May Summers-Perkins
Freelance illustrator and designer
from the New Forest, England.
Hello, howdy, hey, I'm May!
Graduated from the Arts University Bournemouth with a First Class
BA (Hons) in Illustration and a distinction in a Foundation diploma in art & design.
Being an avid pattern designer and typography lover, I take pride in producing greetings cards for people to share intimate moments in their lives. I enjoy taking inspiration from nature and the surrounding area here in the New Forest and the South Coast, England.
My designs are created using a fusion of hand rendered and digital techniques. My portfolio range is growing rapidly, meeting customer demands for specific bespoke themed cards. My unique style and use of a vibrant colour palette, catches the eye and stands out against competitors when on display together in store.
I exhibit at many craft fairs, where I enjoy speaking to the general public and seeing my work come to life in product form, such as on bags, greetings cards and printed gifts. I am happy to take commissions and have already designed a number of bespoke items for clients.
Selected Clients
Latest Exhibitions
I exhibited at the Handmade fair at Hampton court in September 2018. I had a fantastic time showcasing my work and talking to fellow stall holders and customers. I even met Kirstie Allsopp, who loved my work!
My next exhibition is Top Drawer at Olympia in London, which is a trade fair.
Riverside Kiosk
Picnic Park Deli
St. Lukes Primary School
Nine by Nine
2018
"Pop up Bournemouth"
Bournemouth
2018
"Talking Pictures"
Feedback
Salisbury
2018
Dinosaur A to Z
"We got your dinosaur print for our son as a gift, and as I didn't recognise any of the dinosaur names (apart from Tyrannosaurus I think) I assumed they were made up. I now realise I was wrong and don't know my dinosaurs, but was interested as to your choice of "non -common" dino names, like fukuiraptor. Son loves it, and it looks great on his wall." Lewis Moss 2018
Commissioned artwork set of three
"They are fantastic, and i don't think anyone could have done any better! thank you very much." Angela 2018
Stockists
Riverside Kiosk- Fordingbridge
The Fordingbridge Book shop- Fordingbridge
Sandleheath Stores- Sandleheath
The Bay Window Gift shop- Wilton
All the Cool Stuff- Fordingbridge
Woodgreen Community shop- Woodgreen
Ever so gift shop- Downtown
Pamphill dairy farm shop- Wimborne
Lavender and bay- Christchurch, Bournemouth
"Arts University Degree show"
Bournemouth
2018
"Suddenly last summer, showcasing graduate work"
Bournemouth
Craft fairs
Kirstie Allsopp the Handmade fair
Fordingbridge craft fair
The Teenage market
Salisbury Chalets
Bournemouth Vitality Stadium
The Makers Market
Local school fairs