Mel Cairns i.am.melc

    Greeting Cards Art Prints

You can find me in Craft Coop High Wycombe

Get to know me

I create pen and ink sketches and post them daily on Instagram under the banner Cats and Quotes. Each illustration contains a quote to keep the mind balanced, inquisitive and kind, and an inky pawtrait of cats and dogs to remind us that our pets don’t judge and are loyal however we turn up. My Instagram account is my main landing page and I offer commissions via my website, social media and word of mouth connections. All my illustrations are available to buy as beautiful high quality paper products and other merchandise.

  • What's the first craft you ever learned?

    Drawing
  • At what age did you start crafting?

    5
  • What's one craft/skill you've always wanted to learn?

    Sculpture

  • When did you start your business?

    2021
  • What inspired you to start crafting?

    Loss of my cat and pandemic lockdown

  • What do you love most about being creative?

    Gratitude - both given & received
  • What's your favourite material to work with?

    Ink & watercolour
  • What's one piece of advice you'd give your younger self?

    Listening & learning continues forever

  • What's your LEAST favourite part about running a craft business?

    The spammers and phishing attempts through social media

  • What's your MOST favourite part about running a craft business?

    The gratitude and love