Bold and Bright! A summery collection in Turquoise, Magenta and Sunshine Yellow

 

Bold and Bright - fabric, wallpaper & Soft Furnishings   ©2026Lisa Le Quelenec

Summer is on its way! The sun will be hot, the garden and beach accessories even hotter. Bold prints on crisp white in turquoise, magenta and sunshine yellow. Fabric, wallpaper and soft furnishings are available in my Spoonflower store. 

Bold and Bright - fabric, wallpaper & Soft Furnishings   ©2026Lisa Le Quelenec

For stationery and accessories visit RedBubble  ....how cute are the sundresses and totes?

My absolute favourite is the seahorse bedding in blue.

Bold and Bright - fabric, wallpaper & Soft Furnishings   ©2026Lisa Le Quelenec

Seahorse lino print cards available at Seaside Studios UK at Folksy.com ©2026LisaLeQuelenec

 Scallop lino print cards available at Seaside Studios UK at Folksy.com ©2026LisaLeQuelenec

The patterns were created using the linoprint cards that I made earlier in the year. They can be found in my Folksy store.

Roll on summer!

Salt Water Shallows - Fabric, Wallpaper and Home Accessories

 

Salt Water Shallows in Yellow and Lavender a collection on fabrics, wallpaper and home accessories available from Spoonflower   ©2026LisaLeQuelenec

Here we have it Salt Water Shallows a new collection of co ordinating patterns that can be mixed and matched for your personal salt water sanctuary. In five colour families inspired by the coast and treasures collected at the beach - available from Spoonflower.

Yellow and lavender for a sunny living room or cosy reading nook.

Salt Water Shallows in Yellow and Lavender a collection on fabrics, wallpaper and home accessories available from Spoonflower   ©2026LisaLeQuelenec

Sea sage green for kitchen and dining....

Salt Water Shallows in Sea Sage Green a collection on fabrics, wallpaper and home accessories available from Spoonflower   ©2026LisaLeQuelenec

Or maybe warm terracotta, reminiscent of coral and seashells..

Salt Water Shallows in Warm Terracotta a collection on fabrics, wallpaper and home accessories available from Spoonflower   ©2026LisaLeQuelenec

Perhaps a bedroom in soothing deep duck egg and frosted mint aqua...

Salt Water Shallows in Deep Duck Egg & Frosted Mint a collection on fabrics, wallpaper and
home accessories available from Spoonflower   ©2026LisaLeQuelenec

Or the depth of warm evenings of summertime blues?

Salt Water Shallows in Summertime Blues a collection on fabrics, wallpaper and home accessories available from Spoonflower   ©2026LisaLeQuelenec

For each colour family there is a selection of plain solid colours, pin stripes and all over dotty co-ordinating fabrics, wallpaper and accessories to combine with one or more of the main patterns. Spoonflower can reproduce the designs on a range of fabric from cotton and linen to chiffon and velvet to even further personalise your choice.

Some of the designs are a little smaller in scale which makes them ready to use in smaller craft projects.

The main designs are also available from RedBubble for further choices in accessories, for example aprons, mugs, coasters, tote bags, scarves and notebooks. I rather like some of the patterns on the summer dresses from RedBubble too. 

Little Beach Treasures - a new sketchbook

 

Little beach treasures sketchbook pages   watercolour   ©2026LisaLeQuelenec

A new sketchbook to record treasures found. It will include shells, pottery sherds, pebbles, driftwood, seaweed and any other interesting bits and pieces that I find and make their way home in my pocket. I think this sketchbook will be quite the visual diary. It is small, about 12x12cm, so nothing too intimidating, the sketches can only be to a certain level of detail. It will be my version of morning pages and will encourage me to keep my watercolour practice going. I have been finding it hard to keep up lately with other projects taking up all my time but hopefully this will be my motivation.

December's spiral drawing

Spiral shell drawing   pencil and ink on paper   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

And here it is - the final spiral drawing for 2025, a Venus comb - a favourite to draw though I haven't for some time. Drawing it head on like this it reminded me of some dinosaur toys my son had when he was little....stegosaurus like back spines. 

I'm still pondering the drawing project for 2026. I just can't make up my mind.....

November's spiral shell drawing

 

WIP spiral shell drawing   pencil and ink   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

November's drawing is a weighty one. I always think this shell would make a pretty lethal weapon. You can hold it in your hand very comfortably with it's claws between your fingers as it is a rather large specimen. I guess the creature that lives inside could potentially use it's protrusions to warn off predators maybe, it certainly looks fierce.

Can you believe that there is only one more drawing to go? I can't I feel like I have just been getting started but the year is going so fast! I will need to think up next years one-a-month project soon.

Spiral shell drawing   pencil and ink on paper   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

I am also VERY excited to show you the pattern that I made in the summer from the first six drawings, this is a sample of the fabric in the small scale in mid blue. I am so pleased with how this came out (even if I do say so myself) - and I did a happy dance! The fat quarter that I ordered is on the petal signature cotton but lots of other fabrics are available like velvet, fleece, twill, cotton silk, denim and I am very tempted to order some of the wallpaper as a sample (I will have to think up a project to use it on - I think it would be lovely as a book cover).

To see the available colourways click here and look for the Coastal Collection for the relevant colour.

Beachcombed Beauties medium mid blue   fabric available at Spoonflower   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

As always it is available as a print, framed, unframed or canvas or stationery at RedBubble 

Portrait XI   framed prints available at LisaLeQuelenec.redbubble.com ©LisaLeQuelenec2025

October's Spiral Shell Drawing

 

October spiral shell drawing   pencil and ink  ©2025Lisa Le Quelenec

Spiral for October, a Lightening Whelk I believe. A really weighty and solid specimen which I hope I have conveyed. - Only two more drawings to go for this series.

I have made these drawings individually for framed prints available at  RedBubble

Shell Portrait IX - prints available framed and unframed at RedBubble ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

Shell Portrait X - prints available framed and unframed at RedBubble ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but still Beautiful - framed and unframed prints

 

Prints framed and unframed available at lisalequelenec.redbubble.com  ©2025

I have finally ticked off my to do list putting some of the drawings from last years project available as prints from RedBubble. Go me it has only taken nearly a year! There is a choice of mountings and frames to choose from I rather liked the reverse black on white for a change.

August's Spiral drawing

 

August's spiral shell drawing pencil and ink on paper ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

2025 Spiral drawings overview

 

Spiral Drawings for 2025   pencil & ink on paper   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

I have thoroughly enjoyed 2025's drawing challenge. It made me relook at my collection in a different way. Some of the subjects I have had for many years and their familiarity has caused me to overlook them somewhat. Some months were easier to choose than others. I had also forgotten how much I like a tonal paper to draw on and that is something I want to use more in the future. It seems the more structure that I give myself the better sometimes as it takes away the decision fatigue and I am reminded of the challenges a sketching buddy and I imposed on ourselves when we used to go out into the local area. We might choose three colours and one brush one time or only two pencils or set a time limit of 20 minutes. It helps focus the mind and stop all the faffing around. 

I am still hashing out in my mind what my challenge should be for 2026 so details on that to follow. Do you have plans for arty challenges in the coming year? Do let me know.

Available prints and stationery at RedBubble ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

Beachcombed Beauties Fabric, wallpaper and home accessories available at Spoonflower

Beachcombed Beauties - new on Spoonflower and July's spiral drawing

 

Beachcombed Beauties in mid blue fabric in & Wallpaper designed by LisaLeQuelenec available at Spoonflower

Based on this years spiral drawing project and washing up from my shore to yours, available at three different scales and in eight colourways a new repeat design at Spoonflower for fabric, wallpaper and soft furnishings and at RedBubble for gifts and home accessories my latest design - Beachcombed Beauties. 

Co-ordinating designs are available in each colour collection in my stores.

Beachcombed Beauties fabric & Wallpaper in Mid Blue designed by LisaLeQuelenec available at Spoonflower

 

Which colour is your favourite? I am rather liking the Midnight Blue.

Beachcombed Beauties fabric & Wallpaper designed by LisaLeQuelenec available at Spoonflower

A bit too late to be included but this is July's spiral drawing. The spiral of this cone shell is completely flat. I was really attracted to the contrast of the white with sepia markings that made it a joy to draw. This one may end up in it's own pattern at a later date at the moment I'm enjoying observing the shell from all angles whilst it sits on my desk.

Spiral for July   coloured pencil and ink   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

July's spiral  ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

June's Spiral drawing - unidentified shell

 

June's spiral drawing for 2025   pencil on toned sketchbook page   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

This shell had lots of lumps and bumps to navigate and textures too. The spines were satisfying to draw - some had received a bit of damage to their tips but I think it adds to its character. 

This year is running away fast. Can you believe that it is June already? It doesn't feel like I have done six spiral drawings already this year and yet here they are...

Detail of June's spiral drawing for 2025   pencil on toned sketchbook page   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

Daringly Deco Scallops - new design available at Spoonflower & RedBubble

 

Daringly Deco Scallop  new design available at Spoonflower and RedBubble ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

Daringly Deco Scallop  new design available at Spoonflower and RedBubble ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

New designs added to my Coastal Collections of fabric, wallpaper, home accessories & gifts at Spoonflower and RedBubble. The scallop design features a reworking of a watercolour painting and the undulations with it made a subtle nod to Art Deco. I really enjoy working on patterns and putting collections together but I find thinking of names very HARD! If you have any coastal themed suggestions I would really appreciate the help.

The second design, Wave Stripes, (can you see what I did there?) is among new co-ordinates for the collection. There are also plains, spots, pinstripes and ticking stripes available and lots more. I recently made some patchwork grids using a selection of the designs by colour too.

Wave Stripes  new design available at Spoonflower and RedBubble ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

Daringly Deco Scallop   new design
available at Spoonflower & RedBubble
©2025LisaLeQuelenec

Spiral drawing for May - 3 for 1 shells

 

May's spiral drawing for 2025   pencil on toned sketchbook page   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

I started but I couldn't stop! Three spirals for May as they are getting quite addictive. I'm chasing my tail still trying to catch up on projects that I feel should have been finished already. Sometimes things take longer than you think. I was hoping to be able to have the Ran's Daughters project finished and ready to share buy the end on April but it hasn't quite worked out that way. I am getting close though... even with distracting spiral drawings in the mix.

May's spiral drawing for 2025   pencil on toned sketchbook page   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

May's spiral drawing for 2025   pencil on toned sketchbook page   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

April's Spiral Drawing - Queen conch

 

March Spiral Drawing - pencil and ink on toned paper ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

Sliding in at the end on the month with April's spiral drawing. This one was especially difficult to capture the spiral and descending order of size in the protrusions a couple of which were also bendy and different to the others. Isn't nature wonderful in all her perfect imperfections? She kept me on my toes anyway.

 

March spiral drawing - common winkle

 

March Spiral Drawing - pencil on toned paper ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

The common winkle is a lovely little thing that come in a variety of colours and shades. Yellows are my favourite and I can't resist picking them up. I do always check to make sure that no one is home before they head to my pocket. They look like little jewels in the rockpools and washed up on the shore. As you can see the child in me still sorts them into colours.

Common winkles ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

I think I may have collected rather a lot over the years....

Common winkles ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

Spirals for January and February

 

My drawing challenge for 2025....spirals! I did do the drawing below in January but failed to blog about it as I was so caught up with Ran and ginkgo patterns! I am using a mid-toned sketchbook that I have had for a long time but keep forgetting that I have. I think it will be nice to keep all of these drawings together. 

Wentletrap   pencil and ink on toned paper A4ish   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

A new to me shell, found at Christmas though not by me. This is a common wentletrap - I think - found in Jersey. It has been on my bucket list to find one of these for years. You can see how small it is next to the drawing maybe about 2.5cm... A tricky subject with it's prominent verticals climbing up the spiral. Fun to try to draw though.

Wentletrap   pencil and ink on toned paper A4ish   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

February's spiral was even trickier...I attempted this one a few times as I kept losing my place in the spiral markings as well as the spiral form.

Sundial Shell   pencil and ink on toned paper A4ish   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

Sundial Shell   pencil and ink on toned paper A4ish   ©2025LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful - Drawing project 2024 an overview

 

Broken But Still Beautiful 2024   pencil on paper ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

All together, 2024's drawing project, broken, seaworn, and stunningly beautiful models. The centre bottom drawing I changed to greyscale for the ensemble, I think I prefer the softer greys to it's original blues. 

For 2025's drawing project I think I am going to go with the theme of spirals so I am sure (well I know there will be) there will be some shells in there amongst the subjects - maybe some will be whole this time. As this month is racing along I think I will need to make a start very soon. I can't quite believe how quickly time has passed since my last post!

I haven't been resting on my laurels quite the whole time, lots of plans have been made and a new project started. Life has just been getting a little bit in the way but onwards and upwards and all that. Anyway, a very happy new year to you all I wish you a happy, healthy and creative 2025.

Broken But Still Beautiful I - January   mixed media drawing 30x21cm   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful II - February   pencil on A4 paper   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful III - March   pencil on A4 paper   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful IV - April   pencil on A4 paper   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful V - May   pencil on A4 paper   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful VI - June   pencil on 33x75cm paper   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful VII -July  pencil on A4 paper   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful VIII - August   pencil on A4 paper   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful IX - September   pencil on A4 paper   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful X October   pencil on A4 paper   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful XI - November   pencil on A4 paper   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec

Broken but Still Beautiful XII - December   pencil on A4 paper   ©2024LisaLeQuelenec