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.

NOV 10: CHRIMBLE CARDS

Here's a few christmas cards I've designed to sell at my up coming art fairs. There;s a few i designn ed in the summer too but only just got round to having them printed. Mr postie delivered them over the weekend and they look lovely :)))

October 10: ABRACADARA IT'S MAGIC.

So it's finally hot off the presses fols, our third 'Girls Who Draw' postcard book MAGIC and I'm very excited. It features the work of eleven Illustrators including a few of our regulars Karoline Rerrie, Gemma Correll, Anke Weckmann, Sarah Ray, Currentstate (Ce Moi!), Yee King Tuit, Kate Hindley, Ruth Green, Mary Kilvert and two new contributors Alys Paterson and Beth Morrison. The book contains 22 gorgeous postcards and the covers were designed by the uber talented Kate Hindley.

An exhibition of the same name will take place at Solihull Gallery in 2011 and on to other venues later in the year. Keep an eye the blog and our tweets for more details. The book is available through my online shop www.currentstate.bigcartel.com. Buy it, its Fab!

OCT 10: MAC: XMAS CRAFT FAIRS

I'm doing lots of fairs from now to end of December including the MAC (Midland Arts Centre) Marketplace: Contemporary craft fairs. I'll be selling framed prints, tote bags, greeting cards and postcard books.

Here's the blurb - Making a timely return to mac, contemporary craft fairs feature a range of high–quality work from some of the region’s most exciting artist makers. With over 20 exhibitor stands each day, this is an exclusive opportunity to buy and commission the very best in unique crafts direct from the maker and find the perfect gift for any occasion.

My christmas fair dates are:

Sat 23rd October - Moseley Art Market
Sat 20 & Sun 21 November - MAC
Sat 27th November - Moseley Art Market
Sun 5th December - MAC
Sat 11th & Sun 12th December - Hereford Art Market
Sat 18th December - Moseley Art Market
Sun 19th December - MAC

I'll also be selling my work down at the We Are Birmingham and a few more stockist which i shall post up here in due course.

SEPT 10: IMAGES 34 EXHIBITION, LONDON

I got in to the AOI's annual publication IMAGES 34 this year. My work was selected for the exhibition which took place at The London College of Communication in Elephant and Castle on 7th Sept.

The exhibition is a selection of the best illustration commissioned in the UK with some 200 works in categories such as children's books, advertising and editorial. Pretty good to be shown along the like of Andy Potts. Here's my page in the book below.