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Name: Skinny Nib
What you do: Wedding Stationery
Years In business: 2
Servicing: Global, based in
London
What are you known for? Intricate illustrations
Description of Services: It is my job to illustrate, design and print your Wedding stationery so that it brims with the individual character of the couple and gives the guests a glimpse into the exciting upcoming event. Using my highly detailed style I can create a bespoke range of items that are top quality and completely unique.
What are you known for? Intricate illustrations
Description of Services: It is my job to illustrate, design and print your Wedding stationery so that it brims with the individual character of the couple and gives the guests a glimpse into the exciting upcoming event. Using my highly detailed style I can create a bespoke range of items that are top quality and completely unique.
What do you pride yourself on? Personal touches
How far in advance should couples contact you? 5-8 months before
wedding date, but no problem if out of this time frame.
Website:www.skinnynib.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/skinnynib
Twitter: Skinny Nib
Website:www.skinnynib.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/skinnynib
Twitter: Skinny Nib
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Speaking of keepsakes, do you know that the traditional gift for your first anniversary is paper? Looking at these bespoke maps, it occurs to me that you could have a 'relationship map' drawn up if you're looking for that special something on paper. I really love that idea as these illustrations just draw you in.
I don't know about you, but I'm just one of these people who need directions to get any place (even if I've been there before) so these are the kind of invitation I want to receive. Edward was kind enough to answer our Five minutes With Questions so here's a little bit more about him:
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What does your typical day look like? I arrive at my studio at about half nine and get down to emails and make coffee. When buzzing I switch on the radio and plan out my day ahead.
I draw designs, scan them in, edit them on Illustrator, colour them in on photoshop, print them off, drink more coffee, take a photo of the print out and send it to the client for approval.
The funnest part is the ideas stage. When a client approaches me for a rough design I like to incorporate as much detail and personal touches as possible. It's great to hear about them and find out what makes them so unique; where and how they met, shared interests, tastes etc. From this I research imagery and draw up rough sketches for free and without obligation. Hopefully the client is wowed and a final layout can be agreed upon.
In the unlikely occurrence that I have spare time at the end of the day I work on large scale illustrations using my very fine pens. At around half 7 I have a tidy up and wash up any cups and crockery. A messy home makes a messy mind!
Then it is back on the tube homeward bound with a bulky book in hand.
Favourite quote? "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" - Plato.
A little overused nowadays but definitely necessary to get through the morning tube rush.
Edward from the Skinny Nib has stopped by to share his work with us here at Some Honey, and isn't it lovely! I'm really fond of hand drawn illustrations and I especially love Edward's maps which are personalised and I think made a wonderful keepsake too.
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Speaking of keepsakes, do you know that the traditional gift for your first anniversary is paper? Looking at these bespoke maps, it occurs to me that you could have a 'relationship map' drawn up if you're looking for that special something on paper. I really love that idea as these illustrations just draw you in.
I don't know about you, but I'm just one of these people who need directions to get any place (even if I've been there before) so these are the kind of invitation I want to receive. Edward was kind enough to answer our Five minutes With Questions so here's a little bit more about him:
.jpg "Skinny Nib")
What does your typical day look like? I arrive at my studio at about half nine and get down to emails and make coffee. When buzzing I switch on the radio and plan out my day ahead.
I draw designs, scan them in, edit them on Illustrator, colour them in on photoshop, print them off, drink more coffee, take a photo of the print out and send it to the client for approval.
The funnest part is the ideas stage. When a client approaches me for a rough design I like to incorporate as much detail and personal touches as possible. It's great to hear about them and find out what makes them so unique; where and how they met, shared interests, tastes etc. From this I research imagery and draw up rough sketches for free and without obligation. Hopefully the client is wowed and a final layout can be agreed upon.
In the unlikely occurrence that I have spare time at the end of the day I work on large scale illustrations using my very fine pens. At around half 7 I have a tidy up and wash up any cups and crockery. A messy home makes a messy mind!
Then it is back on the tube homeward bound with a bulky book in hand.
Favourite quote? "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle" - Plato.
A little overused nowadays but definitely necessary to get through the morning tube rush.
Chocolate or sweets? Sweets
Tea or Coffee? Tea - there's no limit to the amount of tea I can drink, too much coffee makes bad things happen.
Florals or stripes? Stripes
Cat person or dog person? Dog
Favourite book? The End of Mr Y by Scarlett Thomas
Favourite Wedding Custom? Confetti
I love the style on offer here and the bespoke service means couples can really get in those important or sentimental details for their wedding invites or paper works. I think that's a wonderful service, thank you for sharing your talent with us Edward,
