Goth Whippet

Goth Whippet for a Birthday. Acrylics on cardboard.

Fantastic Mr Fox Painting

I painted Fantastic Mr Fox for Sammie's Birthday. I prepped it and framed it up as well, but unfortunately in my rush preparing for the party I only got around to taking a crappy phone shot. Here it is though, in all it's grainy glory.

Happy Birthday, David Bowie

Shameless self-promotion of my Etsy shop HERE.

Treats

Just a couple of things I've come across in the last week or so...

I found this awesome copy book from the local Curiousity Center for a mere 50p. I love how much effort the original owner's gone into copying the illustrations! I think it dates from the 1800's.

Also my mum presented me with this amazing art book from 1905.

And look, an old cat lady!! Found at the local tip by my friend.

Old Romance

So I finished off another bridesmaid!

Seeing as I've used it so much, I may as well show you the bridal party that became my models. I found the photograph along with a ton of old family photos in a warehouse that sells possessions from house-clearances. How sad is it that treasured memories can end up in a bargain basket... 

Also look what my flatmate found me! How lovely. I can't wait to do something with it.

Onwards and Upwards

So this month was full of unexpected ups and downs, which has left me with little time or motivation to do any illustration work. But I finally got my act together and have started on two child bridesmaid portraits to go with the creepy wedding lady. I have no idea what the purpose of these portraits are but they've been fun to do and it's nice to be doing some painting again, so for now that's the only purpose I need.

Wedding Belle

This is just a personal painting, something to fill my day. Based on a photograph of a 1920's wedding. It is also unintentionally one of the creepiest paintings I've ever done. Her eyes follow you across the room. Definitely one to be kept hidden under a blanket.

The Empire of Death

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!

Spring Hare

So it's been a while, but for now here's a little something I painted for my mum's Birthday...

Look out, I'll be bombarding my blog with a tonne more posts in the next few days!

Ode to Forgotten Cats

New project. I'll reveal more later. It's kind of sickly!

Lady in Red

Kiwi

Found this floating around my old portfolio. I've had him for a few months. A little experiment combining Elvis and Kiwi birds, as inspired by my sister's two favourite things at the time...

He'll be on sale alongside my illustrations and old clothes at the Hackney Wick Flea Market this Sunday, not to mention the other artists/bakers/DJ's/vintage sellers there... 
Come take a look, it should be a good day!