Sam Wall, Book cover designer and illustrator

31/07/2026

31/07/2026

I'm just taking my first steps in selling postcards. Here is my eBay listing. If anyone has advice in best ways to sell, please let me know!

I have worked as a freelance illustrator for over 20 years. Originally from Birmingham, I have been based in Northamptonshire for the past 15 years. I hope you enjoy these illustrations as much as I enjoyed painting them.

31/07/2026

How lovely 🥰

24/07/2026

The feedback on these books has been absolutely fantastic! 📚✨

From our very first conversation, Brother Emmanuel Labrise, O.S.B. and I knew this would become much more than a single book. The vision was always to create a series, and I'm delighted to see it now standing as a completed trilogy, with several more books already planned.

Together, we developed warm, richly textured covers with elegant blue and gold accents that beautifully complement the reflective and thought-provoking nature of his writing. As each new language edition was released, I carefully adapted every cover to ensure the design remained true to the original. It has truly been a labour of love from start to finish.

I'm incredibly proud of what we've created together so far, and I'm excited to continue the journey as the next books in the series are released.

If you'd like to explore the trilogy, simply search for Brother Emmanuel Labrise on Amazon, where you'll also find the books available in multiple languages.

22/07/2026

Illustration number 9 in my garden bird postcard collection is now complete – the Sparrowhawk! 🦅
This artwork will be professionally printed on premium gloss postcards alongside the rest of the collection. With just three illustrations remaining, I'm getting ever closer to completing the full set of 12.
Next on the drawing board: the Green Woodpecker. I can't wait to bring it to life! 😍

19/07/2026

Basil has finally found his forever spot in our home, and we couldn't be happier—he's definitely earned pride of place! 🐾
I sculpted this polymer clay bust a few weeks ago, then carefully baked and hand-painted it using high-quality acrylics. Seeing it finished and on display has been incredibly rewarding.
Which dog breed should I sculpt next?

18/07/2026

Here are my postcard designs so far! I'm currently in the process of getting them professionally printed, which is very exciting! 😄
Each postcard is printed at A6 size on premium gloss card stock. So far, the Blackbird, House Sparrow and Blue Tit have been printed, with 50 of each currently available.
As an introductory offer, postcards are £3.25 each, with a minimum order of 3 cards. UK postage is included, and every order is carefully packaged in protective cellophane sleeves and rigid mailers to help ensure they arrive in perfect condition.
I really hope you enjoy these illustrations! I can't wait to complete the full collection of 12 UK garden birds.
My next illustration will be a Sparrowhawk, which was always my dad's favourite bird. 🥰
I'd love to hear from you—what's your favourite garden bird? Let me know in the comments, and I may add it to the list!

15/07/2026

Here's a slideshow of my postcard designs so far! I'm currently in the process of getting them professionally printed, which is very exciting! 😄
Each postcard is printed at A6 size on premium gloss card stock. So far, the Blackbird, House Sparrow and Blue Tit have been printed, with 50 of each currently available.
As an introductory offer, postcards are £3.25 each, with a minimum order of 3 cards. UK postage is included, and every order is carefully packaged in protective cellophane sleeves and rigid mailers to help ensure they arrive in perfect condition.
I really hope you enjoy these illustrations! I can't wait to complete the full collection of 12 UK garden birds.
My next illustration will be a Sparrowhawk, which was always my dad's favourite bird. 🥰
I'd love to hear from you—what's your favourite garden bird? Let me know in the comments, and I may add it to the list!