Commission: Wedding Portrait for Kate & George

"Thanks for a wonderful item which we'll treasure!" Kate

Commission: A Leaving Portrait for Jane

"I am totally knocked out by the picture.  The details and information that the girls gave you is spot on for my best memories of the past few years and that you managed to combine them into such a satisfying and funny picture is brilliant.

I keep on going back to it and remembering things that happened and the friends I was with.....with a daft smile on my face.  It makes me happy! Thank you so much." Jane

Commission: Anat's 50th Birthday Portrait

 A very tongue 'n' cheek portrait based around the bespoke lyrics sung to the tune of Abba's 'Dancing Queen'.
A huge amount of fun to work out!

"Looks incredible!" Y-Fang

Commission: Peter's 40th Birthday Family Portrait

  "He loved it!!!! Thank you!" Y-Fang

Commission: Baby Announcement for Kai

Baby announcement for a little boy born in Kampala on the edge of Lake Victoria (suggested by the wiggly outline) in Uganda. 

Artistic Hands - joint exhibition

My entry in the International Women's Club Zagreb Artistic Hands exhibition:

Prints from my 'bicycle' series, some few family 'portraits'

plus originals from my perpetual calendar.

Exciting times ahead!

Perpetual Calendar

Front and back covers plus an inside, showing the illustrations for my up and coming

Birthday & Anniversary Calendar.

The Small Five

'A wonderful story for anyone who likes to see the little guy triumph against huge odds' 

- Tony Wilson, bestselling author of The Cow Tripped Over the Moon

 LOW STOCK IN KENYA....but

....available on www.amazon.co.uk

Themed party invitations

24 arrow shaped party invitations with a Pocahontas theme for my 4 year old daughters birthday.

A huge amount of fun to make and very well received! 

...although my daughter wanted to be a princess on the actual day...

My first children's book: The Small Five

You've probably heard of Africa's 'Big Five': the lion, buffalo, rhino and elephant.  But did you know there are five little animals who share their names, and can fit into the palm of your hand? See what happens when the 'Small Five' go up against their big cousins - in a battle of wit, wills, and some extraordinary skills! A little rhyme with a big heart.

Author: Ralph Johnstone

https://www.facebook.com/thesmallfive/

www.thesmallfive.com

Commission: Logo for online shop: A Small Shop in Africa

"Thank you SO much...I love it ....absolutely thrilled." Fi

Commission: Logos for a Nairobi ballet school

"Dance Centre Kenya" and "Dance Wear Kenya"

Commission: Wedding Portrait for Hrvoje & Lucy

"They cried!" Eva

It's that time of year again...

...back to back craft fairs in and around Nairobi, Kenya.

Purdey Arms Fair: 21st November
Spring Valley Craft Fair: 28th 29th November

Christmas Craft Fair: 4th 5th December

Pembroke: 11th December

EAWL: 20th December

note: the above photograph was taken at one of last years fairs so prices will differ.

Jeremy the News Reporter in Nairobi for The Telegraph online

'No crisis, no story' says our reader in Kenya, who takes a wry look at journalists' behaviour there.
www.telegraph.co.uk

The Reluctant Camper for The Telegraph online

'A family camping trip in Africa holds horrors from hungry wild animals to long-drop loos, but Claire – the latest expat stereotype created by Frances Woodhams – manages to make it bearable …'

www.telegraph.co.uk

Commission: Line Drawing for Anastasia's Wedding Invitation

"...perfect as it is!" Anastasia

Commission: Wedding Invitation for Bek & Rob

"WOW! We REALLY REALLY love it!!

Everything is just fab."  Bek

Emma The Gym Bunny for The Telegraph online

Illustrating the latest instalment from Frances Woodhams Kenyan expat stereotypes series:  Emma 'the pushy gym-goer who's out of tune with the rest of the aerobics class…'

www.telegraph.co.uk

The Mitumba Maven for The Telegraph online

'Sally teaches Georgina how to land a bargain at the clothing market'

illustrating an article written by Frances Woodhams for the Expat Stereotypes series in The Telegraph online

www.telegraph.co.uk

Commission: Business Card for Charlotte

Business card illustration for a New York pet sitter.

"This is AWESOME." Charlotte

Around the World by Blogger Alex Kam

Around the World - Africa - Harriet Stanes

Our next seller is also located in Kenya as well!

Although an English born, there is still something very African to Harriet Stanes's illustrations, most probably due to it's subjects, haha. I have to admit, some of the scenes in his(her) paintings I sometimes also see in Malaysia too, especially in the more rural areas like where my grandparents live. The lively, comedic and simplistic style of Harriet's paintings is something that you can easily fall in love with. I mean, how can you not smile while looking at his(her) illustrations? (and the subjects)

Introducing Baby Girl Stanes

My baby girls announcement card illustration! She's a cheeky little monkey!

Commission: Wedding Thank You Card

"This is really great! Thank you so much! I can't wait to frame the original one!" Anne

Commission: Baby Announcement for Iris

Baby announcement for a little girl, born in the year of the dragon in London.  Her sister, with the bunny ears reflects the year of the rabbit when she was born.
"We absolutely love it." Rachel

Matt & Lauren's Wedding Present

Commission: Red Cross Christmas Card

This years donated Christmas card design for Kenya's Red Cross is themed along the lines of 'Whilst shepherd's watched their flocks by night...' with a Kenyan twist!
"That's a great card I look forward to selling it!" Lizzie of The Souk Bookshop in Karen, Nairobi

Commission: Ingrid & Tim's Wedding 'Thank You' Card

Ingrid & Tim saying their wedding vows with a peacock 'laughing' at the poignant moments. The characters which surround them portray playful events which happened the day before to unite the guests.  

"It looks even better in colour :) and can't wait to be able to share it with our friends and family. I'm so rubbish at hiding my excitement and keeping secrets I'm doing well so far not to have shown it to anyone." Ingrid

Commission: Lian & Paul's Wedding Invitation

Lian and Paul met whilst scuba diving in the tropics.
"...thank you SO much for the brilliant invite - it's really great and everyone loves them!" - Lian

Commission: Easter Baby Announcement

Lion King-esque baby announcement.

Commission: Noemie & Joe wedding invitation

How romantic...Noemie was proposed to on a dhow whilst on holiday in Lamu!

This is the front of their invitation.
"THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!! WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOUR WORK!!!!!!! We are really grateful and can't wait to send them off!!!" Noemie

Rhino Charge fundraiser e-vite

A humerous depiction of an all woman team struggling to budge their 'vehicle' in this years Rhino Charge.
"I love it" Tanya Carr-Hartley

Commission: Portrait of Lizzie

Lizzie. Adores her two dogs. Loves her flowering plants, succulents and orchids. Is a keen birdwatcher. Eagerly searches out lions during sundowners in The Park. Massages clients in the dunes on Lamu. Is the proud owner of The Souk bookshop and hires out bunting for special occasions!

"You did such a brilliant job with Lizzie's painting!" Pierena 

"Harriet,  it is absolutely fabulous." Susie

Girls giraffe tee

Wildlife Works organic unbleached cotton girls tee with rolled edges.
My neice is thrilled with her Christmas pressie!
"Jessie absolutely loves her giraffe t-shirt... all her friends want this t-shirt too, including the boys!" Lucy

Commission: Baby Announcement

"Your illustration is perfect, just what we wanted." Justine

Commission: Paper Bag Designs

Designs for brown paper bags made and printed by Kawangware Street Boys and sent to Denmark for 'Kazuri Scandinavia'.

"SUPER!!!!! SUPER!!! SUPER!!!  They are great. Thank you." Gro

Logo

Logo for www.definingmoves.com ...'the art of successful relocation'.

"Yes, I love the logo! Thank you again - you are a joy to work with!" Rachel

KSPCA Christmas Card

Donated to KSPCA to help with fundraising.

"The card has come through and is absolutly wonderful - thank you so much!!!!!!!!" Jules

Abigail's 8th Birthday Present

An 8th birthday present illustration for a keen dog and cat lover.

"The gorgeous picture for Abigail has just arrived.  I have to keep looking at it again and again, it is so detailed and all the different expressions.  I know she is going to love it.  Thank you very much - it is really beautiful." Katherine

MumSense Magazine 'Bon Voyage'

Illustrating the editorial: Mum's Nonsense 'Bon Voyage'. It depicts a son's first camp away from home. The mother expects him to have departure issues when infact it is her who struggles.

Red Cross Christmas Card

'Three Wise Men'. Donated to help raise a bit of money for Kenya's Red Cross.

"Thank you very much, the card looks absolutely great." Sue

Baby Announcement

Aiden, meaning 'firey one' and born with one tooth already in place.  The animals and pheasant references Kenya and the parents nicknames.

Portrait of Callum

For Callum's 50th, illustrating his busy life here in Kenya: 4 children, a loving wife, 2 dogs. Enjoys drawing, photography, golf, birding, cooking, diving, gardening, cycling, running, sailing... 
"Perfect just the way it is!" Vikki