Art for the joy of it.
Original illustrations made with heart in Devon. Colourful, characterful illustrations by artist Georgina van Hasselt, inspired by nature, food, travel and the details of everyday life. Discover greetings cards, art prints, mugs and tea towels, all featuring my original artwork.
A Little Art, A Lot of Colour
Every design begins with a pencil, a paintbrush and a little curiosity. From flowers and garden treasures to favourite foods and memories of Africa, I create original illustrations in my Devon studio, bringing them to life on greetings cards, art prints, mugs and tea towels. Designed to make you smile, start a conversation or brighten an ordinary day.
Our Designs
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Greetings Cards
A little art, a little humour and a lot of heart. Each...
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Bone China Mugs
Explore our collection of uniquely designed bone china mugs, perfect for your...
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Tea Towels
A bright and playful collection of tea towels designed from original paintings,...
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Art for your home
Explore wallpaper and cushions from Whistling Thorn Designs, bringing pattern and personality...
Bone China Mugs
Explore our collection of uniquely designed bone china mugs, perfect for your...
Stories from My Sketchbook
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From Bamboo Sticks to House Portraits: My Artis...
From sketching Palladian villas in Italy to drawing homes, gardens and pets across Africa and the UK, discover the artistic journey that shaped Whistling Thorn Designs. Georgina shares how a...
From Bamboo Sticks to House Portraits: My Artis...
From sketching Palladian villas in Italy to drawing homes, gardens and pets across Africa and the UK, discover the artistic journey that shaped Whistling Thorn Designs. Georgina shares how a...
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On Cushions, Colour and Coastal Inspiration
Inspired by the colours and textures of the Kenyan coast, I’m in the final stages of designing my latest cushion collection—while rediscovering a design I haven’t shared nearly enough.
On Cushions, Colour and Coastal Inspiration
Inspired by the colours and textures of the Kenyan coast, I’m in the final stages of designing my latest cushion collection—while rediscovering a design I haven’t shared nearly enough.
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I’ve Lost Count of the Weeks...
I’ve lost count of the weeks since I started creating this collection inspired by the Kenyan Coast. What began as a few ideas has slowly evolved into something more layered—shaped...
I’ve Lost Count of the Weeks...
I’ve lost count of the weeks since I started creating this collection inspired by the Kenyan Coast. What began as a few ideas has slowly evolved into something more layered—shaped...