we gathered in spring

Coffee Cups for Japan!

2012-01-23T08:29:00.000-08:00

I was recently commissioned by Seki Systems in Japan, to design a pattern to decorate three paper coffee cups. I created a design that communicated the warm and cosy feeling you get when you stop for a tea or coffee break. The "Alice Cup" will be used in cafes and restaurants across Japan.

Emerging Markets

2012-01-20T08:15:00.000-08:00

I was recently commissioned by Wardour to create illustrations for Loyds TSB's Ideas Magazine about emerging markets.

Cover for First Story

2012-01-13T07:07:00.001-08:00

I created this cover illustration for "Blink of an Eye", an anthology of stories by students at Woodside High School. It is published by First Story which is a fantastic charity that send professional writers into UK state schools to do creative writing projects with students. More information about what they do here.

Widgeon & Nightjar

2012-01-04T08:55:00.001-08:00

Yesterday, I drew a waxwing

2011-12-19T04:42:00.001-08:00

RIP Zdenek Miler

2011-12-13T08:23:00.000-08:00

Last night when I was sitting beside the fire with my parents reading the papers my mum suddenly handed me a copy of the Times and said "Look! Your mole man has died!". After being momentarily mystified I realised that she meant Znedek Miler, the Czech creator of The Little Mole cartoons had died aged 90. You can read all about his life and work in his obituary here. My friend Alice Maddicott first introduced me to The Mole and the green star a few years ago and I have been smitten with these delightful Czech children's animations ever since. They are gentle and playful films and little mole is a charming and slightly silly character. The beautifully hand painted back drops reflect their creators deep love of the natural world. Watch him do battle with a grumpy gardener in this one.
Thank you Mr Miler.

Frozen Planet

2011-12-12T08:45:00.000-08:00

Drawing whilst watching Frozen Planet. I am hypnotised by jagged patterns in the landscape and the harsh rhythm of it's inhabitants' lives.

A Partridge in a Pear Tree at the Poundshop

2011-12-06T06:16:00.000-08:00

I am thrilled to be selling this Christmas Card with the lovely ladies at the Poundshop this Friday the 9th of December at Mother London between 6-9pm for a very reasonable £1. To get on the guest list for this very special, festive shopping night please go and register at http://thepoundshop.org/. The card will also be available from their webshop from monday!

Drawings from Sweden

2011-12-06T05:59:00.000-08:00

I spent a couple of lovely days on the west coast of Sweden courtesy of my good friend Sara Melin. The pine trees, mossy boulders and whale like little islands were beautiful in the clear northern light. I drew in my sketchbook.

Perfect Christmas presents: prints on my etsy shop

2011-11-25T08:40:00.000-08:00

There are lot's of new archival prints available on my etsy shop which could make very nice Christmas presents.

House and Garden Magazine

2011-11-25T07:54:00.000-08:00

I was recently worked on a lovely commission for House and Garden Magazine. I was asked to handwrite their top website names which were then blown up into wrapping paper. The H&G team were then photographed around presents wrapped up in the website names for the December issue.

The Guardian: Independent Bookshops

2011-10-28T06:28:00.000-07:00

I recently created this illustration for The Guardian's special supplement about independent book shops.

Coast Starlight

2011-10-26T10:19:00.001-07:00

I got the train from San Francisco to L.A. and I looked out of the window and drew

Santa Monica Pier

2011-10-25T10:35:00.000-07:00

I recently visited L.A. and stayed in Santa Monica. I finally got to see the pier in the flesh. I'm thinking of doing a daytime version...

Drawings from Portland

2011-10-07T15:49:00.001-07:00

Drawings from Mountains and Pinecones

2011-09-27T18:19:00.000-07:00

I went to Yosemite and the Mono Basin recently and drew whilst I was there.

What is There Beyond Knowing?

2011-08-30T10:01:00.001-07:00

What Is There Beyond Knowing?

What is there beyond knowing that keeps
calling to me? I can't

turn in any direction
but it's there. I don't mean

the leaves' grip and shine or even the thrush's
silk song, but the far-off

fires, for example,
of the stars, heaven's slowly turning

theater of light, or the wind
playful with its breath;

or time that's always rushing forward,
or standing still

in the same -- what shall I say --
moment.

What I know
I could put into a pack

as if it were bread and cheese, and carry it
on one shoulder,

important and honorable, but so small!
While everything else continues, unexplained

and unexplainable. How wonderful it is
to follow a thought quietly

to its logical end.
I have done this a few times.

But mostly I just stand in the dark field,
in the middle of the world, breathing

in and out. Life so far doesn't have any other name
but breath and light, wind and rain.

If there's a temple, I haven't found it yet.
I simply go on drifting, in the heaven of the grass
and the weeds.

~ Mary Oliver ~

Hampton Pools Illustration

2011-08-29T16:37:00.000-07:00

I recently worked on this private commission to create an image inspired by Hampton Pools, a lovely lido in South-West London....

Website Updated

2011-07-26T02:49:00.001-07:00

There are a few new things on www.alicestevenson.com. Do have a look.

Saffron Walden

2011-07-22T07:33:00.000-07:00

Some other things we saw on our rainy day trip...

Ravillious in Essex

2011-07-19T06:19:00.000-07:00

On Saturday Caitlin and I went on a very rainy pilgrimage to the Fry Gallery at Saffron Walden to see Ravillious in Essex, an exhibition of Eric Ravillious's watercolours. His lovely, haunting depictions of the local landscape were well worth getting caught in the rain for, as well as the other delights on display in the Gallery. The exhibition runs until the 14th of August.

Doodles from Bologna

2011-07-13T08:03:00.000-07:00

When I was in Bologna I sat on Milena's lovely terrace and drew a lot of lines.

London Loves

2011-07-10T09:39:00.001-07:00

Whilst researching posters on the London Transport Museum archives I discovered these lovely pieces of inspiration. Enjoy.

Pictures at Frank!

2011-07-08T05:56:00.001-07:00

I'm thrilled to announce that I'm now selling my screen prints, etchings and paintings at one of my favourite British galleries: Frank in Whitstable which is a space devoted to artwork, crafts and books by contemporary British designers. They also sell cushions in my St Jude's Treehouse fabric and my Art Angel's giftwraps. If you are lucky to find yourself down at Whitstable any time soon make sure you drop in.

Wigtown Festival 2011

2011-06-21T04:17:00.000-07:00

I was thrilled to be commissioned by Bremner Design to illustrate this year's Wigtown Book Festival. I created an illustration featuring three literary goldfinches, continuing the theme of birds native to the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland (where the festival is held). You can see the illustration I did for last year's brochure here

Wedding Invitation

2011-06-14T06:03:00.000-07:00

I recently created hand drawn lettering and decoration for these screen printed wedding invitations.

Some More Garden Drawings

2011-06-06T10:07:00.001-07:00

The big Issue: Psychopathology

2011-06-06T03:06:00.000-07:00

I illustrated an article about Simon Baron-Cohen's new book about psychopathology for the Big Issue. It's out today!

RIP Leonora Carrington

2011-05-27T03:04:00.000-07:00

I fell in love with Leonora Carrington at the Surreal Friends Exhibition at the Pallant House Gallery last summer. She died this week aged 94. Read about her incredible work and inspiring life here

For Carrie May

2011-05-27T03:00:00.000-07:00

Les Sports

2011-05-25T02:29:00.000-07:00

Hardly my favourite thing in the world but this lovely book by Alain Grie, given to me by the talented Caitlin Hinshelwood, is so fantastic I could be converted to a sporty type. Particularly fond of the wrestlers....

Paddle

2011-05-25T02:07:00.000-07:00

I recently illustrated the cover of Paddle by Jasper Wynn which is published by Sort Of Books. The book itself just arrived in the post!

La Vie En May

2011-05-20T02:49:00.001-07:00

I spent last weekend with the most talented Carrie May at Harmony Cottage in Gloucestershire. We wandered in the fields and drew flowers in the garden.

What was lost

2011-05-10T02:11:00.000-07:00

I recently worked with designer Gavin Morris to create a cover for "What Was Lost" By Catherine O' Flynn, a fantastic book published by Tindal Street.

spaces between petals and thoughts

2011-05-06T02:42:00.000-07:00

I volunteer on thursday mornings at the Botanical Painting class at Core Arts in Hackney. These are some recent paintings I've done there.

Smart Investor

2011-05-04T06:59:00.000-07:00

I was recently commissioned by Barclay's Smart Investor Magazine to create an illustration for their cover about international investing!

In California

2011-05-04T05:59:00.001-07:00

Wish I was there today...

Back to the garden

2011-04-27T10:29:00.000-07:00

I sat in the sun and drew in my sketchbook...

Some Summers They Drop Like Flys

2011-04-23T05:20:00.000-07:00

The soundtrack to being roasted alive in my studio, happy easter everyone.....

Sun Against My Eyes

2011-04-12T02:34:00.000-07:00

I just spent a blissful week on the Balaeric island of Menorca. Nothing is more lovely than a mediterranean island in spring, meadows full of asphodels, carpets of wildflowers and dry stone walls. I did some drawing in my sketchbook....

The Sea

2011-04-10T03:22:00.000-07:00

my soundtrack of choice to this particular spring...

New Book Cover: Paddle

2011-03-24T15:27:00.000-07:00

I worked with designer Peter Dyer to create this cover for Sort Of Books. Paddle is a travel book about Jasper Wynn's journey around the coast of Ireland in a kayak and all his adventures along the way.

A Labour of Love or Boredom?

2011-03-23T03:40:00.000-07:00

I like to do very obsessive and detailed drawings for no particular reason. I ended up writing a letter to a friend on the other side of these...

Hoopoe

2011-03-22T06:29:00.000-07:00

I just completed this private commission, a painting of a Hoopoe, a bird I have often enjoyed siting during holidays in the mediterranean.

Field Work ii 15-20th March

2011-03-10T00:39:00.000-08:00

I am thrilled to be taking part in this years instalment of the Field Work pop up: the brain child of Caitlin Hinshelwood and Rose de Borman, the shop will be showing antiques, taxidermy, folk art and new British Design including many items commissioned exclusively for the event.

I have designed a limited edition gift wrap called canyons especially for the shop, based on sketchbook drawings from my recent travels and I will also be selling post card sets. The shop will be open for business from next tuesday the 15th through to the 20th of March on Hanbury St off Brick Lane. Look here for more info.

Greece On My Wheels

2011-02-04T02:48:00.000-08:00

It was with a sense of longing for a bit of warmth and sunshine that I created this cover for Summersdale Publishing by Edward Enfield. It's a travel book about his journey's around Greek Islands by bike, heaven...

Treehouse Fabric on an Ernest Race Rocking Chair

2011-01-24T13:53:00.000-08:00

This Ernst Race rocking chair is upholstered in Treehouse- the fabric I designed for St Jude's. You can buy Treehouse from St Jude's here.

DPI Magazine

2011-01-14T03:36:00.000-08:00

Taiwan's DPI magazine recently had a feature about me and my work in their lovely publication. Click on the images to read more!

Something Was There....

2011-01-11T09:29:00.000-08:00

I recently illustrated this cover for a collection of new Ghost Stories published by Little Brown. I was asked to create something bold and elegantly sinister. Probably best not read before bedtime...

My January Etsy Sale!

2011-01-04T11:02:00.000-08:00

Has started, all archival digital prints are half price here.

Merry Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T14:36:00.001-08:00

New Work At Rowley Gallery!

2010-12-14T02:24:00.001-08:00

I have a few new paintings on display at the Rowley Gallery in Notting Hill Gate. If you find yourself in the area do pop in and have a look.

Last Minute Christmas Shopping!

2010-12-13T10:47:00.001-08:00

Still time to buy affordable archival prints, postcard sets and screen prints on my etsy shop here!

Molletje - Kerstmis (well if the Mole knows it's christmas)

2010-12-10T04:26:00.000-08:00

Snowflake

2010-12-08T07:30:00.001-08:00

Now that it's December

2010-12-01T04:28:00.001-08:00

I feel I can unveil my new Christmas Card. Inspired by Mediterranean Pine trees this card will be available to buy from Bradbbury's Print and Poster Gallery in Dalston and will also be on sale at the upcoming Poundshop at Somerset House 10th-12th December.

Pantomime: Exhibition of work by Rudolph Lindo

2010-11-30T03:21:00.000-08:00

Rudolph Lindo's first solo show of his enigmatic, well observed, felt tip creations opens this Thursday at Core Arts, 109 Homerton High Street, Hackney London. The show runs until the 27th of January. Having volunteered at Core with Rudolph for the past few months I can safely say that his work is a visual treat not to be missed!

Paintings at Bradbury's

2010-11-26T09:15:00.000-08:00

I am delighted to be selling two paintings from my Chintz Flower Series at Bradbury's Gallery in Dalston. Bradbury's is definitely worth a visit with it's fine array of vintage posters and work by local artists. I'll be selling Christmas Cards and Screen Prints soon there too.

All I Want For Christmas

2010-11-24T06:38:00.000-08:00

....is this book of Eric Ravilious war paintings

Doodle for Kate

2010-11-23T04:29:00.000-08:00

My dear friend and most talented illustrator Kate Forrester and I have been sending each other pieces of work in response to each other whilst she resides in a far flung lands. We hope to designate this project a little blog of its own soon but in the mean time here are our two most recent efforts. More to follow...

St Judes In The City: Last Weekend!

2010-11-19T06:34:00.000-08:00

The time has flown, it's the last weekend of St Judes In the City at London's Bankside Gallery, where I am exhibiting prints paintings and printed fabric alongside a host of talented artists including Ed Kluz, James Brown and Michael Kirkman. Sunday is the last day, a visual treat not to be missed....

Alice Stevenson Etsy Shop- Now Open!

2010-11-10T11:26:00.000-08:00

Good news- the Alice Stevenson Etsy shop is now open for business. I'm selling lots of affordable archival, inkjet prints and screen prints, perfect for Christmas presents! Available here:

Draw the internet....

2010-11-08T08:58:00.000-08:00

My entry for the "Can you draw the internet?" as part of European Internet Week. You can vote and look at other entries here

St Jude's In the City

2010-11-05T07:56:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled to be taking part in St Jude's In The City, an exhibition of prints, paintings and printed fabric at the Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton Street, London SE1 9JH. Other artists featuring in the exhibition include Angie Lewin, Emily Sutton and Ed Kluz. The exhibition is open from Wednesday 10th until Sunday 21st November 2010. Go here for more details.

New Paintings

2010-10-29T09:22:00.001-07:00

A selection of recent paintings which will feature in the upcoming St Jude's In The City Exhibition

Foreign Landscapes Artwork by Iker Spozio

2010-10-28T09:24:00.000-07:00

A rare treat, a stunningly beautiful album with an equally gorgeous cover. Iker Spozio's artwork for Foreign Landscapes by Hauschka, perfect soundtrack to the drawing in of days.

Joyful Discovery- S. Neil Fujita

2010-10-27T01:29:00.000-07:00

S. Neil Fujita, a graphic designer who used avant-garde painting and photography to create some of the most striking album covers of the 1950s. He died yesterday aged 89. His work is playful and inspiring. Happy viewing.

New Old Work

2010-10-26T09:23:00.002-07:00

I have been going through old work and discovered some bits from back in the day that I thought deserved an airing..

Website Updated!

2010-09-13T02:24:00.000-07:00

my website has been updated! There are lots of nice new things on it including screen prints, ceramics and various commissions.

Gardens and Poems

2010-09-03T03:37:00.000-07:00

I was very happy to be asked to do this illustration for Gardener's World Magazine for an article about gardens and poetry (two of my favourite things). It the middle area will have text in it when the article is published but I thought it looked quite nice just as it is.....

Watercolour of a Succulent

2010-09-02T07:46:00.001-07:00

I volunteer every thursday at the wonderful Core Arts on their weekly botanical drawing class. This is what I came up with there today

UNSEEN WEBSITE UPDATED

2010-08-27T06:57:00.000-07:00

My agents Unseen have just updated their website. Look here to see new work by me, Ben Javens, Matthew The Horse, Cornelia O' Donovan and many more talented people.

NEW: Hand Drawn Type

2010-08-27T06:55:00.000-07:00

I just put together various recent bits of hand drawn type.

and the flowers are melting

2010-08-25T10:15:00.001-07:00

Self Portrait

2010-08-19T10:40:00.001-07:00

Wigtown Brochure

2010-08-19T07:24:00.000-07:00

Arrived today..

New Work

2010-08-18T03:59:00.001-07:00

Wigtown Festival

2010-08-08T05:17:00.000-07:00

I have illustrated the brochure cover for this years Wigtown Book Festival. It was great fun to work on and should be a lovely event. I particularly enjoyed drawing a bookish lapwing!

Recent watercolour

2010-08-05T09:32:00.000-07:00

New Work: Woods at Big Sur

2010-08-04T11:19:00.000-07:00

Screen Prints-available to buy now!

2010-08-02T03:13:00.000-07:00

Both Alcafar and Santa Maria are now available as 4 colour, limited- edition screen prints.
They are both priced at £175 and are out of an edition of 20. For sales please contact me at alice@alicestevenson.com.

They are both currently on display at the Summer Exhibition at The Cambridge Contemporary Art Gallery until the 10th of December if you happen to find yourself in East Anglia!

Isn't it good....

2010-07-28T01:41:00.000-07:00

so a movie adapatation has been made of my all time favourite book. I am trembling with anticipation already...

Some Random Drawings From Days Of Yore: Part 1

2010-07-27T02:25:00.000-07:00

I have been flicking through some sketch books from a few years back and I thought a few of my absent minded doodlings from back in the day deserved a public airing so here we are. More to follow.

Trapido

2010-07-26T03:55:00.000-07:00

So I illustrated these covers for the novels of Barbara Trapido 2 years ago. I didn't read them at the time (no, I don't always read the books I design covers for). I recently picked up The Brother of the More Famous Jack (not actually pictured) and I am now completely hooked on her. Her writing is a perfect combination of highly intelligent and profound whilst still being light and comforting and sometimes laugh out loud funny. The best literary comfort reading I have come across in a long time. Enjoy...

Strange Plants

2010-07-23T03:20:00.001-07:00

I also saw some of the weirdest and most pleasing plant things I have ever seen but what they are I have no idea...

west dean

2010-07-23T03:15:00.001-07:00

I attended a residential glass engraving course at the beautiful West Dean College. It was an inspiring weekend and a truly beautiful place

dance, sing, fight

2010-07-12T01:19:00.000-07:00

dry grass and shadows

2010-07-06T07:44:00.000-07:00

some recent, aimless, sketchbook pages...

Seaside Map

2010-06-21T08:55:00.000-07:00

I recently developed this drawing as a T-shirt graphic for Marc Jacobs...

some leaves

2010-06-19T08:25:00.000-07:00

dreams and false alarms

2010-06-16T09:04:00.000-07:00

Sweet England

2010-06-11T09:16:00.000-07:00

its nice to be home...

San Francisco Drawings iii

2010-06-08T09:36:00.001-07:00

San Francisco Drawings ii

2010-06-08T09:32:00.000-07:00

San Francisco Drawings

2010-06-08T09:28:00.001-07:00

i've updated my website

2010-05-18T00:33:00.000-07:00

look here

Albie

2010-05-15T15:24:00.001-07:00

when I have a bit too much time on my hands

2010-05-05T17:07:00.000-07:00

true adventures

2010-05-03T11:31:00.000-07:00

Big Sur- I've been to the most beautiful place in the world

babes in the woods

2010-05-03T11:28:00.000-07:00

oh canada....