Brief: Slow Summer Afternoon is a self initiated illustration exploring the feeling of an easy, nostalgic summer afternoon enjoying the Scottish sunshine. The aim was to create a relaxed lifestyle scene built around the small details and objects associated with slow summer days, bringing together fashion, food, travel and creative inspiration.

Approach: I created a layered editorial style composition using hand-drawn elements, textured imagery and carefully selected objects to build a sense of personality. The warm colour palette and tactile textures give the illustration a nostalgic, slightly imperfect feel, while the overlapping objects create a relaxed, collected quality that reflects the spontaneity of a summer afternoon with a good book, snacks and nowhere in particular to be.

Outcome: The final illustration is a playful, nostalgic snapshot of summer, combining everyday objects and visual references into a cohesive lifestyle scene. The layered composition and textured finish create an editorial feel while allowing individual details to add character and tell their own story.