Hi! I’m Anna, a Scottish designer living with my family near Lisbon, Portugal.

When I was a kid I loved drawing and painting, and dreamed of being an art teacher. But life took a different path which led me to study physical geography and eventually work in business development for a global technology firm.

That job brought me to Portugal, and although I expected to stay for only a few months, I was immediately captivated by its charms.

Fast forward a couple of decades and I’m now happily settled in my adopted country with my husband and two teen girls. I’m also finally following my dream of being an artist, and am running my own creative small business.

Artistry is important to me, and all my designs are carefully hand drawn or painted before being prepared for print using the Adobe suite. I specialise in vintage-inspired patterns and illustrations, and my designs have been licensed to brands across the world.

I’m inspired by fairytale palaces, hand painted tiles, and wild flowers that grow from the tiniest crevices. The wonderful traditions and landscapes of both Scotland and Portugal nourish my imagination and are a constant source of ideas.

When I’m not at work in my home studio, you can find me exploring ancient forests in the nearby natural park, or pruning the crazy bougainvillea in my garden!

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