Pretty Star Designs is run by me, Lauren, and my small one StarGirl is usually close by helping out with ideas.
We’re based in Swansea, Wales, UK. Not too far from all the beaches, but near all the mountains.
I began drawing and writing at a young age, and never really stopped.
When I started my business in 2009, I was into many crafty creations and making things with my hands.
I began made jewellery and accessories that I loved wearing myself, and still do to this day. But in the end, writing and drawing are my true passions in life, and I couldn’t stay away from them for long.
I write many different things at this point, some are published books you can buy in many places online, some were made especially for charities and are sold through them, and some of my work is online only under pen names.
I draw to relax and I draw for my books as well, sketching and digital painting makes me very happy. When I have some free time, I love taking part in drawing challenges on Instagram.
As of now, I am re-drawing many of my older released books.
Over the last almost decade since releasing them, my drawing style has changed so much, evolving from simple paper and ink to more detailed digital, and my child growing up and colouring in more intricately complex pictures.
Many of the stories will stay the same, but the books will be given a new 2023+ update.
I’m already excited to see how they all turn out and being able to hold these new books in my hands. I’m enjoying the process so much, getting the opportunity to revisit old characters that I haven’t drawn in a long time has been so fun!
Alongside that, I have more characters and new stories to bring you. I’ve enjoyed writing their lives, it’s opened up a whole new world of creation for me, where I may branch into children’s illustrated novels too!
The picture books are taking shape really well, and I’m excited for you to meet all the new characters.
When I’m not designing all of them, I write under a pen name online.
I have half a novel worth of chapters released online already and a large, rather vocal following wanting the rest of the story. So I’m very, very grateful I get to be able to write and have people appreciate what my imagination thinks up. My brain and hands are busy, busy, but are so very happy.
In the meantime, you can find me on Instagram on my business page @Psd_illustrations
I will try and update this site as much as I can over time, maybe show you some of what I’m drawing as I go along.
Thank you for visiting my site!
I hope to see you again soon, have a lovely day.
Lauren xxx
