hiraethillustrations
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Brandy on Aug 14, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis painting was beautiful and everything I wanted it to be. Hiraethillustrations was so helpful and set up my custom order easily and beautifully
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jfiloon11 on Nov 10, 2019
5 out of 5 starsKarlee is wonderful and does beautiful work! The print was delivered exactly as expected and looks perfect alongside my other Jane Eyre watercolor.
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jodallfmattson on May 21, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI am totally in love with my logo. Karlee was a pleasure to work with. She listened to my ideas and helped bring my vision to reality.
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ahryn on May 12, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThis is beautiful. I’ve long hunted for illustrations from or inspired by literature such as Jane Eyre. I love this shop! I will be buying more.
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Lori on May 7, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThis Anne of Green Gables print is simply PERFECTION! And, it was quickly shipped! This is an EXCELLENT seller!
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sarrwarr on May 3, 2018
5 out of 5 starsThe invitations were absolutely beautiful! Karlee really took the time to work with us to figure out what we wanted. We have received many compliments on our invitations :)
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Olivia on Apr 30, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI have purchased several watercolor prints, an original watercolor painting, and a custom wedding invitation suite from Karlee. She is incredibly talented and patient, and her work is always beautiful. She turned my vision for our wedding invitations into an even better reality, and worked hard to make sure they turned out perfectly (including handling an inaccuracy with the printing service with ease). I've received countless compliments on her work from friends and family; I highly recommend hiring Karlee for custom projects, as well as purchasing her art for gifts - the recipient is sure to love it!
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Adeleine on Dec 2, 2017
5 out of 5 starsKarlee was so wonderful to work with and I'm delighted with the outcome - thank you!
About hiraethillustrations
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Literary inspired illustrations and stationery
Hiraeth (pronounced HEER-eyeth) is a Welsh word with no direct English equivalent. It refers to the deep longing of the soul for a past that it never experienced but feels connected to. It is a homesickness for a world that no longer exists, and perhaps never did. This concept represents so well why I am compelled to make art and why I think everyone needs art. I believe the experience of longing is an essential component of being human.
I'm a California-born, Scotland-based freelance illustrator who loves to tell visual stories that encourage experiences of longing and embodiment. My work is inspired by women from literature and history, and by the decorative motifs of medieval illuminated manuscripts and the art nouveau period. Having recently completed my masters in Art and Theology at the University of St Andrew's and spent a year as ITIA's Artist in Residence, I continue to create illustrations and stationery that reflect everything I have learned and discovered.
Shop members
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Karlee Lillywhite
Owner
California-born, Scotland-based freelance illustrator who loves creating whimsical, literary-inspired images and working with clients to design custom logos and wedding stationery.
Production partners
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Framebridge
Richmond, KY
Framebridge is a custom frame building company. Every piece is hand built in the USA by their team of expert designers & craftspeople using the highest-quality materials (wood mouldings, acid-free mats and foam core, and acrylic with UV protection).
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Giclee Today
Boyertown, PA
Giclee Today is a high quality, professional printer specializing in fine art reproductions.
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I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Digital downloads
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Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for: