by Charlotte Argyrou | May 29, 2018 | Blogging, Creativity, Illustration, News, Uncategorized, Weddings
I love a Royal Wedding, the arrival of a Royal Baby or special Royal anniversary. Though I can see why some people challenge their privilege in a modern world, I love to get swept up in the excitement, goodwill and merriment of a Royal Occasion. Keen to join in, play...
by Charlotte Argyrou | Mar 19, 2018 | Blogging, Home, Illustration, Lifestyle, News, Uncategorized
I have created this list, partly as therapy, but mostly hoping to be helpful to other people who may be on the cusp of setting up their own creative business. I’m big on self-improvement and highly analytical (read: critical) of the progress made so far. But in...
by Charlotte Argyrou | Mar 15, 2018 | Blogging, Fashion, Home, Illustration, News, Uncategorized
In January, I wrote down “2018 objectives” for my my business – including collaboration commissions with botanical, bridal and fashion brands. I fixed this list up on my pinboard, with all the open-hearted optimism the New Year offers. So I was...
by Charlotte Argyrou | Feb 8, 2018 | Blogging, Illustration, Lifestyle, News, Weddings
When I started imagining myself as “professional botanical illustrator”, I very much thought about the life I wanted to be living: how work would offer creative fulfillment, financial stability, and – most of all – work around my family...
by Charlotte Argyrou | Jan 30, 2018 | Blogging, Home, Illustration, Lifestyle, Uncategorized
I got in a January slump. I got so bogged down in goal-setting and resolution-making, that I forgot to draw anything for three weeks. And then I started thinking that I hadn’t drawn anything and I hadn’t sold much of what I already had in stock. Slightly...
by Charlotte Argyrou | Nov 22, 2017 | Home, Illustration, Lifestyle, Shopping
How to choose a picture frame is a hot topic and I frequently receive advice-seeking queries from my customers. Framing can have a totally transformative impact on your artwork, but it’s often a bit of an after-thought. Finding the right thing can take time and...
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