Interview: Illustrator Bethan Buss
October 10, 2011
Bethan is the founder of Boodle Boutique. She loves drawing animals and thinking up ways of giving them their own character. These illustrations are transformed into hand screen printed prints, T-shirts and cards. Eco-friendly inks and materials are used with all of Boodle Boutique’s products.
We met up with Bethan to ask her a few questions:
1: What are the main influences in your work?
The main influence of my work are animals!. I have always had a love for animals and nature and I like making people smile with my different characters. Screen printing is also a big influence as I love being able to use a craft to create my products, you learn more about it every time you print.
2: What are you five favourite things about Christmas?
Being with my lovely family and friends, over eating, napping, playing silly games and more importantly. . . . Presents!
3: Where do you do your Christmas shopping?
I try and do most of my Christmas shopping at markets and small business as that is where you find the best presents.
4: What has inspired you during 2011?
2011 has been very inspiring, my first year in Bristol. The level of street art and creative events happening in Bristol is amazing, it really is a unique city.
5: What do you love about Bristol’s creative scene?
Bristol’s creative scene is very welcoming, encouraging and inspiring.
