Here's my story...
Hellooo!!!
I’m Kate (just in case the shop name didn’t give me away).
I set up Kate Fox Design in March 2021, turning my lifelong love of illustration into a little business that has grown into something I could only have dreamed of.
For the ten years before that, I worked in HR, Communications and Marketing (which I genuinely loved), but my real passion was always drawing. I’ve always been the person doodling on anything I could get my hands on — notebooks, scraps of paper, and probably a few things I shouldn’t have been drawing on during meetings!
Art was my favourite subject at school, and I studied it at GCSE and A-Level before completing an Art Foundation degree. After graduating, I felt too daunted to pursue a creative career amongst so many talented artists, so I headed into the world of office jobs and quietly hoped that one day I’d find my way back to illustration.
After being made redundant at the end of 2020 (thanks, Covid!), and with lots of encouragement from my wonderful husband, family and friends, I decided to take the leap and see if my dream of drawing for a living could become a reality. And so, Kate Fox Design was born.
Since launching, Kate Fox Design has grown from a little Etsy shop into a thriving creative brand, with my artwork now loved by customers all over the world. I’ve been lucky enough to collaborate with some wonderful brands through licensed collections, including Skinnydip London and Next’s Love & Roses brand, bringing my illustrations to life across beautiful products and collections. Alongside these collaborations, I continue to create bespoke artwork for customers and companies, attend gorgeous markets across the North West, and share my prints through Etsy and my own online shop.
My artwork is inspired by the beauty of nature, from wildflowers and botanicals to animals and the little details that often go unnoticed. I love working with colour and texture, using a mix of pencils, watercolour, gouache and digital illustration to create pieces that feel joyful, nostalgic and full of personality.
I’m happiest when I’m creating — usually tucked away drawing in the evenings with an audiobook playing in the background (and a cup of tea nearby!).
When I’m not working, I’m usually keeping up with my two cheeky girls, spending time with my lovely husband, or enjoying time with friends and family.
I’m based in Manchester and still love getting out and about at local markets, so if you spot me somewhere, please come and say hello — I’d love to meet you!
Thank you so much for supporting my little corner of the creative world. It genuinely means the world. 💛
