interview: paper owl

Etsy shop Paper Owl has all kinds of beautiful prints and adorable dishes to brighten up your home! Katie was sweet enough to answer a few questions about her lovely work and she has even offered a giveaway to one lucky reader!

Q. Could you tell us a little about yourself?
My name is Kate Blake and I am an illustrator living in the UK. Aswell as drawing I also paint and make things for my Etsy shop Paper Owl.

Q. When did get started making such cute things?
I have been making things since I was a child from whatever I could find. I often buy bits and bobs and then see what I can make from them. I saw a porcelain painting starter kit online and it progressed from there.

Q. Your shop is so adorable! What is your creative process like?
I have a lot of scrapbooks and collected images for my illustration work, so sometimes I will make sketches of ideas inspired by them, but other times I will just start painting directly on to the plate or brooch and see what happens.

Q. What’s a normal day in your life like?
I am woken up early by my cat meowing loudly, I then try to split my time between illustration and making things.I will go for a walk in the afternoon,then I usually tend to be more productive in the evening.

Q. What inspires you most of all?
Taking trips to wonderful places and nature.

The Giveaway: an adorable bear mug, the winner’s choice of design!
I’ve totally fallen for the Chief and the Winter bear looks so cozy!