Coloured Pencil Wildlife Artist

Hi, I’m Cecily - a coloured pencil wildlife artist based in London.

Please visit my Art Shop to see more

How I got here…

I started drawing in 2022 when a good friend suggested we do 'a drawing a day' to bring some creativity into our year. This could be ANY kind of drawing, so on the busier days when I was (at the time) nannying small children, I would draw a stick figure in pencil...anyway, by December of 2022 I felt inspired to keep going and to teach myself the medium of colour pencil and animals were my muse....fast forward to March 2023, I quit my job, practised day and night, and launched an Etsy shop in August of 2023!

Animals have been my favourite thing to draw so far as I am very interested in Native American traditions where they believe that each animal holds a unique 'medicine' to be called upon in times of need - an easy example of this is the wolf who holds the medicine of strength. In battle, Native Americans would call upon the wolf to lend this medicine. In my mind, these medicines or spiritual qualities and traits are something that I like to focus on and embody myself when drawing these creatures. So, when choosing the next animal or creature for me to draw, I first think about the medicine that I need in my life at that time, and then as the animal comes to life on the page, I feel that I am embodying that medicine.

I created an Etsy shop as I want to share that with everyone else selling greeting cards, mugs, and journals with the unique medicinal traits printed on it felt like a great way to assist others through my art. I also sell high quality art prints here on my website.

As my skills have improved, I now offer pet commissions and am absolutely loving it. Instead of focusing specifically on the medicine of the animal, I get to see and bring to life the unique character and personality of peoples beloved pets and that brings me so much joy.

In addition to my artistic pursuits, I am also a part-time yoga teacher and Registered Nutritionist.

Combining yoga and nutrition in clinical practice allows me to teach the importance of diet and lifestyle through to the more spiritual and mindful practices found in the physical and philosophical practice of yoga.

If you would like to find out more then please visit - Website