27.1.11

messy inspiration book


been using up my notebook illustrated by the awesome Anke to gather bits of cuttings and little sketches for inspiration purposes. i often have people contact me asking questions about my use of colour, colour pallets i use in my illustration work, etc. so here's something which aids me a lot when choosing...
how's your day going?
+ i finally received the Magic Bottles tiny books from the printers and they look nice! need to get a deadline out of the way and will list them in my little shop next week :)

24.1.11

nutella devils

a little while back i created this for this great illustrated recipes site They draw and cook ... yeah, Nutella Devils. i just had to :D here's a wee photo of the real ones...
happy monday friends!

23.1.11

the perfect soundtrack for a freezing sunday


smoke your little smoke... drink your little drink... and try to make sense of the things that you think of...
enjoy!

21.1.11

meet Catman

here's two shots of the development so far ::: the sketch & and how he's coming to life :) depending on how it turns out, prints will be available from my tiny shop...
happy weekend to you all!

20.1.11

inspiration board


today i've been sorting out the mess around my desk and while i was at it the inspiration board got a new face with the beautiful artwork i receive from you talented friends! (most of them are gifts)
thank you all for making this corner of my tiny workspace such an inspiring one :)

16.1.11

little things

afternoon out for a cuppa + good chat with likeminded friends is always so nice no?! especially on a cold and miserable sunday... and that's exactly what i did today with Jen, Alan and Lucy :) had a lovely time browsing through Alan's and Jen's Little Things sketchbooks. she sent me one over xmas and i'm still a bit precious about using it. eek... but i know i should and she said so! -watch this space.
anyway, hope you're also having a nice sunday. i'm getting ready for a hearty roast dinner. yummm
laters!

11.1.11

work in progress


just a sneak peek on what i'm working on at the moment :) got to dash off now, am going to see The King's speech in a bit. hope it's as good as the critics say. what are you lot up to this week?
i'll soon show you the result of this fun bit of work. see you later!

9.1.11

sunday shots














enjoy your day!
ps: last shot is a photo of a photo :: Lesley's vintage cape. isn't it beautiful?!

8.1.11

happy weekend!

5.1.11

Digital Artist

last month i was commissioned by Digital Artist to answer a readers question on scaling in illustration and talk through the process of making my promo piece. a lot of fun it was and it's over two pages on issue 15. out now! the issue is also jam packed with awesome tutorials including Nat's take on using chromatic colour. ace! check it out and have a nice day :)

4.1.11

holidays goodness

hello! evil flu did bug me throughout the holidays but i had some fantastic presents and ace purchases that mr postman brought to keep me entertained :)
1. Nobrow's jungle is so great! i love their books
2. Kate's Magpie Treasures is ace too. this big kid here will be treasuring it forever...
3. lovely cards and goodies from Lesley, Matt, Helen, Lucy +++
4. Jen also sent me a gorgeous package full of goodness. wonderful!
thanks guys, i feel so lucky and love everything! now i'm trying to organize my 'back to work' schedule. never an easy task for the cold months but we'll get there :) happy new year to you all!