Lizbeth Holstein

Lizbeth is inspired by the purity of objects, and the beauty in a simple or ordinary thing that provides a balance and harmony in her art. 

* Co Founder and Art director

* What I do... I ensure all stationery leaves the studio 100% perfect, I bring in new artists, new ranges, and take my sketch pad everywhere as I am constantly adding new artworks to the gallery.

* Favorite Illustration: 'Ladies who Lunch' by Natalie Hughes - we all want to feel like that

* When not creating with the Honey tree team I like to: Walk my dogs and support the various events in and around Somerset, visit galleries and host family tea parties, that seem to require more wine than tea!

Kate Anniss

Kate Anniss attended Bristol University where she studied Art History

* What i do... I'm kept busy with Illustrating children's books, commissioned artworks and constantly supplying new artworks for Lizbeth.

* Favourite illustration: "Tractor" by Lizbeth Holstein (as my 2 yr son old loves them). 

* When not creating with the Honey tree team I like to: travel on mini breaks with my husband and children, gardening and having friends over for supper.

Natalie Hughes

* What I do... By day I write for online magazine SheerLuxe.com, and by night I draw waifish girls in expensive outfits (I live vicariously - and fashionably - through them).

*Favourite illustration:: "Chandelier" by Lizbeth Holstein - I just love a chandelier,
I've got four in my little flat! Not sure quite how I fit them in there...

* When not creating with the Honey tree team I like to: Bake Red Velvet cupcakes, look at the pictures in French Vogue, watch Woody Allen films with my boyfriend, and dream about one day owning a pug named Pearl.

Willemien Stevens

*What I do: I work on textile pictures in applique which was a hobby and became my business. I give workshops at my studio during then summer months.

*Favourite illustration: love them all!

*When not creating with the Honey tree team: I like to relax at home and go for walks by the sea.

Mike Brownlow

* What I do... I write and illustrate picture books for children as well as illustrate for various other areas of the creative industries such as advertising and design. I also visit schools and libraries talking about books, stories and animation.

* Favourite illustration: Piggy went to market: Willemien Stevens

* When not creating with the Honey tree team I like to:Thinking of new book ideas takes up a lot of time, but I manage to play squash a lot, golf sometimes and when I’m not being sporty, I enjoy visiting some of the many events in our area such as Glastonbury, the Bath Literary Festival and Somerset Arts Week with my wife.

Debbie Bellaby

What I do:
l enjoy working in very bright acrylics and also producing quick-fire pen sketches. I try to draw and doodle as much as possible when I have a spare moment. I love illustrating for children, and creating characters with humour.

Favourite illustration: Reindeer with gift by Mike Brownlow

When not creating: I like to go to the seaside with my 2 young children who have just discovered sandcastles. Also read, sit in the garden and eat cake.

Lily Helps

Lily Helps attends Millfield School when not being an artist!

* What I do... Constantly collecting interesting patterns and shapes for new inspiring collage work.

* Favourite illustration: English Eccentric Natalie Hughes

* When not creating with the Honey tree team I like to: dance, shop and facebook..