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You 'Lovely Linkedin Linker' Peeps
I was just about to just click the auto thanks reply to those lovely Peeps, when I was interrupted by a herd of Gnu crashing through the studio. On their way, I guess, to greener pastures. Mind you that's the … Continue reading
I've been working on some new styles. Which do you prefer?
Anyone who knows me knows I love to experiment. For me trying new things is very much a part of my creative life. Learning something new, trying and testing is progress. I don't stand still for long. Is that good … Continue reading
Just take it one step at a time. Sensible advice for all of us.
No rush! No panic! Do what you can, sit back and enjoy and when you are ready, do a little bit more. Rory Mackenzies' advice for gardeners, disabled or not, makes a lot of sense.
A Selection from the 'Lifestyle' Archive
I always enjoy the delicate challenge of illustrating Rory Mackenzie's articles for Lifestyle magazine. It is extremely difficult to illustrate topics about the differently abled without being offensive or patronising. Well, thank goodness, Lifestyle keeps on asking for more… and … Continue reading
I take my humourous illustrations as seriously as I do my serious illustrations
It's very odd,creating an idea and an image which make people laugh, is actually taken very seriously. Not a smile comes to my little face, while I'm working on what will make my audience smile. This is one of my various … Continue reading
Get to know your audience.....
When you work with a magazine for a while you get to know what illustration content will be acceptable to the editor, art director and readers. In other words you get to know your audience. So Rory Mackenzie's article is … Continue reading
I had to make a comment in support of Freedom of the Press and of Speech!
Wednesday 7th January 2015 was a shocking day for Paris and Freedom of the Press. This is my contribution in support.
Wishing you Guys and Guyesses a Magical Christmas and Fun and Funny New Year
For all you lovely peeps out there, all those I know and all those peeps I hope to know. Love and Peace to you, your families, your friends and your neighbours.
Two new illustrations, I'm pleased with. What do you think?
These 2 illustrations are of, yours truly, 'Moi!' Miko and my elder son, Toby, the photographer. I created them for our 'About Us' page on the brand new Miko greetings card and art print site. Feel free to be … Continue reading
Chris Packham and I go back a long way
Sorting through some old work, I happened upon this 'realistic owl illustration' I created for the Asda Nature Watch magazine. I didn't realise that our Springwatch friend Chris Packham was presenting nature programmes back in the day. I will, however, always remember the … Continue reading
I Bring Great News, My Fine Feathered Friends
My youngest daughter Zoe, with a little help from Alex, has given us and the rest of the world to share, one of these: Click on Hugo to enlarge Allow me to introduce Hugo, born on the 1st of November 2014 … Continue reading