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How to turn off email notifications and Substack settings I wish I’d known about sooner

Jun 25 •

Three “hacks” I use to help me be a better illustrator

or... how I craft things to work for me, not against me!

May 19 •

The Secret Diary of Ella Beech aged 47 ¾

a.k.a A week-in-the-life meticulously written out for you, with pictures of my cat!

Dec 17, 2024 •

Impromptu studio and books tour

I just tidied my studio, and wanted to show you all my beloved books!

Oct 15, 2024 •

15:39

Let the artwork lead

and other thoughts...

Sep 10, 2024 •

Bologna download

It's a mega one!

May 11, 2024 •

Musings on the back-end maintenance of a creative life...

May 8, 2024 •

links for my masterclass and portfolio reviews!

Mar 31, 2024 •

Late for a very good reason!

Mar 10, 2024 •

Happy Book Birthday to me!!

Celebrate my second book with me!

Mar 8, 2024 •

My DIY artists residency in Portugal

or was it a retreat? What's the difference anyway!

Mar 4, 2024 •

Cover reveal and a chance to pre-order

Feb 29, 2024 •

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