Amy Blay’s Bio

Where do you live?

Cheltenham, UK

Where have you lived?

Montreal, London, Bath

What medium do you use?

pen & ink, gouache, acrylic, watercolour, illustrator, photoshop

How do you stay inspired?

I look at design blogs & books, rummage around carboot sales and charity shops for vintage books, fabric, packaging…

Where do you buy your art supplies?

The Colourman in Cheltenham

Do you work traditionally or digitally?

Both – whatever best suits the project

What color combination are you most excited about right now?

orangey reds and sludgy greens

What blog(s) do you read?

Print and Pattern, Design Sponge and Decor8

Why do you like being an illustrator in 10 words or less?

It allows me to escape into different worlds!

If you weren’t an illustrator, what would you be?

toy maker

What illustration job would you love to get (your dream job)?

Illustrating Golden Books or Blue Note album covers

Name something you do in your spare time.

I love visiting flea markets, carboot sales, antique shops, local villages, tea shops and stately homes

What recent book do you recommend for a good read?

The Little Prince

Where would you like to travel to next?

Barcelona or Buenos Aires

What’s your favorite TV show?

Harry Hill’s TV Burp

What’s your favorite NPR show?

What’s NPR?

What movie have you seen several times?

Withnail and I

Who is your favorite cartoon character?

Felix the Cat

What is your favorite cheese?

Halloumi

If you could name a nail polish, what would you name it?

Hot Fuzz

Do you wear shoes when you do art?

No, just slippers

What do you listen to while you work?

The radio, Astrud Gilberto, Marlena Shaw, Brazilian Jazz, Old School Hip Hop, New Wave…

What artist are you reincarnated from?

Tony Hart

What’s your middle name?

Louise

What do you wish your middle name was?

Daisy

If you could eat only one food, what would it be?

Mango

How do you stay in shape?

Walk

How don’t you stay in shape?

Sleep

What is your current favorite font?

Madrone

How do you take your coffee?

I prefer tea

Whom would you like to meet?

Harry Hill

What question would you most like to be asked?

What do you fancy for dinner tonight?

What was your favorite illustration assignment?

Love em all, can’t decide