Welcome friends,

I’m busy in the studio of late. I’m working on the finals of my current picture book with Wombat Publishing. I feel like I am often saying that it can be tricky to not be able to share pieces that I create in picture book illustration which requires that no details of books are shared until after their publication date. Sometimes this can be more than 12 months after they are created!

Today’s piece that I'm so excited to share with you (and able to ) is one of my newest creations: "Babies First Walk," is a charming water colour illustration capturing the sweet innocence of a mama taking her baby for a walk but loving her so much she can’t bear to lay her down in the pram!

an archival print of a mother rabbit cuddling her baby rabbit with a water colour pallet.

This illustration is drawn, painted and then digitally enhanced in my home studio. The print is available in my Madeit Store here. The fabric is available in my Spoonflower store as this ‘Babies First Walk” collection. By purchasing from an independent artist, there is the joy of owning art and fabrics that are truly one-of-a-kind. There's just something special about surrounding yourself with pieces that reflect your personality and style, don't you think? And when you support small businesses like mine, you're not just getting unique products – you're also helping to fuel someone's passion and dreams.

Fabric design water colour with a mama bunny pushing a pram and florals circling.

I hope that this print will be a unique part of your child’s room or baby shower present. Perhaps it may also be the fabric for a unique hand sewn piece. I’d love to hear what you think of my latest illustration. Happy decorating or sewing!

Water cooler baby elements balloon, bunny, bow, star.

Ruth-Mary