duvet design part 03

with the recent duvet design project i had been dealing with pattern until i was given a brief. the commission was now to be based on a sketch i had previous shown the client of some houses. the brief was to combine this with a forest of some kind . this felt like well trodden territory both for me and a lot of illustration now. in order to try to get a fresh perspective some first hand drawing in epping forest was needed. the top and fourth drawings are the only ones that really informed me, told me something useful, more than just a drawing of a tree

duvet design part 02

simple block print test for repeat pattern

duvet design part 01

ive been working on a duvet design for collective editions over the christmas break. at first there was no brief so i took the chance to explore pattern. structured with repeat elements but with no ambition to redraw, work them up, imperfections left as the the rules to the pattern evolves through the drawing

Harpers magazine

final illustration

worked up version

rough

new illustration for Harpers Magazine for a short story written by Myla Goldberg. In trying to get a lot of elements into the image, it became very disjointed in the early stages.

JDRF animation

click here and make an animation from a kit of parts created by me and help raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes and  the work JDRF do.

concept by Mischief, website by  The Tin

drawings to screenprints

in the summer i produced some narrative pencil drawings for 'inbetween' exhibition with peepshow (see earlier post). im trying to translate those drawings into screen prints by redrawing them in ink and changing the marks to suit the medium . hopefully the prints wont be a carbon copy of the originals but offer something different. this is just work in progress  but more to come in the new year

xmas sales

two christmas sales coming up where you can buy lots of goodies from everyone at peepshow and a whole host of talented folk. The first sale is saturday 28th november at The Crypt of St Pancras Church, Euston rd, London, NW1 28A from 11-6pm.

The second sale is on saturday 12th december at the Tab Centre behind Shoreditch Tabennacle church, 3 Godfrey Place,London,E27 NT

sketchbook 02:an evening at the british museum

notes:

often drawing to record, work something out, these were created with the focus being on the act of drawing itself.

-when each mark is a recording of a reaction,

-when you see yourself in the drawing,

-observation as a catalyst for something imagined.

-takes time before any discovery made,

-alot of bad academic drawings in the process before getting anywhere interesting

-happiness

new york times

piece on thanksgiving out in wednesdays edition

sketchbook 01

i keep different sketchooks for different reasons and rarely show then as they feel private but perhaps its good to have some distance. these images are from one i keep on my desk at home to create disposable drawings at the end of the day.often the drawings are light and seem meaningless but have some joy. lately these drawings are becoming more informative than intended. void of reference and intent but always offering a spark.that is their worth

its the thought that counts

two christmas cards just going to print. The cards show two epic journeys undertaken in order to get a precious , if slightly underwhelming gift of a twig or a rock. these will be on sale at some christmas sales soon. more details to come.

been thinking about print more and more which is causing my drawings to be produced with even less refinement, with a lack of weight or importance to them. i can see the mistakes or how i could redraw, add, develop but for now im happy to actually avoid that and let them not be over worked.

t shirts

been working on some t shirt designs for a couple of different clients lately. heres just a few of the designs at various stages. decisions on what will finally go to print is yet to be made but a couple of these should be available in the new year

field work

i will be showing a drawing and selling some goods at Field Work, a pop up shop from 19th oct-1st nov. click here for more info

back online

just to let you know, my website is back up and will be a space to display random selections of both commissioned and personal work  on a regular basis

heavy pencil party

thursday night was the 1st birthday party of Heavy Pencil at the ICA. fun seemed to be had by all and it was great to see so many people drawing. drawing in any kind of public space/arena can pose some  problems. personally i find the experience is nerve racking and slightly alien during, but beneficial afterwards. i think its hard to not try and draw to show off, which can be the worse kind of drawing, or to fall into a default mode but avoiding both of these issues in this situation is hard but a good challenge. i like what heavy pencil are doing and its good to think about drawing as a more open activity. thanks to all involved and the great live music from django django 

island fold zine

when i did my residency at Island fold i collaborated  on a quick series of drawings with the talented Luke Ramsey. A lot of work was made during my time there and i had forgotten about these drawings  until now. Seeing them take the from of a zine, lovingly put together by Island fold, is  a real pleasure and a reminder that distance from your work is a good thing . You can buy a copy on their site .While your there i recommend looking around at their other publications. lots of great work by great artists and any purchase supports the generous spirit of Island fold.

YCN library

YCN on rivington street london have started a library and kindly asked us at peepshow to add to their growing collection. we presented the books last night, so a big thank you  to those who came along, asked questions and had a beer. it was a pleasure.

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