About This Collection
Illustration as a style covers a lot of ground, and this collection reflects that. The connecting thread is that every piece has been designed with a point of view: something the designer decided, committed to, and made specific.
The largest strand is illustrated animal and character prints. The Black Cat Reading Print is the bestseller in this collection and one of the most loved prints on the whole site: a cosy, characterful illustration of a cat in bed with a book, capturing a particular mood that a lot of people recognise as theirs. The Silly Goose Wall Art Print, the Dancing Couple on Record Print, and the illustrated cowgirl and cowboy series all sit in this strand too, ranging from quietly warm to slightly ridiculous. For deeper browsing by animal, the cat prints collection and dog prints collection both have more.
Abstract and swirl illustration prints make up a newer strand: bold, flowing compositions in rich colour combinations, designed for the moments when a room needs something energetic rather than something quiet. The Abstract Floral Swirl Print, the Pink Rust Swirl Print, and the daisy series bring this energy across a range of palettes. These suit the abstract prints collection if you want to explore further.
Illustrated botanical and floral prints round out the collection with a more considered, nature-led aesthetic. The Goose On Duty Floral Print sits at the character end; the birth flower print series sits at the quieter end, with a botanical illustration for every calendar month. The floral prints collection and botanical prints collection both have more in this direction.
What rooms suit illustrative wall art?
Illustrative prints are among the most versatile in the catalogue because the style itself is warm and approachable rather than cold or formal.
Living rooms suit the larger illustrated animal and abstract prints, particularly at A2 or A1 where the linework and composition can be appreciated properly. Character-led prints work well as a single statement piece in rooms with neutral walls.
Bedrooms and reading corners are where the cosy illustrated prints find their most natural home. The cat and dog reading prints, the botanical series, and the more muted animal illustrations all belong in spaces meant for winding down.
Hallways and kitchens suit the more characterful end of the collection, where a print that catches you on the way past does exactly what it should.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does illustrative wall art mean?
Illustrative wall art refers to prints designed in an illustrative style: characterful, subject-led, and created with a distinct visual point of view, as distinct from photography or purely abstract digital art. The illustrative style gives each print personality and warmth that more minimal or photographic art doesn't tend to have. Most illustrative prints tell a small story or capture a particular moment, mood, or personality. In this collection that ranges from a cat reading in bed to an abstract botanical swirl, but the common thread is that a person made a deliberate creative decision about every element.
What styles of illustrative prints are in this collection?
The collection includes character-led animal illustrations featuring cats, dogs, geese, and other animals in human or cosy scenarios; abstract swirl and floral illustration prints in bold colour palettes; botanical illustrations including the birth flower series; illustrated exhibition and art poster prints including Paul Klee-inspired pieces; and whimsical illustrated art prints that don't fit neatly into a single category. Most have a warm, character-led aesthetic rather than a digital or photographic style.
Are illustrative prints good as gifts?
Illustrated prints make some of the most personal gifts in the collection because they tend to reflect something specific about the recipient: their animal, their aesthetic, the kind of art they gravitate toward. The animal character prints work particularly well for pet owners, book lovers, and anyone with a well-defined sense of humour or home style. The birth flower prints work for birthdays and for people who prefer something considered over something generic.
What sizes are available?
Most prints are available in sizes from 5x7 up to A1, with both metric and US paper sizes. Full size options are shown on each individual product page. For character illustration prints that benefit from detail being visible, A3 and above tends to work best.
Can all prints be ordered framed?
Yes. All prints can be ordered framed. We're rolling framed options out across the site, so individual listings will show whether a framed version is currently available. If you'd like a framed version of a print that doesn't yet have that option listed, get in touch and we'll sort it for you.
What is the print quality like?
Prints are produced on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper using a 12-colour press with a matte, glare-free finish. For illustrative prints, the matte surface is particularly well suited: it removes the reflective shine that can distract from fine linework and keeps the character of the original illustration intact in the final print.
Where do you ship and how long does delivery take?
We ship worldwide via Gelato's global print network, meaning your order is fulfilled close to where you live. Most orders arrive within 3 to 7 business days. Free shipping applies to US and UK orders.
