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Coco Loves Socks Book Cover
phone with social media posts with personalised dog portraits
An illustration of penguins on a whale
Tilba Marketing Banner
Advertisement of a childrens book with two sleeping otters on the front
Yuy's Boat Club Logo in a circle on an orange striped background and a mobile phone showing an Instagram post on it

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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Find my work instore and online

Joules White Stuff Barnes & Noble
Not On The High Street Amazon WHSmiths
Waterstones Blackwells Sweet William Designs

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
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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
Picture showing branded pipette and bottle for eye serum for the Cath Carter Brand

Graphic Design

Cath Carter | Brand Identity
A watercolour painting of a racoon

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

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
Yuy's Boat Club Logo in a circle on an orange striped background

Graphic Design

Yuy’s Boat Club | Brand Identity
Logo design for Lottie James Art - with an icon of a dog and a star

Graphic Design

Lottie James Art | Brand Identity
Watercolour painting of a bee on a bunch of daisies

Painting & Illustration

Save The Bees | Watercolour Painting
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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
An illustration of a bee and a frog greg-barry

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
picture of an art print illustration of two otters cuddling 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