Illustrating Your Story With Petals And Pen
Mindfully elegant design and fine line botanical illustrations for nature lovers and storytellers
In a world of digital noise, my hand-drawn illustrations, surface patterns, and design offer a moment of escape. Rooted in nature, storytelling, and thoughtful craftsmanship.
Every project begins with a conversation, a chance to listen and understand. Through careful sketching, I create designs that reflect your story, capturing the depth and emotion behind each piece. Whether you’re looking for a bespoke illustration, a pattern to enhance your products, or branding that feels truly personal, my work is designed to bring joy, connection, and a sense of belonging.
For those who value the personal over the generic, the thoughtful over the rushed, let’s create something meaningful together.
How I can help you tell your story
Every illustration begins with quiet observation, the delicate curve of a petal, and the hidden symbolism within each bloom. My process is slow and considered, blending traditional hand-drawing with a love of storytelling.
Whether you’re a nature lover seeking a personalised piece of art, a storyteller looking to capture a special moment, or a business wanting patterns or branding that reflect your ethos—each design is created to weave your unique narrative into every line and brushstroke. With meaning in every detail, my work is designed not just to be seen, but to be felt.
Together, we can create something that feels truly yours—crafted with care, inspired by nature
Ways to work with me
Illustration
Nature-inspired botanical illustrations created by hand in fine line pen and soft watercolour washes. Ideal for personal gifts, greeting cards, interiors and businesses.
Surface Pattern
Repeat surface patterns handcrafted using traditional pattern planning techniques. Delicate nature inspired patterns with country home interiors, gifts, stationery and businesses in mind.
Brand & Graphic Design
Thoughtful branding and graphic design for purpose-led businesses. Shape your story into a brand that reflects your values and resonates with the people you want to reach.
“Simone was absolutely amazing from my initial enquiry, all the way to designing and delivering the end product. They were beautifully designed, and assembled with the utmost care before being sent out to me.”
Hi, I’m Simone, it is lovely to meet you
Combining my passion for drawing nature-inspired illustrations and protecting the world that inspires me, I’ve found solace in the calming rhythm of pen and ink. It allows my mind to escape the digital, fast-paced world and create pieces filled with floriography symbolism and stories.
Based in the Nottinghamshire countryside, I’m a lover of slow living, a devotee of the great British outdoors, and a champion of the cosy.
Traditionally trained in art and graphic design. I have been a lover of drawing, typography, paper and design from a young age. My proudest accomplishment so far is illustrating a book for Penguin Random House, a real dream come true.
If not outside exploring, you will always find me buried under a pile of wildflower books, pen in hand, sketchbook open. With a peppermint tea and a square of dark chocolate. Embracing switching offline and reigniting with the traditions and craft of the hand-drawn.
Join From Petal to Pen
If you love slow, thoughtful design and illustration inspired by nature and botanical storytelling, this is where it begins.
Discover behind-the-scenes glimpses, botanical musings, and meaningful design stories. Whether you're a fellow nature lover, a mindful maker, or a brand drawn to soulful storytelling, this is your place to pause, connect, and be inspired. You'll also be the first to know about new projects, offerings, and exclusive studio updates.