treasure hunting

Hello world! It's been a while, and I do apologise. I drew this colourful fella for a very special lady who gave me the best news I have received all year not so long ago (I'm going to be a bridesmaid!!), so I hope she won't mind if I share him with you. I feel like he should be integrated into an illustration of some sort...watch this space!


Having been in a sullen, sulky mood for most of yesterday, it was a relief to get out of the flat and do some treasure hunting around Bristol's finest second hand book shops and vintage outlets...I'm sure these beauties will come in handy at some point! (You can never have too many flower books, in my opinion.)

Also, I had to by the latest copy of Bone-shaker for this illustration by Rosie Gainsborough...

Little bit in love with her website now, too.


Currently reading: The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht
Currently enjoying: Lizzy Stewart's thoroughly beautiful and entertaining London diary
Currently looking forward to: First Aid Kit at Rise next Wednesday

isn't it good, norwegian wood

I thought I'd better let you all know that I'm still here!  It's been a busy old month of screen printing (don't get me started) and quick deadlines.  I've just completed a magazine cover for a competition (watch this space) and a quick entry for Don't Panic's Norwegian Wood poster comp.  I'm not hugely proud of this one, but the book was so beautiful, I felt compelled to give it a shot!  

And I feel a little guilty admitting it, but I'm pretty massively excited about the film adaptation!

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WORKING ON: Chalk & Cheese exhibition

ENJOYING: Lizzie Stewart's London adventures

LISTENING TO: Radiohead's new album, The Tallest Man on Earth

new york, new york

A new project graced my tired eyes this morning and prompted a weary trip to the library.  In search of inspiring New York visuals, I stumbled upon this unspeakably beautiful book.  I've never had an overwhelming desire to see the big city, but if anything, this book will do it (to be fair, this song is an equally good contender).

First printed in 1960, Sasek's drawings still look remarkably current.  'This is New York' showcases a gorgeous colour pallette, focusing on minute details with charmingly wonky little hand-drawn windows and a note or two about the idiosyncratic New Yorker.  Don't get me wrong, this book was originally intended for younger eyes, but what's not to love?  I'm going to see if I can track down the Paris one...swoon.