dumbo

present

lost

hallows

Made up pattern based on my current obsession with sock knitting on double-pointed needles.
Inspired by Freddie Robins and Brutal Knitting.

idle hands

fatty

Poetry Postcard lino prints for the marvelous Andy Spragg's new book Notes for Fatty Cakes. Check out the launch tonight at the Poetry Cafe in Covent Garden, featuring a special collaborative performance with musicians Julie Groves and Matt Cockshutt.
Download the postcards for free here!

part two

chat

delicious

I am exhibiting at this in Norwich. Free admission. Lovely food. Please visit.
More info here.

otherwise... you won't... see anything

My absolute favourite film of all time.

wild

New material. Hand-embroidered. 21cm x 17cm approx.


Also, 50th blog post! Hurrah!

Update: actually, not 50th. Boo.

border

Our amazing holiday, in (nearly) Scotland.

tribute

'Room in a box' project NUCA 2008: Yes, I used to be a super-fan. Sadly missed. R.I.P. Winehouse.

new obsession

A selection of blemmyae.

aspire

Also a great band.

homework

Contrary to the (lack of) evidence, I am actually making work at my new desk.
N.B. whilst watching Adventureland

experiment

not that kind of seal

Here's how I make a linocut:

1. Block out a piece of soft lino in a single colour with a giant poster pen, and sketch the design onto it.

2. Cut the design, following the drawn lines/areas using specialist tools (then wash off all the ink).

3. Roll ink on a glass plate to get the right consistency and coat the plate thoroughly. Flip the plate onto the prepared paper carefully and roll over (yeah, I need to get an actual print-making press). Reveal!

be jealous

My new work space.

slack

So posts happen less than once a month now...? Worst blog ever.
Well, here's some old work.

children

Chapter images and cover design for a childrens book by Jessica Wickham. Hand drawn with dip-pen and ink.

test

Animation I drew a couple of years ago, haven't seen it actually animated until now.

yes please

things to come...

Elephant, zebra, hyena, python, dromedary, okapi, hyrax, lemur, coati, capuchin, armadillo, tarantula, dik dik, salamander, bison, boar, giraffe, cheetah, otter, tortoise, kookaburra, panda, lynx, koala, dolphin, chimpanzee, kinkajou, wolf, ant, ram, reindeer, lion, stingray, fox, hippopotamus, polar bear...

sneak preview

Some pieces of a new project I'm working on...

how do I stop this?

O.K. so my work's been stolen again...

multi-talented

A little poem I wrote at work the other day...

business card

(Nude ne pas include)
Please do business with me? I will draw for £

stone

Illustration to accompany poetry by Andy Spragg on Etcetera. Mix of acrylic, watercolour, pencil and ink.