Our oldest legends, drawn for everyone to enjoy.

About Folk and Dreams

Folk and Dreams is magical fantasy art based on UK folklore and legends. All art is designed in Derbyshire by UK artist Laura.

Folk and Dreams is for all ages, and aims to help adults and children alike explore the world of fairytales and folk stories. There are lots of exciting ways Folk and Dreams can bring your whimsical worlds to life.

Read more to find out about commissions, workshops and the upcoming shop.

Artist Laura drawing mermaids, dragons and fairies using magical pen. Showing Folk and Dreams is a fantasy art site hand drawn by UK artist.
Artist Laura drawing mermaids, dragons and fairies using magical pen. Showing Folk and Dreams is a fantasy art site hand drawn by UK artist.

Commissions (Open)

Calling all indie fantasy authors. Share your unique and magical stories straight with your fans.

I specialise in:
- dream like illustrations
- character art
- social media content (including animation and reels)
- merchandise design

All drawings are digitally drawn with absolutely no AI.

Character art commissioned work, indie author book work
Character art commissioned work, indie author book work

My artwork is inspired by stories, and especially designed to visualise the little details in storytelling. Through emotions, character interaction and symbolism, I create detailed, full worlds that audiences recognise and resonate with.

I work in partnership with writers when planning and creating artwork; sharing my experience in marketing, merchandising, digital drawing and animation. Together, we will create meaningful strategies to reach new audiences and immerse your fans in the story world.

Seeing is believing. Explore my instagram page and reels to see how your world can be shared.

For larger images and illustrations, explore my artwork page.

Like what you see? E-mail Laura about your project on folkanddreams@gmail.com

Tea label commission work
Character art commission for indie book. Two characters, Marlowe and Otter
Wall art commission, parrot, folk art symmetry, design

Workshops

Let me share the joy of digital art with you. I run beginner workshops, using iPads and Procreate, within Derbyshire.

Together we explore

- Shortcuts and gestures
- Foundations of canvas, layers and brushes
- Pen technique (speed, pressure and stabilisation)
- Colouring and re-colouring
- Using pattern overlays
- Introduction to symmetry

You may have some experience of Procreate, or have it downloaded but are yet to get started. My workshops aim to help you get your head around the amazing but sometimes overwhelming world of Procreate. I always keep the design concept simple, so you can walk away with something beautiful!

Go to my workshop page for upcoming events.

Artist Laura drawing digitally on tablet. Showing learning through workshops.

Shop (Coming soon)

Get ready for cool t-shirts, hoodies, sweaters and bags. My child friendly designs have been created so adults and children alike can enjoy whimsical dream like fairy tale art.

All artwork is designed and printed by Laura, in Derbyshire UK.

Tshirt with mermaid design coming soon in shop
Tshirt with dragon design coming soon in shop
Tshirt with yeti design coming soon in shop
Tshirt with Dream Catcher design coming soon in shop

What will be sold?

- Organic cotton kids clothes (t-shirts and hoodies)
- Organic cotton baby sweaters
- Ladies 100% cotton boxy tops and crop tops
- Ladies 100% cotton zip up sweatshirts
- Tote bags and mini backpacks

- Find out first -

Drop your e-mail below and I’ll message you when the shop is ready.