Guardian travel tip
So this is not really related to my graphic design day job but my feathers were rather fluffed so I thought I’d share! I submitted a travel recommendation to the Guardian on their topic of places to...
View ArticlePoster designer
While I was in Copenhagen this past weekend I came across the work of an illustrator I’d not heard of before, Ib Antoni. I searched in vain for a book on his works but had to make do with lots of...
View ArticleFun book cover design
I’ve been fortunate to be working with a new publishing client recently, Summersdale, who create books to inform, entertain and inspire. I’ve been working on a number of book cover design projects,...
View ArticleMiro Breakfasts
I’m just back from a wonderful holiday in Mallorca. It was the prefect mix of relaxation and sightseeing in the stunning Serra de Tramuntana mountain region. I also found time to be creative. There’s a...
View ArticleTravel illustrations
I really enjoyed being creative on my recent holiday. As well as drawing my breakfast each day (see previous post) I also created drawings based on our travels around the area we were staying. I really...
View ArticleCornish inspiration
I spent a few days staying with family in St Ives and took inspiration from the local artists whilst I was there. So the drawings above are the sculptures of Barbara Hepworth, St Ives boats, the...
View ArticleGotta eat ’em all
This is going to be my main activity for the next week or so. Happy Christmas all! http://www.stoatsandweasels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Lindt.mp4 The post Gotta eat ’em all appeared first on...
View ArticleFestive drawings
I was a bit ill over Christmas, a lovely cold descended on Christmas Eve, ugh. Isn’t it always the way? I still had a lovely time though and managed to keep myself amused with doing some festive...
View ArticleThe genius of Noma Bar
I’ve just been lucky enough to receive a belated Christmas present, a wonderful book showcasing the work of graphic design genius Noma Bar. I can’t improve on his own publisher’s (Thames & Hudson)...
View ArticleLucinda Rogers
I recently visited the House of Illustration in London, and saw the amazing work of artist Lucinda Rogers. Her project on display is on gentrification. Drawing directly from life, Lucinda Rogers...
View ArticleGetting inky in St Ives
Inspired by seeing the work of Lucinda Rogers (see previous) post I took to drawing classic views and aspects of St Ives in a more inky style. I like setting myself mini projects like this, I enjoy the...
View ArticleArty pop-up shop
I’m delighted to have been invited to take part in a pop up shop just along the coast from Brighton in Worthing. There’s a great mix of artwork, prints, cards and gifts from 15 local artists,...
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Sad Topographies
I’ve been following the Instagram account Sad Topographies for a while now, and I’m pleased to see that a book has been made to give more context to the images on there. It features some very oddly /...
View ArticlePenguin book covers
The small but perfectly formed Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft has two excellent linked exhibitions on at the moment. 20 Years of Penguin Essentials is a display of 100 Penguin Essentials book cover...
View ArticleArtist’s Open Houses 2018 – Brighton
It’s that time of year for the craziness of festival season in Brighton, and we’re delighted to be taking part in Brighton’s Open Houses again. We’ve got some fab new work by some returning artists and...
View ArticleAzulejos in Lisbon
Before my recent trip to Lisbon I was aware that it was known for its azulejos (tiles) but I didn’t realise just how much they are almost everywhere. Whole buildings are covered, underpassess, metro...
View ArticlePop Up Art
For our week long Pop Up Art shop at 11 Duke’s Lane, Brighton we’ve gathered together an amazing line up of 17 talented local designers, artists and makers. We will be showing a range of contemporary...
View ArticleFairground Fun
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is amazing and total photo catnip for any fans of typography and vintage design. There’s a huge collection of vintage fairground signage, art, stalls and memorabilia....
View ArticleMarket fun
I had a great time on Saturday selling my designs and wares at the Fairytale Fair at Brighton’s Open Market. My day job is definetly being a graphic designer for branding, print and website design… but...
View ArticleArtist’s Open Houses 2019 – Brighton
We’ve hidden the furniture and are open for our 8th time of doing Brighton’s Artists Open Houses. There’s eight of us in the house in total this year (including four new artists) and the work includes...
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