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I illustrate at weddings, but did you know I also illustrate at events? What kind of events, I hear you ask? Well, let me tell you about some of the different types of events I've illustrated at over the last year... Press & influencer opening event for a winter wonderland themed venue - I painted guest portraits as gifts for attendees. Football club derby day match - I sketched the players during gameplay, the mascot and the manager, capturing the energy of the day, to create a celebratory...

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 of my biggest...

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 guest...