About Harriet

Hello! I’m Harriet, an illustrator, maker, and dog enthusiast behind Made by Harriet. a joyful world of dog illustrations, colourful prints, ceramics, and animal-inspired gifts all designed by me in my garden office in Wiltshire. 

I work with lots of mediums, including water colour, pen and ink, crayon and ceramics. I love to draw dogs, animals, plants and interiors. I enjoy exploring with pattern and colour. All designed by me in my garden office in Wiltshire. 

I originally studied Fine Art Photography at the Glasgow School of Art, graduating in 2009. Drawing came later, during years of touring the world with my partner’s band, The Zoots. I started sketching on boarding passes between flights, and over time those doodles grew into the colourful, characterful illustrations that fill my world today.

My style has developed through constant experimentation; drawing every day, making mistakes, and learning to let go of perfection. I love creating work that’s playful, relatable, and brings a smile, often inspired by the animals (especially dogs!) that make life so joyful.

Made by Harriet has grown into a busy, happy studio producing prints, ceramics, apparel, and homeware, all designed with care and a splash of humour. I’m lucky to be supported by a small brilliant team of studio elves; Claire & Flissy. 

My creative life isn’t about chasing perfection, but about finding joy in making. As my friend and fellow artist Emma Carlisle once said, “You learn more from your mistakes than your perfect pieces” and I couldn’t agree more.

Thanks for being here 

Harriet x

Info@madebyharriet.co.uk