Alison Gardiner is an illustrator based in the heart of Southsea. She trained in textile design at West Surrey College of Art and Design, but her first foray into illustration was as a greeting card designer. Using her creativity and love of all things crafty, she has turned her skills into a range of endeavours, including illustrating children's books, consumer magazines, printed textiles, and, what she is most well-known for, fine bone china.
Highgrove Exclusive Coronation Illustrative Fine Bone China Mug
Coronation Illustrative Coaster
Platinum Jubilee Illustrative Fine Bone China Mug
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'Highgrove House at Christmas' Jigsaw Puzzle
Highgrove Christmas Advent Tea Towel
Highgrove Christmas Advent Candle
Alison has worked with the BBC, the Royal Collection, the RSPCA, the RSPB, Dunoon Fine Bone China, and Highgrove Gardens, to name a few. Through this work, she can focus on one of her favourite interests: designing heritage buildings and landscapes. Alison began working with the Royal Collection in 2008, designing items for Buckingham Palace, Royal Mews, Windsor Castle, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The beautifully intricate illustration of Highgrove House at Christmas is one example of Alison's work for Highgrove Gardens. Available as a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle and a 3D advent calendar, it depicts Santa atop the roof, as well as snow-covered topiary—a well-known fixture in the gardens!
Alison's illustrations can be found on a variety of products. From fine-bone china teapots, plates, and cups—all made in Stoke-on-Trent by highly skilled crafters using traditional methods—to candles, tea towels, coasters, and tote bags, there is something for everyone, and they make perfect gifts for friends, loved ones, and special occasions.
Alison has created a limited-edition design to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Available on both a commemorative tea towel and a mug, with only 5000 pieces of each product made, it features the iconic image of Buckingham Palace topped with the Union Jack flag and the Queen’s Guard marching through the gates.
Alison has created a limited-edition design to celebrate His Majesty The King’s Coronation. Available on a commemorative mug, tea towel, coaster, bauble, and magnet, it features an illustrative take on the British coat of arms and words reading “God Save The King.” Bespoke to Highgrove, the mug also features an iconic image of Highgrove House with the Royal Standard flag flying above, as well as topiary from the iconic Thyme Walk.
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