Nellies Art
Gemma is a freelance artist specialising in both handpainted and digital designs. She produces a range of special gifts including pyrography signs, nesting dolls, digital drawings, Christmas baubles, pet portraits, greeting cards, blackboards, tote bags, coasters... and more. Gemma can personalise gifts and also takes commissions for that extra special touch.
Interview With A Maker
Name/Business
Gemma at Nellies Art Ltd
Describe your art/craft?
Handpainted baubles, blackboards, badges. Digital drawings printed onto t-shirts.
How long have you been creating?
Have been creating as a business for around 2 years, but have always since a little girl. Went to art school but mainly self taught.
What are your favourite art/craft 'tools of the trade'?
iPad + ipencil. Acrylic paint + paintbrush.
Where is your creative space?
In my home.
What do you watch or listen to when you're creating?
Netflix and Disney movies.
What's your best selling product?
Nesting dolls and fireplace baubles.
Favourite thing you've ever created? Do you still have it, or did you sell/gift it?
My nesting dolls, have made 60+ sets and proud of every single set. Most have been sold, most were commissioned.
Random fact about yourself?
I am a massive Disney fan.
What new craft would you love to try?
Quilting and macramé.
Where can customers buy your products?
Online, Instagram and at markets.
Give a shout-out to a fellow artist or crafter you admire!
www.instagram.com/craftycupboard1/
Name/Business
Gemma at Nellies Art Ltd
Describe your art/craft?
Handpainted baubles, blackboards, badges. Digital drawings printed onto t-shirts.
How long have you been creating?
Have been creating as a business for around 2 years, but have always since a little girl. Went to art school but mainly self taught.
What are your favourite art/craft 'tools of the trade'?
iPad + ipencil. Acrylic paint + paintbrush.
Where is your creative space?
In my home.
What do you watch or listen to when you're creating?
Netflix and Disney movies.
What's your best selling product?
Nesting dolls and fireplace baubles.
Favourite thing you've ever created? Do you still have it, or did you sell/gift it?
My nesting dolls, have made 60+ sets and proud of every single set. Most have been sold, most were commissioned.
Random fact about yourself?
I am a massive Disney fan.
What new craft would you love to try?
Quilting and macramé.
Where can customers buy your products?
Online, Instagram and at markets.
Give a shout-out to a fellow artist or crafter you admire!
www.instagram.com/craftycupboard1/
