I had the pleasure of creating a Where’s Wally?-style illustration for Edwards Vacuum — a lively festive scene filled with fancy dress, company spirit, and plenty of little details to spot. The second in a series of these illustrations which will be sent in a fun and informative newsletter.

The brief was to capture the fun and energy of the Edwards team at Christmas, so I filled the room with characters in all sorts of costumes — from elves and reindeer to snowmen and Santas — all enjoying a well-earned festive get-together.

Hidden among the partygoers are two special guests: the boss, Matt, cleverly disguised in different outfits! It was great fun weaving him into the crowd and making sure the challenge was just tricky enough to keep everyone guessing.

To tie everything together, I used Edwards Vacuum’s brand colours throughout the scene — from decorations to details in the costumes — to make the illustration feel unique to them while keeping it bright, playful, and perfectly seasonal.

Creating this piece was a wonderful reminder of how illustration can bring people together, tell a story, and add a little extra sparkle to the season.

Can you spot the boss?

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I have several Christmas projects on at the moment; including this map, a children's illustrated Christmas book, a where's wally Christmas themed illustration and the front cover of a magazine. This is the first I can share. that’s been a real festive treat to work on — a hand-illustrated Christmas Trail Map, designed especially for a local event.

This bespoke map captures all the magic of one special evening — from twinkling lights and festive characters dotted along the route. Each detail was illustrated to tell a story and help visitors easily find their way while soaking up the atmosphere.

What makes this project extra special is how versatile the illustrations have been. The characters and elements from the map have been extracted and reused across other marketing materials, including posters, social media graphics, and signage — giving the event a cohesive, beautifully branded look that feels both festive and fun.

Creating a piece like this is all about bringing personality and warmth to community events. Maps are practical, of course — but when they’re illustrated, they also become part of the experience. People stop, smile, and connect with them — and often keep them as a little souvenir!

If you’re planning a Christmas event or community trail and would love a custom illustrated map to bring it to life, I’d love to chat. Each design can be tailored to your location, theme, and audience — and reused across all your festive marketing materials.

To enquire about illustrated maps or bespoke festive artwork, just get in touch - 
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