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charlottefriday.bsky.social
🥐 French illustrator, maker & translator ☕️ Fuelled by books, cosy days & lattes 👇🏻 Blog, shop & newsletter www.charlottefriday.com
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There are only two sticker sheets left in the shop! 💛 I made these when I launched my Vintage Bookshop candle, which feels like ages ago but actually isn't. ✨ charlottefriday.com/collections/... #illustration #stickersheet #stickers #art #illustrator #bookish #booksky #artbusiness #smallbusiness

One year of sketchbooks 💛 It all started with Nina Cosford's sketchbook and then I (almost) never stopped. (Not all of them are full obviously, but I often switch depending on what I want to draw, the format and paper thickness). 🌸 #Sketchbook #Illustration #Art #SketchbookPractice #Illustration

How did I survive all these years without knowing there were so many behind the scenes photos of The Sound of Music out there for all to see? HOW? (a thread) 🌾🎵

Currently writing my monthly newsletter, aka one of my favourite things to do! 🌸 You can join my mailing list here: charlottefriday.com/pages/newsle... (Pour les francophones, il y aura toujours un lien vers la version française en haut du mail de la version anglaise.) 💛

So many beautiful sunsets lately 🌅🧡 #sunset #photography #nature #wintersky

I finally treated myself with two beautiful postcards by @alexiawinterhalter.bsky.social 🩷 I've been following Alexia since she first started posting her art on Instagram so it's a real treat to see her stunning creations in real life! ✨

The weather has been so lovely this week that I've been taking extra breaks throughout the day to enjoy it. ☀️ Reading Orbital outside surrounded by birds hits different. (I love this book so far, have you read it?) 🌙 #booksky #orbital #samanthaHarvey

Crested tit, great tit, blue tit and marsh tit in our garden, all at the same time 🎵 (App: Merlin Bird ID)

Day 10 | Draw a person 👒 Tried to recreate a portrait I made on Procreate (emphasis on "tried"). 😄 Neocolors are the first thing I grab now though, I think they're becoming my favourite medium. #30DaysOfSketchbookJoy hosted by Katie Moody #ArtChallenge #Sketchbook #Neocolor #Illustration

Day 9 | Collage 🌱 #30DaysOfSketchbookJoy hosted by Katie Moody #DailyArtChallenge #ArtChallenge #Sketchbook #Collage #MixedMedia #PaperCollage

seasonal bunnies 🐰🐰🐰🐰

We report upon leaving the embrace of sleep: the morning light is almost tangible, something we would try to grab at like trickling tap water. We can feel it brush past us as we walk, a ghostly presence. It floods our eyes and changes them forever, something it does every day.

Signs of spring in the garden 🌱 It's coming, friends! 🌸 #springtime #springiscoming #springflowers #inmygarden #naturephotography

Tout va bien maintenant • gouache sur papier, 15x21 cm, 2025 Il y a un peu plus d’une semaine, nous avons croisé un renard mort au bord de la route, percuté par une voiture. En rentrant, j’ai su qu’il fallait que je fasse quelque chose. Comme on panse une plaie. L’art pour soigner les blessures…

I realise I haven't posted much about my shop since I joined Bluesky! I make and sell candles, wax melts and illustrated goods, including these cosy mini candles that are part of my studio sale! ✨ www.charlottefriday.com/products/mini-candle-pick-your-scent

Day 6, 7 & 8 | A material you don't reach for (fountain pen), Observational drawing & Five minute timer ☕️ I'd forgotten how much fun it is to doodle with ink! (And my mug is from www.atelierpetitformat.com) #30DaysOfSketchbookJoy hosted by Katie Moody #DailyArtChallenge #ArtChallenge #Sketchbook

Day 5 | Master Study I picked "Poires dans un compotier" by Bernard Buffet (1951) and had a lot of fun recreating it with Neocolors! 🍐 #30DaysOfSketchbookJoy hosted by Katie Moody #DailyArtChallenge #ArtChallenge #SketchbookJoy #Neocolor #MixedMedia #Sketchbook #NeocolorII #Pastel #Watercolor

This. Literally. Graphic by Nobody's Sweetheart www.teepublic.com/user/nobodyssweetheart

I created a starter pack for artists and makers with France-based online shops so we can find and support each other! J'ai créé un kit de démarrage pour les artistes et créateurices avec une boutique en ligne basée en France ! N'hésitez pas à me demander pour être ajouté·e ! ✨

Day 4 | Olive Green & Soft Pink #30DaysOfSketchbookJoy hosted by Katie Moody Olive brown & Toledo brown Neocolor II & Venetian red Faber-Castell watercolor pencil / Talens Art Creation sketchbook #DailyArtChallenge #ArtChallenge #SketchbookJoy #Neocolor #ColoredPencil #MixedMedia #Sketchbook

My january reading wrap-up is up on the blog! 📔 ✍🏻 Charlotte by Martina Devlin 🏛️ Babel by R.F. Kuang (dnf) ☀️ Evening and Weekends by Oisín McKenna 📷 Selfie by Jennifer Padjemi www.charlottefriday.com/blogs/blog/reading-wrap-up-january-2025

Woke up to a winter wonderland ❄️

Day 3 | Houseplant 🪴 I'm trying to do really quick sketches for this challenge and it's actually really fun throwing things at the page without overthinking it (plus, it's time efficient 😄). #30DaysOfSketchbookJoy hosted by Katie Moody #DailyArtChallenge #ArtChallenge #SketchbookJoy