Blue Owl Crafted

A Letter from Julia Spooky Sketches Hello Reader Well, October seems to have completely taken over my sketchbook! There have been ghosts, skeletons, mysterious rituals, and cake! And somewhere in the middle of all that, I’ve been working on a little something for November. But more about that later! First, let’s talk about the spooky stuff! 31 Days of Spooky Sketches This month, I’ve been taking part in #FrightFall2026, a daily drawing challenge hosted by Retro Supply. The idea is simple: one...

A Letter from Julia The Votes Are In Hello Reader, it's lovely to be back in your inbox! The Votes Are In 🌲 You may remember that in my last newsletter I asked which of my Woodland Friends you would trust with the map. Well, the votes came in… Owl had her supporters. 🦉 Hedgehog had his. 🦔 And Fox? 🦊 Fox appears to have very quietly avoided the entire situation. Whether that's because he's shy, particularly clever, or simply knows better than to volunteer for navigation duty, I'll leave you to...

A Letter from Julia The Unexpected Adventure of Three Woodland Friends Hello Reader, it's lovely to be back in your inbox! The last time I wrote to you, one of my Petal Pals had started moving. This time, three woodland friends have turned a simple canvas order into an international adventure involving a mysterious blue background, a journey to Australia, one replacement fox, and a hedgehog who apparently cannot be trusted with logistics. It Began with a Question About Blue! The story started...

A Letter from Julia A little hello from my sketchbook From My Sketchbook to Your World Hello Reader, and welcome! I’m Julia, the artist, idea collector, and occasional creative-rabbit-hole explorer behind Blue Owl Crafted. As this is my first letter from the studio, a proper hello felt like the right place to begin. Blue Owl Crafted is more than a collection of products in a shop. It’s a growing illustrated world filled with hand-drawn characters, midcentury designs, whimsical artwork,...

A Letter from Julia Meet the Artist Behind Blue Owl Crafted From My Sketchbook to Your World Hello, I’m Julia, the artist, storyteller, and enthusiastic idea collector behind Blue Owl Crafted I’ve been doodling for as long as I can remember, although my creative path has wandered far beyond sketchbooks. Over the years, I’ve explored illustration, photography, light painting, digital art, character design, surface patterns, and even the creation of 3D virtual environments and visual effects....