A proper cup of coffee...
Had a really nice cup of coffee earlier today at The Little Red Roaster in Norwich. This place has a good reputation and thought I would give it a go, wasn't disappointed :-)
Cluttering up Christmas
Had a really good day yesterday at Clutter City. It was my first foray into this sort of thing and I wasn't sure what to expect – but I really enjoyed it! Great to meet people (some old faces and new) and see their reactions to my work. I cover a wide range of subjects with my work so it was interesting to see what sold and what people were drawn to.
As it was a Christmas type of affair I produced some Christmas cards specially and I obviously had to wear a Christmas jumper – however under the glare of the stage lights it was far too warm! I was kept busy all day and had some much needed help from my other half Carlie – who kept me fed and watered.
All unsold work will be going up on my Etsy shop over the next few days - so look out for that! Thanks to all who came to see me – great to see some friendly faces and make some new connections. Here's some pics by @CarlieTempleman
As it was a Christmas type of affair I produced some Christmas cards specially and I obviously had to wear a Christmas jumper – however under the glare of the stage lights it was far too warm! I was kept busy all day and had some much needed help from my other half Carlie – who kept me fed and watered.
All unsold work will be going up on my Etsy shop over the next few days - so look out for that! Thanks to all who came to see me – great to see some friendly faces and make some new connections. Here's some pics by @CarlieTempleman
Come visit my stall at Clutter City, Saturday 6th December
I am proud to say that I have a stall at the upcoming Clutter City at Norwich Arts Centre. I will have a selection of postcards, greetings cards, original artworks and prints for sale. It will be my first event of this kind so would be great to see some friendly faces. Hope to see you there!
To paint or not to paint...
I'm working on a series of illustrations around Norwich at the moment to sell at the upcoming Clutter City event and am toying with watercolour or digital colouring, all based on line drawings done from life. Below is the train station, what do we think? I'm growing increasingly fond of not using a computer so am swaying to watercolour, which I use in my sketchbooks – but still like bold flat digital colour, oh the dilemma!
A trip down memory lane…
Went for a drive today back to where I grew up as I had to take my car for a check over in Hingham. After catching up with a few friends there I went through the little village I grew up in and then stopped in Attleborough – my old stomping ground whilst a teenager and into my 20s. Nice to be there again. Browsed a few charity shops, walked past familiar faces and paused for a bite to eat in a little cafe. Must visit again with more time, to capture some of the places I know so well – watch this space!
View overlooking Queen's Square from Bailey's cafe, Attleborough. The chap seated is the local window cleaner.
View overlooking Queen's Square from Bailey's cafe, Attleborough. The chap seated is the local window cleaner.
Autumnal colours
View from train tracks on Lakenham Way towards river. As sketched during my lunch break late September.
RBS will leave Scotland if voters back independence
RBS displays its allegiance today… #drawingthenews
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2014/sep/11/rbs-will-leave-scotland-yes-vote
We've moved…
I am now once again a resident of Norwich, Norfolk. After 3 years of London life, we have returned home. Goodbye to packed tubes and expense, hello green fields and friendly faces. Here is our new house I drew whilst locked out one evening!
Last days with the Wildhorses...
A gift I drew for my last employers - Wildhorse Design in Muswell Hill, London. As drawn from my seat over several lunch breaks during my last week there mid July. It was the least I could do for such a great bunch of people who got me a lovely leaving present, will miss those guys!
I guess I'm heavier than I think…
We've had a few nice days recently and one afternoon I was in the garden enjoying the sun, whilst leaning to pick up a drink, my chair completely self destructed underneath me. I didn't fall over thankfully but I have now ruined 1 of our 2 garden chairs. I was so inspired by the mess I drew it with pen and ink and some watercolour. I will be sitting on the lawn from now on!
Homeward bound
We are nearly back there now... finished work in London after 3 years down here. Now to sort the big move out! Looking forward to more of this view.
As painted whilst somewhere between Ely and Thetford on the train.
As painted whilst somewhere between Ely and Thetford on the train.
Good Parenting?
Whilst getting the tube into the city on Sunday I sat opposite this pair. The mum spent the entire journey on her smartphone whilst the little boy looked very fed up. Guess organising her inbox couldn't wait!
Norwich Lanes
The Birdcage and the Grosvenor Fish Bar, Norwich. As drawn whilst sitting on a bench after an interview Thursday 5th June in a brand new hot pressed sketchbook from Norwich Arts Supplies.
The interior of the very cool The Birdcage pub on Saturday 14th June, drawn whilst enjoying a coffee and a conversation with local photographer Mick – as pictured at the bar.
1st class train journey
We have just returned from another weekend back in Norfolk (sketches to follow!) and during our train back to London we had to change at Colchester. Being 1st class ticket holders I was looking forward to a comfortable last leg of the journey... but oh no! Some sort of mix-up as there was far too many people to even fit on the train, so we were crammed in with all our luggage but at least we got a seat! To document the occasion I did this drawing, the two chaps opposite me didn't seem bothered with me drawing them, think they were too angry with Greater Anglia than to be bothered by a odd chap with his watercolour set out!
Vintage cameras
I have grown rather attached to old cameras as of late and have acquired a few recently whilst looking in charity shops and vintage fairs... such beautiful objects with real weight and substance. Here is our collection so far, more to follow i'm sure and they do work so will use some at some point too!
Painted these one evening inspired by beetroot juice (what first one is painted in) rest done using watercolours.
Painted these one evening inspired by beetroot juice (what first one is painted in) rest done using watercolours.
Dabbling in Watercolour
I've had a travel watercolour set for a while now but always been a bit unsure how to work with it, but after meeting fellow urban sketcher Lion Ren he really inspired me to get a decent waterbrush and start adding colour to my work. So here are some of my first pieces so far. Back at school I could never really get watercolours and went straight to oils but I now really appreciate them for the sheer speed and versatility. I will continue to experiment and see how I get on!
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