I am a needlepoint/ tapestry designer-manufacturer living in West Sussex, UK.
My view is that needlepoint should be a relaxation and a pleasure, so I bear this in mind whilst planning new designs. I use clear, flat areas of colour that are easy to see on the printed canvas with no fiddly bits which mean lots of wool colour changes.
My designs used to have mainly a countryside theme, however lately I have added anything I happen to think of.