Creating Worlds, One Brushstroke at a Time

Hi I’m Bethany.

I'm the artist behind StoryBud Studio, where stories become artwork, and imagination finds a place to live beyond the final page.

I've always believed that some stories stay with us long after we've finished them. (still not over Kingdom of Ash, if you know, you know…) They become places we return to when we need comfort, adventure, hope, or a little bit of magic. Whether it's wandering through enchanted forests, standing beneath star-filled skies, or discovering worlds hidden just beyond a window, these stories have shaped how I see the world.

I wanted to create artwork that lets you keep a piece of those worlds close. (because who doesn’t want to live in a fantasy world?!) Each illustration is inspired by the stories that spark our imagination and remind us why we fell in love with reading in the first place. My hope is that every piece feels like opening a tiny window back into a place you've visited a hundred times in your imagination.

Outside of the studio, you'll usually find me with a book in hand, exploring the outdoors, walking my miniature dachshund, or dreaming up my next collection.

Every print is created with care, signed by hand, and made with the hope that it brings a little more wonder into your home.

So whether you've come here because of your favourite fantasy series, your love of books, or simply because something caught your eye…

Welcome to StoryBud Studio.

A woman standing in a small wooden room or garden shed, raising her right arm into the air. She has dark hair, wears glasses on her head, earrings, and a necklace, and is dressed in a sleeveless cream-colored top and loose dark pants. There are pink hydrangea flowers in the foreground on the left, and a shelf with art supplies and paintings inside the shed.