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Just a little reminder I wrote in my sketchbook: T

Just a little reminder I wrote in my sketchbook: There is nothing wrong with you. 🖊️🧠

I wish I’d realized this much earlier in life. It would’ve saved me a lot of self-doubt.

Growing up, I was constantly told I was “too quiet,” asked why I didn’t talk more 😶, and made to feel like I needed fixing. At one point, my family even put me in therapy because they thought something was wrong with me 😔. Spoiler: it didn’t go the way they expected.

I kept waiting for the moment I’d magically become a “normal” young adult. But that never happened... because there was nothing wrong with me to begin with.

It turns out, I’m just an introvert. I like quiet. I like my own company. I like thinking deeply and moving at my own pace. And honestly? That’s not something that needs fixing. It’s something that deserves understanding.

So if you’ve ever been made to feel like you’re too quiet, too different, or too much of something you can’t change, this is your reminder:
There is nothing wrong with you. You just enjoy life to a different beat. 💛🎧
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#ThereIsNothingWrongWithYou #IntrovertLife #CreativeJourney #MentalHealthAwareness #SketchbookThoughts #HandLettering #TawnMooreArt

My April Studio Sessions newsletter is landing in

My April Studio Sessions newsletter is landing in inboxes at 10 am ET today! 💌

Here’s a little peek at what I’m chatting about this month:
🦋 My Golden Coil cover
💌 A greeting card line I’m dreaming up
🖥️ A slow and steady website revamp
📌 A PSA for Pinterest users
🎨 A deeper dive into Society6’s recent changes

Plus, a sprinkle of spring art to brighten your day 🌸

Not on the list yet? There’s still time! Sign up here: link in bio or https://bit.ly/MonthlyLetters

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#TawnMooreArt #StudioSessionsNewsletter #SurfaceDesign #CreativeBiz #IllustratorLife #ArtLicensing #GreetingCardDesigner #NewsletterLove #SpringArtVibes

When all you really want to say is hi 💐 To eve

When all you really want to say is hi 💐

To everyone in the UK navigating Mother’s Day today, whether you're celebrating, remembering, or just keeping it low-key, I'm thinking of you. 💌

And a little shoutout to the stepmums, chosen mums, and mother figures too. You matter just as much. 💖

#MotheringSunday2025 #MothersDayCard #GreetingCardDesign #TawnMooreArt #SurfaceDesign #CardDesign

Okay sooo… I'm entering the Golden Coil Cover Co

Okay sooo… I'm entering the Golden Coil Cover Contest again! ✨ This is my second time submitting, and I’m really excited (and honestly a little nervous) to share this year’s piece. It’s a pink and yellow moth layered over a dreamy burst of florals. 🦋🌸

I created this illustration just for the contest, which always makes sharing feel a bit more vulnerable. I poured so much love and intention into it, and I pushed myself to add more detail than I usually do. And honestly, it felt so good to get lost in all the little lines and petals.

Wish me luck! 🤞💛 And if you're entering too, let me know, I’d love to cheer you on!

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@golden.coil #GCxDESIGN25 #ButterflyIllustration #WhimsicalArt #SurfaceDesign #FloralIllustration #IllustratorsOfInstagram #ArtistLife #TawnMooreArt

Spring is officially on the horizon, and I couldn’t be happier! 🌿✨ We’ve had the most beautiful 17°C weather the past couple of days, and even though it’s cooling down again over the weekend, I know winter is on its way out. That alone is enough to make me giddy! 😆🌸

This is hands down my favourite time of year, longer days, fresh blooms, and that feeling of everything waking back up again. What’s something you’re looking forward to this spring? 🌷💛

#SpringVibes #HelloSpring #ArtistLife #CreativeInspiration #SeasonsChanging #WhimsyInBloom

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that

If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that when you find the right tools for you, everything just clicks. Lately, I’ve been all about my display tablet + my Photoshop setup, and honestly? Best switch I’ve made. I used to work mostly in Procreate on my iPad, but the layer limits? Yeah…they weren’t vibing with my need for big files and extra detail. So late last year, I made the jump, and I haven’t looked back since!

Brush-wise, I’m completely obsessed with @mimimoo_illustration ’s brushes lately. They’ve got the perfect mix of texture + personality, which is huge for me because I never want my work to feel too digital. I love using brushes that mimic real materials, adding a little paper texture over the top, and keeping my lines just imperfect enough to give my work that handmade feel.

That said, it’s not easy fighting my instinct to make everything look too polished. I have to remind myself that a little messiness = charm. (Working on it. 😂)

Anyway, tell me, what’s your go-to art tool? That one thing you swear by and can’t live without? I love hearing what other creatives are using!

⬇️ Drop a 🎨 and let’s chat fave art tools!

P.S. It’s my birthday today! 🎂 So obviously, I have to treat myself to something fun… but I can’t decide what! Should I grab some new digital tools, or maybe some new traditional tools, how about some new books, or maybe some new art prints from a fave artist? What do you think—any recommendations?

#MarchMeetTheMaker2025 #MarchMeetTheMaker #happybirthdaytome🎂

Some illustrations come together effortlessly. Oth

Some illustrations come together effortlessly. Others? They take four different colour palettes and a full two years of second-guessing before they even start to feel right. 😂

In early 2023, I visited New York City for the first time and I completely fell in love with it. The energy, the iconic landmarks, the little shops tucked into every street corner… I had the best time just being there.

When I got home, I knew I wanted to commemorate my trip with a detailed illustration. Something that captured that exact feeling: light, fun, full of energy. Easy, right?

Wrong. Because apparently, trying to translate an emotion into a colour palette is way harder than it sounds.

I started with my usual colours… hated it. Went back to the drawing board with a more elegant palette—it looked gorgeous but didn’t feel like me or the energy I was looking for. Then I tried a softer, lighter palette, which was lovely, but still didn’t quite hit the mark.

Now? I’m on my fourth iteration of the colours, and for the first time… I actually think this might be the one. 🤞

So tell me, have you ever had a project that just wouldn't let you finish it? Please tell me I’m not alone. 😂

⬇️ I’ve tested four different colour palettes for this piece—help me out! Which one’s your fave? Drop a 🎨 in the comments and tell me why!

#MarchMeetTheMaker2025 #MarchMeetTheMaker

If I had to pick the hardest decision in my creati

If I had to pick the hardest decision in my creative process? Easy. Colour. Every. Single. Time. 🎨✨

I love colour. I mean, I literally couldn't create without it but actually choosing a colour palette? That’s where things get tricky. It’s one of those decisions that can either flow effortlessly (rare) or send me into full decision-fatigue mode (more common than I’d like to admit).

It’s why I have a set of pre-made colours I know work well together—to save myself from spending way too long overthinking combinations. But even with that safety net, I still find myself second-guessing, tweaking, and sometimes needing to just walk away and reset my brain. Seriously, some of my best colour decisions have happened after a snack break. 😂

And then, there’s hand-lettering, where decisions come much easier. I don’t stress over every tiny detail or spend hours tweaking letterforms. I like to keep it intuitive and let it be a little playful and imperfect, because the moment I try to force it, it just loses all its charm.

So yeah… some creative decisions completely derail me (looking at you, colour), while others I don’t even overthink. Art is weird like that. 😆

What’s the hardest creative decision you always get stuck on?

⬇️ Let’s chat in the comments!

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