Why we’ve all gone potty over artist Sharon’s brilliant designs and illustrations

Sharon Langley is our talented artist at the Hickathrift Press. She was “discovered” one Saturday by writer Victoria Burman while browsing at Bury St Edmunds market. Victoria had been struggling to find the right artist to illustrate her wonderful, humorous poems, but once she clapped eyes on Sharon’s My Pot Doodle stall, she knew she’d stumbled upon comedic gold.

Who could resist a plant pot featuring a pile of hand-painted comedic sheep?

It was the perfect partnership, and the end result, published late in 2025, was Uplifting Odes, which went on to become our Christmas best-seller.

Sharon says: “I’m an artist who loves turning everyday things into something a bit more fun. I hand-paint plant pots in a colourful, quirky style and also create mugs and cards.

Get yourself over to Bury St Edmunds market and bag a potty bargain

“They make perfect gifts for any occasion if you’re looking for something totally unique. The plant pots are all individually hand-painted, so no two are ever quite the same.

These exquisite birds are hand-painted by our talented artist, Sharon Langley

“My inspiration comes from my childhood love of comics and a great love of animals. I first began selling my work on the craft market in Cambridge, and I’m now based in Bury St Edmunds at the weekly Saturday market, as well as the maker’s markets, which are held on the first Sunday of each month.

“I love meeting and talking to people, so come and say hello if you are in the area. I can also be contacted at mypotdoodle@gmail.com and Instagram @mydoodle.”

Sharon also sells signed copies of Uplifting Odes on her stall, as well as mugs and greeting cards featuring the hilarious characters she drew for the book.