Zoe Barker Design

03/10/2024

Looking for wedding stationery that's as unique as your love story? Look no further! With years of experience, I hand-paint personalised designs that range from classic watercolours to intricate florals and landscapes. These one-of-a-kind invitations are sure to impress your guests and become an everlasting keepsake. Don't settle for ordinary - elevate your wedding with exceptional stationery that captures your love in every stroke.

02/10/2024

Angelica and Mark's wedding blended traditional Mexican design with a classic theme, and I was thrilled to weave my print and pattern expertise into their vision. I created colourful, detailed illustrations, from their sunset welcome party to the vibrant Xochimilco canals and their breathtaking ceremony. Each painting conveyed the itinerary to guests, making for a seamless and visually stunning weekend.

29/09/2024

It really has been an honour to work with some wonderful people on this wonderful project. I’m so looking forward to watching in all her wedding planning glory on the telly box too ❤️🇮🇹🇬🇧❤️. Working solo can be lonesome but projects like this, with planners like (who must have levels of organisation through the roof) make all the difference 🥰

If you’d like to have your very own artwork commissioned and printed like Vicky and get in touch 🥰🎨👩‍🎨

27/09/2024

I can’t help falling in love with you 🎶

🥰 Stacey & Nick 🥰

25/09/2024

Well, your Italian 🇮🇹 clobber was probably more appropriate. But I’m still praying you disembarked the plane in full glitterati with your petals in tow 🤣

24/09/2024

I’m a storyteller, that’s what I do. Love stories are wonderful to tell. For many (let’s not go there) years I’ve painted stories for many mediums including…

Clothing
Wedding dresses
Bridal wear
Walls
Fabrics
Books
Homeware
And more…
People

I’m thinking of sharing more of these projects with you.

I hope you enjoy my story over the coming months as I share the wonderfully creative projects I work on ❤️

And in the meantime, if you’re a business looking to tell
Your story through art, perhaps you have a big birthday or anniversary approaching do get in touch for a consultation 🖊️ 🎨 🖥️

22/09/2024

It’s been a busy Summer and I’m pleased to have had a break but I can’t wait to get back to work on some beautiful destination wedding invitations like Daisy and Billy’s for 2025.

Link in bio for booking info 😉

20/09/2024

The pressure is on, who has the neatest handwriting 🖊️ and ?

10/09/2024

Loved creating this design and it’s available to you all online now as a customisable invitation design ❤️

06/09/2024

Packing orders this week - which means I’m opening my books for commissions ❤️

And I should probably also shout about the new additions to the portfolio collection too, that can be customised and delivered in 2 weeks ❤️

04/09/2024

I lecture at a university and am currently researching the repair and repurpose of clothing locally.

I’m looking for people with denim clothing that need either repairing or repurposing. I’m asking for a photo by email for review followed by the opportunity to have the item repaired or repurposed (free of charge).

Maybe it’s something you’ve never worn because it’s the wrong fit or you feel it’s out of date - or it could be something you’ve worn loads and can’t bear to part with but it needs some attention.

I’m gauging interest at this stage and looking for people that are within 5 miles of my studio in Wickham, or in Central Southampton.

Alternatively you can donate these items with no strings. You’ll be able to keep up to date on how they’ve been used as research progresses.

Please comment if you’re interested in helping me out and I’ll message you!

02/09/2024

New and exciting!!!! Destination wedding invitations now available in the portfolio collection.

A ready made Marrakech design that can be customised with your own text and a map featuring your unique choice of landmarks and venue illustrations.

Simply choose your qty, send your information and I’ll do the rest!

You can experience beautiful design full of colour and detail without the bespoke design fee.

Order online now and receive an email with customisation instructions right away!

New destinations coming soon!

28/08/2024

27/08/2024

26/08/2024

Congratulations Vicky and Ercan, I can’t wait to see more photos from your day! Rest up for the Italian celebrations yet to come! 🇮🇹 🍾 🇬🇧 🫒

24/08/2024

So today is the day and get wed and I for one can’t wait to see the footage! I was lucky enough to design the wedding stationery for both their wedding celebrations, the UK one has been kept under wraps for privacy but here’s a little sneak at one of the illustrations.

It’s been a whole year since the commissions began and I’m overjoyed to be able to share such wonderful journeys with all my couples!

Congratulations for today Vicky and Ercan and here’s to making many more memories together as Mr and Mrs ###

20/07/2024

Hazy Wild Flowers and Tuscan Lemons 🍋 I’ve been enjoying some time off my lecturing role this week and diving head first into painting 🎨

16/07/2024

Taking some time out this week to catch up with illustrations for 2025 weddings. ✍️ 🎨

22/06/2024

I’ve been preoccupied of late (see my stories) but I’ve also been working super hard on bespoke projects that can’t be revealed just yet.

So here’s a work in progress shot of a church in Hambledon, Hampshire, painted for as a gift for and her hubby.

I hope you had an amazing day and enjoy this little keepsake of your day for years to come ❤️ ⛪️

31/05/2024

Meet Indie 🥰 the newest furry addition to our family ❤️

26/05/2024

Painting Lindos Town in what feels like Lindos weather! These Greek flowers are always a winner on destination wedding stationery. This will be used on a hand painted map - to be revealed soon!

25/05/2024

Painting in perfect weather 🌞

06/05/2024

Happy Bank Holiday to those in the UK 🇬🇧

I’m working on some Greek wedding invitation designs to manifest some sunshine 🌞

✅ I also discovered a trick to scanning in pale paintings… using acetate diffuses the light from the scanner!!! Unbelievable that I’ve only just discovered this having painted floral designs for 18 years!!!!

26/04/2024

Throwback to a big elephant with big balloons!

I loved this commission!

I met Janene to run through her wedding plans and she had the funnest of ideas for her vintage circus themed day including her love for the big eared grey guy featured on the invitation.

🐘 🎈