The Illustrarium
Susie’s work is inspired by nature, folklore and history, blending traditional drawing and painting techniques with a refined decorative aesthetic.
Passionate about sustainability and craftsmanship, Susie carefully selects eco-conscious materials and works in small batches wherever possible.
"Over the years, I’ve spent many hours in the life drawing room developing my draughtsmanship skills. Consequently, drawing underpins all of my work, and then my creativity takes shape using various media including watercolour, inks, and gouache to produce hand-rendered imagery.
Then, bringing everything together digitally in Photoshop. I’ve also begun playing with Adobe Illustrator and Procreate more recently when I’m designing patterns. I love learning new skills and if you’re interested in learning more I have been known to post about the classes I take on my blog."
