Claim to Fame

Blink and you miss it, but one of my Christmas cards has been spotted in the new film 'I Give it a Year'.  It's in the background of the risqué but funny Charades scene in the film.  Apparently Phoenix sent them a selection of cards and wrap to use.  I've spotted two other Phoenix designs on display so I will have to go and see the film to see if I can spot any more.

Green Pebble cards

I am pleased to announce I have had six of my drypoint and watercolour prints licensed by Green Pebble.  The 6" square cards are available to buy from their website for £2.50 each and I will also have some available at my Open Studios in July.  The originals are also available for £50 each, apart from the top right image which is sold out.

Snow

Our village is looking very pretty today.  Thought I'd post a few pics.

January 2013 new product release

*** Happy New Year everyone ***

I haven't posted anything for a while as that pesky Christmas thing got in the way.  My show went really well, selling out of my new hand-printed tree decorations and mini canvas paintings.  The coasters and tea towels were a big hit and I now only have the black and green tea towels left in stock.  We are working on a new selling website, so watch this space for it's launch.

Above are three of my new card designs published by Phoenix Trading.  It's the first time I've done 3D cards, so they were quite a challenge making sure the designs lined up properly.  The Musical Birthday design should appeal to anyone who plays an instrument or likes music.

Here's to a happy, healthy and creative 2013.

New Seed Head drypoints

As promised here are the six new paper drypoints.  I've also included a brief summary of how they are made.  I will have framed and unframed prints at the Cambridge Christmas show on Monday 26th November.  There are only six in each edition.  Four of these designs plus two others are being licensed to a new card publisher due for release in the Spring.

Monday 26th November 2012

The Cambridge Christmas Show is fast approaching and I've been busy printing six new Seed Head inspired drypoints which I will post here as soon as they are finished.  I'm also busy packaging my tea towels, making some tree decorations, gift tags, magnets and painting some mini canvases.  So there should be lots of new things to see at 'probably' the best Christmas Fair in Cambridge.  The gift tags shown here are made using hand-cut rubber stamps and will start at just 50p.

Autumn Leaves Paper-cut

For some time I have admired the work of amazing paper-cut artists such as Rob Ryan, By Charlie's Hand, Emily Hogarth and Loula Belle. Today I decided to have a go myself as the design process is not a million miles away from a lino cut.  Also the cutting of paper is a lot easier on the fingers than cutting lino, but it was very fiddly and nerve racking as one slip and you've ruined the design.

I thought I'd post the cutting work in process.  I'm quite pleased with the finished result but I think I'll stick to printmaking or possibly use it as the start of a wrapping paper design.