Vintage Tea Break
July 16th, 2009
As mentioned in the previous post, I was looking for a few references of vintage ceramics; the image below is one of the resulting illustrations. This is a theme I really love so there will be more to follow, also planning to do a few prints featuring vintage ceramics.
Packaging
July 13th, 2009
Following some work I did for Wallmart and Asda earlier in the year, I wanted to develop more ideas for decorative packaging. This time I wanted to focus on food products so here are three ideas I had for common flavours that could be applicable to several edible products such as tea or confectionary. All
Latest illustration
June 19th, 2009
Just thought I would share the latest image I’ve uploaded to my online portfolio. This wholesome family are here representing the conscientious recyclers of modern Britain. Don’t they make it look like fun too! Even the family pet joins in. I felt that I needed to update my folio with images based on simple concepts
Don’t Forget Father’s Day
June 18th, 2009
It’s Fathers Day this Sunday 21st, here in the UK. I’ve just spent ages scouring the web for some inspiring vintage Fathers Day or Dad related illustration or design but I didn’t find anything suitable which was a bit disappointing. I was about to give up with today’s post when I remembered some greetings card
Etsy – Miss Brigette
June 11th, 2009
In the process of forming my Etsy store (it is coming along-gradually) I came across the delightful prints of missbrigette’s shop. These are all from original gouche paintings and collages and they sell at such fantastic prices too. Her style, colour palette and quirky subjects are all so mid-century and right up my street!
Wonderful mid-century illustration
June 5th, 2009
I’m one of many Miroslav Sasek admirers and I am trying to build my own collection of his series of illustrated childrens travel books. Each book gives a charming introduction to various cities of the world from a child’s point of view; what a great assignment. The ‘This Is..’ series was originally printed in the
Coming To America
June 2nd, 2009
No not that silly ’80s Eddie Murphy flick – my illustration work has been selected by 3×3, The Magazine of Contemporary Illustration to feature in their showcase. They call it a magazine but it’s actually more like a high quality soft back book and it’s out 3 times a year. Distributed mostly throughout the States but
Packaging Design
June 2nd, 2009
When I first started out on the self employed journey, I had some help from the lovely Princes Trust. They are worth approaching if you are just starting out with your own business and if you fit their criteria, they provide support in the form of a business loan and mentoring to get you launched.
Mid Century Illustration – Aurelius Battaglia
May 25th, 2009
Any idle moment browsing the net soon leads me to a search on mid-century illustration (it’s that or 1950s furniture-I’m currently lusting after a vintage cocktail bar for our new flat). The best place to find great examples is a splendid blog todaysinspiration which is updated pretty much every day. It was here – via