An Open Letter To Jamie T

An Open Letter To Jamie T, Look I'll try and keep it brief but basically we miss you. I mean it's been awhile and at the minute something's seriously lacking. Xfactor is back on TV attempting to force feed the nation and currently number one in the charts is a man with the inability to operate a hat correctly. I think the final straw came when I was watching the news, the actual news, and a genuine report stated that chris moyles is recording a song with rizzle kicks. Fair play to people who enjoy that. But I don't. You're like the older cousin who we always have an awesome night out with, but we never see enough of. Everytime you've partied down in Pompey we've had a ball, right? I'm sure The Wedgewood-rooms would be more than happy to have you back? Failing that there's plenty of front rooms available. All I'm saying is this Jamie, just let us know you're alright. I don't even mind getting the first few rounds in. It's just we need you now more than ever. Come on, it's Friday night. Ashley x

"Heroes" Mini Documentary Preview

So myself, ooh la lapin and Lee Casey curated and hosted our own exhibition a few months back in the basement of Room 237 on Elm Grove. The guys at Sock puppet productions came down and did some filming of the whole shindig and have kindly put together this preview before the final mini documentary is finished. To be honest I'm more than excited too see this finished product as this looks slick as! Anyways I hope you enjoy, and thanks again for a making it a wonderful night if you came down!

MECHA X ASHLEY

Well I'm pretty stoked with this entry. I've been rocking some of the Mecha wear for a few months back after a chance meeting with some of the gents behind it all in Southsea town, anyways conversation got onto the potential for a bit of collab work.After the Mecha guys donated me some of their old skate decks, I set about recycling them into these new creations. I tried to adapt some of the Mecha designs that exist currently as well as a nod to their referencing of "NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION". I collaged and painted directly onto the decks, and tried to build the three up as stand alone pieces, whilst working as a set with the three varying colourways. I also strongly suggest you too hook yourself up with a Mecha Prang Tshirt, or tasty 5 panel that are currently on offer from the boys. All designs are limited run, and I'm pretty pleased to be supporting a local and independent outfit. Keep your eyes peeled for potential projects in the coming months. Here are the website, facebook and online shop for the Mecha team http://mechauk.tumblr.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mecha-Clothing/202457653130117 http://www.mechaclothing.bigcartel.com/ Enjoy

"Biros are shit hot, but Southsea's better" TSHIRTS

Forgot to pop these up awhile back. Got my hand drawn "Biro's are shit hot but Southsea's better" design made up on some tee's for the summer. Get yourself one if you want to look like a lord this summer.

HEROES EXHIBITION AT ROOM 237

Exciting news. Myself, Ooh la lapin and artist Lee Casey are creating and hosting an exhibition. The theme is heroes, as a cheeky nod to the wonderful hosts at ROOM 237 on Elm Grove. We are all creating completely new work for this event. Anyhow all you need to know is that the preview night is Wednesday 7th March, 7pm until 10pm. Art, Music courtesy of C.O.R and GOOD TIMES! If your lucky you might snap up some food and drink donated by Fezziwigs! GET INVOLVED X

Final Flyer Design For New Walls

Here is the final edit I have created for the New Walls flyer design. Thursday 15th September, from 6pm. Get Involved. Good Times and Good Art.

"Brothers" illustrated poetry

"Brothers" Is a poem created over many years by my friend (and poet) Markus Lloyd. As a little collaboration I have begun to illustrate said poem.
They will both be available as a signed limited run print at the Aspex gallery affordable art fair in september.
These prints and initial creations are just the beginnings of a larger project and collaboration to illustrate the entire poem.

I have used various found textures and ephemera, alongside my own hand drawn images. i have also included the original section of poetry relative to each image.

I hope you enjoy x

NEW WALLS at the one eyed dog design

So this is the new poster design I have created for the next "NEW WALLS" event at the one eyed dog.

The original is completely hand drawn, A3 size and took about ten hours and a whole biro to complete. It will be AVAILABLE as a LIMITED RUN PRINT early september.

it will either be called "Biro's are shit hot, but Southsea's better" or "Southsea still rocks and not a fixie in sight". Haven't decided yet.