Cupcake The Canine Admires Nude Art.

Morning,

Last week I had the delight of illustrating Cupcake as a cut out.
Here you can see her admiring some risqué art before beginning her journey to the US.

One thing I love about my job, it's always fun.
I cannot grumble.

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Canine Couples = Dog Milk - The Scratchbook

Recently I was asked to take part in Dog Milks, The Scratchbook feature, which of course I was delighted to except. As it was February, the obvious theme was Valentines Day.

I've always had a bit of an obsession in imagining some of my ornaments having relationships! That broken china poodle having a fling with the fair maiden, the ceramic bird chatting up kitsch cat. I could go on : ) 

So it really wasn't hard for me to imaging the canine friends of Capree, (the managing editor of Dog Milk ) having relationships with other pooches. The following stories then generated.

Smash and Coco Bean ( Chic Sprinkles ) announcing their internet love affair, and Wrigley confessing his love for Dee ( Deisel and Juice ).

Cheers to Capree and Dog Milk for being such good fun to work with, and for all canines involved for being such great models x x x 

Dogster Feature And Why The Name Studio Legohead

Last week I had the lovely surprise of being featured on Dogster.

I wasn’t expecting the write up on my work, and neither was I expecting such a glowing review.

Incongruous was the word used to describe my work. The dictionary meaning is ‘not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something’.

I take this as a compliment.

I never set out to draw and embroider dogs, it just happened. (I was in a creative block, bored of drawing flowers. I saw a dog in a hat and thought I wonder what type of personality he would have as a human, and so it began.) Neither did I intend for the name Studio Legohead to stick around. But both did. Rather unexpectedly.

So, Studio Legohead, where did it come from? I feel I owe an explanation for the weird title. Legohead Jo was a nickname from back in my youthful days. I used to have a severe red bob haircut, one day a friend described it as ‘like Lego hair’, then the name just stuck. 18 years later, it’s still used by my close circle of friends.

Why did I have it as a name to accompany my work? Well, when I completed ‘Best In Show’ series of work, I didn’t have a business, and it was my first solo exhibition; it was just meant to be fun, so as not to take myself too seriously. Which was kinda fine, due to the fact the exhibition was a range of embroidered dog portraits with trophies and sashes, all to be awarded to ‘the winners’! : D

A quote from the feature – “It's like even the simplest thing becomes an object of wonder to Legohead ... kind of like the way a dog might regard something novel. And it's a refreshing way to look at life.”

I hope never to take myself too seriously.

I have to say the past few years of drawing canines and felines, blogging, getting commissioned and generally working with fantastic people all over the globe has been an utter delight. I feel very grateful for my work and what I do.

Thanks for all the support so far, here’s to a great 2013 X X X

A recent commission. Harry, what a dude. x

Working With Waggo

I recently had the utter delight of being asked to produce some greeting cards for Waggo.
Waggo are a Brooklyn based company founded by Regine Raab, who previously worked at several fashion houses. This is very obvious by the great style that Waggo has on all it's products.

"As an avid shopper for her dog, Benny, she realized there were some things missing from her favorite pet stores. Surrounded by generic merchandise and boilerplate bone and paw print designs, she thought there must be a better way. She decided to develop products that provide style and comfort for her and her dog."

I can happily say they were a joy to work with, and are thrilled with the outcome. 
Having spent 5 weeks in Brooklyn a few years back, I'd love to return, enjoy New York again and meet some people that I've had the pleasure to work with. 

Maybe next year!!

Ceramic Lovers 3 - Feline Family Unit

Hello and Happy Saturday.

Following on from the Ceramic Lovers, here's Feline Family Unit.
Not so sure this family unit is entirely a happy, joyous one, but who's is, all the time ; )

Whatever you're up to I hope it's a good one x x x

Halloween Holiday Deal

Christmas is a bit far away, and nobody really wants to be thinking about that just now right?

So I'm doing a Halloween Holiday Deal.

Standard 8 x 11 inch portraits are $120 (normal price $140)
Portraits with backgrounds are $150 (normal price $170)

Postage and packaging will depend on where you live : ) x

So you could take advantage of the deal and get that present early for Xmas, or just treat yourself now.

For more information and to discuss what you'd like just send me an e-mail to:
info@studio-legohead.com


Ta ra for now. x x x

Inspired By Teaching

Hello, hope you had a lovely weekend.

Last week I was teaching taking 1st year BA students for drawing sessions.
I thoroughly enjoyed it, it was great to see some people loosening up, others improving and trying new things.
So on Saturday I gave myself a task of completing drawings in a minute or two.
These are part blind drawings, that where then very quickly touched up in Photoshop.
Sometimes it's very refreshing not to be too precious. : )

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Foxy Friday!

Foxy arrived at her destination, so I am now able to post about her.
She was a gift for someone, so had to be kept under wraps until she was presented to the birthday lady.
Well Foxy is my 3 chihuahua in as many weeks. The next 2 are just as fantastic : )
I've a lot I'm working on at the minute but a lot I can't divulge just yet!

Shame really, but, all good.

Have a wonderful weekend.

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Find of the week, Severina Kids, very nice x

Recent Commission - Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue

I recently had the honour of a commission from Teresa of her canine friend Nena (sadly no longer with us).
I had the pleasure of meeting Teresa via the fabulous Robyn Arouty, whom I recently completed a portrait for of her canine friend Maya.

Teresa is Executive Director at Lone Star Shih Tzu and Lhasa Apso Rescue, they do the most outstanding work in the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of abused, abandoned and neglected Shih Tzus and Lhasa Apsos.
Go have a read, and follow, and if so inclined, help out in whatever way you can x

I get to meet some wonderful people from doing what I do, which makes it even more enjoyable and rewarding : )

Have a wonderful Monday x

Some recent commissions of glorious canines : )

A quick update to say hello and show off some of these glorious canines.

1st up is Dave, a totally dapper and handsome chap.
2nd on the list is Mr. Oliver, completely cute in his collar and tie!
And last but no means least, a personal favourite, Flora. Utterly gorgeous.

Thanks to all my lovely customers, I so enjoy what I do : ) x x 

Rediscovered the joys of Hyperballad this week, so good.
How did I forget.

Sun Bathing Spanish Cats!

I had the pleasure of drawing these two lovelies the other week.
I cannot divulge names as they are for a gift! ( I have been given permission to post : ) Promise )
Let's hope they go down a treat for the receiver.
More felines/canines basking in summer sun commissions please.
Most enjoyable to do.
: ) x x
Here's to nicer weather and longer sunnier days.
This weekend I even listened to this, as a cue for summer to hurry.
Happy Monday to you.