I was hired recently by Dopania Ltd to create 15 graphics promoting positivity, happiness and self-love. I enjoyed this project as I was able to create fun motifs and play with bright colours. My favourite jobs are usually the ones that are colourful and bright! Check out what I designed below.
I hope you are having a great week so far!
I was recently asked to create a logo for ‘Isle Achieve‘, a health & fitness business on the Isle of Wight. I spent some of the earlier years of my childhood on the Isle of Wight, so this was a great project for me as it brought back some great memories of growing up on this lovely little Island. The brief was to incorporate an element that represented achievement with the shape of the Island. I had fun coming up with lots of options for this. You can see the final design below.
I’d love to design a logo for your business or personal project. Please get in touch via my email, paigecritchley@hotmail.co.uk, or through my contact page on my website.
Having been a freelance designer for over a year now, I have worked with lots of different companies and brands. Working freelance means I can create graphics and prints for a wide range of exciting purposes, this includes logo design, product, fashion and more. I have listed a few of the companies and brands that I have worked with below. If you would like to hire me for your own personal project or business please contact me via email: paigecritchley@hotmail.co.uk. My portfolio is available to view here: https://paigecritchley.com/portfolio-2/.
Did you know, I am also available to hire on Upwork? I have worked with lots of different companies, businesses and brands worldwide through this freelancing website. It’s easy and safe to hire me. View my profile on Upwork here: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/paigec3.
Here are some of the companies and brands I have worked with since becoming a freelance designer:
Hello! I think it’s important that we gain inspiration from stuff other than our mobile phones and the internet. In this blog post, I’m going to tell you why nature and in particular, the ocean, inspires my work and what I think is important to a great design or piece of art. Firstly I’d like to talk about the great outdoors and why so much of my work is inspired by the natural world. I have been lucky enough to have lived by the sea for most of my life. I learnt how to surf at a young age and feel comfortable swimming long distances in open water. The sea is a place I can feel truly at one with nature, as to me it is like you are being physically picked up and wrapped up by the elements. I love that the ocean has this crazy energy which if you’re not careful, can catch you out. I feel as though this has influenced my work by making me want to be ambitious and take risks when designing. It’s rewarding exploring new ways to create colour and form. New techniques may not always work the first time but sometimes you might just find that little tweak that makes a graphic or print a whole lot more exciting.
I am currently creating prints and graphics for clients inspired by nature. Please get in touch if you have a business or personal project you need help with. My hourly rates are available to view on the contact and prices tab at the top of my website. You can also hire me through Upwork: https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01de51cb4c6c7ddfde.
Have a lovely day!
I painted a Philippine eagle recently and thoroughly enjoyed it! I’m clearly getting into this bird painting business if you have a look at my other recent posts…
For this painting I found a photo of a Philippine eagle online and found it really mesmerising. I immediately wanted to paint it. My partners favourite animal is also this particular bird so it made a great birthday gift! I have to say, I’m still not completely satisfied with the detail in the head feathers. I may go back to it at some point.
I hope you like it.
I did another commission recently of a robin. This one is slightly different as a hand replaces the ukulele! I did struggle with this painting as hands a very tricky to paint! I enjoyed it though and I loved working with some brighter colours in this one. Also the background is somewhere I have been walking often and watched some lovely sunsets. It was a pleasure to paint. I hope you like it!
29.7cm x 42cm Acrylic on canvas.
More prints to show you… I created a lot of prints for Kite Clothing when I was working for them in-house. I designed all the graphics and prints for their AW22, SS23 and AW23 collections. I also worked on some knitwear designs, embroideries and appliques. I particularly liked working for this brand because there was always a happy and meaningful story behind each design. It was fun picking themes and coming up with new designs. I was able to work with bold and bright colours and help finalise colour palettes. Colour is always something I enjoy playing with!
There are two prints from their AW23 range that I viewed recently on their website and wanted to show you why I like them. The first is the Superheroes print, a favourite because it basically implies that anyone or anything can be a superhero! I had a lot of fun playing with the colours in this one all the animals just look so happy! The other depicts a range of dinosaurs, I like this one, because although it’s a bit simpler then the superheroes, it shows a different style and still has a lot of character. I am also a fan of dinosaurs.
Check out my other designs for Kite and other kidswear brands by going to my portfolio tab at the top of my website.
A new painting! This is a commission I was asked to do recently. It pictures a robin sitting on the top of a Ukulele overlooking the sea. A random but wonderful request! It’s the first time I’ve painted a bird and it’s made me want to paint more of them. Birds are magnificent creatures of this planet and I’ve noticed myself becoming more and more fascinated by them. Watch this space as I have been asked to paint something very similar to this by the same customer, and I’ll be starting it soon!
I hope you all like it. Acrylic on canvas ~ 29.7cm x 42cm.
If you’d like to see more of my paintings, you can view them using the painting tab at the top of my website. Thanks, and enjoy the rest of your day!
Are you a small business or have started a personal project and need help with graphic design? I am a freelance print and graphic designer based in the UK, offering prints and graphics with over 5 years industry experience. For any enquiries about my services, get in touch via my contact page or email me: paigecritchley@hotmail.co.uk. Have a great day!
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