I’m Chris, and I started Lock and Dale in the summer of 2020 after being made redundant during the Covid-19 pandemic. I had always dreamed of owning my own business, and now with no job and plenty of time on my hands I decided there was no better time to start one.
I have drawn all my life and quickly found myself drawing anything and everything to gift to friends and family. There was, and still isn’t, a better feeling than gifting a piece of art I had drawn and poured my heart and time into, and it being received so well. To see the look of joy on a friends’ face or seeing my grandma cry (for the first and only time, and in a good way!) after I drew a portrait of her mum and dad, I knew my passion was not just in creating the artwork, but using my skill to bring joy to others.
I’m so proud of what I have accomplished so far, but I am even more excited with what the future holds. My vision is to stay small and continue to create wonderful illustrated gifts for you to give with love and confidence. I love what I do so much, and I hope you’ll let me help you give the most meaningful gifts to your loved ones.
Vendor Biography
Hi, it’s great to meet you!
I’m Chris, and I started Lock and Dale in the summer of 2020 after being made redundant during the Covid-19 pandemic. I had always dreamed of owning my own business, and now with no job and plenty of time on my hands I decided there was no better time to start one.
I have drawn all my life and quickly found myself drawing anything and everything to gift to friends and family. There was, and still isn’t, a better feeling than gifting a piece of art I had drawn and poured my heart and time into, and it being received so well. To see the look of joy on a friends’ face or seeing my grandma cry (for the first and only time, and in a good way!) after I drew a portrait of her mum and dad, I knew my passion was not just in creating the artwork, but using my skill to bring joy to others.
I’m so proud of what I have accomplished so far, but I am even more excited with what the future holds. My vision is to stay small and continue to create wonderful illustrated gifts for you to give with love and confidence. I love what I do so much, and I hope you’ll let me help you give the most meaningful gifts to your loved ones.