Author: Rag Tag Magpie

Let me introduce myself, my name is Nic and I love to spend my free time drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, in fact trying anything that lets me experiment and explore my creativity. My love of all things arty started when I was a child, my dad was a printer so there was always lots of paper in the house and things took off from there. I stopped drawing when I went to university and didn’t feel I had time when my career took over but rediscovered my love of all things creative about 5 years ago and I haven’t looked back. Since then I’ve taken life drawing classes and started painting again and then a couple of years ago I took an evening class in pottery. This re-sparked my passion for trying new things. My husband and I set Rag Tag Magpie up to share ideas and inspiration with like minded souls. Our mission is to get people to do something that makes them happy. THIS BLOG IS FOR PEOPLE WHO WANT SOME INSPIRATION AND TO BE PART OF A COMMUNITY OF CREATIVES – AFTER ALL A CREATIVE MESS IS BETTER THAN IDLE TIDINESS!

Doodles, sketchbook and illustration

Gin Series No.15

A bit of a different one this morning – a simple pen sketch. Unlike the other sketches this one was done from a photograph as I thought it might be a bit too sweet so spotted it on the shelf at the supermarket but resisted the urge to spurge. And a round up of some of my Gin sketches so far…. Continue reading Gin Series No.15

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sketchbook and illustration

City View Abstract

Not a composition I like but loved playing with the colours and textures for this piece so lots of learning. Continue reading City View Abstract

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Doodles, sketchbook and illustration

Clowning Around

Another doodle for International Clown Week …. Continue reading Clowning Around

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sketchbook and illustration

Gin Series No.14

Another doodle of a tipple and one of my favourites. I loved sketching this – the quirky label design was a great challenge. Continue reading Gin Series No.14

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Art

Splashing Around II

As promised the second of the pair and the two together Continue reading Splashing Around II

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sketchbook and illustration

Daily Doodle

Another pencil sketch today with a pop of colour Continue reading Daily Doodle

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Art

Splashing Around

Another painting inspired by the sea. This is actually one of a pair but haven’t quite finished the second – hopefully I’ll get some time this evening to resolve that one. This was based on some very loose sketches I did that marked out the shapes emerging in the water that was pooling amongst the rocks as the tide went out. When the tide starts … Continue reading Splashing Around

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sketchbook and illustration

International Clown Week

The first week in August is International Clown Week so here’s a Sad clown – trying to draw in a different style with mark making which was a challenge for me Continue reading International Clown Week

Rag Tag MagpieAugust 2, 2020May 11, 2020Leave a comment

sketchbook and illustration

Camera Series No. 22

Another camera for today’s doodle. Its just a shame that so many are black and silver, I think I need to start taking liberties with my colour choices but like the wobbliness of the drawing. Continue reading Camera Series No. 22

Rag Tag MagpieAugust 1, 2020July 14, 2020Leave a comment

Free Printables, General Craft, Holidays, Home, sketchbook and illustration

August Calendars

Well we’re fully into the second half of 2020 now. Just in case you’re looking for a change of design for your calendar here’s a few. Key dates for the next month – 5th is National Oyster Day; 12th is National Allotment Week; and the 28th National Bow Tie Day Downloadable PDFs There’s a design using my 100 day challenge character sketches – Portrait Calendar … Continue reading August Calendars

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