In the post box this morning...

a copy of the Turkish edition of Naughty Toes, just published by Marsik Kitap.

Tipis

This was my final mini canvas for the Jamaica Street Open Studios auction last year :( Miss you JSA. Looking forward to setting up our new studio here sometime this year hopefully. I'll pop up some pics in my next post.

Weekend progress

Snowflakes. Are they classed as christmas decorations? I can't bring myself to take them down. It's still winter, right?!

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A colourful palette this morning :)

Goodbye 2013

The end of an eventful and exciting 2013. Now the christmas biscuits are all eaten (and there were plenty!) and the christmas tree popcorn has been left to the birds. All ready for a new year of fun adventures in our new home.

A happy and adventurous new year to you all!

New beginnings

Settling in to a new life in a small rural village in Carmarthenshire, Wales. We've been here 2 months today, and what a fantastic time we've had so far. There has been some beautiful weather, a village duck race, local walks across lovely fields, visits from friends and family and now enjoying the bounty of our 6(!) apple trees and endless amounts of blackberries. No regrets so far! Feeling so much more in touch with the seasons here and Autumn is definitely in the air, looking forward to watching the changing countryside.

On the work side, whilst waiting for a lovely new studio to be converted (pics to come) I'm currently getting stuck into a new picture book and I will post some new personal work up here soon too. So stick around :)

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It's brightening up

It's positively dreary outside today so I thought I'd brighten things up a bit with these recent ebay finds. I love this series of science books. I've had another one from the series for a few years now so I was really pleased to have found these to add to my collection. These are from the 60's and early 70's, fantastic illustrations. I will have to keep my eye out for more!

The last of 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Apologies for the long post but just thought I'd catch up in one go, so here's the last of 2012. Had a fabulous trip to the South East coast. Above is Whitstable, beautiful place, yummy food and home to the wonderful Frank...

Next up, Rye. Another fantastic place, felt quite at home here. It helped staying at The Crows Nest above the amazing Lion Street Store many thanks to the owner, Sarah, for making us feel so comfortable! Check it out, they also stock prints by this fine man!

A short stop in Eastbourne on the way home.

Beautiful walk with beautiful friends in the Mendips.

Our cheeky monkey turned 1, Happy Birthday darling! (The lovely dog is by super talented Sally Nencini)

I managed to crochet Harry his first stocking, was finishing it on Christmas eve just in time for Santa's pressies!

Here's to a creative and inspiring 2013!

Catch up part 1: Kew

Have been up to all sorts lately seeing lots of beautiful things and places so will have to do a catch up over a few posts!

First up, Kew Gardens. We spent a lovely day here a couple of weeks ago, the weather was a bit on the damp side to say the least but it was just great to be outside soaking up a bit of Autumn. I was totally blown away by the Palm House and could have stayed in there all day! The scale of it is incredible and the ironwork is absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend a visit!

A hat for Harry

Hooray, I finally managed to be a bit creative! I made Harry a hat...now, what's next?!

I'm also back in the studio, so hopefully I'll be able to pop up some new work soon, that's if I can remember how to do it :) There may also be a sale in my shop, so watch this space. It's time for action!

It's that time of year

I urge you to come along and enjoy our open studios this weekend. Lots of amazing artists showing their work and don't miss the mini canvas auction on Sunday afternoon to be in with a chance of taking home a beautiful original piece of art.

Rolly Boys

Picked up this little beauty on ebay recently. It's incredibly satisfying watching them spin. Perfect for the little man's room. One day he'll be able to play with it without slobbering all over it!

I Want My Hat Back

My very first Mother's Day and my beautiful boy (or daddy!) came up trumps with this little gift. A gorgeous book by Jon Klassen, fantastic illustrations and hilarious story, I highly recommend it!