A brief interlude

With the exhibition preparation all done and successfully put up we took ourselves away with some friends for a blustery week in the Isle of Skye. It was absolutely amazing and am now feeling refreshed to get back on with things and keep this blog updated!! I have a backlog of things I need to post.

If you haven't already, make sure you go and check out our exhibition Full Steam Ahead at the Here Gallery, Bristol. It's on until the 4th June. A big thanks to those of you who came to the private view it was a lovely evening, I shall try and get hold of some pictures of it.

Here are some pics that have been taken by the Here Gallery of our work

Feature in the Bristol magazine, Venue, of the exhibition

Falmouth Illustration: The Retrospective

Don't miss out on this exhibition currently on at the Illustration Cupboard in London featuring work by former students of the Falmouth College of Arts Illustration course, myself included. It was lovely to meet up with the other graduates at the opening night last Thursday, see some pics here.

Inside Out at the RWA

Our studio has a fantastic exhibition currently showing at the RWA in Bristol. It features work from all of the artists at Jamaica Street studios and is well worth a visit. It's on until the 8th February so make sure you don't miss out, plus you'll also get to see a wonderful exhibition by the late Matisse!
Above are some pics from the private view, it was a great evening, a big thanks to all those that came along. The top picture shows my little section. Sorry the pictures aren't great but I'm hoping to pay another visit soon and I'll try and get some better ones!

Red

Just finished this picture, which I'll be exhibiting along with other Jamaica Street illustrators at St George's in Bristol. It's a three part exhibition spread over the course of a year entitled 'Red, Yellow, Blue'. It will be exhibiting from friday 27th August. Also the private view is the 8th September so do come along! Here's the flyer and a bit of blurb about it...
The JSA's eclectic group of illustrators return to St George's with the exhibition 'Red, Yellow, Blue'. This year-long revolving show evolves with St George's tri-annual programme, presenting a unique twist on each colour throughout the year.

Traditionally illustration is associated with the act of distinction; therefore each period the exhibiting illustrators interpret a new primary colour, in their own distinct style, paying homage to this formidable triptych. Starting with 'Red', the thematic simplicity of this minimalist colour palette creates an exciting platform for creativity and diversity, following in the historic footsteps of artistic giants Mondrian, Richter and Newman.

This inventive exhibition highlights a wealth of emerging talent, whilst also promising familiar faces: with Emma Dibben's mouth-watering morsels and Rose Sanderson's weird and wonderful creations; fantastical flights of fancy from children's illustrators Serena Curmi and Teresa Murfin; humorous outings from Leah Heming and Bjorn Rune Lie; horticultural heritage from Hannah McVicar; luminous vistas from Abigail McDougall; and the dark and surreal from newcomer Tom Mead.

The three-part nature of this exhibition guarantees an unravelling year of surprises for new and returning visitors to St George's, creating a dynamic yet harmonious visual treat inspired by the grandeur of this atmospheric venue.

David Shillinglaw

Saw a fantastic exhibition by artist David Shillinglaw at the Here Gallery, Bristol. If you're in the area it's definitely worth a look. Think it's only on until Sat 25th so you better hurry!

Also make sure you check out the next exhibition on at the Here Gallery by the very talented Bjorn Lie and Lindsey Stainer.

Going to be participating in The Art of Picture Books exhibition at The Nails Gallery, Bristol, from 20th February along with many talented illustrators. Come check it out!