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!

Outdoor Play Trail, Quarry Bank Mill, National Trust

Thrilled to illustrate an outdoor children's play trail for Quarry Bank Mill National Trust site in Cheshire earlier this year. The suggested activities include den-building, stick trails, matching colours to plants, pooh sticks, identifying leaves and listening out for particular sounds.