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Have you received my promotional pack yet?

About Me, graphic design, print design

It’s January again, and this means I’ve been busy sending out my promotional packs to new and existing clients. Have you got your hands on one yet?! They are free! Please get in touch if you would like one.

My promotional packs include:

– A cool sticker designed by myself.
– A leaflet showcasing my skills.
– My business card with a unique QR code that will take you straight to my website when scanned by your mobile device or tablet.

Click here to see a short video of my promotional pack being put together.

Happy New Year to all my new and existing clients, followers, friends and family who have helped me on my freelancing journey this year. I am excited for another year of designing. 👩‍🎨 ❤️

Harpy Eagle painting

Paintings

Happy New Year everyone! I wanted to tell you about a new project I finished recently, a painting of a Harpy Eagle. This was a project I did as a partner to a previous painting of a Philippine Eagle, you can see that one by clicking here. The canvas I worked on for this painting was slightly smaller than other ones I have done, and I usually like working to a large scale. However, painting birds has become a new hobby of mine, I like that they have such powerful expressions and you can be quite dramatic with mark making when you are painting their feathers. For the background, I was originally going to paint a jungle theme, or thick leaves, but after attempting this, I realised I wanted the bird to be the focal point and creating a complicated background took this away.

See some photos below of my progress below:

Final painting (acrylic on canvas)

Have you got something in mind that you would like me to paint? Get in touch! I’d be more than happy to help. I have created several commissions before, mostly inspired by nature, animals and the ocean. See more of my paintings by clicking here. I have also created bespoke wall murals!

Spiralis Energy illustration

Sealife inspired illustrations

Drawings/illustrations, graphic design

Here are some illustrations that I did recently for Spiralis Energy, a company in the UK creating sustainable energy from moving water. I thoroughly enjoyed creating these! The first one (shown below) depicts a spiral of sealife, each element is hand drawn and placed in this format to depict a spiral of swimming sea creatures.

Spiralis Energy illustration
Spiralis Energy illustration
Spiralis Energy illustration
Spiralis Energy illustration

The second illustration (shown below) depicts a chilled out floating otter. The meaning behind this is because the tidal energy generator that Spiralis Energy have created, floats in the ocean, not like other tidal energy generators that are placed deep in the water or at the bottom of the ocean.

Get in touch if you need a graphic or illustration for your business or personal project. I’d love to help, especially if it’s about the sea!

Coastal inspired designs

Drawings/illustrations, graphic design, print design

Happy Friday everyone! I wanted to share with you some recent illustrations and prints that I have created inspired by coastal life and the ocean in particular. We get a lot of seagulls here in the south of England, so you will see an appearance of those in the artwork below. I hope you like them. Please get in touch if you want to purchase any of my work from my shop. You can also contact me for custom print designs and graphics. I have over 6 years experience designing prints and graphics for clothing, accessories and merchandise, as well as branding and logo design.

I have been lucky enough to have lived by the coast for most of my life and it has influenced a lot of my work. See my about me page to learn more.

Have a great weekend!

Packaging design for Wilda

Packaging design

graphic design

I have experience designing graphics and surface pattern for packaging. My most recent project was with Wilda, an outdoor swimming brand based in the UK. I was limited to only one colour for this design but I loved the challenge and enjoyed creating a design that reflects Wilda’s brand aesthetic and values. I have also created designs for Wilda’s merchandise and products. Check them out in my portfolio.

Do you have packaging that needs a splash of colour and character to reflect your brand? Get in touch! Check out my contact page.

Box print design for Wilda

Need a print design for your packaging?

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Have a great day.

Companies & brands I have worked with since becoming a freelance designer

graphic design, print design

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:

Bleubird,

The Refined Feline,

3 Peaks Rentals,

Uni Organics,

Breath Clo,

Philippine eagle

Paintings

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.

Robin #2

Paintings

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.