When I wrote down a goal of being exhibited as a major aim for this year, I genuinely thought I was aiming too high. I wouldn’t describe myself as confident but this year, I told myself, is about being brave. The encouragement from my husband was invaluable as he was the one that got the conversation going but I had to be brave and share my artwork and wait for it to be ‘judged’. Lucky for me, Trevor (the gallery manager at The Aviary) has excellent taste and fell in love with my hibiscus and bee prints in particular.

I don’t know about you, but a bit of sunshine has done me the world of good recently. It’s amazing the difference that some extra vitamin D can make.

I, like me, a colour injection can give you a big boost then these prints and gifts are just what you need. There’s flora and fauna in abundance. Here are a few of my favourites to bring summer to your home whatever the weather.

Coming up soon is the Mama Makes Market and I’m really excited to share some exclusive offers and services.

Framing

Selected prints have been framed for the market - the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. There will also be a selection of prints available mounted and backed ready for you to personalise with your own frame.

Special Offers

Mix and Match Cards - all cards are included in the offer. You can get 3 Large Cards for £5.50 or 3 Small Cards for £4.

For those of you that love penguins, you can get a Penguin Sketchbook & Penguin Mug for just £10.

Sketchbooks are only available at markets and the range has expanded to include penguins, gold flamingos and gold dragonflies. Got a request? Let me know and you can order something ready for the market.

Once you’ve chosen the perfect gift, you can make sure that you have it all wrapped in beautiful tissue and raffia for only £1 saving you the effort of doing it yourself. You could even purchase you card and have Mother’s Day all wrapped up before you even get home.