Notes from My Creative Brain

Stories, lessons, and behind the scenes from a creative learning as I go

Hello Substack,

I’m Imogen, a watercolour illustrator passionate about kindness, connection, storytelling, and carving out a life that feels aligned, sustainable, and full of meaning.

Photo by Katie Rhona Photography

After 13 years in interior design, I left to focus on my illustration business (which I had been working on the side for a few years before that) in January 2024. I am now building a business that I hope uplifts others, has a positive impact, and allows me to support my family while navigating the wonders, stresses, brilliance, and terrors of modern world.

Through thoughtful watercolour illustration, whether in greetings cards, bespoke commissions, or creative workshops, I help people and businesses tell their stories, create meaningful connections, and make a positive impact. I believe in the power of creativity to bring joy, inspire change, and foster kindness in a world that deeply needs it.

Photo by Charlotte Knee Photography

Someone on Instagram suggested I might enjoy Substack. I’d been thinking about that for a while so here I am.

Social media is brilliant in many ways, but it’s so quick and fleeting. I often feel like I have so much in my brain and it’s hard to condense that into such a limited space.

I want somewhere where I can go a bit deeper, share a bit more, expand on the highs and lows, the learnings (and unlearnings) and the wonderful explorative journey this is.

Maybe these words will help others. Maybe they will simply help me. Either way, I think there's real value in carving out a space for conversation and connection.

I don’t know exactly what will come out here yet, but I would love to build a small community around honesty, creativity, and kindness. A place where it’s safe to be figuring it out as you go, a place where we can encourage each other to keep learning, keep trying, and keep showing up.

Thank you for being here, I’m delighted to have you.

Imogen x

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