Birthday Bulldog

Hope you've had a great weekend.
It was the other half's birthday at the weekend, so we headed to Cardiff.
A fantastic 7 course tasting meal was indulged in. My first ever meal of such extravagance!
And very lovely it was too.
I think it will be a while before there's another one of those, I'll have to get saving my pennies ; )

Rather than a standard card, I decided to creat a 3d one.
Here's the grumpy bulldog that gave the birthday greeting.
x x

Ps. Cards/images of similar kinds can be ordered on request x 

Working On My Supermarket Sarah Wall

If you are not already aware of Supermarket Sarah go take a peek.
It all started in her living room and spread to bars, cafes and Selfrideges.
The online walls are a great way to showcase work, have a mini exhibition and take part in something that quite frankly I wish I'd thought of : )

Today I am getting back on my wonderful Irish Singer sewing machine, it's been too long!
I'll be using this chihuahua as my starting point.
I've named her Bella, not sure why, I imagine her as French, she says Bonjour!

Bye for now and have a wonderful Monday : )


This is short and sweet.

Amongst The Bunting!

I have spent the last 2 days sat at my desk.
E-mailing, art-working and getting a sore backside : )

I  received my new prints through the post today!
They look great and dead excited to photograph them and get them out there for sale.
Felines, florals, canines and pattern will feature.

Will keep you in the loop.

Here's a grumpy cat amongst some bunting for you!

Have a great rest of Tuesday.
x

Spots, Cats and Commissions.

An inspiring weekend, full of talking, relaxing and appreciating simple things.
A trip to Ikea sparking off ideas for new work (believe it or not!)
Eating sandwiches in the car whilst it tips it down and watching football (believe it or not, to the football part!)
Sunday afternoon tapas, and canvas's making me want to paint.

But, this morning has consisted of commissions and cat drawing!
Now off to buy some art supplies
: )

Oh and listening this in the car adding to the above list. Old school!!

More Brightness - From Me and Sweet Paul!

More felt tip pen florals.
Nice times recently had inspiring colourful, hopeful and non precious drawings.
Sometimes when you think too much you just don't do what you could.

Also just had a sneak peak at the Spring addition of Sweet Paul Magazine via Bright Bizarre.
Inspiring colours and beautifully photographed work.
I took the opportunity of advertising in this addition, which from it's release tomorrow will be available in print too at all Anthropologie strores across the States.
Nice : )
Happier sunshine filled days to you all.
x x x

Come on Spring!!! - Inspired by Hockney

So yesterday I went to see David Hockney's "A Bigger Picture" at The Royal Academy.
After watching The Culture Show's programme about the exhibition and on hearing Hockney talk about the work, I was truly inspired!
It made me realise how much I love colour and pattern, and made me want to get back in touch with a side that has been in the background for a while.
Not forgotten about, just put away for a bit.

So armed with a cheap set of felt tip pens, some paper and a camera I've began doodling!
Very enjoyable too.
Trying to invite Spring into my week, although grey, cloudy and wet outside!
But so much to be happy about.
Happy Wednesday All. x x 
Listening to this as I draw!

Miles Amongst The Flowers!

This evening, well in the UK anyway, Christine from the lovely Miles To Style received the portrait of Miles I'd recently completed for her!
Such lovely words were sent my way for the  illustration, made me blush slightly!
Miles is not only the sweetest thing ever with an underbite, but an utter joy to draw.

Thanks Christine for all the lovely commissions you've had me complete for you and for being a fan!
It's all very lovely : )

This is Miles in amongst the flowers.
(Sadly the quality is not too great as I was without scanner at the time, but he still looks lovely!)

New York Bound

Not me, sadly.
A couple of prints, Pug and Pooch In Pucci!
And 2 embroideries, Dwight and Boris.
All showing at Mascot Studios 13th Annual Dog Show.
If only I was delivering them by hand.
Instead I am waiting in for Parcel Force to arrive.
No where near as fun!

But in this waiting period I have been collaging!
Always a pleasure.

So if you're in New York head along to the chow which starts on the 14th Feb.
Take a loved one along and buy them some original art.
After all it will be Valentines Day!

Nathan Fake has been aiding the drawing.
x x

Improvising!

At the minute I have limited drawing tools.
A 0.5 fine liner, A5 pad, camera and a computer.
No pens, tape or scanner has meant I've been forced to use Photoshop to create an image!
So, with my new and rather lovely camera, and my old, and still rather lovely Mac I have been playing around to create an illustration!
Here it is!

I've been listening to this and this too.

Red snowflakes, meows and recycled sketches = Happy Xmas from me. x x

Well I would just like to wish everyone a very Happy Xmas and New Year.
Everyone that I have worked with has been fabulous and has made my job an utter pleasure.

See you all in 2012 if not before.
Be happy, have fun and enjoy your friends and family.
x x x  x x x x x

Red dots, stripes and yellow bit's with added flowers.

This morning has been surprisingly nice.
Helping friends with their wedding planning business.
Covering chairs and realising I've been doing bows wrong all my life!

Coffee and chat.
Then to the launderette.
A broken machine resulting in meeting the owner and getting a refund.
And meeting 4 barge enthusiasts on a 3 and a half month trip!
Lunch and a cup of tea.
Leads me here.

The lovely Sunny Gu tweeted about me.
Which led to a few lovely followers who do fabulous work.
Thanks you. x x
The illustration below can be found at my Etsy shop! : )

Still find joy in this and this and this and this.

Distracted!

Quick distraction from drawing pooches to do a floral doodle!
Nice to have distractions, often very welcome.
Been listening to a bit of these:

Wild Nothing - Bored Games
Beck - Beercan
Can't help it, still love this tons

Nonsense, nonsense, nonsense!

Utter nonsense, but nice to do.
Title inspired by the lovely Adam and Joe.
Great week so far, hope the same goes for everyone else.
Met a lady in the launderette last week, got chatting, chatted for ages.
Today met up for a coffee, and she is totally superb (and sane, always helps!)
Unexpected and extremely pleasant.
Her and her partner do this, good for them!
x

Making It Up

Been doing a bit of doodling and flower drawing.
Quite liking the results of not thinking too much.
I'm trying to learn how to relax!!
This has not been a natural predisposition, but I'm getting there.
It feels nice. x

This floral illustration can be found at my Etsy Shop : )