Sunny Beast is the home of artwork & illustrated products by me - Natasha Durley.
About
I'm a mixed-media illustrator, mainly working from my home studio in South Somerset. I love colour, texture, and creating vibrant images inspired by my favourite subject: the natural world. My work begins life away from my desk, getting messy with paper-cut shapes and mark-making. Once I scan these elements, I create the final artwork digitally in Photoshop.
Over more than ten years, I have worked with clients such as Apple, Samsung, Anthropologie, the BBC, Kip & Co, Bonnier Publishing, and Penguin Roundhouse.
Past commissions include murals, homeware, stationery, apparel, toys and even gaming apps. I have also illustrated books including the What to Look For… series: a reboot of the well-known Ladybird books, three non-fiction Creature Features titles with Big Picture Press, and Animals with Quarto Publishing.
I feel incredibly grateful to have a career doing something I love, inspired by a subject I care deeply about and that my childhood self was so interested in.
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by animals and nature. Growing up, I’d spend hours watching nature documentaries and losing myself in books about the animal kingdom. That fascination never faded; if anything, it’s grown stronger. I feel most content when I’m outside, probably looking for bugs, birds, plants or animals - walking a coastal path, travelling or simply soaking up the peace of the Somerset Countryside I currently live in.
That love fuels everything I do at Sunny Beast. From the vibrant artwork to the quality of the products, every design celebrates the planet’s beauty. It’s why sustainability matters so much to me. Whether it’s using FSC-certified paper or donating 10% of profits to environmental and wildlife charities, I want my work to give back to what inspires it.
With Thanks
I can’t thank you enough for joining me. Whether you’re a fellow art admirer, nature nerd, or creative creature, your support keeps me, my work, and Sunny Beast going!
If you'd like to learn more about me and my illustration, feel free to check out my blog. It's my latest venture :-)
