While surfing the net, randomly you will come across gems when you need them the most. Via Drawn I came across a video of Neil Gaiman addressing some graduates on an "Artists Life" I believe ...
The final installment and last story provided by my wonderful friend L. This is a true tale and I thoroughly enjoyed working on the images for this one. I used mainly inks and watercolours as well as...
Sadly last week we lost a great Childrens book illustrator Maurice Sendak. His most famous piece of work was "Where the Wild Things are" published in 1963. Its a story about a young boy calle...
This tale comes courtesy of my friend Beth. Just simple ink or papercut illustrations and very much inspired by silhouettes.Close up of final image
This story is from my lovely friend Pilar. Another story but just wished I could have given it more time than I had. Would have liked to have worked on the images more and done them in colour.
Recently I have been drawing up designs for a job that unfortunately fell through. However I thought I would share the designs with you. I may select one to turn into prints for my shop... What do yo...
Second installment of Sketchbook project...
My fingers have been busy being nimble and quick to bust out some new crochet stock for my Yellow Panda Draws Etsy shop. Been making leaf brooches with wool and embellishing them with pret...
1st illustrated Story - sketchbook project 2012
Yoo Hoo! I was excited to receive my Sketchbook from the Sketchbook project back in November to take part in 2012 version. I much preferred this years theme compared to last years "Boys and Girls...
Dear me! It has been a while since Ive visited these waters. Reflecting on the last year or so I realised that so much as happened that Ive never updated or blogged about. Dont worry I havent given u...
Latest papercut for a wonderful friends birthday. By the way shes a November baby, hence the poppies!Framed in lovely wood Close-up of detailsBeautiful vintage box found at an antiques fairHomemade v...
Dear me! I have meant to post photos of my life drawing for weeks but you know how easily I get distracted. So here are the fruits of my labour:Recently Ive strayed from the normal classes and with m...
Spent a lovely Sunday with my family at an Antique fair in Potters Bar. It was a sunny but chilly day and luckily the fair was held indoors. There were rooms filled with lots of stalls. Some stalls h...
Look what I got in the post!!! My sister brought me a "tintin" mug to replace the one I got from Brussels which broke.Somehow tea taste that much sweeter in a Snowy mug... Thanks bean!
Trick or treat... you decide.
An impromtu baby shower gift. Very last minute but I quickly sketched up an idea and using what materials I had in my magic box, conjured up this little fellow...He came out better than expected and ...
Need to get this idea out of my mind and onto paper... Just some initial sketches. Not really sure how I want the final piece to look.Close up of sketch oneearly stages of sketch 2More details added ...
Some more photos of my life drawing sketches. Unfortunately as they as A1 sheets there isnt a way for me to scan these into the computer so youll have to deal with the poor quality photography. ...
Whilst exploring the realm of cyberspace (via Drawn) I came across this piece of animation created by the animators and recent graduates of EMCA’s animation program. Its a beautiful piece that surpri...
Heres some photos of some papercuts finished and some Im still working on. Mixture of collage and papercutLittle illustration on a special message to a friendLast Sunday I decided to visit my f...
What a lovely day! Hope the Sun is shining where you are. Recently been to my first life drawing class since Uni days. Its a great drop in type of life drawing sessions and at a decent price, which y...
Yellow Panda Draws has finally joined the world of Twitter. Follow me via this link!
Another papercut commission. This was on gold card with bright orange highlights.
Just a sneaky peek on something Im working on. Will post about it soon!
Headed back up north recently to see my sisters Costume exhibition and her Graduation. It was a show that showcase all the hard work, blood, sweat and tears she had gone through in the last year. Her...
Been meaning to post about this piece! Its a mixed media/collage/papercut piece based on the poem "The Whales Way". Unfortunately the author of this English poem is unknown but it is from 9th...
I had meant to post about this earlier but you know how life happens! My flatmate and I went along to "The Big Draw" event last Saturday in the Aviva Square, Bank. We were excited to see what...
Campaign for Drawing is organising "The Big Draw" with "The City of London" Festival this week. The Big Draw is hosting free drawing activities this week between Thurs 7th July till S...
I adore charity and vintage shops and can spend hours searching for some treasure among the shelves and rails. My bargains so far... a framed embroidered owl picture and a copy of "The Hobbit"...
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