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My mission
Capturing memories and telling your stories is my favourite thing to do. I've always been sentimental and I want my drawings to evoke nostalgia, create happy memories, and bring joy to your homes.
Lifetime of design
As a mother of twins and a seasoned professional in various creative industries, including family photography, galleries, management, and interior and exterior design, I bring a wealth of experience and expertise to my art. With a background in art history and visual culture, as well as attending art college in North Wales, I have honed my skills and developed a deep understanding of the artistic process.
Journey to my world
My journey in the art world began when I left home at the age of 16 to pursue my dreams. I moved to Wales and worked on holiday camps by the sea, immersing myself in the natural beauty that surrounded me. This experience fuelled my passion for capturing the essence of landscapes and nature in my artwork.
After settling in Sheffield, where I got married and started a family, my husband and I built multiple businesses together. However, my love for art remained constant, and I decided to establish Artsy Amy Illustrates in 2024 in Chesterfield.
Dawn of illustrations
After project managing the full design of our holiday let, I was asked to make a floorplan for a friend. That's where the intricate details began and I started experimenting with mixed media, and illustrative design. Crafting each piece from layers of paper textures and metallic leaf, from canvas to screen, and encapsulated in print.
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How curiosity affects the brain
10 minutes of creativity, doodling, scribbling or creating movements with our bodies, or humming, can positively impact your mental state - if its as simple as that, then literally looking...
How curiosity affects the brain
10 minutes of creativity, doodling, scribbling or creating movements with our bodies, or humming, can positively impact your mental state - if its as simple as that, then literally looking...
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Life's an escape room we shouldn’t have to navi...
For every moment like this, throughout our life, when we are very young time goes fairly quickly, and we are absorbing everything around us every day. The imagination of the...
Life's an escape room we shouldn’t have to navi...
For every moment like this, throughout our life, when we are very young time goes fairly quickly, and we are absorbing everything around us every day. The imagination of the...
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How to Choose Art for Your Holiday Let
Adding artwork to your holiday let isn’t just about filling empty walls—it’s about creating a memorable space that tells a story. Whether your property is a cosy countryside retreat or...
How to Choose Art for Your Holiday Let
Adding artwork to your holiday let isn’t just about filling empty walls—it’s about creating a memorable space that tells a story. Whether your property is a cosy countryside retreat or...
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Bespoke Designs
Do you have memory of a special place, a holiday you've been...
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Murals On Paper
NOSTALGIC ADVENTURES This collection starts with its own journey though my own...
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Tribute Drawings
Here you'll find all my original illustrations (the ones I thought should...
