Coco Loves Socks Book Cover

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An illustration of penguins on a whale

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Advertisement of a childrens book with two sleeping otters on the front

Hello and welcome!

My name is Samantha Thorley and I’m a freelance illustrator, animator and designer. I’m a multi-disciplined designer based in the UK who enjoys working collaboratively with clients of all sizes; from small independent start-ups to large corporate organisations.

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Creative Services

With years of experience within the creative industry, I'm proud to offer the range of services stated below. To find out more about each service offering and to see example portfolio, please click the links below:

Children's Book Illustrations Painting & Illustration Graphic Design Animation & Motion Graphics

An illustration of children playing doctors

A painting of two men

Tilba marketing graphic design

An illustration of a racoon in a rain coat

A watercolour painting of a racoon

A watercolour painting of a bee on flowers

An oil painting of a dog

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Dog Jigsaw puzzle being created with a few pieces of the puzzle left to put in

Image showing t-shirt design with text reading 'Happy Spouse, Happy House' with a speeding car illustration in the centre of the design

Image shows an illustrated book cover design for the BBC series 'The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry' Illustrated by Samantha Thorley

Take a look at my portfolio...

Cover of children's illustrated book showing children going on an adventure in a boat out at sea — Children's Book Illustrations

My Bed Is A Sailing Boat

Image shows a Christmas gift item - a dog pin sitting on a packaging background showing a Christmas scene — Packaging Design

Christmas Dog Pins | Packaging Design

Packaging Design

MATS Art Challenge | Packaging Design

Charcoal Portrait of a shaggy Labradoodle dog called 'Bear' - Thumbnail — Painting & Illustration

Bear | Pet Potrait

Childrens_Book_So_How_Will_You_Sleep_Samantha_Thorley_Small@2x — Children's Book Illustrations

How Will You Sleep? | Childrens Book

An illustration of children playing doctors — Children's Book Illustrations

My Mummy’s a Superhero

An illustration of a racoon in a rain coat — Rainy Day Raccoon

Graphic Design

Cath Carter | Brand Identity

A watercolour painting of a racoon — Racoon Watercolour Painting

Rik_Mayall@2x — Painting & Illustration

Rik Mayall & Adrian Edmondson

Dog Jigsaw puzzle being created with a few pieces of the puzzle left to put in — Graphic Design

Dog Jigsaw Illustration | Sweet William Designs

Tailored Brand Illustrations

Car Themed T-Shirt Designs | Illustration

Stack of books with one standing up, showing the front over with a root-like pattern around the front, and a drawn apple on the front with the text reading 'RACHEL LYNCH - The Making of Us' — Graphic Design

The Making Of Us | Book Cover Design

Oil painting pet portrait of two springer spaniels — Painting & Illustration

Skye & Jura | Pet Portrait

Graphic Design

Yuy’s Boat Club | Brand Identity

Graphic Design

Lottie James Art | Brand Identity

Watercolour painting of a bee on a bunch of daisies — Painting & Illustration

Save The Bees | Watercolour Painting

Sweet_William_Dog_Illustration_Packaging_Design_Graphic_Design@2x — Graphic Design

Dog Candles Packaging Design | Sweet William Designs

Childrens illustration showing two penguins, a seal and a tortoise riding a whales back out at sea - about to start an adventure — Children's Book Illustrations

Adventure Out At Sea | Children’s Book Illustration

Image shows an illustrated book cover design for the BBC series 'The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry' Illustrated by Samantha Thorley — Book Cover Illustrations

The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry | Illustrated Book Cover Design

Image showing a pet portrait in oil paints of a Vizsla called Byron — Pet Portraits

Byron the Vizsla | Pet Portrait

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An illustration of a bee and a frog

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Client Testimonials

I've worked with some fantastic clients over the years and it's always wonderful to hear that they've enjoyed working with me too...

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I have worked with many cover designers over the years and none of them matched Samantha in the thoughtfulness behind the designs they produced.

Rachel Lynch, Author

The Making of Us

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I couldn't be more overwhelmed and happy with the result. Sam made the process straightforward, and explained it all very simply for me. She is also extremely swift in coming back communication wise - Very happy and will be recommending her services to everyone.

Charlotte James

Lottie James Art

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I've had the absolute pleasure of working with Samantha on several projects and every time, she has completely nailed it. I'd recommend Samantha to anyone for graphic design and illustration, and I look forward to working together again soon.

Emma Portor

My Mummy is a Superhero Nurse

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The recipient of the card fell head over heels in love....with the card. Thank you!

Elizabeth

Snowy Raccoon Christmas Card

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I love these! So beautiful and whimsical. I will definitely be purchasing more! Can't wait to see what else she is working on.

Liz

Save the Bees Art Print

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Absolutely Beautiful! I Love It!

Liz

Adventure Out At Sea - Children's Illustration Print

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Great funny card. Good quality card, well packaged and received in perfect condition. Thanks

Eloise

Sassy Cat Valentines Card

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I placed a special order. They arrived in a timely manner. The cards are beautiful.

Greta

The Story of the two Penguins Christmas Card (Custom order)

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Watercolour painting of a bee on a bunch of daisies

Save the Bees Bee Print

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Cuddling Otters Print

picture of a goat birthday card

Goat Birthday Card

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Get in touch!

If you’d like to work together or if you’d like to find out more about my services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! Contact me via my email or fill in the form below and my faithful and friendly pigeon Pepi here, will deliver your message straight to my door.

E: samanthathorleyart@hotmail.com