‘My illustrations are largely decorative, and full of nature’s narratives. I love that an image can affect emotions, and I seek to bring joy and pleasure to all who buy my artwork.’
About
Bryony trained as an illustrator back in 2000, and was told not to even consider doing textiles, because “you just draw with it! -do Illustration” Accepting her lot, she has continued drawing with every available material to hand ever since! This has gradually become an obsession with a mixed media approach, and collage, inks and paints being the primary tools for making. Her playful and energetic style is mature and relaxed with a strong hand-drawn feel.
Bryony lives and works in the rural village in Staffordshire where she grew up. She did move away but came back! Surrounded by fields hedges and trees, plenty of wildlife, 2 cats, her archaeologist husband and 2 wonderful children she couldn’t think of anything better. She loves to travel, visit historical places, grow things and cook lovely food. She once worked as an archaeological illustrator and can’t help pick up pottery sherds and flint if she goes for a walk.
She took illustration with printmaking at Wolverhampton University (2000) and later completed an MA in Visual Communication (2007), and a PGCE in Art and Design (2009) at Birmingham City University.
Through continued experimentation and exploration, she discovered a passion for surface pattern design, a new skill set. She’s always been a great advocate for sharing her passion with others, and now regularly teaches arts workshops across the Staffordshire and the midlands. As a young graduate she dabbled with becoming a community artist.
These days you can find her designs on Patternbank, Spoonflower and Etsy. Stock her White Bryony Designs products in your shop (cards, paper products, fabric designs) Or attend one of her in-person workshops in the Midlands.
Her portfolio is open for licensing and collaborations.
Bryony can create artwork to tight deadlines or dedicate time to more labour-intensive licensing projects. She is available to work on a freelance basis and welcomes opportunities to license or collaborate with companies to create beautiful ranges and new designs.
Client work ranges from projects as diverse as children’s book illustrations for the ‘The Tatty Shawl Cottage’ series to packaging and illustration work for nursery brand Popsidaisickle, botanical illustrations for Family Doctor’s products, and editorial and educational material for Gateway HSW. Bryony’s client list includes NSPCC, Medici cards, British Heart Foundation and Water Aid.