I have moved my blog to https://www.annaviolet.co.uk/blog

Our Green Chorlton map/leaflet

 Delighted to have been involved with creation of this Our Green Chorlton map and leaflet , coming through letterboxes in Chorlton this month

https://ourgreenchorlton.org.uk/map/

Map of Chorlton Meadows

 Map now available from my Folksy shop or directly from me

https://folksy.com/items/7571479-Map-of-Chorlton-Meadows

Chorlton Arts Festival Virtual

 Taking place this weekend  3-4 October 2020

https://chorltonartsfestival.org

Welcome to my virtual room  https://hub.link/T5PSTYW

Chorlton Map 2019-21

Thrilled to have illustrated the new version of Chorlton map for Chorlton Traders, which came out last year.

Street Portrait commission

Delighted to complete this recent Street Portrait commission.  Here are my stages form rough sketch to final image. Includes Chorlton Health Centre Oswald Primary School and part of the former Gaumont.

Detailed sketch

Rough sketch

Detail of Health Centre

Final print

A Very Folksy Christmas

St Peters Square, Manchester

Here's my latest image of St Peter's Square, available as a limited edition print, which I had for sale at Green Walk Open House exhibition. It features Manchester Central Library, Manchester Town Hall (and extension), The Midland Hotel, the new Emmeline Pankhurst statue, Manchester Cenotaph war memorial, St Peters Square One, St Peters Square Two and the metrolink station.
Now on Folksy shop https://folksy.com/items/7286188-St-Peters-Square-Manchester

Bumblebee mugs

A new range of my queen bumblebee mugs that will be for sale at Green Walk Arts and Crafts Open House 4th and 5th May 2019.

Illustrations for 'Once Upon A Winter's Day'

Here are the seven illustrations used at Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust, Cheshire) for 'Once Upon A Winter's Day'

Quarry Bank Mill & House

Reindeer over Apprentice House

Snow Queen in front of Glasshouses

Marley's Ghost with Srooge in Mill Manager's House

Jack Frost 

Nutcracker & Mouse

The Snow Child, Apprentice House Garden

Quarry Bank Mill Christmas

Thrilled to see my illustrations used at Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust), Cheshire in the ‘Once Upon a Winter’s Day' exhibition, based around traditional winter stories. Some images blown up large (by Shankleys printers) on top floor of mill, along with associated activities (plus visits to Santa at weekends). 

Activities include making origami roses (snow queen story), making chains (Marley's Ghost, A Christmas Carol), decorating wood discs to hang up, dressing-up (nutcracker & mouse), sending cards to Santa and finding images of Jack Frost.

Smaller versions of illustrations throughout the grounds and other buildings (and a large splintered version of The Snow Queen too!).

Quarry Bank Mill and River Bollin

Reindeer flying over Apprentice House

Snow Queen in front of Glasshouse

Jack Frost in Lower Garden

Marley's Ghost in Mill Manager's Office

Nutcracker in Quarry Bank House

Snow Child in Apprentice Garden

Bolton Art Gallery & Museum Shop

Thrilled to illustrate a new souvenir range of merchandise for Bolton Art Gallery & Museum's recently re-opened shop. Includes mugs, pin badges, fridge magnets and tea-towels. Landmarks featured are Bolton Town Hall, Hall i h'Wood, Smithills Hall, Bolton Parish Church, Ye Olde Man & Scythe, Art Gallery & Museum and Market Place.

Street portrait commission

Street portrait illustration commission I did for Marmion Drive last spring. Including cats, dogs, birds, hedgehogs and squirrels. The image can be framed in  portrait or landscape view.

Cherry blossom for wedding service

Cherry blossom illustration commission for wedding service programme cover I did earlier in the year.

Bolton mug samples

We have lots of samples arriving for @ @BoltonLMS new shop. Promoting and celebrating Bolton. Great designs by @annadviolet pic.twitter.com/nZl4N1aRGx

— Sam Elliott (@SamElliott1) June 21, 2018

More on Outdoor Trail, NT Quarry Bank Mill

Here's the final leaflet for the super Outdoor Trail at National Trust site, Quarry Bank Mill, put together using my illustrations and map.  Love the lettering!