Hello, I’m guessing maybe you’d like to know a little about me ..

I started Western Sketch in 2018 after I’d gotten back into drawing regularly whilst on maternity leave I created my first small collection of around 20 greetings cards which I started to sell at local craft markets. I now have over 150 card designs as well as gift wrap and notebooks and you can find Western Sketch cards in around 50 independent stockists, in the UK.

I’ve always been someone who enjoyed making things and went to art college and then university to specialise in Illustration.  Not really knowing what do to with my degree once I finished, i started working in retail.  I loved my job and trained as a Buyer but always wanted to be able to work for myself and use my illustration as a job.

I now make Greeting Cards and Gift wrap that I would buy, with the thought that these may appeal to others too. I particularly love to paint subjects that I have a connection with, I love painting everyday things past and present, foods are a particular favourite of mine, in card form and real life!

I am passionate about using traditional materials and techniques to produce my products, I enjoy painting and less so technology so try to use this as little as possible, my greeting cards look and feel like the original paintings I create.

If you would like to become a stockist please do get in touch I’m always very happy to hear from you and I will also be exhibiting at Top Drawer A/W23 Event 10-12 September. Find me at Stand V14

Melissa