About us
Meet the makers!
Hey! We are Tilly (@tilartt) & Anna (@annalowenillustration) !! We are besties who make funky prints, beaded decor, apparel and jewellery - all based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
Although we only met in 2022, we both grew up having the same goals and aspirations - to have our own lil shop selling cute homeware and crafty things! We decided to join forces and make our dreams come to life through Wonky Olive - a creative platform that showcases and celebrates new and upcoming artists' work.
About Tilly
(@tilartt)
My work takes inspiration from everyday life, female friendships & pop culture. I have always loved creating quirky, colourful & detailed illustration prints that explore femininity and experiences that the audience can see themselves in and relate to.
Ever since I was little, I’ve always been drawing. I’d fill up so many sketchbooks with random doodles and characters to show my family. This helped me to create my very own drawing style - focusing on quirky, fun & wonky people that live in my brain.
Colour has always been an important factor in my work, I am constantly drawn to making art that pops and feels slightly nostalgic to the TV shows I’d watch when I was younger.
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About Anna
(@annalowenillustration)
My work typically focuses around themes of nature, animals and funky motifs through the use of beadwork and digital artwork.
I love anything that sparkles. You'll find most of my beadwork contains at least one type of iridescent bead, and most of my prints feature drawn on sparkles or stars.
I have always loved making - in fact, my mum always tells people that I was born with a pencil in my hand!
Creating is my safe haven. Although I lack patience in other areas (slow walkers get me the most), making something physical from scratch with my own hands brings me so much peace and joy - no matter how long it takes.
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