About Us

Oh Lightning is illustrative business that focuses on producing thoughtful, feel good pieces for you, your homes and your loved ones, founded by me, Jodie Lightning.

What started out in 2020 as an instagram page to share the little black and white line doodles that I was journalling as a way to process my own thoughts and feelings developed over the years has developed and flourished into the brand that is Oh Lightning today.

Our style and focus is to develop illustrated pieces full of colour that spark joy and comfort, for you to hang up in your homes, comfortable and cute clothing for you to wear and gifts for you to share with your dearest that are so sentimental that they’ll want to keep them forever.

Our Name

Oh Lightning is a play on my name, given my work comes from my feelings and experiences, it felt only right for the brand to reflect that. Over the years I’ve had all the misspellings, Lightening, Lighting, Whitening… You name it, I’ve probably had it in some way or form.

Our Founder

I’m Jodie, I’m 20-something and I grew up in Sheffield. Back in 2019, after a few years working in an office job and travelling, I had a desire to start something new - so I applied for a masters in a city I heard good things about. 6 months later, I was packing up my car and saying goodbye to my dog (the worst part) and was on my way up to Newcastle upon Tyne. Nearly 5 years later, I’m still here, I love living near the sea and the wonderful community that I’ve found here. 

Aside from art and this business, I climb. I like generally being outside, whether that be in the sea or in the hills. 

Our Sidekick

Meet Bree, a Pug crossed with a Yorkshire terrier. Small but mighty, Bree loves the beach and a good roll around in the sand. She spends a lot of her time in Sheffield, but whenever she holidays in the North East with me, or when I visit home, she is happily snuggled by my side, overseeing everything I do and giving it a good sniff to make sure it is safe and the only best quality. Oh, and don’t think you can open a packet of crisps without those puppy dog eyes on you…