NOV 2011: LATEST ILLUSTRATIONS

I've been ill this last week and starved off creativity, I had a splurge of doodling this morning. These are my latest illos, done only this morning, so very hot off the presses. My homage to the very worthy Movember campaign. And I have been waiting to draw owls for ages.

OCT11: NEW CHRIMBLE CARD DESIGNS

So I've been busy illustrating a new line of cards for my Christmas fairs. I think I have gone a wee but mad with robins and stags (as usual). These will be on sale at my next art market which is Oct 22nd at Moseley Arts Market. Then I'll be a variety of events throughout Nov-Dec. See my events list here

Also put a few of my new designs from the summer on sale in my big cartel shop click here All prints available in three sizes. Go on get your Christmas goodies now.

SEPT 11: NEW WORK & FAIRS

I have been working on a few new designs over the summer months. Most of them inspired by the british summer, yes including a rainy homage (well its is the british weather!!) See images below I'll be working on a few more designs for my winter markets coming up.

I did Artfest last week in Birmingham City Centre. Again it was really successful, so thanks to anyone who came along. I have tons of nice comments and lots of people add to my mailing list. If you would like to join, subscribe here: ADD ME

If you want to come and see my work in person I'll be at a number of fairs coming up. Here's the dates again.

Sat 1st October - Marlvern Arts & Food Market
Sat 8th Oct - Hereford Art Market
Sat 22nd October - Moseley Art Market
Sat 19th & Sun 20th November - MAC
Sat 26th November - Moseley Art Market - Christmas Special
Sun 27th November - MAC
Sat 3rd December - Marlvern Arts & Food Market
Sun 4th December - MAC
Sat 10th December - Hereford Art Market
Sun 11th December - MAC
Sat 17th December - Moseley Art Market
Sun 18th December - MAC

AUG 2011: FESTIVAL ANNUAL

I've been terrible at updating my blog over the summer, partly because I've spent quite a bit of time at a few festivals shooting for the festival annual. Over the summer months I've been to Beat-Herder, Camp Bestival, Wilderness, Shambala and Moseley Folk.

You can see some of my images when the book comes out in the autumn (October) - I shall be tweeting and bloggin when it arrives.

APRIL 11: NEW DOODLES

I've been working on a few new illustrations this and last week, including a Royal Wedding inspired illustration titled 'Corgi's and Cakes'. I'll be selling these along with my usual wears at my many art markets coming up.

Some of my 2011 events listings below, for the full listing head to my events

Sat 23rd April - Moseley Art Market, 9am-5pm
Sun 1st May - Discover Bewdley 9am-5pm
Sat 28th May - Moseley Art Market 9am-5pm
Sat 4th June - Malvern Arts & Food Market 9.30am-5pm
Sat 9th June - Moseley Festival, 9am-5pm
Sat 11th June - Hereford Art Market, 9am-5pm
Fri 17th- Sat 18th June - Malvern Three Counties Show, 9am-5pm
Sat 25th June - Moseley Art Market 9am-5pm
Sat 23rd July - Moseley Art Market 9am-3pm
Sat 10th & Sun 11th Sept - ArtsFest, Birmingham 10-6pm (TBC)

APRIL 11: GIRLS WHO DRAW EXHIB AT SOLIHULL GALLERY

The collective I'm part of Girls Who Draw, invite you to their Magic Show at Solihull Gallery running from 4th April until the 11th June. The exhibitors – myself, Mina Braun, Chloe Cook, Helen Entwisle, Ruth Green, Kate Hindley, Mary Kilvert, Sarah Lippett, Beth Morrison, Sarah Ray, Karoline Rerrie and Daisy Whitehouse

We collaborate to produce a limited edition postcard book once a year, based on a theme and accompanied by an exhibition; this year’s theme is magic, and the Magic Show its exhibition. Each illustrator has explored the theme, interpreting it in their unique style and creating new work especially for the gallery. We’ve stitched, paper cut, painted and printed unusual artworks to adorn the whole space, ranging from small artists’ books and hand-sewn characters to large-scale installations.

Magic Show will be at Solihull Gallery from 4th April to 11th June, and throughout its run there will be opportunities to meet and even work with some of the illustrators involved.

Illustrators’ Afternoon Tea, G1 Gallery, 14th April, 3.30-8pm, free – Mary Kilvert and Sarah Ray will lead informal open portfolio reviews, giving those attending the chance to share their work with the group and gain feedback and encouragement. To book a place call the Solihull Gallery box office on 0121 704 6962.

Illustration and Print Fair with ‘Live Drawing’, Solihull Central Library and Arts Complex, 4th June, 10am-5pm – A chance to buy limited-edition prints, artists’ books, handmade cards and other unique artwork; the exhibitors will also be running ‘live drawing’ activities throughout the day – everyone is invited to participate in some large-scale drawing.

FEB 11: HOPELESS BLOGGER

So I'm officially crap at updating my blog. Its not like I haven't been doing anything since November (my last post). I've been working on big commissions, portrait commissions, teaching visual communication at BCU and making work for a new Girls Who Draw group exhibition at Solihull Gallery.

Here's a portrait that I did for a very lovely couple Kelly & George's 21st Birthday. Commissioned by Georges mum, it was such a nice portrait to work on because they have a real special love story. I hope I did them justice. This was one of the drafts designs.