Christmas has become such a big part of my creative business. I seem to be making festive images throughout the year now, not just at Christmas time. Although I could claim that’s all down to the different commercial projects I’m invited to work on (they need preparing well ahead of […]
Read MoreSeasonal Illustration
Seasonal illustration, festive artwork for the big calendar dates with a particular focus on Christmas. These posts relate to commissioned projects or personal work that has then been licensed later for commercial use. If you’d like to work with me on a future festive project, please contact the studio!
Winchester Magazine Feature
I’ve had the privilege of seeing my work showcased on the Winchester Magazine a number of times now. This Christmas I was delighted to be invited once again to feature ‘Night Before Christmas, Winchester’ as their Winter 2024 artwork. It’s a nice portrait composition and, I think, works brilliantly as […]
Read MoreCovent Garden Christmas Tree
This new Winter painting is a personal piece. It’s inspired by the bustling central London marketplace, a beacon for many visitors to the city including theatregoers and festive shoppers. It’s a meeting place for so many people and the site of thousands of individual stories. As a family it holds […]
Read MoreSt Paul’s Winter Flurry
Presenting another self-initiated architectural study, this time featuring the iconic dome designed by Sir Christopher Wren with my own festive twist. ‘St Paul’s Cathedral Winter Flurry’ is perhaps a whimsical title… but there’s no doubt that I wanted to create this one with a card and decoration in mind. As […]
Read MoreRisshū 立秋, Start of Autumn
Risshū (立秋) means ‘the beginning of autumn’ and marks the start of the traditional autumn season on the Japanese calendar. It usually falls around the 8th of August. Although the weather can still be hot, certain chirping insects, changing foliage and cooler morning/evening breezes show those early signs that autumn is approaching. […]
Read MoreItchen Abbas Summer Fair
Over the past couple of years I have been volunteering a little of my time towards projects at our local primary school. At the end of June we helped to organise a big Itchen Abbas Summer Fair. I was able to lend a hand with all the different graphic elements, […]
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