Illustration day continued

I am in the mood for fantasy today as it is so grim outside, and although I am dressed it is still cold so I am back in bed writing, drinking a cup of tea and eating turkish delight. Extravagant I know, but I can't go anywhere so that is that. I will admit, even though I think it to be wildly uncouth I have reheated this tea twice, please lets just keep that between us.

Anyway my third illustrator today is the wonderful Kate Wilson of Little doodles. I do wish my backyard wildlife were as enthusiastic about pretty things as these little feathered folk, when we finally get our own garden and bird table I will teach them some new tricks. They will dine on peanut party rings and birdseed macaroons.


All images Kate Wilson

Image by image

I just saw this over at Living etc's Twitter feed and had to show you, two of my favourite cities go head to head, image by image at Paris versus New York.

"A visual but friendly match between those two cities seen by a lover of Paris wandering through New York's infinite details, clichés and contradictions : this way, please."

All images Paris versus New York.

Great ships and flocks of gulls

Winter is closing in on our house today, swirling winds whipping leaves from their branches and throwing them up into the air. The sky is as dark as dusk and it is only just after 10am.

The winter in my imagination however, has been captured perfectly in these top images by local Hastings artist Claire Fletcher. Where is my knowing reindeer to guide me through the snow? (will add to December wishlist)
Many of Claire's illustrations and paintings are inspired by a magically nostalgic view of local attractions, surroundings and traditional British past times. How lucky to see the world in this playful way. Great ships and flocks of seagulls, mermaids and sailboats, favourite pets and toys, dress ups and exploring games.

I see life in a similar way in my head, I just can't draw or paint for toffee.

If you are falling for claire's work as I have, be sure to catch her at the Selvedge Christmas fair.

All images Claire Fletcher.

Wading through inspiration

So the husband should take note and see how bad my studio could look. Yes I'm the less methodical, more mad professor kind. Sometimes making and dwelling in this much mess is the only way I can create. If only I could be as productive as the owner of this studio Mara Sprafkin. Mara's work is wonderful.
Link found via Chelsea via Linda and Harriett

Image by Mara Sprafkin.

Stuart Kolakovic

Checking in with one of my favorite illustrators (above) and found this link too incredible not to share! Never been by Stuart Kolakovic Is just so beautiful, I don't know what else to say apart from go see! Also visit Stuart's blog here.

Thanks for the tip Catherine.

Images from Catherine Campbell and Stuart Kolakovic.

Amy Jean Porter

A happy googling accident this morning. I found my self here, the intriguing home page of Amy Jean Porter. Crazy-cute-colourful and (some) down right loopy illustrations. check out the tiny horses say what series, the colours are so vivid.
The pictures here show the 508 drawings from the 2002 series-Birds of north America misquote hip hop and sometimes pause for reflection. They are fab drawings all with an unexpected twist.