A poster for Sussex University

I was recently commissioned by Sussex University to create a poster about their collaborative projects with Kew Gardens.

One hundred minerals

courtesy of Chiswick Car Boot.

Who knows where the time goes?

My best friend turned 30 a couple of days ago. I follow shortly. I made her this card.

Glug Brighton 2012

I recently did some live painting at Glug Brighton's 2012 networking event. My image was based around the word "Create". The evening was jolly good fun and a great success.

New Ceramics

Some time ago I collaborated with the ceramicist Mary Fenton on a small range of hand etched ceramics. I spent some lovely afternoons in her studio where she taught me how to etch and glaze as well as plenty of tea drinking and chatting. Sadly Mary became ill again with cancer during and she died early last year. She was a wonderfully talented artist and the most warm, kind and funny person you could ever hope to meet. Her friends and family recently completed work that she didn't manage to finish before her illness stopped her from working including a couple of pieces I had worked on with her. Here they are. You can see previous work I did with Mary here.

Coffee Cups for Japan!

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

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

Cover for First Story

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

Yesterday, I drew a waxwing

RIP Zdenek Miler

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

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

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

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

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

House and Garden Magazine

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

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

Coast Starlight

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

Santa Monica Pier

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