Rise and Shine Lion

Darcie Olley is an illustrator and print designer, known for her colourful, fun and playful prints. She graduated from the Colchester School of Art in 2018, during which her final collection was selected by fashion designer Sir Paul Smith as the winner of the Nicole Abbott Award. Darcie’s work is full of joy, fun and cuteness and is inspired in particular by her huge love for animals and nature. She uses a mixture of gouache, watercolour, acrylic, pencil and digital techniques to create vibrant and exciting outcomes.