Claire's Vintique

Hi just to let you know my new shop Claire's Vintique is nearly up and running! I am going to have two outlets to start with one over on Folksy and one on my website. There will be lots more items listed there next week! You can follow Claire's Vintique Blog  for Shop updates and Vintage news.
I will be still updating this blog with my illustration and design work so don't leave me!
More exciting news! Claire's Vintique is going to the seaside this weekend and will be selling lots of Vintage and Handmade gifts at The Great Seaside Vintage Fair at Whitby Pavilion if your nearby pop in and have a look!

Work in progress.......

Hi just a quick post to show you what I have been up to in my spare time in between teaching and other things. I'm currently drawing whenever I can to create some new designs for prints, cards,postcard sets and jewelry which I will be putting in my online shop which will be opening very soon watch the blog, twitter or facebook for news ! I will also have a stall at a local event Ella Street Festival on the 9th July were I will be selling lots of different handmade items so come and see me, this festival is a great fun family friendly day out and I would recommend to anyone in the area to check it out! there will be lots to see and do!
So here are a few sneaky peeks at what I have been up to.

Also I thought I would share a picture of Astrid our cat who is usually keeping me company while I draw and make things she is sooo cute!

What a beautiful day.........

Sorry for the silence I have been really busy! I know its no excuse! so just a quick photography share today. I had an hour to spare between teaching my classes today so I ventured out into the sun to take some photos of the amazing walled garden where I work.

Bea.....

Here's a quick piece I did for a awesome collaborative comic started by the very talented snapper52 check out the blog for more info (just a warning this blog contains some rather rude stuff) http://beacomix.blogspot.com/

Today we went to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.......

I love the YSP and the new exhibition by Jaume Plensa is amazing! Quite often your not allowed to take photos of the art work in the galleries but it was a nice surprise to find out that you could on this occasion! the work was really inspiring and I would recommend a trip to see it so here are a few photos from the day.

You can see more of his work here http://www.jaumeplensa.com/  

Quick London Themed Illustration

Hi just a quick doodle I did today just thought I would share it!

An Apple a Day!

Just thought I would share a new illustration I created today, using a limited colour palette.

This is a personal piece to expand my portfolio and the plan is to create a set of healthy eating themed illustrations, that could be used in a cookbook idea I have!