Behind Byron the Bee
Hi, we’re Micol and Evelyn — two artists, partners in life and in creation.
We make illustrations, zines, emotional rituals, and soft, wearable art from our shared studio — a space full of drawing tools, books, quiet music, and too many cups of tea.
This shop is the result of two sensitive queer creatives building something slow and intentional together. Our work is deeply inspired by memory, emotion, childhood, caregiving, queerness, and the small, grounding objects that carry us through the chaos.
What We Make
- Nursery illustrations and soft wall art for families, dreamers, and gentle spaces
- Zines that hold stories — about grief, love, identity, and personal history
- Wearable pieces like keylaces with emotional meaning or grounding presence
- Digital downloads + rituals to support self-reflection, creativity, and emotional regulation
Our Vision
We believe in emotional design — illustration as connection, as comfort, as a quiet language for things too tender to say.
Everything in our shop is handcrafted, drawn, designed, or imagined by the two of us. Some pieces come from our personal story (like the zine about our dog). Others are made to invite your story in — through personalization, reflection, or simply being held by a gentle object.
This shop is for you if…
- You’re a sensitive soul who wants art that speaks softly
- You’re a queer person reclaiming space through tenderness
- You’re a parent or caregiver who wants more intention, more beauty, more calm
- Or you’re just someone who craves a creative, meaningful connection with the world around you
We’re so glad you found us.
May this space feel like a quiet room you can return to — where art is slow, care is visible, and softness is enough.
With love,
Micol & Evelyn