You don't have to pick just one thing - an interview with illustrator-astrologer Nicola Allan – The Good Ship Illustration

This week, our Katie is chatting to Nicola Allan, an artist, writer and consulting astrologer based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. After 12 years working as a lawyer, Nicola pivoted to illustration and has since built a brand that weaves together everything she loves: The Wild Way. Nicola's a brilliant example of what happens when you stop trying to choose between the things you're drawn to and just bring them aaaall along for the ride. We chat about slowly switching from a regular job to illust...

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You don't have to pick just one thing - an interview with illustrator-astrologer Nicola Allan

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