My name is Elena O'Neill and I am an illustrator and pattern designer specialising in watercolour! I live and work in the English countryside. Growing up in the middle of nowhere probably explains why I'm perfectly happy to sit at my desk with my paints and a cup of tea! How it all started: While studying for my degree in Illustration at Plymouth College Of art, I discovered my love for watercolours and soon became obsessed with it! The freedom and unexpected texture of the paint is so exhilarating and I love that element of fear, as once you've made a mistake theres no going back. Shortly after, I began to sell my work online on products on Society6. There is nothing like the satisfaction of seeing your work on a finished product and I wanted to be more involved with the process. This is when my Etsy shop was born. I learned to sew with the help of my Grandma and I quickly filled my shop with pencil cases and other products.

• Location

  United Kingdom

• Medium

  Painting, Illustration

• Style

  Watercolor