Illustration Gems from the Attic
August 26th, 2009
Some of my earliest memories are of the picture books I was absorbed in as a small child. On my latest visit to my family home I rummaged around in the loft and found a few of these books. It was a bit like being reunited with an old familiar face as I poured over
Dessert Girl – puddings and illustration
August 25th, 2009
If you check out Dessert Girl’s quirky blog today you’ll see a recipe and images by yours truly. This blog is for those with a sugar craving and provides scrumptious recipes for you to try at home. She also invites creative folk to submit their favourite recipes so when I was kindly invited to join
Stunning Mid Century Poster Art
August 10th, 2009
Being a fan of art from the 1950 sand 60s, I had seen some of these incredible images before but I hadn’t made a note of the name until now. The vivid designs David Klein produced for TWA posters really represents the visual language of this era and perfectly captures the thrill and novelty of
Lab Partners – retro perfection!
August 3rd, 2009
Geeez, I’m going a bit crazy with the blogging today (procrastinating you could say) but I just found these guys and their work has got me excited like I haven’t been for ages! Lab Partners are a creative duo based in San Francisco who work wonders with the gocco printer. They sell their hand printed
Digital Bloom
August 2nd, 2009
If ever you should take a fancy to one of my patterns you now have the option to download a file to brighten up your pc/mobile or any other type of screen or digital display. Digital Bloom provides a quick and affordable way to personlise your gadgets with digital artwork. I shall be updating my
More Mid Century Eye Candy
July 27th, 2009
Oh dear – I’ve been slacking off again. it’s been a week since I posted last, sorry! I’ve had a bit of work on and have been getting myself into a couple of new galleries which I shall report on soon. For now let me share with you what has been my main vice and
Mid Century Modernist blog
July 16th, 2009
Whilst researching references for a recent illustration, I stumbled upon this perfect blog. It summerises all manner of mid century design in architecture, furniture, products and art inspired by this era. A load of goodies to feast your eyes on from Eames, Knoll and Saarinen among others. There are also a few very interesting films
Shop on the Shore with FiFi and Cardigan
July 10th, 2009
If you are in the Brighton region during August you must pay the Fishing Museum a visit. It hosts various intriguing exhibitions throughout the year and between August 6th and 17th you will find a gorgeous selection of work for sale by Fiona Howard and Kate Jenkins aka FiFi and Cardigan. Fishing Quarter Gallery, 203
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!
FiFi by Fiona Howard
June 8th, 2009
I’ve just stumbled upon the gorgeous work of a fellow Brightonian. Designer Fiona Howard seems to share my love of the mid-century aesthetic with stylised natural forms and muted colours. There’s a touch of the Angie Lewin about these too – another of my favourite artists. I must get myself at least one of the