Hi and welcome to my blog! Here you’ll find my musings and articles that support my ideas and creations.
Categories include Crown & Story – articles that tell the stories of afro hair and positive black experiences, Representation Matters – views on the representation of people of colour, Leanne Creates – an insight to how & why I do what I do, Out and About – reviews on exhibitions, galleries and events and Edu-create – blogs to support my clients (or anyone interested) with creative tips and knowledge.
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- Writing For Release
Using my creative writing skills to escape, express, and entertain. - Visiting the Motherland
My experiences in the beautiful country of Zambia. - One Love – Experiencing Bob Marley
Visiting the Bob Marley Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, London. - Break the Bias – International Women’s Day 2022
Discussing experiences of bias and challenges as a (black) female entrepreneur - Happy World Book Day!
Introducing ‘My World’ to St Luke’s CofE Primary School for World Book Day 2022 - Happy New Year!
Here’s to a successful, fun and inspirational new year! Read my plans and goals for 2022. - Leanne Creative meets Sainsbury’s!
My greeting card is in Sainsbury’s! Support me through Black History Month and beyond… - Art or Design – What’s the difference?
Exploring the difference between these two creative disciplines. - A father’s crown
Celebrating black fathers and remembering my dad. - Case Study: Activity book design – rant.academy
The process of illustrating the characters and designing the pages of the rant.academy workbook. - Celebrating pride
Exploring the representation of Black people from the LGBTQ+ community. - Mental Health Awareness Week – Social media anxiety
Addressing mental health issues experienced by small business owners that are triggered by social media. - Understanding your designer
Learn words that will help you communicate with your designer with ease… - What does a book illustrator ACTUALLY do?
Understanding the role of your book illustrator. - A rollercoaster 2020!
Reflecting on what has been a rollercoaster year! - Give Blood, Spread Love
Teaming up with the Sickle Cell Society to spread love and encourage blood donation. - Welcome to My World
I am so excited to announce my debut book is now on sale! A magical story of aliens from two different worlds. - We Are Black History
Black History is happening everyday. Let’s never forget where we have been so we know where we are going. - The stories behind the books
Get to know the authors behind three exciting children’s books featuring black characters. - Looks like you! Bespoke illustrations
Send me a photo and I can create artwork that is just like you! - Don’t JUDGE My Hair
An interview with Cristina, a mum of a young boy with long hair, discussing the judgement he faces. - Black boys & men have magic too
Addressing the need to celebrate black men and look after their mental health. - Character design and illustration
My journey into character design and illustrating children’s books. - Being an introverted entrepreneur
Celebrating the positive aspects of being an introvert in the business world. - Not just a greeting card
Why traditional physical greeting cards mean so much more in a digital world. - Black Beauty Queens & Black Queens
Exploring the beauty standards of back women and our representation in beauty pageants. - Embracing hair loss
Representing women who have gone through hair loss in my new range of greeting cards whilst raising money for charity.