Summer sunshine Tour
Handmade Jewellery, Live Portraits & Festival Adventures
Summer is officially here, and that means one thing: it's time to pack up the portrait paints, laser-cut jewellery, cheeky gifts and general creative chaos, and hit the road again.
The Hello Sunshine Summer Tour is underway, and I'll be popping up at some brilliant artisan markets, makers markets and creative events across the Midlands over the next few months. If you love supporting independent artists, shopping small businesses, discovering unique handmade gifts or simply having a good nose around a market full of talented creative weirdos, I'd love to see you there.
Where to Find Hello Sunshine This Summer
The Garage, Chilwell
Nottingham : Sun 21 June
A fantastic local market packed with independent makers, artists and small businesses. Expect handmade goodies, creative treasures and plenty of opportunities to treat yourself to something lovely. Pop by between 10 - 2pm!
The Barket, Southside
Lincoln, Sun 28 June
One of Lincoln's favourite independent markets, bringing together talented makers, artists and small businesses for a day of shopping, food, community and good vibes. Pop by with your pooch bewteen 4-7pm.
Midlands Makers x STOCKyard
Melton Mowbray : Sat 25 July
A brilliant showcase of regional makers, creatives and independent businesses. If you're looking for unique handmade gifts, original artwork and products you won't find on the high street, this one's well worth a visit. Come say hi from 11 - 4pm!
Jewellery, Cheeky Gifts and 10-Minute Portraits
If you've never visited my stall before, here's what you'll find:
Handmade laser-cut jewellery designed and made in the UK
Funny gifts and accessories guaranteed to raise a smile
Cat-themed creations, foodie-inspired designs and colourful accessories
Custom gifts and personalised keepsakes
Live 10-minute watercolour portraits painted on the spot
My live portraits have become one of the highlights of market season. Whether it's your partner, best mate, family, dog, cat or favourite human bean, I'll paint a fun, colourful watercolour portrait in around ten minutes while you wait.
They're wonderfully imperfect, full of personality and often responsible for a surprising amount of happy tears.
Can't Make It to a Market?
Fear not, pickles.
My online shop will remain open throughout the summer and stocked with as many of my handmade jewellery designs, gifts and accessories as I can physically keep up with between events.
You'll also be able to order custom 10-minute portraits online, so even if we're nowhere near each other geographically, I can still turn your favourite people and pets into tiny painted masterpieces.
Festival Season Is Calling
Festival season is nearly here too, and while I won't be making it to Shambala this year, I am ridiculously excited to be heading to We Out Here Festival with Crafty Fox Market. I'll be bringing my portrait stand, paints, brushes and, inevitably, a selection of questionable language.
Festivals are some of my favourite places to paint. The outfits are excellent, the atmosphere is magical, and there is always a wonderfully random mix of people, stories and adventures that somehow end up becoming portraits.
I'll be sharing more festival updates as plans are confirmed, so keep an eye on my social media and website for the latest news.
Thank You for Supporting Small Businesses
Every market, festival and event is powered by a community of artists, makers, designers, illustrators and small business owners who pour a huge amount of time, energy and love into what they create.
By visiting local markets, buying handmade products and supporting independent creatives, you're helping real people continue doing what they love.
So grab your diary, have a look at the event line-ups, gather your favourite humans and come say hello this summer.
We makers, artists and general creative weirdos would love to see you.
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