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@auntiecath17 what a lovely (and absolutely stunning) lady! I bumped into her at @cureusherball and she said she loved my boots...I braved it and asked for a quick photo.

It was brilliant to meet her after I'd just doodled her face on one of my cartoon boards!

I was so nervous to ask anyone for photos 🤣 literally surrounded by TV royalty and daren't ask anyone!!

#13bendscartoons
#artistwithusher
#ushersyndromecanknoboff
#usherball2026 by @13bendsdesign

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7 days ago

Loved creating these for @cureusherball
Great ice breaker for when guests arrive...the sparkly pens went down a treat!
They were auctioned off at the end of the night...such a buzz for me that my doodles helped raise some wedge for such a special charity! Thanks so much to #lauranorts and #markjordon for trusting me x
Can you spot the celebs nestled amongst the disco icons!?#doodleartist
#visualnoteartist #artistwithusher by @13bendsdesign

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16 days ago

I've been so scared to connect with other people with #UsherSyndrome as it made it feel real and even after 20 odd years of being diagnosed it all felt too painful and raw... I'm learning about the power of sharing stories and experiences x Thank you so much to all of the brave sausages I met on Saturday night @cureusherball your courage to talk about your challenges and fears blew me away and made me feel so valid as they mirrored my own fears and experiences. Listening to you all talk has really helped x So much admiration for you all xx I drew the artwork used here to make postcards for the event...the words mean even more now x
#ushercommunity
#one love
#artistwithusher
#cartoonistwithusher by @13bendsdesign

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21 days ago

Flipping Nora!
@glouiseatkinson and @mattjhaslam did an awesome job hosting last nights @cureusherball
I'm still buzzing at seeing my lil business name on the big screen next to TV royalty...just whaaaat!! Im so lucky!
#artistwithusher
#cartoonistderbyshire
#cartoonist
#cureusher
#usherball2026 by @13bendsdesign

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21 days ago

Last night feels like a crazy, wonderful cheese dream!
I met the most lovely people all gathered to raise much needed funds to help find a cure for #UsherSyndrome
Massive thanks to @laura_norts and @markjordondad @cureusherball for inviting me to create some doodle boards for the guests to colour in. The 6 boards were then signed by the superstars I doodled and auctioned off!? So cool!!

The whole night was perfection, and im so grateful and humbled to have been part of it!! My feet are sore from dancing with @sheldonguitars and my heart is bursting from the lovely people I met! @Tia Just wow! by @13bendsdesign

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Loved gathering the voices of the new students yesterday at Fresher's week. Thanks so much to @chesterfieldac for inviting me along to visually capture and elevate opinions and thoughts.
I had some really lovely conversations, so much talent and enthusiasm in the room! Thank you to everyone that took the time to share their thoughts and ideas!
Special thanks to @joby_parsons97 for inviting me and massive well done on such a great event! The extra touches and attention to detail really paid off...so many happy faces!
#artsistwithusher
#visualnoteartist
#chesterfieldcollege
#storygatgering
#Derbyshireartist by @13bendsdesign

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24 days ago

Thanks so much to the lovely Hannah Bowdler for proof of us actually running!!
The weather was so gorgeous Doing this has actually inspired me to try tethered running more often!

I'm so grateful to all of you who donated!! Junction Arts thats a lot of biros worth there for ya xx We are just £10 off target which is blumming mega!
#tetheredrunning
#ushersyndrome
#artistwithusher by @13bendsdesign

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a month ago

Love these cards.
Thanks to @tracy_stamford_hr_people for sending me the vid of her lovely new cards!
Enjoy thrusting those at your next networking event lol.

Business cards are still very much a thing. A first impression, a connection, a validation.

I love foil on print!
Back in the day I used to hand make these with foil on a roll and a stamped block. So glad methods have changed, also the finish is so much sharper!
Thanks to STAMFORDS for their custom
#graphicdesignerchesterfield
#foilblockingishot
#graphicdesignerderbyshire
#goldfoil by @13bendsdesign

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a month ago

Eyup...I'm trying out tethered running for the first time to raise money for this awesome charity!! Junction Arts
Please sponsor Chris Sheldon - Guitar Technician/ Luthier and myself as we embark on our first (and probably last 🤣🤣) ever tethered run!!
As most of you know I'm not known for my stealth, gazelle moves but more for being a bit of a sofa lurcher, gobshite, Prosecco slinging, singing.. unfit...slightly tubby and very sight impaired one amp. Buuuuuut I thought chuff it let's have a bash at tethered running!!
Hit the link below to donate and I'll update you all on Sunday if I'm still alive xx 😘

https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelly-sheldon-1?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL by @13bendsdesign

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We are taking part in Junction Arts 5K for 50 Years!!
Please help us to raise £250 for this wonderful local charity!!

As some of u know, im Ocularly challenged due to having #ushersyndrome...
But more worryingly... lazy...very unfit and my natural habitat is the sofa however, I LOVE Junction Arts and I'm really passionate about their continued awesomeness in our community!! Sooo we have decided to get involved...

My lovely better half has agreed to help me out by being a running guide!
I will be trying out tethered running for the first time poor Chris 🤣🤣🤣!!
If nothing more it will be tremendous fun!!
The run/wheeze/cry will be thus Sunday wahoooo!!
Update to follow!
Please, please, please sponsor us!!!
#5kfor50years
Please donate using the link here ⏬️⏬️⏬️⏬️ https://www.justgiving.com/page/kelly-sheldon-1?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

@sheldonguitars # by @13bendsdesign

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Thanks to @junction arts for using my cartoon and graphic design skills combined for their annual report.

No AI here...
Just a human...Sitting at her desk...Probably eating crisps...Doing her best to help her clients be visible, authentic and stand out x

#graphicdesignerderbyshire
#cartoonist
#artistwithushersyndrome
#cartoonistderbyshire
#junctionarts

Reel shows hand drawn doodle type cartoons...highlighting the importance of not using AI but focusing on the human experience of creativity.
There are drawings of
A hand holding wine
A girl with a lantern
A lego piece
An aloe plant in a pot
Clip board
Tube of glue
Paper clip
Light bulb
All using a bright vibrant colour palette xx by @13bendsdesign

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a month ago

Check out ma bad self!
Not ashamed to admit that my confidence has been on its wobbly bum for quite a long time now. I've been feeling rather trapped by my waning peripheral vision and I have pretty much popped my independence in the bin. Well...today I've put me big girl bloomers on and hit Chesterfield like a gazelle on ice..After several sessions of rehab with #sightsupportderbyshire I've used my cane...A small win today. Feel like I could nip in @junctiondrinks for a stiff drink and twenty Bensons but I'm going to settle for a brew and a hobnob.
#UsherSyndrome today you can bog off x
#usherlife #sightloss
#itsoktonotbeok by @13bendsdesign

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