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Tuesday, 22 May 2012

I'll Gif that a go.






After visiting a friends blog (here) I came across the dreaded wheel of death gif. This has inspired me to transform some static illustrations into mini gifs. Horse target, Lag hand cursor and Internet flux.

Typographic Play.


Some recent typographic plays.

Friday, 18 May 2012

Pigs in Hats etc.

If you haven't seen already various new work is up on the website, new greetings cards, wrap designs editorials and Irma Boom style homepage. I am currently working on another set of greetings cards and accompanying wraps.

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Drawn Words






Pick Me Up, Put Me Down

Unfortunately I have been unable to attend Pick Me Up at Somerset House this year. There really has been lots of people talking about how good it is.

Tuesday, 20 March 2012

Football Faces

Personal project, portraits of famous footballers.
From top to bottom (Didier Drogba -Chelsea, Paul Scholes - Manchester United, David Silva - Machester City, working process of David Silva and Steven Gerrard & at the very bottom a collection of footballers)








Volume & 'GIRLS' Issue

Go check out the new VOLUME mag 'GIRLS' its got some of my older work in.



Saturday, 10 March 2012

New works now on my website.

New website Homepage, and new website section 'Greetings Cards'.
Go take a look here.


Friday, 9 March 2012

BDAC Services.

Some more BDAC editorial work, for a brochure advertising the services that BDAC offer. 4 colour prints, 2 greens a grey and black.










Sunday, 4 March 2012

Naughty Playing Dinosaurs

Ive been playing around with dinosaurs, simple cut out shapes and lots of colour. Naughty naughty dinosaurs.





Saturday, 3 March 2012

Sunday, 26 February 2012

Dino Eats Dino/Tree

I have been asked to produce some Dinosaur prints for a children's nursery. Below are some early tests.





Six by Four

I have been asked to take part in The University of the West of England’s MA Fine Art fundraising show, and submit a 6x4 sized piece to exhibit and sale. So far its early days and I am only running through some rough ideas. Illustrations coming soon. To read more about the exhibition click here.

Friday, 24 February 2012

Bottoms Up & Tobacco Factory

Bottoms Up Exhibition has begun, the exhibition featuring illustrators and animators in and around the Bristol area now starts a tour of Bristol, starting in the Tobacco Factory. An accompanying animation will also follow the touring exhibition. To read more please visit here. Unfortunately I was unable to stay at the exhibition for long and the photographs taken were not the best, I suggest you go for a visit.