Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone. This post is for my new baby boy George, can't wait to have his first Christmas and open all his presents.

Leap Frog

I was just looking at some old designs which have found homes and found this one... i think frogs are so cute and funny. This one found a home as textiles and I'm sure will look great.

Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween to you all!

It's time for gloves

I have to put my gloves on now.It was soooo cold at the weekend! This design was sold last winter so time for some more glove designs I think!

Cosmo collection

I was just cleaning up some old files and found these images of a collection I did a while ago for Saturday Knight. I thought it was fun and love seeing what companies do with my work. I still get excited now!

Its been a while...

I haven't blogged for ages, time flies when you're having fun looking after a new baby, well a 7 month old one. The days are so busy I end up working after little ones gone to bed (which isn't ideal as I'm now worn out!) Anyway still busy with projects and wanted to share some winter florals.

Calypso cards

Check out the updated website of Calypso cards at www.calypsocards.com or www.facebook.com/calypsocards.

There are some lovely artists featured and a great way to buy some fantastic designs. I have a selection too....so get buying!!

Both designs copyright of Calypso Cards

Christmas again

Been busy working on Christmas again. It does make it easier when its raining outside, lets hope for some sunshine, I'm fed up with the Summer full of rain we have had!

Our first fathers day

Ok so I'm early posting this, but I'm sooooo excited to celebrate our first fathers day this weekend I thought I'd get it in early! George will be 12 weeks old and already he has bought his dad some of his favourite beer from Yorkshire (Black Sheep)....Anyway roll on Mothers Day!

Happy Jubilee Weekend

Happy Jubilee weekend. Our street is celebrating with a massive street party on Sunday. Picnics, bunting, games and lots of fun! We will be taking baby George up for his first social function!

bird song

Surtex is underway now and I'm busy working on new art for the next show Printsource. This design sold at the last Printsource show. I think some tropical allovers would be fun.

Little bunnies

Since having George, children's art is at the top of my list. This was inspired by his new rabbit teddy!

Surtex

Surtex is just round the corner and as well as looking after a new baby, I'm busy in-between trying to sort out new work for Surtex. Roy and Jane Evans Designs will be showing my work again this year. If you're going to the show please call by their Booth 113.

Cheers...

Make mine a double!....No only joking but what with all this baby stuff I certainly can`t wait till I can have another tipple and I have just sold one of these so keep the cocktails flowing!

Welcome to the world George..

I have been very busy at the the moment and taking time out to look after my new son George. My first one! He was born March 22nd and I'm slowly getting used to it all! What a whirlwind of washing, feeding and nappy changing.... and a few odd hours of designing for therapy between feeds!

Heres a little Easter Chick design for him and I suppose now my work will feature a lot of baby art seeing as I have such good research.

So heres to a happy future for you George.

Tweet tweet

I love creating bird artwork. I did these awhile back for a company so they have a nice home to go to!
It reminds me of Spring and being woken up early with the sound of birdsong filling the bedroom.... could do with a lie in!

Sail away...

Nautical and coastal designs have been the theme for this week...I love the coast and can't wait for my summer holiday which is usually somewhere in Cornwall checking out all the fishing boats.

Ulster Weavers apron

I am so please with the products the Ulster Weavers have created with my kitchen artwork. I love the retro styled apron, so cute! Check out their website here www.ulsterweavers.com for more great products.

Snow...

I woke up to 4 inches of the white stuff this morning....I do love it whilst it lasts and looks all fluffy. This artwork is an old favourite and reminds me of cold snowy days...It was sold to Papermagic as a card and was out this year along with a few of his friends.

I love ponies...

This design sold recently at Printsource but it brought me right back to my childhood and all those long hot days out riding on my pony. All the little details came flooding back to me...like grooming and rugging up and getting ready for a show. Seems like a lifetime ago, all that hard work and effort but it was worth it. Not so sure I'd have the time now somehow!

It's so cold....

It's been so cold here today. I feel like a snowman! My studio is at the top of the house, with the idea that heat rises but not today!Anyway, I still feel like doing Christmas designs with all this chilly weather.

Bye bye Christmas...hello new year!

Bye bye Christmas.....hello Spring!? Well not just yet judging by the gales outside. Still these faces are still smiling!