Somerset College FE Show June 2015

I have been busy over the last year teaching on a variety of courses at Somerset College in Taunton.  I have taught on the BA (Hons) Graphic Design degree course alongside the Access to Higher Education course in Art and Design. Having been the  lead lecturer role on the BTEC Extended Diploma in Graphics, Media and Photography course I have seen my students work in a wide variety of mediums, including film, illustration, photography, typography and graphic design.  The FE Private View took place on the 18th June, where family and friends  were invited to see the culmination of two years work in a Final major Project. Students were given the opportunity to choose their own briefs - as diverse as a corporate identity for a Skateboard brand, a book for young children explaining Autism a film exploring the impact of domestic abuse and a dream installation.. The students have progressed to excellent universities including Falmouth, Plymouth, UWE, Arts Institute in Bournemouth and University of South Wales in a wide variety of disciplines. The images are just a small selection from both the BTEC students and Access to Art and Design students.

Snowcat Illustrated book

Diana the Huntress

Light installation using re-formed plastic

Cross constructed using clay pipes found by
the River Thames.

Scene from Exmoor

Projecting Artwork onto Somerset Buildings in collaboration with Ignite Somerset and Somerset Film

I was very fortunate to  work alongside Ignite Somerset and Somerset Film, to design artwork that was projected onto The Princess Theatre in Burnham on Sea on Sunday 5th April. The event  was part funded by the Arts Council, England.

New Birthday Cards to kick off the new year!

New designs based on various decades...Edwardian, Art Deco, 1950's and 1980's...

Card featured on Card and Gift Network

Lovely Charlotte over at cardandgiftnetwork.com has featured my design today!
Nice early Christmas present!

Work licensed for Christmas 2014

Here is a small selection of work that has been licensed for Christmas 2014.

This image has been licensed to Impress for the Cystic Fibrosis charity.

This image was licensed to Woodmansterne for Marie Curie Cancer Care

Lots of new ideas!

Here are a selection of images created over the last few months...I have been incredibly busy (Lecturing, studying) but will always find time for Illustration! Enjoy!

Evolver Arts Prize 2014

Hurrah...My piece...'Roll up Roll up' has been selected for the Evolver Arts Prize 2014. This is the eighth year in a row my work has been selected, so hopefully next year I will win the coveted Front Cover Prize. Even still, very happy to be selected!! More information here at The Evolver Website...

I am back...Art on the Block 2014

I have realised I have been away from my blog for nearly six months...thats dreadful. To kick off 2014 (in April???) I will be taking part in Art on the Block at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton.  My piece entitled 'You deserve the best, don't settle for less' is an original collage, inspired by the 1950's kitchen. Bids are being placed for all artworks, in aid of Art for Life at Musgrove.

New Nordic inspired designs

I have been a little quiet of late but concentrating on other things. I can report that Somerset Art Weeks was a success, which is always a nice way to boost your confidence!

I have been working on some Nordic inspired designs, which I had great fun working on....here is a small selection!

Somerset Art Weeks 2013

I am currently taking part in Somerset Art Weeks at Venue 33 in Taunton along with four other artists.

Here is a selection of work for sale...