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Julia Allum

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Illustrator with a love of colour shapes & Art Deco design, represented worldwide by Meiklejohn Portfolio & shop - https://juliaallum.co.uk/

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · Nov 17

Hello everyone, I'm new here 👋
A brief intro - I'm an illustrator based in Norfolk UK working in advertising, publishing & design. Influenced by art deco & mid century poster art I like to recreate that retro vibe in my own contemporary style.

I sell prints too!

Find out more - juliaallum.co.uk

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 7h

Something seasonal to celebrate the beautiful colours around at the moment 🍂

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 1d

My new cards are now live on my website 🙂

The full series of 12 'Birds of the Norfolk Broads' are available. Mix and match designs to create your own pack, with discounts for 3+ cards & free UK p&p

shop here 👇

tinyurl.com/583v5a5w

#Norfolk #birds #greetingscards

Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 2d

It was delivery day today. Not only calendars, but cards too.

I'm so pleased how these have turned out, more designs coming soon. I plan to get these up on my website tomorrow🤞

Oh, and if you've preordered a calendar, it will be in the post to you in the next few days 🙂

Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 10d

Good morning October 🍂

Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 12d

Quote with your yellow art 💛

#illustration

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 12d

Last couple of days to get your discounted orders in for my 2026 calendar 'Birds of the Norfolk Broads' Preorders close tomorrow.

See bio for shop link

#Norfolk #Birds #NorfolkBroads #shopsmall

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 13d

Thank you, that's much appreciated

Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 13d

I'm having an impromptu sale of old stock on my instagram stories this afternoon. Some are seconds, some old designs, others just printed on different paper. Most of these will be priced just to cover p&p and admin.

Sale starts at 1pm
If you don't follow me you can find me @julia_allum

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 14d

Another of my gouache experiments. Again, not great. It's so unforgiving and tricky. Nevertheless I'm really enjoying doing these. Its lovely to be creating something away from a screen for a change 🙂

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you, much appreciated :)

Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 17d

That's the last of the little blue tit cards flying the nest.

I have a few other birds still available in this A6 size, before stock gets replaced with a new style.

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 19d

Painting no.2
This was much easier with new brushes, and I'm starting to gauge the necessary consistency better. A long way to go, but I can see improvement already 🙂
On to number 3...

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 21d

This has been a fun little exercise. I haven't painted with gouache for 30 odd years & I'd forgotten how hard it is! I need a LOT of practice, but I shall persevere as I thoroughly enjoyed the process 🙂

Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 24d

All my garden birds together on one poster 🙂
A1 & A2 available - juliaallum.co.uk/product/gard...

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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · 24d

It might feel a bit early, but I’ve had so many requests already…
My 2025 Christmas Cards are now available to pre-order
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...

A pile of my 2025 Christmas card designs featuring baubles, a snowglobe, a dove, a Christmas wreath, a festive turntable and much more

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 27d

They're in progress, should be available mid October

Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 27d

My shop has had a mini update. I've rephotographed my cards & given them a new pricing structure. You can now mix & match to create your own pack with discounts starting from just 2.The selection is quite limited at the moment, I'm thinking of expanding it. Is this something you'd be interested in?

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 28d

Thank you!

Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · 28d

I've spent today rephotographing my cards and updating my website. It has taken ages but I'm pretty pleased with the results

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · Sep 11

Birds in the sunshine ☀️
Calendar proof has arrived

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · Sep 9

You're right, I don't think they give a hoot about small businesses 🫤

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · Sep 9

I've had a little flurry of print orders this week, as well as lots of calendar presales. Thank you, it's given me a much needed boost 🙂

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · Sep 8

Yeah, I think so many people are struggling at the moment.

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Julia Allum @juliaallum.bsky.social · Sep 8

I feel for your pain. I'm going through the same, things are so tough at the moment

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Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · Sep 8

I’ve never felt so disheartened. My small business means everything to me and I want to keep going.
Please have a look at my website. Buy things, commission me or repost.
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk
Thank you.

Gail Myerscough @gailmyerscough.co.uk · Sep 2

If I’m being honest, I’m feeling pretty crap about my small business.

It’s so bloody difficult at the moment with rising costs, US tariffs, Brexit nonsense and the threat of AI.

Please have a look at what I do and repost to spread the word gailmyerscough.co.uk

A selection of illustrations and commissions including an album cover design of a vintage radio, a book cover design with an illustration of George Harrison, architecture illustrations, a Listening Party turntable design, a music pattern design and a photo of me wearing glasses.

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