Coostie Design Studio

Coostie Design Studio Illustrator and designer, inspired by nature and the North. Commissions taken for original illustration, art or design for your home or business.

Range of eco-friendly art prints and gifts also available. See my website for more.

Say the word ‘studio’ and most people picture the same thing: an easel, half-finished canvases propped against the wall,...
27/08/2026

Say the word ‘studio’ and most people picture the same thing: an easel, half-finished canvases propped against the wall, maybe a smell of turpentine. Say ‘illustrator’ specifically, and you might add a stack of picture books, or a wall of pet portraits.

Mine looks nothing like that!

I’ve got an angled drawing desk for roughs and pen work, a flat space for working in watercolour and inks and for spreading out all of my references and a computer where everything gets scanned, collaged, and built into finished pieces (plus it is where I do my marketing, admin and accounts!) Plus the biggest stash of art materials, stacks of paper covered in illustrations and lots of reference books!

Oh - and a corner for the husband!

I’d love you to come and see my studio in person and I’m thrilled to be taking part in the first ever Berwick Open Studios — an exciting new event celebrating the many selling galleries, studios and talented artists and makers in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Over two weekends, venues will open their doors, offering a rare chance to catch a glimpse into the working world of artists and designer-makers — with original work to buy across paintings, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, furniture, prints, photography and much more, to suit everyone's taste and budget.

I'll be opening my home studio to visitors on the weekend of 26th and 27th September and I'm Venue 1 on the map (available to download from https://createberwick.co.uk/berwickopenstudios/

See you then?

Berwick Open Studios

We gathered around the big wooden table in .gallery again this Tuesday to enjoy some crafting, company and cake.This mon...
26/08/2026

We gathered around the big wooden table in .gallery again this Tuesday to enjoy some crafting, company and cake.

This month was all about taking a proper look at vegetables and learning to create mixed media illustrations using watercolour and coloured pencils. There were plenty of picture references (put on the spot, can you remember quite what an onion really looks like?!) with encouragement to be loose, trust the process and simply enjoy making marks on the paper.

For our next session on Tuesday 29th September (6.30pm - 8.30pm) we're getting our back-to-school vibes on with a heritage twist - experimenting with dip pens and ink to see who has top-of-the-class calligraphy.

Absolutely no art experience required - just have some fun doing something with your hands in the company of others!

Booking via my website | £15pp | All materials, tea and cake included

Let us put the kettle on. There's making to be done.


What a wonderful afternoon yesterday in Coronation Park! 🌞Thank you to everyone who came along to Art in the Park and ma...
24/08/2026

What a wonderful afternoon yesterday in Coronation Park! 🌞

Thank you to everyone who came along to Art in the Park and made it such a lovely event and to Castle Parks Berwick for inviting me once again!

It was a beautifully peaceful afternoon — people drawing and painting in the sunshine, working in small groups and on their own to create little bird studies, painting 3D models or simply enjoying the colouring sheets!

My 'How to draw birds' booklet went down really well and I've got a couple of copies left which I'll be taking along to Art at Etal (Wednesday 9th September) and Art at Paxton (Tuesday 15th September) if you'd like to get your hands on a copy for a modest fee.

All set up for Art in the Park at Coronation Park this afternoon, 2-4pm.Bird- themed arts and crafts, all materials, a...
23/08/2026

All set up for Art in the Park at Coronation Park this afternoon, 2-4pm.

Bird- themed arts and crafts, all materials, all ages

Castle Parks Berwick Upon Tweed

Look what’s arrived: some exciting paint-your-own wooden bird blanks for our Art in the Park event this coming Sunday (2...
18/08/2026

Look what’s arrived: some exciting paint-your-own wooden bird blanks for our Art in the Park event this coming Sunday (23rd August)!

I’ve also been working away on some colouring sheets and step-by-step draw-your-own bird booklets - so there’ll be a range of bird-themed activities for you to enjoy!

Join us in Coronation Park on Sunday 23rd August from 2-4pm for this free event, hosted by the Friends of Castle Parks.

Fun for all ages and levels of experience and all materials provided.

Don’t forget something to sit on and maybe a drink and a snack.

Berwick Style & Culture Magazine Visit Berwick-upon-Tweed Castle Parks Berwick

Another brilliant two days at the - lots of amazing fellow stall holders in the Artisan Market as well as so many lo...
17/08/2026

Another brilliant two days at the - lots of amazing fellow stall holders in the Artisan Market as well as so many lovely customers!

Thank you to everyone who bought something from me over the weekend, or took my card, or asked about workshops or next weekend’s Art in the Park event - it was fab to meet you.

And thanks to Festival Directors extraordinaire - Millie and Ray - there's nothing like going out on a high - well done, guys!

Berwick Food and Beer Festival day 1 market is almost done - just time for an ice cream!Berwick Slow Food
15/08/2026

Berwick Food and Beer Festival day 1 market is almost done - just time for an ice cream!

Berwick Slow Food

As well as browsing my art prints and gifts at the Berwick Food and Beer Festival this weekend, you can chat to me about...
15/08/2026

As well as browsing my art prints and gifts at the Berwick Food and Beer Festival this weekend, you can chat to me about my forthcoming workshops and events, including:
- Art in the Park here in Berwick next Sunday 23rd
- Berwick Open Studios (Sept/Oct)
- Full-day drawing workshop at Hepple Wilds (16th Oct)

15/08/2026

Come and see me at the Berwick Food and Beer Festival all weekend - 10am until 5pm

I've started packing all of my stock up for the from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August on the Parade, here in Berwic...
13/08/2026

I've started packing all of my stock up for the from Friday 14th to Sunday 16th August on the Parade, here in Berwick-upon-Tweed!

You'll find me in the Artisan Market on the Parade car park (which is free to enter) on Saturday and Sunday with a host of other lovely producers and creatives - I'm bringing a range of my eco-friendly art prints and gifts, including tea towels, coasters, cards, mugs and more, including all of my food-inspired ranges, from Big (Northern) Buns to Edible Mushrooms, Pumpkins, Herring and more!

The Festival is always a great occasion and this year - the 20th! - there will be even more food and drink to enjoy, live music, live comedy, demo kitchen talks & workshops, family activities and more!

See you there?!

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