This Is Nessie

From her hand painted greeting cards at her kitchen table to building a print studio next to her home in rural Sussex, Nessie Maclay has evolved from humble beginnings into a business producing amazing works of art.

'This Is Nessie' was born in 2002 when Nessie’s dad requested some hand-painted Christmas cards; Nessie accepted, and as soon as she put paintbrush to paper, she was hooked. Her dad’s initial order of 400 quickly grew and she sold almost 10,000 cards by the end of the holiday season.

Nessie draws most of her inspiration from her Sussex country home and garden, as well as from her four adorable (and endlessly entertaining) children. Each child has their own individual personality and unique interests. No product goes to market without going through these kids first. They are Nessie's full proof approval (and testing) system. This family affair is what keeps Nessie inspired and pushing to create great prints and products every day.