Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "Last month we said an unexpected goodbye to Martha, the chief Quality Controller of The Wight Pencil. She was always on hand to supervise me taking photos for the gram, sit on our bench in the sun in the evenings, stare me out constantly👀, and generally just make us laugh 😍. Watch til the end for my favourite ever video of her (she never was the most agile of cats)! We will miss her and think she deserves her own little reel for all her hard work and dedication over the last 7 years 🥰"
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "Hi 👋🏼 it’s been a while (again 🤦🏻♀️) ~ how did August creep up on us so quickly?! This Sunday I will be joining lots of lovely Isle of Wight Artisans at @yarmouthcraftmarket from 11am ~ 4pm, come and say hi if you’re in the area! #thewightpencil #isleofwight #visitisleofwight #yarmouth #yarmouthisleofwight"
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "Sunday Morning 🍁💦.. hope you all have a good one and aren’t sinking under floodwater like lots of places are here on the Island 😕 I’m off to Brighton for a couple of days with some of my oldest friends (as in time I’ve know them, they’re not actually that old 👵🏼). So a fair bit of eating, chatting and possibly* the occasional drink will be involved 🥂 *definitely Have a great day whatever you do! Totally unrelated photo, but I love this one by @hollyjolliffephoto #thewightpencil #isleofwight #supportindependent #kitchentextiles #teatowel"
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "I’ll be at Seaview Street Fair tomorrow from 10am until 1pm ~ fingers crossed the rain holds off 🤞🏼! This video is from last year, which was also a bit damp (hence everything crammed into the gazebo!), but it’s always a lovely athmosphere regardless of the weather. A few of the other local artisans who will be there are: @thesingingcrafter7 @jimswoodcraft @chilliwinter_ @firestonestudi0 @trudibridgeman_designs @sarahkearneyglass_iow @blossomandtwigs (at the church garden fete with their lovely flowers and refreshments) #thewightpencil @visitisleofwight #seaviewisleofwight #isleofwightevents #bankholidaymonday #isleofwightartists"
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "Hi 👋🏼, it’s been a while (2 months in fact, not sure how that happened 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️) I’ve still been here lurking in the background, and just wanted to say a big thank you to anyone who’s ordered from me over the last couple of months even though I disappeared off the face of the earth! Anyway here’s a completely random photo to get me back into the swing of things ~ it’s basically just to show off this fab vintage guillotine I bought from @wildoakfarm.iow yesterday, and it still works a treat! #thewightpencil #vintageguillotine #graphiteart #isleofwightartist #guernseycow"
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "I’m delighted to have my packs of Christmas cards featured in the November edition of @countrylivinguk ~ I’ve been a member of their online Marketplace for nearly a year and they have a really lovely selection of artisans, it’s the perfect place for that really special gift! Pop over to @clartisans to find the link to the marketplace 😊 #thewightpencil #countrylivinguk #countrylivingmagazine #clartisans #artisanshop #artisanmarket #supportsmallartisans #graphiteart"
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "✨GIFT TAGS✨ ~ I’ve been overwhelmed to have so many orders for these recently! If you are one of the lovely people who’ve ordered, it would be great if you could tag me (see what I did there?!) so I can see how you use them 😊 #thewightpencil #giftwrapping #gifttags #smallbusinesschristmas #supportsmallthischristmas #alpaca #swallow #plasticfreechristmas"
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "✨GIFT TAGS✨ ~ I’ve been overwhelmed to have so many orders for these recently! If you are one of the lovely people who’ve ordered, it would be great if you could tag me (see what I did there?!) so I can see how you use them 😊 #thewightpencil #giftwrapping #gifttags #smallbusinesschristmas #supportsmallthischristmas #alpaca #swallow #plasticfreechristmas"
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "I know it’s a bit early to talk about it 😬, but Christmas Cards are back on Etsy after a little summer break! Christmas bits and pieces are always popular at this time of year, but for some reason it’s even busier at the moment ~ perhaps people are buying early in case of a repeat of last year’s postal strikes 🤷🏻♀️ Who knows… anyway I promise I won’t mention it again for a while 🤐🤐✨ #thewightpencil #christmasinseptember #christmascards #gr
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "Hi 👋🏼👋🏼 I accidentally took a summer break which has been lovely, (and excellent for business 🥴🫤), but I’m back and now getting ready for @wolvertonmanorgardenfair next weekend, which is always my favourite event! Totally unrelated photo but one of my favourites by @hollyjolliffephoto #thewighthpencil #garlic #teatowelsofinstagram #rustickitchen #graphiteartist #isleofwightartist #onmykitchentable"
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "I know it’s a bit early to talk about it 😬, but Christmas Cards are back on Etsy after a little summer break! Christmas bits and pieces are always popular at this time of year, but for some reason it’s even busier at the moment ~ perhaps people are buying early in case of a repeat of last year’s postal strikes 🤷🏻♀️ Who knows… anyway I promise I won’t mention it again for a while 🤐🤐✨ #thewightpencil #christmasinseptember #christmascards #gr
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "Last year I was lucky enough to join @clartisans on their @countrylivinguk Marketplace ~ it’s been a pleasure to be included in such a great marketplace alongside some amazing artisans! One of my offerings is this little Easter gift set (swipe to see 👉🏼) ~ it’s carefully wrapped in tissue, presented in a kraft gift box and finished with some natural twine, and the blank card is left separate so you can write your own special message. There ar
Nicky Baker • graphite illustrator on Instagram: "Now I’ve realised what a fab prop my vintage ladder is there’s no stopping me 😆 I obviously had to get my roses in too ~ there are so many waiting to burst into flower and they smell AMAZING… reminds me of my grandparent’s garden which was full of roses. Isn’t it incredible how a smell can instantly take you back in time? #thewightpencil #crab #lobster #kitchentextiles #vintageladder #gertrudejekyll #goodyearfortheroses #gardenmemories"
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