Meet Suzy Taylor

After a beautiful career as a papercutting artist, Suzy discovered the world of working digitally. “The challenge was, at aged 45, to learn something completely new and totally out of my comfort zone. But I was determined to do it.

Bonnie made Illustrator so accessible, breaking it down into all its components. I realised that the 10 years I had spent finding my signature papercutting style, translated easily into working digitally. The most enjoyable part was to be able to work in colour. I had been working in black and white for ten years so I felt a bit like Dorothy landing in Oz!

Since learning Illustrator I have been able to license my designs for fabric, greetings cards, wrapping paper, colouring books and tapestry and cross-stitch kits. My greatest achievement and honour to date was being asked by Harper Collins NY to illustrate the covers for an anniversary box-set of the Little House on the Prairie books. None of these things would have been possible for me if I hadn’t taken the plunge to learn a new skill.

I think the most valuable thing I’ve learned is that you’re never too old to learn something new if you put your mind to it. It’s given me a huge amount of confidence. If you’re on the fence about taking the Immersion Course, just put the fear to one side and dive in. You will learn a huge amount. Take notes. The community is so supportive and helpful. No one judges you except you.”