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Whatareyouupto?I havea few
professionalprojectsI’mworkingon
andpossiblya shortanimationproject
too.Also,wemovedintoourhouselast
year,sowe’vebeengraduallyfixingup
thehouseandgarden.How would you describe your work?
It is colorful and joyful. I love making
pictures that have dynamic and interesting
characters. I also love experimenting with
patterns and colors in my work. I’m a bit
color-obsessed and will always notice
great colors and color combinations,
whether it’s on a wall, dress or biscuit tin.
That naturally bleeds into my work.What inspires you? I get inspiration
from fine artists like Milton Avery, Pauline
Boty and David Hockney, as well as
mid-century graphics, packaging, kids’
books, interiors, films, books and daily life.How did illustrating become your
specialty? I’ve always loved drawing.
Originally, I went to art school to study
fashion, but that didn’t suit me. I triedillustrationandthepossibilitiesfeltreally
excitingandfit mypersonalitymorethan
fashion.I’malsouselessatsewing.Howimportantis yourworktoyou?
Creatingworkgivesmesomuch
satisfactionandI getsoexcitedwhenI
get a new project, especially when it’s a
bit of a challenge. Even when I don’t
have a set brief, I still find myself creating
work for fun.What do you like to do on a day
off? I’ve recently become a huge fan of
gardening. We’re making a big vegetable
bed, so I’ve been busy growing little
seedlings. Also, I am obsessively
researching interesting flowers and
plants. Aside from that, I love reading,
cooking, swimming in the local outdoor
pool, going to art exhibitions or walking
in the woods with my family.Illustrator Lives in Bristol, UK, with her partner
and two children Naomiwilkinson.co.ukNaomi Wilkinson
‘I love how
colorful my
workspace is’‘I tend to have several
books on the go’‘My dog Lenny
usually keeps me
company whilst
I’m working’‘Sketchbooks are a great
place to try out ideas’
Illustrations for
The Atlas of
Happiness by
Helen Russell