Illustrations for E Learning

For the past few months I have been working on a really exciting illustration project for a new client, Learning Pool. I've produced illustrations based around scripts, in a comic strip format. These illustrations will be used as part of a package of e-learning for social workers.

The subject matter has been quite disturbing, mainly concerning the welfare of children, however the illustrations have been a joy to do.

These images are a snapshot of the work that I've done on the project. A big thank you to Rachel, one of the script writers, for recommending my work to Learning Pool!

Owls

Owls have been a lifelong favourite of mine, so when I was asked to design a whole range for Makower uk I was delighted! Here is a peek preview for you to see. Along side the owls sit a range of patterns, including birds butterflies and flowers. These designs will be printed onto cotton and then distributed to retailers.

Nice cup of tea

Hooray, I am very pleased today, as istock have accepted my very first animation!

I did the Adobe Flash animation course a while ago, and recently I have needed to use my flash skills again for an E-learning client illustration project. I really enjoy using it but getting anything past the tough inspectors at istock is always tricky, so this is cause for celebration.....cup of tea anyone!?

Designs for quilt makers

During the past few months I have been designing for a new client, Makower Uk who make fabrics for the quilting market. Its been steep learning curve!! It is very different to making quick and quirky ideas for the fashion market. Everything needs to be a lot more considered and well rendered. Saying that they were very pleased with the first batch of designs we did, with an afternoon tea theme. Now the samples are going to be printed up in Korea, and the boss has promised me a quilt made up in my range! If that does happen I will post a picture for sure!

New Website

Moonfruit is a great place to build a website. I've just spent some time making a new site as my old one (......which was lovely and my brother Anthony helped me make it), was a load of hassle to Ant if I wanted to upload new designs! Moonfruit is very easy to use, and has some great features such as a slide show, and various user friendly gadgets to help make the site look pretty ok. So have a peek and see what you think. I will hang on to my old site for now too.....oh dear hoarding again!

Gardening illustration

Here's my latest illustration for the istock collection. It sits alongside my nature garden illo (above). I try to put a new vector file in each month, just to keep my hand in. It is also a good way to make new client contacts. I hope to be spending some time in the garden this weekend, and with the Indian summer we are finally having ....that seems possible! Its wonderful, we can't moan about the weather this week!

catherine moran desgin

I have got totally side tracked today, I started out so well, designing a new group of baby boys wear, then I ended up thinking about my website, and should I re-new, catherinemoran.co.uk!

I had the renewal notice from the guys in cyberspace and I thought, well isn't there a better newer way to show my work.... I suppose I think my website needs badly updating! So I created a new flickr account, and uploaded some of my kitty stitch handmade items...... I now intend to upload some more of my work in different sections.... illustration, graphics with examples plus my textile design...... its all very well, but is it professional enough? I doubt it!