Shelter & Shadows Design
My collections are compassion led designs for overlooked animals. They celebrate the abandoned animals and wildlife who live in the shadows and take shelter in the world which was once theirs. They honour the lives which live quietly beside us without expectation...from the stray cat to the urban fox and everything in between...
Celebrating gentle coexistence
Our unique products showcase scruffy ink illustrations and soft watercolour textures, many inspired by real life situations of animals who have been forced out of their natural habitat and learnt to adapt and survive alongside us, often in our urban gardens.
Each piece embodies a quietly hopeful celebration of animals who live in the shadows, often unseen, the challenges they face and the small ways in which we can help them survive their new world.
Why choose Shelter & Shadows Design
There is a world just beyond our noticing.
In the hedgerow, under fences, along garden paths, in back alleys...
Small lives continue quietly, often under cover of darkness.
Their world comes alive as ours sleeps.
This is a space to see them.
1.Browse the collections
Our designs are grouped into small, carefully curated collections — each one dedicated to a single animal and its story. Browse by collection to find the characters and scenes that speak to you.
2.Choose your design
Every collection contains a handful of original illustrations, each with its own name and backstory. Many are inspired by real animals and situations I've witnessed firsthand. Take your time — there's no rush.
3. Select your product
Once you've found your design, choose the product you'd like it applied to. From mugs to tote bags, we offer a range of items — and where possible, we choose sustainable options that are built to last rather than be used once and discarded.
4. We make it just for you
Your chosen item is then made to order using either sublimation printing or a DTF or uvDTF transfer, depending on the product. Head to our Printing Methods page if you'd like to know more about how your item is made and how to care for it.
Gallery
Here is just a snapshot of some of the designs and products you can order, but with 26 designs and over 15 different products you can choose from, you can grow your collection to your individual preferences.
26
Unique Designs (and more to come!)
15
Different Products to choose from. Some remain permanently featured in the shop and others will be limited numbers. We are always on the look out for new great products.
100%
Customer satisfaction strived for.
Contact us
Telephone:
E-mail: Heather@shelterandshadowsdesign.co.uk
Address: Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom