Linda Jane SmithArtist, illustrator, designer, creator

Archive and Bespoke Design

Shown here is a small selection of my work
produced over
the last 25 years for a wide variety of clients.

 
Linda Lane Smith Post box illustration   Feline Frippery
 
'First Class Cats' & 'Feline Frippery'
limited edition framed print series


When Washington Green Fine Arts was formed in the UK in 1985 I was one of two artists whose work they chose to launch the company. Since then over 100 of my paintings have been published as limited edition prints and are sold all over the world, often selling out within weeks of publication.
 
My style is instantly recognisable and many of my prints have become highly sought after as collectors' items.

 

 
 
   
 
'A Tale of Two Kitties' book

BOOKS
 
I've illustrated four books; "The Cats Wedding"; "Three Little Kittens"; "Gourmet Cats", published by Michael O'Mara, and most recently "A Tale of Two Kitties", published by Pavilion Books, which tells of a humorous journey around the world by two cats looking for their Aunt Rose. Pressed flowers, old faded letters and photographs feature in their journal.
 
The Cats Wedding ISBN 0-948397-74-8
Three Little Kittens ISBN 1-85479-051-X 
Gourmet Cats  ISBN 1-854791427
A Tale of Two Kitties ISBN 1-86205-422-3

 
Linda J Smith Christmas card
 
Charity Christmas cards

This design was used in a successful fundraising venture by The Long John Silver Trust, a charity based in Bristol, UK, to promote Robert Louis Stevenson's part in Bristol's literary history.
 
Linda Smith greeting card   On your birthday card
   
Greeting cards

My designs have been used on a wide variety of greetings cards for all occasions. Publishers include Washington Green Ltd, Natura Designs, Polytint and Noel Tatt.

 
 
Calendars

Illustrated here is the cover of my most recent calendar. Researching the details for each of the twelve paintings was an absolute joy. Companies include Brown Trout and Express Gifts.

 
  Linda J Smith china mug
 
'Comic & Curious Cats' figurine       'Lunch Alfresco' china mug

Figurines, China Mugs, Enamel Boxes
 
"Comic & Curious Cats" are a very successful range of figurines made by Border Fine Arts. Since 2001 new designs have been regularly introduced and the range includes items such as bone china mugs, enamel boxes by Bilston and Battersea Enamels and a musical box.
 
Linda J Smith illustration   Linda Smith illustration
 
Fabric designs

These patterns were printed onto cotton by Robert Kaufman Fabrics, a long established family company in New York, USA.
 
Crazy Cats jigsaw puzzel
   
'Crazy Cats' jigsaw puzzle range

My detailed illustrations are perfect for jigsaws; I've worked with Gibsons, Ravensburger, Applejack, Bits and Pieces and a bespoke wooden puzzle company in America, Stave Puzzles.
   

Bespoke design and illustration

As a designer, creator and illustrator, I am continually making. I have no choice! I offer a bespoke range of personal accessories created for the individual including hand stitched and painted handbags, cushions, scarves and exquisite jewellery made from old brooches, beads and fabric and weird and wonderful insects in cases that look as if they were found and displayed by a Victorian collector!

I can create a complete room set including wall panels, hand painted fabrics, illustration and paintings, or perhaps a detailed concept for a handmade wedding, vintage tea party or themed dinner. I also work with designers to create sets for photoshoots. Anything is possible.

   


 
'The Cabinet of Curiosities'

Find the key and open the cabinet of curiosities; jewellery and insects made with old materials.
   
   
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