Summer memories

It's the first day of school today and reflecting back over what a wonderful summer we've had I thought I'd show some of my happiest pictures.

Khalil

Milo

French fields

Church door

Aubeterre rooftops

Hurricane Bill

Richard Hogg

Back in England I used to love scouring local car boot sales for treasures. Locals would pull up at a designated spot and open up their trunks to sell junk basically but there are always gems to be found.
Richard Hogg, a graphic artist living and working in London, has just published a limited edition of 100 screen printed books called "Car Boot Sale" through Nobrow.
It takes a look at the kooky characters you find and their wonderful assortment of possessions.

CONGRATULATIONS

The winners of Septembers give away have been drawn and are Ariel and Tina.
Thanks everyone for entering and please stay tuned for another chance in October to win a great prize.

No blog till Tuesday

Off to Fire Island for the last summer hurrah.
Happy labor Day and back again on Tuesday.

Betsy Walton

I've just discovered the work of Betsy Walton and love her dreamy narratives.
She lives in Portland, Oregon and gave up her job in 2006 to paint and illustrate full time.
Her work "explores the tension and balance between the mysterious nature of our existence and the objects and environments we find in everyday life."

Cover for Target Red Magazine

Winter Things

Wisps Float Up

Girly Explosion

Floral Ocean

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Matta Coloring Book

I've had great fun illustrating this coloring book for Matta and here's a sneak preview of the cover and one spread. Let's hope it does well as there's plans to do a Mexican and Moroccan version. The book will be available for both wholesale and retail sales and I'll make sure it goes in my store as soon as it's done.

September 1st Giveaway

This month Carolyn Gavin of Designer Jots and I are doing a double whammy of a competition.

2 lucky entries will each receive 1 of these...an ultra new, 6x9 ecojot jumbo journal, 100% recycled, made in Canada.

150 pages of space where you can sketch a tall building, write a catchy slogan or solve a prickly problem.

Sturdy, dependable and of course, cool. Send in a comment about how you are doing your tiny bit for the environment for your chance to WIN!

Then if you visit designer jots you'll also have a chance to win a signed copy of Tribal Alphabet.

Good luck. Contest winners will be announced Monday September 7th!