Vicky Yorke Designs

There are lots of exciting things happening behind the scenes at Vicky Yorke Designs , (which I'm looking forward to telling you about as soon as possible...), so I am very happy that my wonderful American agents, Jewel Branding & Licensing are going to be looking after my brand interests worldwide from now on! Visit them at Surtex booth 417 to view my portfolio and discuss opportunities!

Annie Troe has kindly featured my 'Beside the Seashore' pattern square on her 'Pattern Parade' this week where she promotes designers by linking to their portfolios through her blog and social media. Annie has a wonderful blog, which is full of interesting information about art licensing, as well as lots of lovely art, which you can take a look at here.   'Beside the Seashore' is one of my art licensing collections that will be shown by my agents, Jewel Branding at Surtex next month. The patterns were inspired by two holidays I took last year in England, where I loved just wandering along the beach, or looking at the little fishing boats docked in the harbour. I am so inspired by looking at the sea - I couldn't wait to draw it all! I hope the collection captures all of the special moments that make a British seaside holiday. The drawings certainly hold a lot of happy memories for me! Please contact Jewel Branding to view the whole collection.

My wonderful agents, Jewel Branding & Licensing will be in New York from May 15th - 17th for Surtex . If you're looking to license art / designs pop by booth 417 to say hello and view my portfolio. I've been working very hard and have lots of lovely new collections for you to see! To make appointments email beth@jewelbranding.com

I'm very happy to announce that I am now represented by   Jewel Branding & Licensing   exclusively in North America and Korea. I am so excited to be listed among their amazing designers and brands and can't wait to work with these brilliant agents! To find out more about Vicky Yorke Designs you can download my brand sheet   here.

I've been working really hard over the last few weeks to finally get my website online to showcase my newest designs! It's taken a lot of planning, but I'm really pleased with how it's looking! It's a sad fact that as a designer I have to consider how much I share online, because there is always a risk that designs could get stolen or copied, so rather than being a complete portfolio of my licensing collections, the website acts as a glimpse of my design style and personality! Anyone who likes the designs showcased on the website can  contact me to view my full licensing portfolio. Take a look - I hope you like it!

For their new novelty Christmas range I was asked by Kitchen Craft to collaborate with the work of another designer, who had created concept artwork for them. I am a huge fan of the illustrations of Susan Wheeler, so was delighted to add snowman and robin characters to match in with her lovely Rudolph and Santa designs. The new additions were needed when taking the range from flat artwork into a whole product range to create a bit more depth and interest. I also added in a gingham print as a contrasting pattern against the main motifs. Above are name place cards and Christmas tree decorations featuring Susan Wheeler's original Santa and Rudolph designs and my new Robin and Snowman characters, which I hope fit in well. I simplified the characters slightly so that they could be turned into felt napkin rings and also used the basic shapes to design some new matching cookie cutters.   Images copyright Kitchen Craft 2013.

My favourite past-time is drinking a nice cup of tea... so I was delighted to be asked by Le'Xpress to design a crest for their new tea box. Drawing in black fine liner pen is one of my favourite and most natural design styles, as I love creating really detailed artwork. I was very pleased with the outcome of the illustration and now have a lovely new place to keep all my different types of tea! Images copyright Kitchen Craft 2013.