If you go into the woods today.

So this is just a little piece i've created in my sketchbook to play with acrylic paints. I'll be working on characterisation next.

Patterns in nature

After completing my painting of Owly moth, i've been experimenting in Photoshop with patterns and wallpaper designs using his beautiful wings. It's a really fun and exciting process and i'm pleased with some of the results, particularly the limitless avenues I could take my designs through.

Playing with the colour pallette is also very inspiring, and I've found this process useful in giving me new ideas for future projects.

I hope you like some of the results. :)

Malayan tree mouse says: meep meep

As you may or may not know, I am participating in the Sketchbook project this year. Here is a link if you want to find out more about it: http://www.arthousecoop.com/

I chose the title: A path through the woods, it being in keeping with the majority of my work which is largely inspired by nature, animals and the woodland. I hope to use this project to experiment with new techniques, improve old ones, and work out ideas for existing commissions and projects I'm currently working on.

The Malayan tree mouse you see above was drawn using watercolour pencils, one of my favourite mediums to work in.

I'll continue to post my pieces of work over the coming weeks and hope you enjoy them. Feel free to leave any feedback or comments you may have, it's always nice to hear from other artists and creature lovers.

The company of wolves

The sketchbook project

I've recently been experimenting with acrylic paints for the sketchbook project which will eventually go on a world tour, here are some results. This piece is called a path through the woods.

The sketchbook project

I've recently been experimenting with acrylic paints for the sketchbook project which will eventually go on a world tour, here are some results.

Children's book Illustration Rally: Runner Up

I received some fantastic news today! I am a runner up or "worthy mention" in the Children's Book Illustration Rally. To view my work follow this link: http://illustrationrally.blogspot.com/2011/11/childrens-book-rally-result.html?m=1

Congratulations to the competition winner Elys Dolan, with the piece: "Weasels". I first saw her work as a runner up in the Macmillan children's book illustration competition. It's great to be considered alongside so many talented artists, and a huge thank you to Frances Mckay Illustration agency and the Illustration Rally for the opportunity to showcase my work.