Animal CrackersWe bought this book by Hannah Tinti for a friend recently, mostly because of the amazing cover illustration by David Frankland. Afterwards, I remembered these old cutouts of mine that I felt were a bit reminiscent (but a little less scary).
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Peynet inspiration
Peynet inspirationI’m working on some illustrations for a wedding guide, and for inspiration, I’m using the images in these books by 1940s popular illustrator Raymond Peynet . Ever since I studied French at school, using the a la Page series, I’ve been crazy about this style of illustration, so I’m pleased to get a chance …
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Julia Rothman changed my life
Image by Julia RothmanJulia Rothman changed my lifeI spent most of today breaking my brain trying to work out how to do a very simple repeat design (thanks so much to Wendren for your kind help). I was despairing at my ineptitude, thinking I’d never manage any kind of complex repeat, and then I flipped …
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Two nice things
Two nice thingsAfter the two nicest things – the estimable Monkey and Nanook – there are two other nice things for you to take a look at: First, Indie Fixx is running a Spruce up your Place Challenge with some fab prizes (I should know – I’m providing some of them!) And second, go and …
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50s love
50s loveLots of 50’s-inspired stuff on my mind lately. Jesse and I have been working with ceramics transfers, both making things very reminiscent of that era (it’s for Rooms on View, but we can’t show anything yet…). And then over the weekend, I bought Taschen’s Decorative Art 50s book, which is an absolute treasure trove …
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Helen Dardik is a genius
Helen Dardik is a geniusOk, it might look like I’m just saying Helen is a genius because of this adorable pic she made after her teatowels arrived in the post, but go and check out her amazing blog and the beautiful illustrations on her website and you’ll see I’m not exaggerating. Love this lady!Here’s a …
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Mountain walk
Mountain walkThe Autumn weather descended on us over the weekend, and we felt it on our ears and noses when we took an evening walk on Table Mountain yesterday. I found lots of little treasures to draw.
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Grey inspiration
Grey inspiration I simply adore this mug, found in a lovely treasure hunt post at Bloesem yesterday. I’ve been thinking a lot about ceramic transfers lately, and this is very inspiring.
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Frodo and friends
Frodo and FriendsI joined Frodo and some other friends at Milnerton Market on Saturday, and packed my camera in an effort to take snaps instead of buying things. Saw some lovely collections. But my camera battery went flat, so I got out my purse instead, and came home with a darning mushroom, a potato peeler, …
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