Category Archives: Illustration

Christmas stock

Yes, it’s that time of year again…the countdown to Christmas has begun! Big Dreamer’s mum texted the family to let us all know she was stirring the Christmas cake (we do the cake rather than the pudding in our family) … Continue reading

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Mog the cat

Today we headed up a mysterious green lane near to our house. We’ve been passing it ever since we arrived here saying, “We really must explore what’s up that lane.” It’s a thin strip of grass between two dry stone … Continue reading

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Pub quiz

The sky has suddenly become very dark in Edinburgh and the trees are being blown about in the quad at college. Some students are messing around outside the window. If I don’t tune into their voices they could be wailing … Continue reading

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Autumn jobs

I’ve been feeling pretty smug over the last couple of days. We got two really satisfying jobs done. The forecast for cold weather at the end of this week made me get in our bird feeders and give them a … Continue reading

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Five weeks and counting

I’m five weeks into my final year and time seems to be passing very quickly. The main thing I have been focussing on so far has been the design for the website for my children’s magazine. I have been fortunate … Continue reading

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Julien ‘Seth’ Malland

This morning the valley was filled with mist. High above there was a pink tinge suggesting a rising sun above the fog. Today I’d like to share the work of Julien ‘Seth’ Malland with you. He’s a French artist who … Continue reading

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Trolls

For those of you who don’t know a troll on the internet is “someone who posts inflammatory, extraneous or off-topic messages in an online community, such as a forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or … Continue reading

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Editorial Illustrations

We’ve been given a quick editorial project at college to start the term off. Editorial illustration is the sort of illustration you find in newspapers and magazines.Β To be honest, editorial projects are always quick because that’s what they tend to … Continue reading

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New Stock

Some new pictures for you to peruse in my shop! Mostly birds that I’ve been enjoying watching at our bird feeders.

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Fundraising

This morning the fields were golden with autumn light. They looked a lot prettier than they smelt. Someone had been out muck spreading. Little Owl looked at me in disgust and declared, “Mummy, it’s dirty in my nose!” Today has … Continue reading

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