Paula and the Pencils

Hello! I’m Paula, an Illustrator and Maker who is never happier than when I am creating something new. I love to mix things up with various media including pencils, paint, fabric and my ipad. I enjoy working both traditionally and digitally.

I’m rarely short of ideas and my inspiration comes from pop culture, music, movies, nature and literature - they all find their way into my work. I bring my unique illustrations to life with dolls, wooden pins, mugs, bags, t-shirts and more.

I have been running my small creative business, Paula and the Pencils, for almost 8 years and I send parcels all over the world! I can regularly be found out and about at Makers Markets and, with my designer friend Emma, I run the Meet the Makers Markets several times a year. We also run the Pins and Pencils Art Academy providing art classes for kids.

My lovely little studio is at Burns Street Studios in Northampton, a wonderful creative space full of encouragement and inspiration – I look forward to welcoming you there!