About Gabrielle Solly Illustration

I’m an illustrator and modern calligrapher creating ranges of greeting cards, stationery, art and commissioned pieces. I’m inspired by our natural world and the romantic, organic designs of decorative arts. I produce my work by hand using traditional methods; dip pens, inks, watercolour paints, crayons. I was taught by Quentin Blake who encouraged me to draw in a loose, quick way. I use gold and silver metallic paints and pure gold leaf in some of the original art. My work is about communicating messages of love, hope, joy, special thoughts at times of happiness or difficulty. I endeavour to communicate all this in my original designs. I use biodegradable bubble wrap, British-made tissue paper, brown paper sticky tape, recycled brown wrapping paper and reused boxes for all my packaging. All my work is proudly made in Kent in a studio overlooking the North Downs. Henries Awards Greeting Cards Shortlist; Valentine’s Day 2023 'Celebration' and Easter 2024Read their story