Morris Minor Traveller

Here is another addition to my cushion collection, an on going project that is slowly growing. 

It's based on a very cute 1960's Morris Minor Traveller that a friend had for a while. Sadly, although they had a few successful adventures together he had to part with it so I made him one that he can keep forever, that doesn't require any servicing or road tax and makes a rather nice memento. This is the first occasion that I have hand stitched part of the design rather than drawing it on and I really like the result. I have added a pocket detail with button fastening to allow the stuffing to be removed as the cushion is machine washable inside out. Next I'm planning on having a go at plush toys in quite a similar manner as this.

A Christmas Card

Just a card I made.

Cambridge * Finale * Bike * Polo * Tournament * Poster

So this brilliant event is coming up in a few weeks time. I've been asked by the lovely men who play polo in Cambridge to design them a poster to advertise this date. In addition to this I'm working on a logo and further designs that will be made into bags and t-shirts to act as prizes for the winners. I advise anyone to tune into the bike polo culture and watch out for a tournament near you, its very engrossing and great fun to watch, never know you might pick it up yourself. 

Why stick to paper.

I enjoy applying my drawing onto all sorts of different materials, here I made an apron that I decorated with illustrations of various English trees using fabric pens. I'm aiming to come up with a design that I can then get properly printed onto aprons, to ensure the image lasts after washing and to make it possible to apply an image with delicate lines onto the fabric. At the moment the lines are a little too chunky than I'd like and texture is hard to get across with the pens I am using. I guess you could call it work in progress.

Signage, fun with typography.

Firstly..... a sign I painted for the location of a friends bike hire business in Cambridge. If you are visiting lovely Cambridge I would recommend exploring on a bicycle, do check out his website: http://www.bikehireonline.com/

Here are two notice boards I was commissioned to paint for the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse.

 

A cheeky 'Get Well' for a friend

Get well D.S! Hope that pelvis heals up quick. I should add that this gentleman is Paul Weller from 'the Jam'.

 

(I regret adding the red laser spot on his forehead, it would look better without, where is the undo button?!)

Handsome date

(This is a drawing based on an image I found in a book.)

Hammertime

Tried a Hammer? Not the tool but the surprisingly delicious/deadly alcoholic cocktail. 

Try this at home, it is very easy:

1/2 larger (any kind)

1/4 gin

1/4 tonic water

A word of warning, if you are planning on making this your drink of choice at a party make sure you have NOTHING planned for the next day.

I'm not kidding. We introduced this silly drink to some people, since have become close friends, we met in Oslo. ('Brits Abroad!!' comes to mind, but a little more sophisticated version I like to think). One of these open minded lovely people is Petter, it was Petters' birthday hence the 'Hammers' themed card. Oh by the way Norwegians love to drink!

MACKEREL

A birthday card for Luke. Who doesn't like mackerel?

I don't know quite what happened

So its been AGES since I posted anything up here. I don't really know why this is but I do apologise, this is about to change. I was busy getting a new job and a bunch of other life preoccupations. It's been a pretty slow period since I last posted, I've been working on various larger projects which you'll be seeing evidence of soon. It's becoming evident that I need to work on my organisational skills as I'm having an interesting time juggling four different projects at one time.  

In the mean time here are a few card designs/quick drawings I have made for those lovely people I know, generally for birthdays, also for Easter and weddings.