate femininity and empathy through images and words”. Something I...
View ArticleTips for Crafting Your Perfect Instagram Feed
Crafting your perfect Instagram feed is a hot topic. A question I regularly get asked is “Georgie, how did you build your following on Instagram?” And “how have you continued to grow your following...
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