Drawing in the Back Room

Winter Mornings...

2012-02-10T13:45:00.001Z

must not give in...

Thanks Red Parka!

2012-01-26T13:10:00.000Z

Thanks to Jen over at Red Parka Diaries who has me as this week's Illustration Crush.

Looking through Janice's work, you see both the beautiful and the lonely sides of a city.

It's always interesting to read how others see my work.

Happy Christmas!

2011-12-25T00:00:00.004Z

New Print! P is for Paris

2011-12-18T15:46:00.005Z

Here's another alphabet city print, P is for Paris, to follow L is for London.

A few tempting Etsy items

2011-12-02T13:10:00.000Z

Spreading the Love!

A Spoon full of sugar

2011-12-01T14:25:00.000Z

Thank you to the guys at Spoon, "a bi-monthly, digital zine based on the little things that make life awesome: inspirations, experiences, and simplicity...", for featuring my print Lonely Metropolis (3rd one, top row) in their Aug/Sept issue.

World of Webcomics!

2011-11-30T15:15:00.002Z

I've recently rediscovered webcomics and wow have I been missing out. I've already amassed a number of must reads. I really don't need more distractions but, hey, with stories and art as good as this I can consider reading them as leisure and study.

Here's one of my faves:

Two Keys
by Chloe Chan and Aliena Shoemaker

In a city split between humans and occult, Colin Aston just wants to run his diner and make bad coffee. A peaceful life isn't on the menu though, as a mysterious blonde shows up with a job only Colin is capable of performing. If he takes it, Colin will have to face sorcerers, politicians, and little old ladies... not to mention a secret that destroyed nearly half the city and hits a little too close to home.

Any recommendations are welcome.

Stupidly excited. And I mean stupid.

2011-11-29T13:36:00.009Z

New additions to my art toolbox are always a thrill, no matter how small. I love to browse art shops. I just wish I could do more buying than browsing.

So through my mailbox today came this, a much needed 0.3 mechanical pencil for all those finicky little details. I did say "stupidly excited".

New Print! L is for London

2011-11-28T12:39:00.003Z

My latest piece is inspired by my hometown. If I had to pick my favourite place from those depicted, I'd say Battersea Power Station. I had a chance to visit it a couple years ago and it was awesome (my little post about it).

L is for London is now in the shop!

New Print - Parisian Corner

2011-11-16T15:10:00.003Z

My latest piece is based on a little corner of Paris. It's available here.

Illustration Friday - Silent

2011-11-15T16:33:00.005Z

Another little something for Illustration Friday. This week the topic is Silent.

Illustration Friday - Stripes

2011-11-09T16:25:00.002Z

Another post for Illustration Friday. This time it's Stripes.

What's on my drawing board?

2011-11-06T17:26:00.009Z

Okay, so here's a snapshot of what I've been drawing the last few days. It's pretty much ready for scanning and colouring. Sometimes I'm so glad to be putting the pen down.

Illustration Friday - Scary

2011-11-02T14:43:00.004Z

It a long, long time since I put in a submission for Illustration Friday, so here's mine for Scary.

A Freaky Halloween to All the Freaks!

2011-10-31T11:34:00.010Z

...be you zombie, witch, wizard, axe-wielding killing machine, or just a sweet transvestite from Transexual, Transylvania.

P.S. Please don't egg my door.

Gold Star for Effort!

2011-10-25T15:37:00.006+01:00

Ah, the amazing satisfaction of just clearing your workspace of all the junk you've accumulated over the past few months, and even years. My recycling bin is now overflowing.

New Print! The Bakery

2011-10-05T17:14:00.004+01:00

Something new inspired by the smell of fresh bread and a little shop in Portugal.

The Bakery is now in my shop.

New Print! Ersilia

2011-09-09T15:11:00.000+01:00

Here's a new addition to my illustrations inspired by Italo Calvino's novel Invisible Cities. This one is inspired by the city of Ersilia.

Now in the shop!

My previous Invisible Cities illustrations are Thekla and Zobeide.

When all else fails post a cat (or 2)

2011-09-05T15:30:00.002+01:00

Kooky cats from beautiful Hallstatt in Austria.

New Print! The Fire Station

2011-08-15T14:27:00.000+01:00

I just love the old fire stations you see around London, especially when they're still being used for their original purpose. So here's my version of one.

Now in the shop!

Going round in Circles

2011-07-18T13:07:00.002+01:00

This is how I feel sometimes. I drew this about a year ago whilst having a go at Little Red Riding Hood. Oh, poor Mr. Wolf, where oh where can that little girl be?

Shoes, shoes, shoes

2011-07-08T14:00:00.001+01:00

Just a little sketch of the inhabitants of my staircase. Only one of those pairs is mine and those trainers at the bottom are a bit of a mystery.

Return of the King!

2011-07-06T16:00:00.003+01:00

Well, perhaps not the king but believe it or not I am still here.

And here's a little hint of a new piece I'm working on.

Thanks for all the lovely comments since my last post!

London Lettering

2010-02-19T17:47:00.004Z

More things I like in London - signs, signs, signs. A giant TEA would look great on a living room wall. Probably not quite the size of the one above.

Cakes at Thirty-Three

2010-02-02T16:03:00.005Z

Here's my latest print in the shop, Cakes at Thirty-Three.

It's inspired by my wanderings around Spitalfields in East London, old buildings and new buildings, and tempting sights through shop windows.

Library goodies

2010-01-16T19:51:00.005Z

I've just joined a new library after discovering it's nice selection of graphic novels including some books from Drawn & Quarterly and Fantagraphics. I'm now stocked up with some great reading material for the next few weeks. Here's what I borrowed.

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-25T00:01:00.002Z

Thank you Lanalou Style!

2009-12-01T14:57:00.003Z

Thanks to Lana at Lanalou Style who recently featured my work on her wonderful blog on style, decor and inspiring finds.

I like this description she gives of my illustrations "they make you wish you were there". Here's the post.

Illustration Friday - Entangled

2009-11-28T21:56:00.004Z

This is my submission for this week's Illustration Friday theme Entangled.

Free Shipping in my Shop: Black Friday to Cyber Monday!

2009-11-27T00:01:00.001Z

Today through to Monday I'm offering free shipping in my Etsy shop.

The Daily Commute

2009-11-26T23:44:00.003Z

This is one of my latest drawings, looking on as a train cuts through the city.

Village Underground

2009-11-03T18:03:00.002Z

These old tube carriages on top of a building in east London have been converted into studios for artists and designers. Looks pretty cosy inside. If working in one of these is anything like sitting on the running tube I hope they have air-conditioning in the summer.

Quentin Blake & Friends

2009-10-18T09:17:00.004+01:00

A couple of weeks ago I went to see Quentin Blake at the National Theatre where he drew to readings of extracts from some of Roald Dahl's books, including The Twits, Matilda and The Witches. I was pretty in awe. And at the end I waited for almost an hour to get my book signed.

Illustration Friday

2009-10-08T23:18:00.004+01:00

This is my submission for this week's Illustration Friday theme Germs.

Penny door

2009-09-21T23:33:00.002+01:00

Not your average door. I walked by this place on the weekend in East London. I'm sure there's some fascinating reason for the copper coin decoration, I just don't know what it is.

Little treasures!

2009-09-12T22:19:00.004+01:00

It's been a very long time since I put together an Etsy treasury, but here's my latest. Made up of lots of lovely things, many I've only just discovered.

Commit No Nuisance

2009-09-09T17:55:00.001+01:00

Commit No Nuisance, originally uploaded by janicejs.

This caught my eye while out and about in Southwark, London. I find this area pretty fascinating with its range of architecture and weaving streets.

New Print! 25 Watches

2009-09-04T14:27:00.003+01:00

What kind of watch do you wear?

My latest print is now in the shop!

Feed Your Soul

2009-08-27T19:45:00.003+01:00

Indiefixx's wonderful free art project, Feed Your Soul, is a great idea. Just download and print and you've got a little piece of art. This month I've contributed too. I'll also be popping over to have a browse.

New print - 23 Chairs

2009-08-24T21:58:00.002+01:00

My latest print is now in the shop!

Free Shipping this Weekend!

2009-08-14T19:21:00.005+01:00

There's free shipping on everything in my shop starting today and ending on Sunday!

My Little Clutter

2009-08-14T14:34:00.001+01:00

Toiletries, originally uploaded by janicejs.

Here's a little sketch I made of my toiletries & cosmetics (+mugs, bits of paper etc.) shelf in my room. Much of it is empty pots I can't quite bring myself to throw away because I always think they might come in handy. They haven't yet...

More New Prints for August!

2009-08-05T19:57:00.003+01:00

The first is the final outcome of the work shown in my earlier post, Drawing the City.

The Watched City

A Scribble in the Sky

In the shop!

New Prints Available!

2009-08-01T20:38:00.002+01:00

The Waterfront

Southwark Row

Both in the shop.

DIY City Mag - London Issue

2009-07-29T12:15:00.003+01:00

Thanks to Guest Editor Sara who included me and my work in this issue and even on the cover! It features some great crafty places in London & Brighton, and many wonderful artists and designers.

Drawing the City

2009-07-24T17:38:00.004+01:00

I've a few new prints coming soon so here's how one of them came about over the course of several days building the scene bit by bit.

I'll be posting the finished piece a little later.

envelope char siu

2009-06-01T20:16:00.001+01:00

envelope char siu, originally uploaded by janicejs.

A little bit of my last week on an envelope:

A much needed hairdressers appointment

& a char siu bao (roast pork bun), one of my favourite foods, from a Chinatown bakery my parents used to take me to as a kid. They look a lot more delicious in real-life. : )

Hello again!

2009-05-20T15:57:00.004+01:00

Today, in an attempt to shake things up a bit I've put away my usual fine line pens and picked up a homemade bamboo one (carved from bamboo from the garden). I'm enjoying the variety in the thickness of line and that bit of unpredictability.

Creating a scene

2009-03-26T18:31:00.001Z

drawing in progress, originally uploaded by janicejs.

This is what I've been drawing today. I'm always drawn back to cities and streets, I just find all those random bits of street paraphenalia so fascinating to put together on the paper.

That little bit of something in the top left corner is a test print of my latest nearing completion illustration which I'll reveal later.

Catching up on some reading...

2009-03-25T17:55:00.003Z

So now I'm a google reader convert. I've just spent almost an hour adding and catching up on those blogs that get lost among my hundreds of bookmarks and I've only just started.

Most days I just about get round to checking out a couple of my favs but there's so much interesting reading that the time just goes.

My head's a little overloaded with the happenings of the blogosphere now so I'll be getting back to my own little world and work. All to a bit of Simon & Garfunkel.

Once upon a time...

2009-03-20T15:58:00.001Z

The Cinema - Pitfield St., originally uploaded by janicejs.

Browsing through the mass of photos on my computer I came across this. I took it in Hackney earlier this year and turns out it was a cinema. Can't you just imagine it looking all fresh and fancy and being the place to go on an evening back in it's heyday? Or maybe I'm just romanticising it.

What's the time?

2009-03-10T14:39:00.001Z

watches, originally uploaded by janicejs.

As I mentioned in my previous post I've been working on a new series based around everyday objects and their many variations. This one as you can see is on watches and I really enjoyed drawing all the little details. I'm working on the colouring now although I do like this one in it's raw drawn state.

Small wonders

2009-03-08T21:56:00.001Z

cards?, originally uploaded by janicejs.

I've been thinking about branching out and putting some of my illustrations onto notecards or postcards so I had these printed to see how they look.

The illustration on the left is a new one from a series I've been working on on the theme of multiples.

Animated Friday!

2009-03-06T13:24:00.004Z

I've been doing the rounds on YouTube checking out the animation category and thought I'd share a couple I think are pretty fantastic. They're both to French songs, fun with a little dark humour.

First off, one for the lovesick in Paris...

And one for the coffee addict...

Who lives in a house like this?

2009-02-09T12:36:00.005Z

Interiors are my latest endeavour. With my trusty new Faber-Castell Pitt pen I'm exploring imaginary homes. It'll be nice to get a little colour on this.

Here's a few doodles for good measure.

Any answers to the title question will be much appreciated. :)

The Snow Fox

2009-02-09T12:23:00.004Z

Last week's snow meant snowmen and snowladies, snowball fights and a fox on my shed. This week it's just back to rainy days.

Printed in Taiwan

2009-01-14T17:05:00.005Z

A new year, a new post (finally). This was published last summer but my copy only came in the post this month, I'd pretty much forgotten all about it. It's Taiwan's art & design magazine dpi. I was included in their City Adventure feature alongside some wonderful artists/illustrators, not least the amazing Mattias Adolfsson whose work is on the cover.

Incidentally, my mum doesn't know about this feature but sent me a copy of the magazine's last issue after a Christmas visit to Taipei knowing that it would be my kind of thing. I think she'll be a little suprised to see these pictures.

On a side note, my shop is unfortunately on hiatus while I sort out some printer issues.

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-25T12:07:00.001Z

Merry Christmas!, originally uploaded by janicejs.

A time for too much chocolate and Xmas TV! Enjoy!

V & A Friday Late

2008-12-01T22:16:00.004Z

Well, I went off to the late opening and activities of the Victoria & Albert Museum's monthly Friday Late "Metal Rocks" last week. As you might be able to tell the theme was jewellery and music.

Here's some bits'n'bobs I picked up on my way round - a decorate-it-yourself edible ring, a t-shirt charm, a little wooden fish (that I fished with a rod from a barrel) and oddly enough a spring.

A tower of shiny discs each personalised by a Friday Later. Mine's the one in the middle, not that you can make out anything much in the photo :) And in the most beautiful room in the building which is part of the cafe people were playing RockStar (below).

It was great to be in the museum late and a DJ in the foyer playing 80s/90s power ballads was pretty fab.

pretend

2008-11-20T00:01:00.001Z

pretend, originally uploaded by janicejs.

For this week's Illustration Friday theme. I drew this a while back but it seemed to fit.

Two Cities

2008-11-18T17:38:00.003Z

My latest illustrations are a pair of fanciful takes on Hong Kong where the streets are a hodge-podge of styles and air-conditioners are everywhere.

In the shop now, City Blue & City Pink!

Vacant

2008-11-06T17:17:00.001Z

vacant, originally uploaded by janicejs.

My interpretation of this week's Illustration Friday theme Vacant. One of life's little frustrations.

Umbrellas at the Ready!

2008-11-02T13:46:00.002Z

Umbrellas, originally uploaded by janicejs.

On a cold, rainy November day some colourful umbrellas might just cheer me up.

My latest Etsy treasury!

Repair

2008-10-30T20:46:00.004Z

It's that time again! Illustration Friday is here! This one's for the theme Repair.

Late

2008-10-23T23:28:00.006+01:00

For this week's Illustration Friday theme Late. I can see their weekly challenges being pretty addictive.

Strings

2008-10-16T20:54:00.003+01:00

Something for this week's Illustration Friday theme strings.

Paper N Stitch!

2008-10-15T22:21:00.006+01:00

Just opened today is Paper N Stitch, an online exhibition of "fine art, handmade, and vintage shops" and I'm lucky enough to be amongst them! It's been wonderfully put together by Brittni and Jeff who've brought together over 80 artists and designers a few of which are in the screenshot above.

I'd definitely recommend a browse :)

Pink Power!

2008-10-08T17:34:00.002+01:00

A very pink treasury, originally uploaded by janicejs.

My latest attempt at treasury making on Etsy. Hot pink can pack such a punch so I scoured my favorite Etsians for examples of it doing just that.

Hot Hot Pink!

Back to Class!

2008-10-03T15:03:00.001+01:00

classroom, originally uploaded by janicejs.

As promised, another one from the sketchbook. Ok, it's not on the 'home' theme as before but it's another little everyday interior scene. Back to the days of times-tables and spelling tests and waiting for the bell to ring for break time.

A Big Moo!

2008-09-30T00:11:00.001+01:00

New Moo minicards, originally uploaded by janicejs.

My new minicards from Moo, 100 cards in total. After first coming across Moo a few months ago I finally decided to get some of my own as a replacement for my earlier batch of business cards. It took a bit of thought but I settled on these 4 of my illustrations to feature on them. As tempting as it was I decided against the option of having a different image on each card but I think 100 all different cards laid out would have looked pretty impressive.

Coffee, amusements & chips

2008-09-24T22:42:00.004+01:00

Coffee, amusements & chips, originally uploaded by janicejs.

Here's what became of my earlier "Work-in-Progress". All bright and colourful, not exactly how I'd describe my own high street even though it was the influence for this. A yellow sky is always nicer than the grey one that's been hovering over London the past couple days.

Coffee, amusements & chips, pretty good things to have.

Now in the shop.

London scribbling

2008-09-19T21:48:00.008+01:00

Something from an old, old sketchbook today with a little added colour. All pretty obvious bits of London in a quick scribble.

This weekend I'll be heading into the city to check out the annual Open House weekend when 100s of buildings both old and new that you wouldn't usually have access to open their doors to the public. The hard part is choosing which ones to go to in such a short time.

Kick back & relax...

2008-09-18T22:17:00.001+01:00

Living Room, originally uploaded by janicejs.

A few days ago it was the bedroom, now it's the living room. The sideboard on the left under the clock and the sofa are actually straight out of my own living room. And also the sheepskin rug. That tall thing between the sofa and sideboard is a shelf with a record player on top, a flash from my childhood. I used to rumage through my dad's LPs, there was a colourful one I remember in particular by a band called Sky, at least I think that's what it was.

In a little while I'm going to be sat on that sofa.

A sweet Parisian treat

2008-09-17T21:06:00.001+01:00

Paris Desert, originally uploaded by janicejs.

I feel a craving for something sweet and I think this bit of extravagance would do the trick. Shame this photo was taken a long while back and across the sea in Paris.

I really fancy that chocolate one in the bottom right corner.

★ Illustration Galore ★

2008-09-16T17:55:00.015+01:00

Exciting news this week. The new issue of Design That Design This is online and it's an absolute treasure trove of illustration! There's such a variety of illustrators with their diverse styles and subject matters stuffed into 176 pages and I'm thrilled to be featured on p120-121.

Here's where to check out this fab mag
===> Design This Design That - Issue 2

I'll be heading back myself to pour over the wonderful artwork on display.

A place for sleepy-heads...

2008-09-15T21:37:00.001+01:00

Bedroom, originally uploaded by janicejs.

Here's another drawing from the sketchbook following up the couple of 'home' themed sketches I've previously posted. This time it's the bedroom. I used to dream of a wooden 4-poster bed as a kid, they seemed so grand and straight out of fairy tales.

Stay tuned for more snippets of the home...

An old monster of London

2008-09-14T16:47:00.009+01:00

A few of months ago I got to see Battersea Power Station up close during a public consultation for it's redevelopment. I've seen it from a distance so often and it was so fascinating walking around and a little sad to see it's demise from suprisingly lavish and detailed architectural feat to this shell. Although, for a shell it's pretty impressive.

Incidentally you might recognise the interior from The Dark Knight.

Work-in-Progress

2008-09-03T16:52:00.001+01:00

Work-in-Progress, originally uploaded by janicejs.

It's been a little while since my last post so here's a look at what I've been working. This one's inspired by something a little closer to home, my own high street where a new amusement arcade has recently opened in an old bank building.

Above the Rooftops

2008-08-25T13:22:00.001+01:00

Above the Rooftops, originally uploaded by janicejs.

I posted the drawing for this a couple of weeks ago and here's the final piece. After going back and forth on ideas I went with a minimal contrasting colour sheme. It would be quite something to see a city looming over orange water in real-life.

Pick up the mail!

2008-08-13T18:28:00.002+01:00

The Orange Box, originally uploaded by janicejs.

My latest finished piece, The Orange Box. One of the many things that go hand-in-hand with living in high-rise cities, mailboxes. A new one for the shop.

Shout it from the rooftops!

2008-08-10T11:01:00.008+01:00

Here's one of the latest pieces I'm working on at the moment. It's now scanned into my computer and in the midst of colouring. Below are a couple of photos of it's build up.

The inspiration for this one is Hong Kong and flying into the city when it's airport was on the harbour. That and all those helicopter shots of every city in the movies.

Who lives in a house like this?

2008-07-28T21:04:00.001+01:00

Interlaken House Mural, originally uploaded by janicejs.

Here's a wall in Switzerland - Interlaken if I remember correctly. I just think it would be fantastic to live there.

Curious Things

2008-07-16T10:07:00.007+01:00

Here's my latest piece Curious Things, something to suit the summer months and thoughts of holidays abroad. I've taken a little inspiration from Porto, Portugal.

Scrub-a-dub-dub!!!

2008-06-22T19:36:00.001+01:00

Bath Time, originally uploaded by janicejs.

A little more from my little sketchbook.

Secret Postcard Revealed!

2008-06-15T17:26:00.010+01:00

It's been a little while since my last post, but now as promised a few posts back I'll reveal my contribution to the Music as Therapy Secret Postcard Sale held in May.

A little sneak into a good old British shed; home of many a creative or inventive endevour at the bottom of many a garden.

Everything and the kitchen sink!

2008-05-28T22:19:00.002+01:00

Pots, Pans and Dirty Dishes, originally uploaded by janicejs.

Introducing my latest creation. An ode to busy kitchens.

This is from another one of my little drawings in my little sketchbook that I've just finished colouring on my computer. After a bit of thought I decided to name it Pots, Pans and Dirty Dishes.

Multicolour Mayhem!

2008-05-27T20:21:00.005+01:00

It's been a long, long time since I made a treasury on Etsy but today I was in the right place at the right time.

Just a few exciting things I've seen.

Voila, colour colour colour!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=46945

My Dream Studio...

2008-05-21T16:15:00.005+01:00

The Workspace, originally uploaded by janicejs.

...sort of.

I made this little drawing in my little "goes with me everywhere" sketchbook a couple weeks back. I only wish I had such a dedicated and organised little space to do my creating.

Lonely Metropolis

2008-05-17T23:03:00.006+01:00

A while ago I posted a little snippet from a drawing of a little girl transported to a Tokyo-esque landscape. Well here's the finished piece, Lonely Metropolis.

The Return of Chuck Cat....

2008-05-15T09:18:00.011+01:00

....formerly known as the cat.

Chuck Cat is brought to you by my sister.

Secret Postcard

2008-05-07T15:46:00.016+01:00

Last night I got down to work on a little piece of illustration for a secret postcard sale for the charity Music as Therapy. Once the event is over in a couple of weeks I'll reveal what I did.

In the meantime, here's a pretty bad scan of what I drew last year for it. You may notice similarities between this and my piece The Streets of the Dream. That's due to the fact that they were both inspired by the same piece of writing from Italo Calvino's Invisible cities.

This year's one is quite different.

Introducing the Cat...

2008-04-30T15:15:00.008+01:00

For a change, just something my sister drew that made me laugh.

And, if you happen to be a watcher of Gossip Girl, do you get this?

Making Minor Music

2008-04-25T20:06:00.011+01:00

So I found this fab site, Lost at E Minor, this week that's jam packed with the arts and just had to see if I could get in there. And today I got an email letting me know that I'd been posted. Thanks Zolton!

Oh, my piece is the big pic on the far left.

Childhood Nostalgia...

2008-04-20T21:34:00.039+01:00

This weekend I took a trip to the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green, London, and spotted a few familiar playthings from my past.

The 1st is the Fisher Price Schooldesk which is now hidden in an ocean of newer toys in an aunt's house.

The 2nd is the Sega Game Gear which I took pride in having chosen the competitor and underdog to the Game Boy. My favorite game was Disney's Aladdin because I got to run over market stalls to the tune of One Jump Ahead in digi-sound. Amazingly, my parents still have it in their flat with all the old games.

Lastly, there's the kiddie record player that was passed down from my big sis, I've no idea what happened to it.

Some picture slides for Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland, obviously not from my childhood.

And, of course, what toy museum would be complete without a dollhouse (or several in this case).

* We Make London *

2008-04-13T20:02:00.020+01:00

Amendment 6th May: I will no longer be taking part in this but if you're about please go along and support some wonderful indie artists and designers.

On 22nd June 2008 I will be venturing outside of the online marketplace and making my 1st foray into "live" selling at new art & craft event We Make London at Dragon Hall, Covent Garden.

"We Make is a collection of trendy UK designers who until now have only been able to buy and sell online and in exclusive boutiques. We Make London is the first of what we plan to be many shows which will showcase the talents and designs of the We Make team. You won’t find We Make on the high street."

For more info please visit: The We Make blog

This is a piece from 1 of more than 25 artists & designers who will be taking part. And who I'll be sharing a stall with.
LazyGiraffe

Snow and Sun

2008-04-07T20:53:00.008+01:00

How wrong I was in my last post when I wrote that spring had arrived.

This is the sight I woke up to on Sunday.

For a bit of sun, I thought I'd share a bit of fab illustration from a book featuring comic & animation artists of China that I picked up at a book fair in Hong Kong.

I love that little town with it's distinctly European feel.

Doing a little decor8-ing

2008-04-02T14:45:00.016+01:00

Thank you to Holly of decor8 for including my work in her Etsy Take Five Tuesday.

What a thrill!

On a less exciting but still nice little side note, it looks like Spring may have finally arrived in London. I look forward to not wearing a coat and sitting in the local park.

Roll on Summer...

Monday Monday

2008-03-24T13:05:00.015Z

It's been a funny old Easter Weekend here in England. It's snowed the last couple days, so much for Spring and bunnies in the grass.

Anyway, I thought I'd do a quick show and tell on what I've been working on over the long weekend. Here's a little snippet...

Carrying on with my fascination with shop signs, high-rises and dense cities, I've transported a little Waiting Girl to the metropolis (or my version of Tokyo).

Now I'll get back to the process of adding some colour on the computer and once it's finished I'll be posting the result. It's something to do on a dreary day...

Happy Easter!!!

2008-03-23T13:06:00.000Z

Spilling the Design Milk

2008-03-19T18:17:00.006Z

I was wondering why woke up to several sales on Tuesday morning and this turns out to be the reason.

Design Milk is such a great blog so I'm thrilled, and just a little suprised, to be on it.