Macaroons

Macaroons are apparently the 'new cupcakes' so I've been working on a new card design for Phoenix.  In the interest of research I first had to buy some to draw.  Yum!

Open Studios 2011

My first post of 2011!

It was the Open Studios AGM on Sunday and it made me realise that I should really be thinking about new work for the show in July.  My studio will be open the second and third weekends in July and will have the usual mix of limited edition prints and my published cards and wrapping paper.  The above collograph is called 'Indigo Bird' and is from an edition of twenty five hand coloured prints.  I'm planning to do some new large prints, inspired by patterns in fields, so watch this space to see how they turn out.

I'm currently working on new Christmas designs for Phoenix but I'll have to wait until next month to see if anything has been selected.  I'm also working on a Strawberry card to go with the wrap which is number three in their best seller list.  The presents design is number one!

New Wrapping Paper Designs

Three new wraps featuring my designs are out this month from Phoenix Trading.  The Happy Birthday came out earlier this year, so I think they make a nice set.  I especially like the Gecko tag.

Christmas 10 event photos

It was a freezing cold evening but people turned out in their hundreds and we had a great night.  Above are a selection of the work on show.

Christmas 10 location

Here is a map showing the location of the Unitarian Church Hall.  It may be freezing outside, but there will be a lovely warm festive atmosphere at our show, plus mulled cider and mince pies.  We've all been working hard to produce unique gifts that you won't find in the shops.  I hope you can make it.

Midnight Hare

This is one of my new prints just completed for the Christmas 10 show.  It is a collograph, which uses a plate made from mountboard and PVA glue.  It is a limited edition of 25 prints and will be available framed or unframed.

Postcards Arrived

The promotional cards have arrived for the Christmas 10 show.