So back to my plan – reviewing art books. As I loved Danny Gregory’s book Everyday Matters I treated myself to another of his books this time – Art Before Breakfast. We had an incredibly sunny few days here in the UK in April over the Easter bank holiday so it seemed the perfect time to indulge in a bit of reading. This book is … Continue reading Art Book
Today a childish theme or at least a character from childhood – Humpty Dumpty. I was sketching over the Easter weekend and the egg connection somehow seemed fitting. Continue reading Daily Doodle
Well as Google reminded me this morning when I logged on today is St Georges day not the most celebrated of days, possibly because the St Georges cross has sadly become associated with far right, racist groups but I thought it was a good excuse for a playful doodle…. today’s google doodle for those who missed it… Continue reading Happy St Georges Day
a mini sketch in my little moleskin – perfect for popping into your handbag Did you know….Traditionally milk was poured into a cup before the tea to protect the bone china but modern day vessels don’t require this – although its still my favourite way of making a cuppa! Continue reading Tea-Tastic Tuesday
With no young children in the house it always feels like you’re missing out a bit at Easter so this year I took advantage of an online competition to indulge in a bit of egg decorating. The prize was tickets to Newcastle Noir so the theme was detectives. I went for the obvious choice of Hercules Poiret having failed at another obvious choice Sherlock Holmes … Continue reading Egg Decorating
I read this article this morning and retweeted it but after rereading it whilst enjoying a cup of tea decided I needed to blog the link. The writer (@Laura Cumming) clearly is passionate about art but her love and appreciation of the basic act of drawing shines through. Its also packed full of lovely one liners – like the title of this article and another … Continue reading Drawing Transcends Both Era and Time
Loved this little article in Artists and Illustrators #quentinblake Continue reading Quentin Blake’s 7 golden rules of illustration
Today is National Tea Day and as I never say no to a cup of tea and teapots and cups of tea are my “go to” sketching choices when I’m struggling to think of what to draw I had to create a tea themed post for today. This year they’re even hosting a festival for tea lovers! So as I’ve been posting a load of … Continue reading National Tea Day
a few doodles for Easter #Easter #sketchbook Continue reading Easter sketches
I haven’t had time this year to make any decorations for Easter but as I created a load last year I thought I’d share those. Hanging Bunnies Easy to make Easter Garland Bunny craft for kids Easter bunny rag doll Continue reading Easter Decorations
