Kirsten B Designs

13/08/2026

36°C current status = Melting
Anyone else?

Remember to look after your furry friends and keep them out of the heat!!

22/07/2026

"I'm an artist..."

21/07/2026

A beautiful reminder that art can help keep love and memories close. I’m so grateful for the kind words and for clients trusting me to create something so personal and meaningful.

Every memorial portrait is created with so much care and love, with the hope that it brings comfort and can be treasured for years to come.

14/07/2026

A little late to the party, but the celebrations never really end. Waffles stacked, mouse dressed for the occasion, and a sparkler burning bright for the ones we celebrate. What do you associate with your birthday and the people you love?

19/06/2026

There's something special about seeing the things closest to your heart brought to life through art. Whether it's your pet, a beloved animal, or a moment from your story; that's exactly what I illustrate.

Based in Newbury, UK

04/06/2026

South Africa has a way of sticking to your heart and soul. The bush, the birdsong, the people, the animals moving through the land as if time itself belongs to them. I grew up surrounded by all of it: hadedas waking me at dawn, baboons causing chaos at Sun City, hippos breaking the surface of still dams. Pure life.

When life forced me to slow down, I turned to the two things that have always grounded me: art and animals. That period taught me more than I expected: about endangered species, about what we stand to lose, and about why I create.

Almost everything I make is inspired by the beauty of the natural world. It's my way of saying: look at this. Don't let it disappear.

I've written about it all in my latest blog post.
Link below:

Animals have always held a special place in my heart. They are the soul of my art, and almost everything I have created has been inspired by the beauty of animals and the natural world around them. They are not just subjects to me. They are a language I keep returning to, the truest way I know how t...

09/05/2026

Work in progress. One of my favourite type of cats are Ginger Cats. Why? Because Orange isn't a colour, for them it's a personality full of chaos.

What's your favourite cat?

23/04/2026

Meet Koki. My sweet cockatiel and my morning alarm clock as I called him. One of the first pets I ever had… and in true artist fashion, I named him after art supplies (Koki is South African slang for Marker) 😂.

He loved dancing and “studying” with me safe to say neither of us was very good at it, but we always enjoyed each other’s company. Koki may have flown on, but he’s always loved 💛

23/04/2026

Every pet has their own personality: the way they sit, look at you, or do something completely unexpected. I’ve been thinking a lot about that recently and wrote a blog post exploring it a bit more.

If you’re a pet person, I’d love to know if it resonates:

Discover how custom pet portraits capture your pet’s unique personality. Personalised illustrations to celebrate pets in homes, gifts, and keepsakes.

17/04/2026

“When robins appear, loved ones are near” ... like a quiet hello 🐦