In April this year we were delighted to introduce a new collection of Limited Edition prints by artist and illustrator Anna Wright. They instantly resonated with our customers with their unique humorous and contemporary style. So here is a little about Anna’s artistic journey techniques, and creative inspirations.
Anna Wright grew up amongst the rolling countryside and varied wildlife of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.
Her interest in drawing, making and narrative directed her to study at Edinburgh College of Art, originally intending to pursue Costume or Textile Design, Anna instead found herself swayed towards illustration.
She subsequently blended her passion for the natural world with her love of interiors, textile and wallpaper design to develop her own (now trademark) compositional style.
Her works are often collages that use a mixture of Indian Ink, paint, fabric, feathers and the odd expressive splatter. She says of her illustrative work “I just love textile and colour […] That is why I often use fabric in my work.” After graduating, Anna initially moved to live and work in London but soon moved back to Scotland, where she felt at home and most inspired. She established her successful design and illustration business in Edinburgh and is now living and working back home where she grew up.
Her studio is a veritable treasure trove of ink pots, fabric scraps, feathers, and paints. On any given day you are likely to find her there, sketching or delving into her chest of vintage fabrics.
Anna has gained a loyal and extensive following. Her work has featured in publications such as House and Garden, Country Life, and Artists & Illustrators.