new owl

Ive been busy doing textile designs so have been unable to post. Im working on girls wear, a mono chrome group. Just thought I'd share this gorgeous owl, I found her in a friends house. If you look inside her there is a baby owl too. Very sweet.

Blog award!

Hey great news, the lovely Tara of Aquamarine has nominated me for an award! I'm so happy! Ive got a reader! I now have to tell my 5 favourite blogs that they are getting this award to paste onto their blogs.

Here are my chosen five:

1.Sketch & Jones : Diana is an illustrator, maker, designer, who has loads of talent and is also always nice enough to leave me a comment or two!

2. Richard Baird : Graphic design blog: I have a secret desire to be a graphic designer and Richard has always been very helpful in answering any graphics related questions, especially when I started up istock. His blog is full of info for the budding graphic artist.

3. Skinny la minx : Fabulous Heathers' was the first blog I ever followed and I love her work, I'm sure you all know how talented she is and a great inspiration.

4. Robin Zingone: Robins illustrations a bright and beautiful and she always shares the love with her readers, her style is a joy to the eye!

5. Manilla Made: Helen's blog is beautiful and always features ethical and recycled designs which is the way to go!

How exciting!

Friends and family

This is my latest istock accepted drawing. Its always nice to get accepted, and this one was rejected at first, they wanted me to tidy up my lines. I don't mind the rejection as long as I can improve it and have it accepted the next time.... its worth it!

The girls are off school for half term this week, so I may be short of posts, its been so wonderful though, the sun is actually shining and we have the first signs of spring! Walks on the beach with the kids, hanging out with friends and family... I will be inspired for next week when all is back to normal.

Mothers day cards

Here are a couple of new card designs, both for Mothers day and with a spring flower theme. Ive been trying out different card weights, the 290gsm is a bit thick, and 160gsm is too thin, I'm thinking 210gsm. The Epson Matte Heavy weight gives a lovely sharp print, but is no good for cards, better for prints...which I am looking forward to working on more and listing on etsy.

Jolene

Just thought I'd post this purse that I made for Rachel, since shes seen it now Christmas is long gone. This is dedicated to her little doggie Jolene, who she hopes is 'with pup' after a rather public love affair in the park with a local Shitzu! Im waiting in anticipation to find out the result of this union!

Chinese dress

I'm working on some new prints this week. I want to get start selling quality prints as well as cards in my etsy shop. The Epson Archival paper arrived on Monday, so I can't wait to try it out and see the results. This is one of the drawings I'm working on and have scanned into illustrator to add colour and detail. I will post the results when I have a group of 4 done.