New Embroidered Floral Doodle

Well, I was totally meant to be doing my website update today.
Instead I drew a pug in a headscarf and did another Floral Doodle!
I've got quite a few on the go now, and they're building up to be a nice little collection.
I've just got to plan what I'm going to do with them ; )

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Embroidery Inspired By Print

I'm feeling the need to keep up the Floral Doodles.
This time I'm using one of my prints as inspiration for the embroidery.
So here's the next one in the series.
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Floral Nonsense For Friday!

Hello All,

Hope you had a lovely Christmas time and managed to relax some.
I'm technically still on holiday but had drawing withdrawals.
So to greet you this Friday here's some Floral Nonsense.

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A Bull Terrier Named Hannah

A request to create a canine in a similar style to the gorgeous grump on my Facebook homepage.
Resulted in this.
Meet Hannah.

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Happy 4th July!

Me and the crew here wanted to wish all our American friends a very happy holiday!
Have a fabulous time with those close to you.
Or if you prefer some quiet time, then embrace the break : )

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Feeling Appreciative - A Terrier Sends Some Love x

Today was one of those days when you feel so appreciative for what you do.

Firstly I'm moving soon, to a beautiful city, to be with someone special and excited for new adventures.
Then I get a lovely message from someone I really admire about my work.
I then get to chat to a friend I have made via my work. She doesn't live in the UK, we've never met in person, but who brightened my day.
My mum calls to tell me the injured pigeon hasn't got a broken wing and the wildlife vet says it will be fine after a few days on some antibiotics. Yay!
I get to draw for a living, which is pretty damn good.
And you just never know what will happen next. That's a good day x x x

Sending some Terrier love.

Dottie The Rottweiler

I had a fabulous birthday weekend in London.
Lunch at Dinner and then a trip to the Royal Albert Hall for some classical music.
A meet up with some friends and the sun came out (intermittently)
2013, the year I went fancy. Thanks Mr. B x x

So it made sense for the last few days to focus on some classy canines.
This is Dottie, the rottweiler of refined taste : )

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A Poodle And Polka Dots

Bonjour and a happy Friday to you.
It's continued to be a busy week, but lots done, so all is good.

Off to the Art Flea in Stroud tomorrow, looking forward to selling some wares and meeting new people.
In the meantime, here's a poodle and some polka dots for you.
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A Mantelpiece Meet-Up - Ceramic Lovers

This Mantelpiece Meet-up is a casual affair.
Two friends enjoying each others company, and discussing art.
That of Mr Lichtenstein to be exact. Of which I had the pleasure of seeing lots of at the weekend at The Tate Modern.
Bold colour and graphic lines are right up my street, and the ceramic duos. : D x

Pastel Baby Boston

Hope your week is going well.

I'm feeling a softness at the minute, might be the weather changing, might just be my mood.
Who knows, but always good to go with how you're feeling.

So this week as well as creating some human portraits I've been listening to lots of talks by Maira Kalman. (Who, I am finding extremely inspirational, but more about that another time) and thinking about creating a new sketchbook.
This is to spark of ideas and just to get me thinking, doodling and playing around.
Just to see what happens!

For now though, I will leave you with a baby Boston. x

Flowers + Duck Vase + Ceramic Dog = Monday Morning Sketch

This ceramic dog is hiding out.

He headed down to the vintage vase, to watch the ducks and contemplate life!

We all need some down time every now and then hey?

It's good to take stock, and take some time for yourself.

( I have this weekend, but now to it : )

Have a lovely one. x x x

Doodling A Dashing Daschund

I've got plenty on at the minute, but I'm missing having a bit of a doodle, just for me and for no reason.
So decided to draw a dashing daschund.

Using trophies that I made a while back as inspiration for pattern.

Hope your Wednesday is a good one.

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Spots and Stripes

Nothing more than some spots and stripes for a Tuesday.

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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.
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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 : )

Siamese's and Modern Art Oxford

So yesterday as well as having the company of my lovely Mother visisting.
I/we stuffed plenty of cards into envelopes and cello bags!
Exciting news is that Modern Art Oxford are going to have a range of my cards in their shop.

So with getting them sorted, doing plenty of commissions and socialising a bit too much, everything is good.
Looking forward to a few days in London next week too.
Nice.
Enjoy the rest of week people.

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.