ILLUSTRATOR, DESIGNER & LETTERING ARTIST

How I feel on a Monday

How I feel on a Monday! www.lisamaltby.com

How I feel on a Monday!

www.lisamaltby.com

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LISA MALTBY
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I gave a presentation last night at Sheffield Content club about the Kickstarter I ran for ‘The Glorious Book of Curious Cocktails’, along with the things I’ve learnt from it. I’d love to bring out a second edition based on all the feedback I’ve had but I am working on too many other things at the moment! Still, if you’d like to grab yourself a first edition before they go they’re available on my online shop! LINK IN BIO! 👀
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NEW BLOG POST: “should I quit my day job?” 12 things to consider to help you decide. (Link in bio 👀). It may come as a surprise that, although I always sought after creative work, I never wanted to work for myself (in fact, the thought of it bloody petrified me!). But sometimes life throws you challenges and in the end you’re thankful for them. Since I started working independently I’ve managed to carve out ways of working that are better suited to my life and earn enough money to support my family. But it’s not been easy – there are joys and challenges in equal amounts. Whether or not to quit your day job is a common dilemma faced by many in permanent roles who want more autonomy or creative freedom. If that’s you, hopefully there are some things in this blog to help you decide what to do, and also how to prepare if you choose self-employment.
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Friday!! Here’s a cocktail illustration I did as part of a set for the Virgin Atlantic Spirit magazine last year. I could do with jetting off for a few cocktails in the sun but I’ll have to do with a g&t and a pork pie in The Brother’s Arms later. Ever the glamorous life of an illustrator. Have an amazing bank holiday weekend! 🍸🍹
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Another sneak preview of a very big project I’m working on at the moment. Watch this space! .

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Digital drawings of some of the lovely people who help out at @cm_sheffield which I’m going to for the first time in yonks this morning! These were created for a CM Sheffield book filled with good stuff, including photos by the fabulous @helenadolby who is moving down under 🙃 (you will be missed!). Swipe for more and check out the book to see the rest!.
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Have a great Easter break everyone! Busily trying to finish my work so I can enjoy a few days off! 🐣
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We all have these days though eh? And if you ever feel like your work is fit for the bin, keep practicing! I’ve included the original version of this lettering which I did four years ago to encourage you to keep going (swipe to last pic). I have some other really bad examples which I daren’t even show you! I’m currently frustrated trying to learn some new things again so it’s good to remind myself that it’s ok to do work that’s fit for the bin* if it means I’m learning. *Not for clients though, Obvs!!
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This is an illustration I did for Weight Watchers magazine a while back. Despite my love of food I actually really dislike figs, which is disappointing because they look so amazing! .
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I design and illustrate seasonal trail maps for Chatsworth House which help visitors to navigate around the gardens and give a younger audience lots of fun things to find. If you pay a visit over the next two weeks you can find wicker animals hidden around the grounds, take part in easter activities and also see lots of newborn animals in the farmyard. Great to pay a visit yesterday and a nice feeling to see my work in so many people’s hands! (swipe for more pics).

A hand lettered alphabet (swipe for time lapse and images of it in use).