Notes, Thoughts and Scribbles

I've just finished a notebook I've had for awhile. Here are some of the pages. Scribbles, thoughts and attempts at poetry. Heroes exhibition images to follow soon, I have been rather unwell and a bit rubbish on updates.

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

Enter the Void

Strange old week. A tide has turned but unsure where I'm sailing at the minute. Nonetheless here is a sketchbook page.

Labels of Love

Sketchbook experiments. Photos. Collage. Lots of my scribbles are about love recently. Maybe its the weather....

Time Is Golden

So i got commissioned to create a work as a surprise present to celebrate some oldskool family friends Sylv and Johnny's 50th wedding Anniversary. Hope they like when it arrives in Malta and enjoy many more years together! They have a strong history associated with both Malta and Pompey. I was originally thinking about referencing both places with images/items representing both places within the image. However I decided that focusing around the time, love and colour pallette of gold gave a far more meaningful image. It is after all about celebrating their time together. Absolute legends x

I appear

Stuck for ideas?

I was a bit stuck for gift ideas this year, until I found these discarded shopping list from some unwitting pompey residents at ASDA. Hopefully I will find some more over the festive season. Happy Holidays

"How to treat a Lady" For the female in your life. Who wouldnt be happy with some PJs, an Itunes voucher, perfume and a set from boots, all topped off with an evening in your new sexy underwear and button mushrooms......

"How to treat a Lad" For the man in your life. For more fun than you can shake a festive stick at this year, get your man four types of publication including "take a breack", the stimulant drink known as "coffeee" finished off with a smoke of tocco and a chicken and bacon salad.

Lets take a walk...

Lets take a walk, Hold hands, Swing from crooked branches. Shake crumbs, From a blanket made for Picnics. Fall asleep long before the embers, As the day lingers, With the ash upon my cigarette.

For A Moment

Just some experiments again, transferring some rough sketchbook scribbles into something a little more...

Poetry, Collage and a Heart Shaped leaf

Just a couple of pieces I made today whilst I have been signed off work. Made from some scribbles in my sketchbooks and leftovers upon my desk. Oh and the cool leaf I found by my shoe....

Stalking Elk October 2011

The guys at Stalking Elk kindly asked for my illustrations to accompany an article in October's issue. "yesterdays man" was an article based upon a short story. Grab a copy if you out and about in the big smoke soon. Keep your eyes peeled for the next issue too.....

FOR SALE: Alumni Show 2011

I am also lucky enough to be exhibiting some prints in the University of Portsmouth "For Sale" exhibition. It consists of graduates that are still local to the are of Portsmouth and is the perfect place to bag a unique xmas present! Opening night 17th November 2011 from 5pm Then open 18th November- 16th December 2011. Mon- Thurs 12-6 pm, Fri 12-4 Venue; The Hub,Denis Sciama Building, University of Portsmouth, Burnaby Road, PO1 3FX All prints are available as a limited print run and can be ordered direct from me or a the exhibitions. Preview night pictures to follow!

Must Have.....Been Something You Said

I am fortunate enough to have some of my work exhibited within this show at the Aspex Gallery in Portsmouth. Come take a peek soon you won't be disappointed. Pictures of the show to follow. "If you are struggling to find the right words and the right gifts for friends and loved ones then you can kill two birds with one stone at exhibition of ’Must Have’ text-inpired artworks and objects. The show brings together a wonderful selection of unusual, beautiful, unique and inspiring pieces by artist at various stages of their careers, employing a great range of techniques. All works are for sale with prices ranging from £25 - £300. Arts Council England offers interest-free loans for purchases of artworks costing between £100 and £2000 via its Own Art scheme, which is available through Artists featured in the show include Adam Hayes, Ashley John, Bethany Milam, Rebecca Watson, David Austen, Jodie Silsby, Louise Bush, Karin Akesson "

He Flinches Ash

"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 are all available to buy as a limited print run. Currently being exhibited at aspex art gallery christmas show in gallery two "Must Have Been Something You Said" and University of Portsmouths 'For Sale 2011' exhibition.

The show officially opens this Thursday which coincides with aspex after hours event, a spoken word/open mic night which is usually pretty good fun.

http://www.aspex.org.uk/art/gallery_2/must_have_been_something_you_said

Brothers 2

‎"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 are available to buy as a limited print run. They are also featured in the upcoming exhibition at aspex art gallery and University of Portsmouths 'For Sale 2011' exhibition in November. There are more images to be added soon as the collaboration continues.

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.

Officially in Print for Stalking Elk magazine

So awhile back I posted two images I did for the guys at Stalking Elk magazine, Lockerbie bomber article. Well they have just sent me a copy hot off the press. So grab yourself a copy if your in London town anytime soon and see it lurking about! Proper x

When Work Is Empty My Sketchbook Isn't

New Sketchbook pages from when I have a chance to draw at work.