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I found a load these cheeky photographs in Dorchester Market. They're reproductions, but I've never seen anything like it. I love how tame they are in today's standards. Here's my favourites!
And here's a small sketch of one for my ever on-going project...
Some of my favourite buys from the last few weeks...
My beautiful suitcase I picked it up at the vintage market in Bridport. I work right next to it, so unfortunately the temptation can prove to be a bit too much! I can't wait to store shoes and what-not in it when I move into my new flat over the summer. I love that it still has the original labels on! (Excuse my manky, old carpet...)
My 1960's Miss Selfridge shoes from Bridport's Vintage Quarter. I'm in love. The only heels I can actually walk in! Although does anyone know any tips on breaking in leather?
Detail from my 1970's pale blue Peter Pan collar dress. I found it for £1.50 in a charity shop and was absolutely chuffed. Although everyone tells me I look like an old-fashioned nurse when I wear it...
And my adorable mini willow-pattern cup and saucer to add to my ever growing collection.
...around the late 50's, early 60's in the USA.
I found her photo in an old 1950's Elvis fan magazine, so I think it kind of fits in with the vintage photos I've been working with recently!
I really need to get the hang of drawing hair...
I was asked to design a flyer to send around to local schools advertising the Gigantasaurus workshops and parade as part of the Dorchester Festival.
I'm usually quite literal with my work, preferring to work from life and observations, so it was a bit of a challenge working in a different style!
I did a few illustration's for my friend's website, I'll be sure to let you know when it's up and running!
Here's a couple...
Cat on a mat.
Damien Hirst's 'For the Love of God' diamond skull.
Stephen Fry.
Did this on a bit of a whim, and it's not finished yet. But it's based on a photograph an amazing book I got for Christmas, 'The Empire of Death'. Life's been a bit busy, so I've only just gotten around to looking at it properly. A must for anyone curious about macabre and morbid, it's filled with beautiful photographs and facts about charnel houses and catacombs around the world.
I know, my camera skills are terrible!
I was a bit of a dorky kid, and over a period of maybe 2 or 3 years I used to spend many a weekend scavenging charity shops and jumble sales to collect old books and annuals. In the end I accumulated 100+ dating from the 1900's to the 1980's, which are now getting dusty in an old trunk in my room. While I was photographing a few of the annuals to put on my Etsy, I rediscovered some of the articles, stories, and beautiful artwork. Times have changed!!
Starting from 1954, the photographs speak for themselves...
Just a few bits and bobs I've done over the last week...
1920's bridesmaid from one of my vintage photos.
A few rough observations from the train to Plymouth.
And Nigella!
I found a tonne more old photographs on a recent trip to Bridport, Big plans ahead!
