Annie McGee

Illustrator

6 articles · Jun 2025Mar 2026

Studios:Northern Bird Designs

Quotes

  • I stopped treating my practice like a hobby I was hoping someone would notice, and started treating it like a business I was already running.
  • Protect your pace. Build tiny systems that save your future self. Say no when you need to.
  • For me, self-compassion means going with the flow, tuning into my energy levels and knowing creativity doesn't have to happen on a strict schedule.
  • Tiny and honest posts build trust far faster than one giant shout.
  • My favourite is a creative outfit. As soon as I put it on, my brain switches into maker mode.
  • I'm a multi-passionate creative, a multi-disciplinary illustrator and workshop facilitator. Being a 'Jack of all trades' is what makes my creative life actually work.

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