I wasn’t too sure about the Tate Modern when it first opened. I think that was because I was still very much in love with the Pompidou in Paris, which is still my favourite museum. So on my first visit to the new Tate Modern, shortly after it opened, all I did was compare it […]
I went to the Urban Art Fair in Brixton yesterday to see Charlotte Hardy’s work. It was lovely to see her work up close and really nice to talk to her about her own work as I’ve only known her as a tutor where she’s either been discussing our work or other artists. I only […]
Ever since I started working freelance about a year and a half ago, I’ve been having an extended “you know, I think I used to be quite creative and artistic” moment. So I’ve gone on a long-term journey to rediscover my long hidden drawing and creating abilities. My first step on this relearning process was […]
It’s probably pretty obvious to tell that I’m just discovering the wide world of illustration and pattern and I’m sure if anyone other than my family accidentally falls upon this blog they’re probably thinking – yes we knew about that ages ago. But hey, I didn’t and there’s sure to be someone else out there […]
I really like the hand-drawn repeat patterns by Julia Rothman. She’s drawn everyday things like cars and chairs and made them into really lovely patterns Julia also has a really interesting blog on book illustration – Book By Its Cover – I’ve only just discovered it but it looks like it will become one of […]
I realised the other day that for the most part all the wrapping paper and cards I’ve been buying over the past year have come from the same company, eventhough I’ve bought them all over the place. So I guess I must like them alot. The company is called NineteenSeventyThree and their products “are environmentally […]
So my mice skittles and kitty ball seem to have been a big success. Here’s my nephew Jude playing with his kitty ball Apparently the ball was a hit because he really likes balls right now. I seem to remember one of our other nephews Toby going through a ball phase. Too bad I hadn’t […]
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