Here are the 9 income streams I have as an illustrator and small business!

5 Top Tips for Small Creative Businesses based on the Mistakes I have made.

I’ve removed the 'Like' counts on my Instagram… and I think you should too!

5 ways to display your enamel pin collection! From Pin Frames to Lanyards.

2 years ago, I was a mum to a 5 month old, trying to work from a bedroom. Now, 24 months later, Im in my own studio working full time...

Well, I’m back. Did you miss me? Its been about 18 months since I wrote my last blog post and it’s safe to say ALOT has happened...

So lets say, you're in need of a gift. Whether its for a partner, a parent or maybe you're off to a wedding and need to buy something...

To me, there is no right or wrong way to paint a picture. Yes there are techniques that are better than others, but my process is to just...

On the 20th June 2017, I landed back at Manchester Airport after a 2 week trip to NYC and Florida. It was a dream trip of mine and its...

So its the start of the new year, which for me means its time to get organised for a productive year... Ive rounded up the things I need...

Its seems every conversation I have had in the past 5 months starts with, ‘How’s work Em?’, ‘Are you managing to get by Em?’ ‘Oh Em, hows...

This week's blog is slightly unplanned so I apologise.... Today I learnt that my local newspaper, 'The Oldham Evening Chronicle' has gone...

Well another day has passed and that means another day that I probably could have done more... The truth is I'm a procrastinator. I mean...

As I scrolled through Twitter this morning, I was reminded yet again that I am no where near the level I want to be as an artist. With...

Hello there gorgeous people and welcome to my brand new blog... 'The Girl Behind the Drawings'. Not only is this a place to read about my...