About Me
Welcome to Corrinne Belle — a gentle world where nature whispers, sea breezes dance, and every sketch begins with a story.
I’m Vanessa Corrinne, my name means butterfly maiden — a symbol of transformation and softness that’s at the heart of everything I create. Corrinne means maiden, and Belle means beauty, and together they’ve become the soul of my work: feminine, natural, and quietly powerful.
I’ve always been a daydreamer — someone who finds magic in the small and unnoticed things. Whether it’s the bend of a bluebell, the hush of the sea, a curled-up cat, or sunlight spilling across a windowsill, I’m endlessly inspired by nature, home, and the slow, lovely details of everyday life.
Through Corrinne Belle, I create peaceful illustrations rooted in storytelling — soft scenes, botanical touches, whimsical characters — all drawn with care and made to invite calm and curiosity. This is my way of seeing the world, and I’m so glad you’re here to see it with me.
Lifestory in a nutshell
Life has been a series of adventures so far..
I grew up in beautiful Ironbridge, Shropshire- a world UNESCO heritage site. it was here that sparked my love for creativity, history and the beauty of handmade things.
When I married, life took me far beyond those roots. As a military wife, i moved all over the UK, Staffordshire, Hampshire, Cornwall, Devon- each new home bringing challenges, friendships, and lessons in resilience,. i learned how to adapt, to rebuild, and to find joy wherever we landed.
Along the way i worked in education, first as a child-care practitioner, and later as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. those years taught me patience, empathy, and how creativity can inspire growth in others.
for the lasts ten years i have put my heart and soul into my own business, turning a spark of an idea into a thriving business. it was a huge learning curve and a rewarding chapter.
Now as life has changed, and our children have grown and my husband begins a new career chapter. I've felt a huge pull back to where it all began- art.
This new chapter isn't about starting over, its about coming home to myself,doing what i love most,and creating from the heart.