Brighton Bonanza

It's nearly time for Brighton Art Fair! Hurrah! I've been extremely busy making new prints for the show, which starts next week on Thursday 20th September.

Here are afew more details:

Tickets

Tickets are available on the door at £6 per person (children under 14 free).
Private View tickets for Thursday, 20th September (6pm - 8.30pm) (sponsored by HARVEYS) are available online here at £10.
An exhibitor catalogue is included in the ticket price.

Opening Times

• Thursday 20th September 6.00pm - 8.30pm (Private View - ticket only)
• Friday, 21st September  11.00am - 7.30pm
• Saturday, 22nd September  10.00am - 6.00pm
• Sunday, 23rd September  10.00am - 5.00pm 

There's lots more on the website: http://www.brightonartfair.co.uk/

I have some 2 for 1 tickets for Saturday and Sunday, and some free entry tickets for Friday 21st. If you would like one to arrive in the post, please email me with your postal address. First come, first served.

It's been four years since my last show in Brighton, and I can't wait to go back!

Heart Home Magazine

A mention courtesy of Rona Wheeldon in the current 'Heartt Home' magazine.
http://issuu.com/hearthomemag/docs/heart_home_magazine_issue_5/93

Garage Damage!

It's been a funny old year for gardening. The allotment has been pretty much a disaster zone until the last month or so- but more on that later.
At home, we have finally made some progress with the plans to extend the garden. We had a dreadful old asbestos garage at the side of the house. We've had the asbestos removed, and demolished the 'palace of tat', to open up the area to the side of the house, and have a much larger garden. Almost 100% bigger.
New fencing has been installed, and the overgrown trees and bushes dealt with. Next comes the task of fence painting, then planning new borders, lawns and paths.

It was always our intension from day 1 of living here to tackle the huge tasks of removing the garage and dealing with the boundaries. Now it's out of the way, the fun stuff can really start, and I can start buying plants again!

Preview New Products Launched at Autumn Fair!

I'm very pleased and excited to announce the launch of some new products featuring my 'Red Squirrels' print.

I've been working with a fabulous and dynamic company, 'Go Creative'. Together we have developed some prototype products which we have been exhibiting for the very first time at The Autumn Fair in Birmingham.
The new range will become available to order from Go Creative in the coming weeks, but for now, here are some of the new goodies that we have been showcasing.

'House Beautiful' Article from Hus and Hem.

Well, what do you know?! A couple of my prints have turned up in the September edition of 'House Beautiful' magazine.
They are on display in the very covetable home of Jill Studer. Jill is the co-owner of 'Hus and Hem', a wonderful shop in Ledbury, that has a unique collection of Scandinavian design. They also have a brilliant on-line store (follow the link, but have a credit card ready!)
Lovely pad, Jill!

Studio Days

Lots of activity in the studio this week, as I'm working towards a couple of commissions. The picture shows a scaled up version of my otter print, 'Lazy River'. I'm hoping to get a large version of this ready for Brighton Art Fair 20-23rd September.

Here's some sketches, and the first screen prep for a print of 'Kew Leaves'. I'm planning to make an Autumn and Spring version of this in two different colourways.

If you'd like some tickets for Brighton, please email me, including your postal address. I have a limited number of invites and special offers for the event.

Laurie Hastings Prints

I've been looking at these beautiful prints by Laurie Hastings today. There's a lovely fresh feeling about this one, called 'Isle'. I suppose I just really want to go on holiday!
This is from an edition of 50. They are £40 each, and you can buy one here: http://lauriehastings.bigcartel.com/product/isle-limited-edition-silk-screen-print
This one also took my eye.

It's called 'Lily Pond', also an edition of 50, and is £30.
Laurie is based in London, you can see more of her illustrations and prints on her website