To push Spring along I created a little Finger Lime pattern. With any luck nature will take the hint and give me some love. Yes, I am that desperate for some warmth.

still looking for that elusive creative gene.
To push Spring along I created a little Finger Lime pattern. With any luck nature will take the hint and give me some love. Yes, I am that desperate for some warmth.
I also made an ’80’s Candy Crush pattern, and another 80’s themed one called ‘Miami Vice Pineapple Slice’, but my favourite is my Faux Matisse. Read more…
I have made a good start. Sketches were made, I tinkered about in Illustrator AND I carved a snow gums branches and Doodle Tweet! (bird) stamp. Read more…
My blog writing mojo is still on the brink, as is my ability to organise myself. So here’s a quick overview of a recent project. Read more…
‘Gum Leaves’ are actually a digital version of some gum leaf drawings I drew last year and carved into rubber stamps. Read more…
Bear 122 ‘The Boss’ was up and looking to party. Truth be told, after reading up on his antics the other day, I was pretty chuffed not to have come across him. Read more…
I had to watch a number of gouache related videos before the correct pronunciation stuck in my head. Do I still wish it was pronounced Goo-Ache. Yes, I do. It’s more fun. Read more…
They won’t make me millions or even a dollar, but I can at least make some snazzy blog wallpaper if I ever need some. They are incredibly addictive! Read more…
‘The Deep’ is what happens when you have no clue about geometric shapes, patterns or theory, and has only just worked out how to access the Shapes Panel*. Read more…
Every now and again, I plan on sharing some of my ‘The Art & Business of Surface Pattern Design’ discoveries, and homework. You read correctly, homework. Read more…