As an avid urban sketcher, I carry my sketching kit and sketchbook with me everywhere, so it’s important that I have a very efficient, lightweight but flexible selection of tools and materials. Having a pocket/reversible brush (or two) makes a lot of sense as they are compact and well protected.

Yorkshire is the largest county in Northern England. Renowned for its beautiful countryside, sweeping valleys, medieval abbeys, fishing villages, rugged sandy beaches and much more.

Soraya French is a well known Iranian artist known for her vivid use of colour in watercolours, oils, pastels, acrylics and mixed media in a variety of subject matters.

My recent illustrations have been for a ‘Wind in the Willows’ community drama event, applying the story to locations in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, my home town.

Signatures are an old tradition and date back to 176 BC. They were originally enforced to accept a marriage. In legal terms, the definition is “a mark or sign made by an individual on an instrument or document to signify knowledge, approval, acceptance, or obligation”.

Please see below for the latest dates you can order in time for Christmas. Please note that we would always recommend you get your order in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment during this busy period.