I’m Kirstie Rowson.
Author, artist and illustrator.

Explore my creative world, find out how to publish your own work and buy my books, prints, poetry and paintings.

Cosy sweatshirts to create and hibernate in.

Creative Sweatshirt

Poetry Sweatshirt

Hygge Sweatshirt

Buy A4 art prints to add a pop of colour to your home.

Everything Is Going To Be Alright

Pink Peonies

Lovely Bunch Of Flowers

The Merry Players

A magical, theatrical adventure!

A timeless story of a theatre under threat and a ten year old boy called Jackson who will do anything he can to save it. An enchanting, page-turner for 8 - 12 year olds, full of theatrical wonder, unexpected betrayal, unforeseen friendship and even a little time travel.

The Merry Players is a story of how magic can happen when you least expect it AND when you most need it.

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This Is Creativity

A motivational manifesto to encourage your creativity.

I created this poster of my poem This Is Creativity from my poetry book Even After Everything as I found myself repeating it over and over. Now you can buy one to celebrate your creativity too!

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How I Create.

Find out more about how to publish your books and turn your ideas into reality.

A mug full of creativity.

I made this mug to remind me that creativity is always there for me. Whatever my emotions, it’s somewhere I can always turn to express myself, to find comfort, to feel inspired. If in doubt, I always, always create.

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Buy original paintings.

Abstract art with deep acrylic colours and gold details. A little escapism and magic for your home or the perfect unique gift for someone you love.

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Read my poetry and find out how to publish your own.

Covered In Gold Confetti

Even After Everything

Musings

Meanwhile over on Instagram.

View fullsize Sea and sky looking like a painting. Living in the city, where you never see further than the opposite building, means that sometimes I just *need* to see the horizon. I wonder what the psychology is behind the fact that it’s just so good for t
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View fullsize ✨Looking for a cosy book to curl up with?✨ Or a Christmassy picture book to read with the little ones? ✨ Or how about a bit of comforting poetry to dip into? ✨ I love writing and drawing books that bring comfort and joy, I hope you enjoy them :) * #c
View fullsize Having read Billy Mernit’s book Writing The Romantic Comedy several times, at this point I may as well just underline everything! I read it over and over while I’m writing. It’s not just relevant for romcoms but for all types of sto
View fullsize ✨NEW!✨ I’ve added this cosy creative sweatshirt to my shop so we can all wear our creativity with pride :) * It took me years to be able to look people in the eye and say I was a writer. For many reasons I felt embarrassed that I was even *tryi

Brush lettering.

A calming way to clear your mind.

Hug

A book of hugs for someone you love.

Over the past two years I’ve been drawing hugs to comfort myself and others. I asked people how hugs made them feel and this book is a gathering of my illustrations coupled with their replies. I loved how many different words people used to describe the feeling. And I especially loved how children often had the same simple response ... Happy.

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A Christmas Alphabet of Animals in Jumpers

A cosy, festive treat to be enjoyed all year round!

A brilliant badger in a bobble hat, surrounded by bells and baubles. Proud penguins perched on presents putting up paper chains. A kind kangaroo carrying Christmassy koalas. Snuggle up with this cosy alphabet of Christmas characters and see how many things you can spot beginning with each letter!

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