Nancy McCarthy

I created these uplifting paintings for my online shop. I made a limited edition ‘giclee’ print run which is an exhibition grade printing method on quality German etched paper. I was so pleased with the vibrant results and it was so difficult to differentiate between the originals and the prints.

During the first lockdown of the pandemic, I spent a lot of time in my small back yard with my toddler. I started to noticed the weeds that grew between the concrete flags and then became really interested in researching them and finding out about the edible and medicinal properties.

I started by drawing the humble dandelion and this led to different local plants. I feel this will be a lifelong project that feeds my love for drawing, nature and plant folklore.

I designed these z-fold cards to be a sustainable keepsake and not just cards that get thrown away when a celebration has passed. The front of each card has a mandala style artwork with no wording that can be framed. As you open the concertina cards there are two blank pages for writing and a third ‘cut-out’ page that turns into a beautiful decoration with the string to hang pre attached.

The cards come as a set of 5 and each comes with its own recycled Kraft envelope.

I created and developed this range of everyday greetings cards for the British high street store; Waitrose. The brief was to created vibrant, modern and easy-pick-up cards.

As well as creating all the illustrations and typography, I developed the brand and name ‘Snapple’ to give a boutique feel even when shopping in a bigger store like Waitrose.

There were over 20 cards in the final collection and they proved to be great sellers.

This project was such fun and addressed the connection to mother and baby. I also explored using yoga poses to combine quirky birthday celebrations (cake balancing and cocktail drinking).

The subjects were pulled together by the use of patterned fabric in the illustrations which were inspired by African block prints.

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