Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project

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Artist, writer, explorer Cornwall based Science fiction stories for children and adults Sowlennagrace.substack.com

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Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· 12d

Is this art or vandalism? #treetrunktuesday

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· 22d

Aleppo Pine tree for #treetrunktuesday #trees #Genoa #Italy

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· 27d

I've been a bit absent. Today's alternative #BirdOfTheDay theme is #RSVP so I've chosen an Italian Sparrow. It visited us at a bar in Turin and was after food. They're friendly. #birds #photography

A small chestnut‑headed sparrow perched on the back of a beige chair, pausing as if mid‑thought. Its brown, black, and white feathers stand out against a soft grey wall.
©Norvys Designs

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· Jun 16

Pine trees for #treetrunktuesday

A photograph of a few pine trees. The view is from the ground looking up towards the sky.

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 31

Day 31 - Burnout The Count of Crumbly Castle (played by Sooty) is exhausted from all the chaos at Crumbly Village. #Mayllennial

A black‑and‑white vampire cat in a red cape sleeps on top of a tall palm tree under a full moon. Below the tree, an orange cat with a tired expression sits beside a black dog wearing a red collar. All three rest on a grassy hill at night, with the scene labelled “Burnout.”

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 31

Day 29 - Handheld gaming Day 30 - Analog vs Digital I've had a couple of days away so I've combined the above two challenges. Analog pet versus digital pet. Both need lots of attention. #Mayllennial

A ginger cat sits on a white surface, looking at a person holding a handheld gaming device. The device’s screen shows a small grayscale pixel image of a cat. Text at the bottom reads “Handheld gaming — Analog vs Digital.”

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 28

Day 28 - CDs I've been on a coach trip for most of the day so I repurposed another picture to include a personal CD player. I've made up a brand name. I never owned one of these but I still have a CD player in my car. It's a good reason to keep hold of my favourite albums. #Mayllennial

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 27

Day 27 - Passing notes We were very grown up in our office. We recycled paper for notes and craft projects, which showcased our talents for making paper aeroplanes. #Mayllennial

Illustrated office scene showing a person with short red hair sitting at a desk facing a computer monitor. Several paper airplanes fly around the desk, and one rests nearby with a handwritten note that reads “coffee please :) xxx.” The desk holds colourful binders, a potted plant with pink flowers, and office supplies. The background features a window with blinds, and the image is titled “Passing Notes” by Norvys Designs.

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 26

Day 26 - Dial-up My first home computer and an AOL account subscription for emails. The sound was the same as the fax machine sound at work. #Mayllennial

A retro beige computer setup with a monitor, tower, keyboard, and external modem connected to a telephone. The screen shows “Connecting to the internet… Dialing attempt 1 of 5.” The background is yellow, and the whole illustration has a pixel‑style, nostalgic dial‑up aesthetic. The words “Dial‑up ©Norvys Designs” appear below.

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 25

Day 25 - Cereal box prize I wanted to create a more detailed picture. This is my homage to Shrinky Dinks, that were included in boxes in the 70s/80s. They were small plastic sheets with a character on that could be coloured in, and then put in the oven shrinking to key chain size. #Mayllennial

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 24

Day 24 Flash Games So I didn't really play games except Solitaire or Minesweeper. I had to do some research. #Mayllennial

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 23

Day 23 - Emo Fast forward day 22 by about 6 years and Sosie is dressed in purple and black. Robot pup sits on the desk, and Shadow has grown up. #Mayllennial

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 22

Day 22 - Toy Craze I never owned a robot dog. I guess it would've been okay for a grown-up to have one. I'm happy to settle for robot vacuums these days. #Mayllennial

A cartoon child in blue overalls and a pink butterfly shirt stands on a pink floor beside two small dogs: a brown puppy named Shadow and a shiny silver robot dog. Shadow looks happy and says, “Sosie, I have a new friend!” while the robot dog beeps. The scene is titled “Toy craze” and credited to Norvys Designs and signed by Sowlenna, Norvys Project.

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 21

Day 21 - Doomscrolling I wanted to channel a local news site full of dramatic headlines and click bait adverts that takes ages to load, and get in the way of the stories you're trying to read. #Mayllennial

A black cat in a red cloak sits at a desk, staring at a glowing computer screen displaying a parody news website called “Crumblyvillage‑live.com.” The page is filled with dramatic, humorous headlines about villagers with torches, a cat on a parapet, a menacing full moon, hunters near a castle, and a cheesy “One Weird Trick to Stay Young Forever!” vampire advert. A small illustration of a castle under a full moon appears on the page. The scene is titled “Doomscrolling,” with the cat silhouetted against the screen’s light.

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 20

Day 20 - Playing outside A big part of my childhood was playing out the front (in the street) with the neighbour's kids. Hopscotch wasn't just for the school playground. #Mayllennial

A young girl with red hair in a purple ribbon hops on a colourful chalk hopscotch grid drawn on grey pavement. She wears blue dungarees, a pink patterned shirt, and pink shoes. A small brown dog with a green collar sits nearby watching her.

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 19

Day 19 - Chat room #Mayllennial

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 18

Day 18 - Book Fair I think this is about future goals for me to do booksigning and launches. It could be a weekly or Christmas Market too. #Mayllenial

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A wooden cabin book‑fair booth displays colourful children’s books on shelves. Sowlenna stands in the doorway holding Treacle’s lead; Treacle sits wearing a red Assistant Explorer bandana. A “New Release” poster hangs on the left door, and green leaves decorate the booth.

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 17

Day 17 - Neon gel pens #Mayllennial

A hand‑drawn neon illustration showing a person’s waist with a turquoise and purple belt and a yellow handheld device clipped to it. The device resembles a mobile phone, with a small glowing screen and button details. The clothing is outlined in vivid pink and green, with visible folds and straps. The dark background makes the bright colours stand out, giving the image a lively, glowing effect.

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 16

Day 16 - Indestructible Phones This is my homage to my my first mobile phone - the BT Cellnet, and the legendary Nokia 3310. #Mayllenial

A stylised poster shows a bright green, retro phone called the N‑3310X floating in a gradient blue background. Headings read “Unbreakable frame” and “Battery immortality,” with humorous captions: “You don’t drop an N‑3310X; the Earth dodges,” and “It doesn’t run out of charge, it simply decides when it’s done.” Below, white text describes it as “the ancient legend, the sacred lore, the phone that could defeat gods, survive the heat, and still have 3 bars of signal.”

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 15

Day 15 - Free Space Back when computers tidied their rooms block by block. It was fascinating to watch the tiny blocks move around the screen. #Mayllenial

A beige 1990s desktop computer sits on a desk with a CRT monitor showing a classic defragmentation screen. The display reads “DEFRAGMENTING DRIVE C” above a grid of blue and green blocks being reorganised. A progress bar below says “DEFRAGMENTING FILE SYSTEM — 50% Complete,” with buttons labelled Start, Stop, Pause, and Exit underneath. A keyboard is partially visible, and a small blue floppy‑disk icon labelled “Free space” appears in the corner along with the text “Sowlenna Norvys Project” and “© Norvys Designs.”

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 14

Day 14 - Joint pain Marmie isn’t struggling — she’s problem‑solving. Joint pain doesn’t stop her. It means she uses the tools available and refuses to apologise for the broken pot. #Mayllenial #cats #fish

A four‑panel comic featuring an elderly orange cat, a fish tank, and a robot vacuum.
Panel 1: The cat sits on the floor beside a tall stand holding a round fish tank filled with plants and colourful fish.
Panel 2: The cat rides on top of a robot vacuum as it moves across the floor toward the stand.
Panel 3: The cat has climbed onto the stand and sits proudly beside the fish tank while the robot vacuum waits below.
Panel 4: The cat sits outside the fish tank, surrounded by fish and plants.
The caption at the bottom reads “Joint pain.” The artwork is signed “© Norvys Designs, Norvys Project.”

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 13

Day 13 - Y2K The petlings virtual pet gadget has had a glitch and reset to 1900. #Mayllenial

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 12

Day 12 - 2000s Fashion I had a smart navy trouser suit for work which I loved but now I'd feel frumpy in it. Here's an office with a twenty-something wearing a smart suit. #Mayllenial

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 11

Day 11 - Mixtape Memories of recording the Top 40 music chart on the radio on a Sunday afternoon, and waiting for DJ to stop talking. #Mayllenial

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 10

Day 10 - 90s cartoons/anime I wanted to create a Scooby Doo/Count Duckula vibe. I grew up watching Scooby Doo and I watched Count Duckula when I got home from work. With aduIt humour it wasn't just for kids. #Mayllenial

A cartoon‑style scene shows a large black vampire cat with glowing yellow eyes, sharp fangs, and a red cape standing in front of a bright full moon. In the foreground, an orange tabby cat with big round eyes, and a black dog with a red collar. Behind them is a grey, crumbling castle tower with a crow perched on top, and two bats flying across the night sky. The title reads “Marmie and Treacle Meet the Count of Crumbly Castle,” with colourful 90s‑cartoon lettering. The overall mood is spooky, playful, and Halloween‑themed.

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 9

Day 4 - Glow-in-the-dark-stars (again). #Mayllenial I forgot to use my template so here is an animated version for #Caturday too.

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 9

Day 9 - My emotional support dinosaur 🦕 Treacle’s toy that gives her courage. #Mayllenial

Cartoon illustration of a black Labrador puppy named Treacle sitting beside a small blue dinosaur toy. She looks up with a thought bubble showing herself hugging the same dinosaur. An orange cat perches atop a palm‑tree‑shaped scratching post in the background. Text at the bottom reads “My emotional support dinosaur” and “© Norvys Designs · Sowlenna Norvys Project.”

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 8

Day 8 - Torrents #Mayllenial

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 7

Day 7 - Plant/pet parenting This one fits nicely within my worldbuilding of botany and pet stories. I've included a spider plant that has babies, plus the fur babies - Marmie and Treacle. #Mayllenial

An office with green vertical blinds, a pot plant with a blue flower. A woman is dress in purple sat down with a ginger cat attempting to sit on her lap and a black labrador puppy watching.

Sowlenna Grace - Norvys Project@norvysdesigns· May 6

Day 6 - MS Paint Absolutely love digital art and I wish I'd embraced it a lot earlier. #Mayllennial