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.

X X X

Love (maybe) In The Air!

Hello, hope you've had a grand week.

All good this way, lots of nice work discussions being had which is always a boost for the ego.

But back to these guys, someone's playing hard to get here.
I'm pretty sure though that it won't last for long though, who could resist those blue eyes ; )

Love is in the air for sure  X X X

The Bath Priory + Ceramic Flower + Ceramic Dog = A good weekend

Hello,
Hope you had a glorious weekend.
I went for my first ever Michelin Star meal on Saturday lunchtime.
The Bath Priory was the venue and it was super good.
From delightful surroundings, to good wine, the best hot bread I've had in a looong time, delicious desserts ( that's right 2, well one was the petit fours, but trust me, it was a second dessert ) and exceptional company.
Overall a total winner. If you can go, and fancy a treat, then do. You won't be disappointed.

As well as the above it I managed to do a bit of drawing. Here's some of my shelf decorations.
Not quite as fancy as the Priory's decor, but it suits me fine : D x

Happy New Year All!

Just a quick hello to wish you all a Happy New Year.
Thanks to you all for your support, new found friendships and generally being a great bunch : )

It's been a fabulous year for me, creatively and personally, lots to be happy about.

Hope you have a fantastic New Years Celebration.
Here's to 2013 being a super year for us all.

X X X

A Lady And Her Dogs.

Hello,

It's officially Christmas time here.
All commissions are completed and posted, and other than a few things to wrap, I'm done.
It's been nice to have a bit of time to draw for myself. Hasn't happened in a while due to be too busy.
So here's a lady and her dogs to go into the holidays.
(inspired by the best half doll found via Pinterest)

Have a fantastic time whatever you're up to.

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. : )

x x x

Olympic Inspired Canines!

A little bit of perspex, some pens and cutting and sticking, results in the below.
Getting a few illustrations together inspired by the games.
There's a lot of talk about it, so why not join in the fun!

A few people I know that are volunteering are getting very excited about the opening ceremony.
Quite intrigued now : )

Monday Morning Sketch

I had a totally lovely weekend. You?
The sun's out here and it was very much needed.
So off to Weston Super Mare on Saturday with a stop on the way back in Wells.
Sunday was spent walking along canals and bumping in to friends resulting in tea out. Nice

Here's a morning sketch of ornaments for you!
(excuse the colour for being a bit dull, photoshop has died on my computer, not sure why!)

Have a fabulous day.

x x

My Supermarket Sarah Wall

Today my Supermarket Sarah wall goes live.
You will find prints, brooches, embroidery, and ornaments, all made by my fair hands ; )

If you're a fan of pugs, chihuahuas, dachshunds in Pucci head scarves, cats and florals, colour and pattern then you might just like what I do!

So pass it on,  have a browse and maybe think of doing one yourself!

The Chihuahua is nearly done : )

Spent the week, in between teaching and commissions working on this little Madame.
She is for my Supermarket Sarah Wall, which I am photographing early next week.
Looking forward to it : )

So as well as this cheeky chihuahua I will have prints, original drawings, cards, embroideries and brooches!
A mini shop!

I'll keep you posted, but do pass by and see the other people showing their goods off ; )
x

Strangely like this!

 

If you were a dog!

If you were a dog, what kind of dog would you be?
I'm feeling kinda like Pug-z today!
Slightly over excited and nuts : D

Have a fabulous weekend and have plenty of fun.
x x x

Thanks to Mr Buchanan for the impromptu gig mid week too!

Etsy Shop New Arrivals

I now have added a range of A4 giclee prints to my Etsy shop.

These, of course include canines, but now have the added bonus of cats and florals in the collection!
It's been a while coming and still more to add but here are a few for now.

So what you waiting for, get something bright and cheerful for your home : )

Prints, soon to be in my shop!

These fella's will be available in my shop from later this week/early next!
They are a few of many giclee prints of florals, felines and canines!

A lovely colourful mix of pattern and creatures.
I'll keep you posted!

x x x

Happy Monday!

Just a quick hello and sketch to start the week.
Prague was lovely, great company, great beer and beautiful buildings.

Discovered the work of Shirana Shahbazi.
The pictures do not really convey the niceness of them in the flesh : )
Inspirational.

Here's a Spaniel with some jewels for you.
Enjoy the rest of Monday. x

Also watched The Fall, and listened to this
Both also inspirational. x

Sneak peak of things to come!

Jubilee inspired custom portraits!
Orders being taken soon : )
I'll keep you posted.

Have a great Easter Weekend.
I'm off to Prague next week, can't wait.

Ta ra.

x x x x

Sorting things out!

Just having a sort out and getting orgainsed!
Always feels nice to have a tidy up.

I've been going through some of my sketchbooks and found these!
A series of illustrations of some friends as dogs.
Different elements of their personality being captured in either the type of dog I choose, their surroundings or both.
Not sure if they would appreciate it or not, but they are all very dear to me.

I wonder if other folks would like this kind of character depiction!
Might offer a service : )

Happy Tuesday to you.
Enjoy this
x x x

Dogs, dogs, dogs!

I have so many photo's of ornaments I've collected, things I've seen and loved, that it's time to start using them!
This is a group of mutts I saw at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath.
So many china and porcelain dogs in one cabinet.
A complete joy.

So here's a drawing of some of the lovely beast you can see there.

This morning these have added my drawing!
Under Your Spell - Desire from the utterly fabulous Drive soundtrack.
The men with a vision of what they want - Empire Of The Sun
MGMT
The Field
And more Drive Soundtrack : )

Best In Show - Olympic inspired

Quick doodle inspired by the Olympics, vaguely!
Love using electrical tape to create pattern.
Such a nice thing to handle and stick down.

A day of sorting, rearranging.
Which has made me make decisions for future work/prints.
Thanks to certain folk too for being ace : )

With the aid of The Rocky Theme to get motivated to!

Opposite Ends!

I'm very happy to announce that my greetings cards are being stocked in 2 new places.
Miles apart from one another!!

The first place is Souvenir Gallery in Highgate. A lovely space which showcases British-based artists and designers!
These went on sale at the beginning of the week, if you're nearby pop down.

The second place is Buy Olympia in Portland, Oregon!!
They have an online shop and also a Land shop.
"We started back in 1999 in Olympia, Washington as a way to help our friends sell their awesome handmade items online, and have since grown to have a lot more friends from all over the world."
Likewise, if you are near, pop by. I wish I could!!

Souvenir Gallery - Highgate

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Tuesday's quick doodles!

A few quick sketches for Tuesday!
Inspired by Crufts and the up and coming Olympics.
Leaping furballs.
Happy Tuesday to you.

I have listened to this, far too many times today : )