Suffragette

I picked up a new book this week by David Roberts, a great writer and illustrator. It’s called Suffragette and contains some beautiful illustrations. I think I’m always more impressed by anyone who uses more paint/ink than digital techniques in their work, particularly in such a huge project!

I’m embarrassed to say that I’m getting a lot of new information about the Suffragettes from this book that I didn’t know before (since the last time I read about them was probably Year Five), but now I’m an expert.

I love the way David Roberts draws characters, and the whole book puts the illustrations alongside the text in a very fluid way. Great stuff.

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Bookmark

A little while ago Lutyens and Rubinstein (a wonderful independent bookshop in Notting Hill) asked me to design a bookmark aimed at children. I created the design below based on all my favourite children’s classics!

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Daydreamer

I've been feeling a bit stagnant, so I took a few days off from drawing. This sketch signals my entry back into working and I've tried to stay away from the Ipad until the last minute. So, this drawing is mostly watercolour and coloured pencils.

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Treehouses

I have a slight obsession with treehouses, so I'm happy that I've managed to elbow one into my next project. Here is an initial concept drawing, from pencil sketch to colour:

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