Photo by That Ginger Media Ltd Hello! I'm Leela. This blog post was supposed to be a short introduction, but it ended up being a piece of writing that just needed to come out. This is the story of my creative journey from the 15 year old girl who wrote in her school yearbook that she wanted to be a professional illustrator, to the woman who quit her 9-5 job at age 40 with no business and no clients, to finally fulfil that dream. A Childhood love of art which fizzled out One o

In July, I had the pleasure of illustrating at the beautiful wedding of Nicole and Chris, held at the stunning Halton Grove wedding venue in Northumberland . It was my very first time working at this venue, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect setting. With its gorgeous gardens for an outdoor ceremony and a rustic barn for the wedding breakfast, it created a magical backdrop for their celebration. Nicole and Chris chose to have a keepsake book containing copies of all the

One of the questions I get asked the most — whether I’m at a wedding, a fair, or even mid-sketch — is “how long does it take you to draw...

Live wedding illustration is a really fun talking point on the day of your wedding! It's entertainment for your guests, as well as providing memorable keepsakes. However, what happens on the day itself?

A glimpse into live illustrating for Molly and Jonny on their beautiful wedding day at Healey Barn in Northumberland.

Last week I had the exciting opportunity to join a team of talented suppliers on a styled wedding shoot, to showcase my live wedding illustration at Sedgewell Barn, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire.