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.