Uniqlo/Orla Kiely Collaboration

As of March 19th, Uniqlo UK will launch their Orla Kiely Collection. How exciting!
Here's the link: http://shop.uniqlo.com/uk/store/clothing/ut/orlakiely/

Mark Hearld Illustrations

I have to hold up my hands and say my last two posts are completely lifted from the St. Jude's blog, 'All Things Considered'. But how can I resist passing on news of this fantastic looking book by Nicola Davies, which is illustrated throughout by Mark Hearld. The little chap on the cover is enough to sell it to me on it's own!

Simon Lewin has written more about it here, where you'll find more pictures too. You can pre order from Amazon, which is exactly what I shall be doing this very afternoon!

Angie Lewin Sofa

Look at this! How marvellous! St. Jude's have collaborated with Sofa.com to create a new range of furniture. How can I make room for an extra chair?!

Late Winter in Prague

We had a few days in Prague last week. The city was beautiful in it's Winter snow- the temperature down to -18 on one night!
I was very inspired by the work of Alfons Mucha, we saw a big collection of his Art Nouveau posters at the Mucha Museum. It is amazing how his work has influenced so many aspects of art and design.

Lots of Drawing.

 I've been working up this 'British Birds' idea that I started when I was on my hols last September. I'm trying to make a long, narrow composition with a Springtime feel. Starting with these sketches, then drawing up the design ready to make a print later this week.
My ink and brushes tin fits right in with the theme.
I'll be exhibiting at The Spring Fair at Birmingham NEC from February 5th (Hall4 stand c73), so work is apace to have some new prints ready for the show.

'Noisy Neighbours' News

Great news! Tate Publishing have almost sold out of the first edition hardback copies of 'Noisy Neighbours'. There are still some available from Tate and also a last few from Amazon.

Er, Happy New Year!

Has it really been 2 months since my last posting? Whoops-a daisy! What a slacker!
I haven't been hibernating. Most of my inactivity is due to spending all of my spare time on trying to finish our kitchen renovations. Happily, it's mostly done now.

We chose this 'Logpile' wallpaper from 'Roddy and Ginger'. Well, Foxy spotted it, and I had to admit that it was perfect, and much better than any of the ones that I had come up with!