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London Doodle
Last time we were in London I remembered to take my sketch book …. Continue reading London Doodle
Designing a Book Cover
As my husband is working on his novel I thought I’d start looking at book cover designs. He wanted a similar style to the one I created for his second book of short stories inspired by the extremely talent American designer Saul Bass. I posted my designs back in September on this post. As his novel is still work in progress I’m a bit sketchy when … Continue reading Designing a Book Cover
Remembrance Sunday
To honour this very special day of remembrance I’ve gone with one of my favourite war poems and a rather obvious (and not very good) sketch of poppies. If you’re interested in war poems the Guardian published what they see as the top 10 war poems and I was pleased to see one of my favourites. Not one of the usual war poets like Wilfred Owen or … Continue reading Remembrance Sunday
A Day Trip
On the 19th October I took a day’s holiday as it was my birthday, and lets face it who wants to work on their birthday. I took the opportunity to visit the Barber Institute of Fine Arts in Birmingham which was a great day out. I got to walk around the exhibition area while Simon (my husband) went to a free recital. As the exhibition … Continue reading A Day Trip
The Shining
The UK premiere of The Shining took place on 7th November 1980 Considered one of the greatest horror movies of all time by many, Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film based on Stephen Kings is hated by the original author, but remains one of the most quoted and referenced films made. Whether it’s Johnny hacking through a door with an axe, Danny encountering the twins, or the … Continue reading The Shining
Coney Island, Baby!
Fun fairs have always placed a part in the life of the Rag Tags- growing up in the North East close to Whitley Bay’s Spanish City, immortalized in Dire Straights ‘Tunnel of Love‘, visiting the annual Hoppings at Newcastle’s Town Moor, or working a summer job next door to Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach. So on a visit to New York a few years ago, having been to … Continue reading Coney Island, Baby!
Travel Sketch
I’m still trying to push myself to do more sketching whilst out and about. I haven’t quite mastered the whole sketching whilst standing so train travel is a great start for me as I usually have a seat and on the early morning train enough people are snoozing or too preoccupied to notice. Although I actually captured this sketch on a flight earlier this year Continue reading Travel Sketch
Christmas Craft Show
As we say goodbye to October the countdown seems to have begun. The Christmas craft show opened at the NEC, Birmingham on Thursday so if you’re in the area and fancy a day out definitely worth a visit – closes Sunday 4th November. I popped along and treated myself to a new travel watercolour set which bought direct from the Winsor and Newton stand was … Continue reading Christmas Craft Show
Day of The Dead
Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos or sometimes known as Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout the country, but also in other countries around the world, in particular the US. It is a three day celebration of past families and friends, beginning on October 31st, and ending on November 2nd. On All Hallows Eve, children make an altar to invite … Continue reading Day of The Dead
