Sunny Beast is the home of artwork & illustrated products by Natasha Durley.
Meet Natasha
Natasha is a multi-media illustrator living and working from her home studio in South Somerset, UK. With a love of colour and texture she creates vibrant images inspired by her favourite subject, the natural world.
Natasha has built her illustration career over 10 years, working with clients such as Apple, Samsung, Anthropologie, the BBC, Kip & Co, Bonnier Publishing & Penguin Roundhouse.
Past commissions include murals, homeware, stationery, apparel, toys and even gaming apps! Natasha has also worked on book publications such as the 'What to Look For…series' - a reboot of the well-known Ladybird books, three non-fiction Creature Features books with Big Picture Press and Animals with Quarto Publishing.
Her work begins away from her desk, getting messy with paper-cut shapes and mixed-media mark-making. Once all these elements are scanned, the final artwork is created digitally in Photoshop.
My Story
I feel incredibly grateful to have a career doing something I love, inspired by a subject matter I care deeply about: the wild, wonderful natural world.
As far back as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by nature’s magic—its creatures, colours, and quirks. Growing up, I’d spend hours watching nature documentaries, drawing 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 out in the wild—walking a coastal path, travelling or simply soaking up the peace of the Somerset Countryside where I currently live.
That love fuels everything I do at Sunny Beast. From the vibrant art prints to the greeting cards, every design is a little celebration of the planet’s beauty. And 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 the world that inspires it.
With Thanks
I’m chuffed to bits to have this little corner of creativity—and I can’t thank you enough for joining me on this ride! Whether you’re an avid art collector or a fan cheering from social media, your support keeps me going—you’re absolutely brilliant!
And finally, here's a photo of me as a kid attempting to make a 'snow dog' instead of a snowman. Animals all the way baby!
