It's always interesting to see how illustrators diversify their work and Erin does it with imagination and a beautiful delicate touch. It was really interesting to hear a bit more about Erin's background.
NMM - What do you make/design and what is your background?
I am originally from Canada where I drew inspiration from the beautiful Canadian landscape. When I moved to the UK I continued my training by studying Illustration. Through my training I explored a variety of different mediums and developed a strong passion for children’s illustration and storytelling. I design a range of items from paintings and prints to hand painting teacups and making them into candles.
NMM - Where are you based and could you describe a typical working day.
I am based in Winfarthing which is just outside Diss, Norfolk. A part time job in a bookshop allows me the creative freedom to spend valuable time working on new concepts and creations.
NMM - How long have you been designing and illustrating?
I suppose I have officially been Erin Moss Illustration since May of 2014 but I have always been painting, and illustrating.
I am originally from Canada where I drew inspiration from the beautiful Canadian landscape. When I moved to the UK I continued my training by studying Illustration. Through my training I explored a variety of different mediums and developed a strong passion for children’s illustration and storytelling. I design a range of items from paintings and prints to hand painting teacups and making them into candles.
NMM - Where are you based and could you describe a typical working day.
I am based in Winfarthing which is just outside Diss, Norfolk. A part time job in a bookshop allows me the creative freedom to spend valuable time working on new concepts and creations.
NMM - How long have you been designing and illustrating?
I suppose I have officially been Erin Moss Illustration since May of 2014 but I have always been painting, and illustrating.
NMM - What inspires your work?
I am inspired by a lot of things, I take little bits of inspiration from quirky patterns or shapes I might see somewhere when I am designing a background for one of my cards or notebooks. Nature and wildlife feature heavily in my work. Within that I am inspired by the colours and tones that natural light can produce, I paint in a textured and loose way to try and capture all of the tones and colours I see. Contrast, light and shade draw me to a particular scene or idea.
Which other designer makers do you admire?
I admire anyone who is working hard at something they enjoy doing and are trying make their way by it. I love to find new designer/makers it is always so inspiring.
NMM - What is it you like about trading at Norwich Makers Market?
This is my first time trading at the Norwich Makers Market so I really hope it goes well. I applied because I had heard it was a great venue through social media and looking at the quality of work exhibited in photos from previous years made it seem to me like a good event to participate in.
I am inspired by a lot of things, I take little bits of inspiration from quirky patterns or shapes I might see somewhere when I am designing a background for one of my cards or notebooks. Nature and wildlife feature heavily in my work. Within that I am inspired by the colours and tones that natural light can produce, I paint in a textured and loose way to try and capture all of the tones and colours I see. Contrast, light and shade draw me to a particular scene or idea.
Which other designer makers do you admire?
I admire anyone who is working hard at something they enjoy doing and are trying make their way by it. I love to find new designer/makers it is always so inspiring.
NMM - What is it you like about trading at Norwich Makers Market?
This is my first time trading at the Norwich Makers Market so I really hope it goes well. I applied because I had heard it was a great venue through social media and looking at the quality of work exhibited in photos from previous years made it seem to me like a good event to participate in.
NMM - Where else do you sell and how can people keep track of your work?
Alongside my prints and paintings I take my wildlife characters and other designs and reproduce them as cards and notebooks.
People can keep track of my work by visiting my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/erinmossillustration
Or my twitter: https://twitter.com/ErinSuzanneMoss
Or even just visit my etsy account: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ErinMossIllustration
Thanks Erin for taking time out to tell us more about what you do, we are loving your new work!
Alongside my prints and paintings I take my wildlife characters and other designs and reproduce them as cards and notebooks.
People can keep track of my work by visiting my Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/erinmossillustration
Or my twitter: https://twitter.com/ErinSuzanneMoss
Or even just visit my etsy account: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ErinMossIllustration
Thanks Erin for taking time out to tell us more about what you do, we are loving your new work!