Children's book illustration

I've recently become interested in illustration - mainly children's books, I suppose through reading with my own children and seeing them draw.

I'm going to start collecting images of my favourites, new and old, so watch this space!

Nick Cave - no not the musician

Found some of his work in Fiber Arts too......looking forward to reading up about him and learning more!!

Fiber Arts

My new issue of Fiber Arts arrived today from the US and its got some cracking stuff in.....just going to post a few artists featured in there....Xenobia Bailey for starters with her huge crocheted pieces that aren't dissimilar to the paintings of Beatriz Milhazes. Watch this space, will keep adding some great work!!

An Artist a Day

I love this blog, it brings a new artist/craftsperson/designer to your computer (via its Blog or Facebook page) everyday!

I've been a bit lazy keeping up to date on my blog, mainly because my own practice/research has changed focus....so I'm going to try and pass on any interesting work I find on Artist a Day site...will post some pics/links shortly.

Cripes, the 'summer' is almost over and there's so much to do.....

.....I've got five days left to see the Banksy show in Bristol ( I doubt it'll get done!) but on the upside the Pattern Recognition show in Leicester is on until October, hoorah!

$20 art site - I'm thinking Xmas presents already!

20x200 A great US site that promotes and sells contemporary art prints for $20 each.
So if you don't want the same high st or big blue and yellow store images on your walls, take a look at this - affordable cool stuff!!
Obviously if you're not in the US, postage costs more but still incredibly great value for money!

The beautiful piece here is by Valerie Roybal

Paintings for sale!

Having a clear out....these paintings were made and exhibited last year. I have sold three but have these two left and want to make some space!
The blue one is approx 3ft x 3ft and the red one 3ft x 4ft, both acrylic on canvas, on Strong, well made stretchers.
The blue number is up for sale at £150 and the red £200, but am open to offers!
RED PAINTING NOW SOLD.