Inspiration

Happy Monday everyone. Lately I've been looking for daily inspirational quotes to comfort one of my closest friends and I noticed that I loved reading them as much as he did. With that in mind, every Monday I will post one of my favourite quotes here to inspire you too! Here's my first, enjoy!

"Life is a great big canvas.

Throw all the paint on it you can."

Danny Kaye

Bubblegum Elephant

Et voilà! One painting is finished, just a layer of gloss varnish needed on the top.

Happy Tuesday

Happy Tuesday everyone! I defy you not to smile if you watch this.

Painted Pages

I've been taking an e- course with Sarah Ahearn Bellemare and it's been a joy. Through showing me her painting process (which is fascinating to watch) she has taught me various new techniques- my favourite tip so far has to be a game she taught us on how to get yourself unstuck when you are staring at a blank canvas & have no idea what to do or where to start.

Here are some backgrounds I created using Sarah's game, not sure where they will lead yet but I had so much fun creating them. I just let my inner child come out - I didn't care if it looked ugly, I just kept on going & enjoying the process, I ended up going to bed pretty late that day!

If you would like to find out more about Sarah's course, it is called Painted Pages and I would highly recommend you having a look.

P.S I forgot to mention I also got a little 'fun-filled class pack' in the post with an envelope to open each week of the course. Every time I open one of the envelopes it feels like I'm opening a gift & really brightens my day :-)

JoJo Maman Bébé

So I was flicking through my latest catalogue from JoJo Maman Bébé and low & behold I see the tables & chairs I designed for John Crane looking back up at me! I let out a rather loud, excited yelp & then had to show it to every unsuspecting individual who knocked on the door (inc. the post man, Tesco delivery man & someone trying to sell me a new door.....). Anywho as you can tell I really am very chuffed indeed. If you want to take a peek, click here for the table and here for the chairs.

I'm off to have a slice of cake to celebrate :)

A Duck!

(on my computer screen)

Hello. I've just got back from a wonderful trip to Ireland.

Work has once again resumed & I'm currently drawing retro ducks whilst feeling very sleepy.

Zzzzzzzzzzzz

I've been in a.....

Ooops, I fell into a black hole of order making & deadlines! Apologies for being away from my blog for so long.

We also went on a short holiday to France, which we desperately needed. The sun shone everyday, we ate ice creams on the beach, played in the pool & relaxed. Good times.

I'll be back soon, with some new work to show you, that's if anyone's still reading this!