Nostalgic childhood illustrations
Linger in the memories that mean the most
The magic of childhood lives in a cosy lamp-lit bedroom room, their cool cheek resting on a soft pillow, while little fingers dreamily twist loose strands of hair. Peaceful memories like these light up my universe, and drawing children, with a warm, naturalistic and uniquely parental gaze has become my life’s work and greatest love. Every one of my portraits is handmade and composed to feel like a bedtime-story. I want it to wrap you in a blanket of nostalgia, and become a haven you can retreat into forever.
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A cosy sleep scene, finished in watercolour pencil with gold leaf stars, on A3 paper.
Personalised inscription available (and encouraged).
Please allow 4-weeks for delivery
Combine everything you love - your home, pets and family - in one beautiful, and completely unique artwork.
Each piece is A3, and made with layers of original watercolour illustrations and arranged as a collage.
A final sheen of gold leaf is applied as a finishing touch, so your artwork shimmers with new life as the light changes throughout the day.
With depth and character in every layer, you’ll find new details and things to love every single time you look.
Signed by the artist and a personal handwritten inscription is welcomed and encouraged.
A cosy sleep scene, finished in pencil, on A5 paper.
Personalised inscription available (and encouraged).
Please allow 2-weeks for delivery
“Amanda has brought to life a photo of my boys that I’ve always loved but never known what to do with. The care and attention to detail she put into it shows, and the result is an absolutely magical picture that I just love. It’s such a wonderful way to remember my kids when they were tiny. Amanda was a joy to work with and took real care over every step. I can’t recommend her enough!.”
— Izy, celestial bedtime commission 2026
A cosy sleep scene, finished in watercolour pencil with gold leaf stars, on A3 paper.
Personalised inscription available (and encouraged).
Please allow 4-weeks for delivery
A cosy sleep scene, finished in watercolour pencil with gold leaf stars, on A3 paper.
Personalised inscription available (and encouraged).
Please allow 4-weeks for delivery
“I was totally lost about what to get for a close friend as a wedding and new home present. I knew I wanted it to be something personal and beautiful they could put in their home forever. Then I saw Amanda's home illustrations and I just loved them. Adding the people and the pets is such a lovely touch that makes it really special and something I hope they'll treasure forever. The process was great, I sent Amanda some inspiration pics and explained what I'd like and she sent me her progress and checked I was happy at every step. I'm so happy with how it turned out and my friend loved the gift.”
— Emma, storybook home commission, 2026Peep in the sketchbook
Meet the artist
Amanda Bathory-Griffiths
Amanda grew up in Malvern with her parents and brother. At school, she quickly realised she loved art, and painted in bright, rich colours, using gouache.
After 6th form, she attended Cheltenham Art College where she specialised in drawing and mark making. For university, she moved to Wales, and studied for a year at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, before moving to the Cardiff School of Art and Design, where she graduated with a BA(hons) in Fine Art.
She launched Project Pontcanna in 2012, a series of suburban illustrations that celebrated the people and independent businesses of Cardiff, which led to many exhibitions and personalised artworks of family homes, pets and children.
Now she sketches by the sea from her home studio near Cowbridge, in Wales. She has two little children of her own, who changed how she saw the world. In observing them, and longing to preserve as many of the day-to-day memories as she could, her artistic style was born.
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If these cosy, comfy vibes are just what you’ve been looking for, send me a message. I’ll reply as soon as I can to discuss your picture.