The idea of making a career from your creativity can often be scoffed at. Many times throughout my career I’ve faced negative reactions just like this & been questioned about the sustainability of such a […]

  1. Share your process – let us see how you make your wonderful creations 2. Styled photography – of your studio, your designs, your products & projects 3. Show your work in use – […]

Today we are celebrating #ColourFriday & supporting fellow independent creative, small businesses! The wonderful #CampaignShopIndependent from @hollytucker / @holly.co is all about asking you to shop thoughtfully independent & colourfully this Christmas & Black Friday. So many of the accounts […]

So we’ve been teasing for a while that we’ve been working on something behind the scenes & I can now (sort of) announce it… drumroll please! I’m writing a book! I had a lovely meeting with my Editorial Director […]

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes on our brand-new website. It’s been a long time in the making & we’re super excited for a fresh new look. Featuring Rachael’s ‘Havana Night’ pattern design!  

Live replay now available! Rachael recently joined Derwent Art for a wonderful live session all about the power of a doodle! In this presentation Rachael spoke in-depth about her creative process, how she uses Derwent materials, […]

We’re so excited to share that a FREE FACEBOOK LIVE with Rachael is coming Thursday 22nd July at 4PM (BST UK time) over on the Derwent Facebook page! Join her as she guides you through how you can transform […]

Spotted! – My Swirling Leaves fabric design on TV! We were super excited to spot this bespoke up cycled chair project using my fabric design on the telly! A big thank you to Simion from […]

Wishing a wonderful Pride month to all you gorgeous rainbows out there! Love is love. Please feel free to share these images & tag us!  

Rachael recently had a lovely live session where she takes you through a journey of how she discovered magical, creative inspiration through travel & fell in love with Cuba! In the replay Rachael will show you how […]

  Aaaaand we’re back with some more fab top tips! Thank you all so much for the kind feedback we’ve received so far. Today we’re sharing some wonderful tips on how to feel more creatively […]

  We had such lovely feedback about our last top tips email so we’re back today with some more lovely advice for your creative portfolio!     1. Variety – it doesn’t mean you have to […]

  Rachael’s recent fun live session was full of so many creative ideas, community support & questions that really drew on Rachael’s extensive experience working in industry. So in case you missed it, we’ve summarised below her […]