Calico Gem Umbrella was founded and is curated by H. ConnaughtonAntique jewelry sales, illustration, horsemanship, educational classes & Artist PR Services
About
UK based artist, antique jewelry trader & public liability insured equestrianBorn with a heavy interest in the natural world Harper spent her formative years as a qualified scuba diver and an equestrian. Studying English Language and Literature at Northumbria University she then moved on to digital illustration and travelling America. All of this had a heavy influence on her desire to work with horses but also to diversify into other creative endeavors - and to help other people with theirs!
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SERVICES & CLASSES
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PR & ARTIST MANAGEMENTCalico Gem also offers custom PR Management services. Quotes are available VIA email request.This service includes but is not limited to:- customer facing point of information services
- schedule management and weekly planning services
- social media posting
- weekly organizational meetings
- vacation cover
- terms of service drafting
- custom graphics on a cost by cost basis
Testimony from Kell Pilkington from @kellonearth [linktree below]:"My experience of being managed by Calico Gem Management has been absolutely outstanding. I struggle with life admin and motivation, so having Harper to keep me on an even keel with my work as a freelance artist and teacher has been immensely helpful. She has a breadth of experience which helps her to give me incredibly informed advice on things like pricing, scheduling, client management and so on.
Weekly check-ins have been great for keeping me on track in a way which is sustainable. As a neurodivergent artist, I tend to hyperfocus and am incredibly prone to burnout. Harper is very understanding of this; she recognises when I need a rest, and encourages me to do so.
Her communication style is also excellent. She is firm when needed, but always gentle and understanding, and approaches communication from a productive angle.
I would be more than happy to recommend Harper to other artists and writers, and will probably do so! She came into my career at a time when I have started shifting focus more towards my passions, and levelling up what I do, and has been a huge help in my making the transition. She is a great asset to anyone who might need a little extra help staying organised.
I think that what Harper does is easily worth £50-100 per week, based on the time and effort she puts in. She often goes above and beyond for me, which I appreciate more than words can say."