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 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!
Itchen 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, […]
Read MoreSpringtime on the Watercress Line
Back in February I posted a new colouring page featuring our local steam railway, the delightful Mid Hants that runs working engines along the Watercress Line. It’s a composition I was keen to get back to once I had completed my big commission canvas (You can check out my Kingsgate […]
Read MoreWeihnachtsmarkt Hamburg
This year has been full of festive scenes, I guess it’s become one of my specialities? I enjoy the challenge of them and they seem to hit the right level of twee/decorative to work well on product packaging, cards and my favourite ceramic tree ornaments. Here’s a new one inspired […]
Read MoreWinchester Magazine No.26
Delighted to be featured on the Winter cover for Winchester Magazine. I believe it is now out there in the wild and ready to be snapped up around the City. The team do a wonderful job of putting this publication together; it is always beautifully designed and printed. This season […]
Read MoreChristmas at Liberty
It feels like I haven’t stopped with festive projects since last Christmas! The one I have to share with you today came in right at the beginning of the year (after I had just about recovered from the previous holiday season). Here’s my very snowy take on the Liberty department […]
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