Angela Hennessy, also known as @raspberrythief, is a nature journaling artist living near Leeds, West Yorkshire. She specializes in watercolor and has been keeping a nature journal of her local area in the UK for 7 years. Angela’s work focuses on observing the seasons and the small changes that occur throughout the year. She creates her nature journals in a concertina-style sketchbook, which unfolds the story of the year as she captures it. These journals are then transformed into handbound books. Angela freely shares her projects on her Instagram page, where she combines her observations and work to help others connect with nature on their doorstep. She also teaches art and seasonal living online and in person within her community. The name “Raspberry Thief” comes from a funny moment when her young child emerged from their raspberry patch with a face covered in raspberry juice, earning the endearing nickname. Angela’s work celebrates being in the moment, noticing the small things, and appreciating the details of the natural world
Angela Hennessy @raspberrythief
Angela Hennessy, also known as @raspberrythief, is a nature journaling artist living near Leeds, West Yorkshire. She specializes in watercolor and has been keeping a nature journal of her local area in the UK for 7 years. Angela’s work focuses on observing the seasons and the small changes that occur throughout the year. She creates her nature journals in a concertina-style sketchbook, which unfolds the story of the year as she captures it. These journals are then transformed into handbound books. Angela freely shares her projects on her Instagram page, where she combines her observations and work to help others connect with nature on their doorstep. She also teaches art and seasonal living online and in person within her community. The name “Raspberry Thief” comes from a funny moment when her young child emerged from their raspberry patch with a face covered in raspberry juice, earning the endearing nickname. Angela’s work celebrates being in the moment, noticing the small things, and appreciating the details of the natural world