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.

Disposable

Found a disposable camera, had it kicking round a house I lived in about three years ago. Took it to get developed, eager with excitement to see if there were any gems to be produced. Collected the film and there was about six pictures on it. Nightmare. I think it did get thrown round on a lot of drunken nights and got left in a drawer so was to be expected. Anyways here's to bad photography and the fragility of real pictures.

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

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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