A Brown Bear

My impulse draw of the afternoon. Happy Friday everyone!

Ettie's Elephants

It's been a bit quiet here recently I know. This is because I'm half-way through a project working with the lovely folks at the National Trust (as mentioned on a previous post) and, when I'm not doing that, I've been working on my new book idea. I warn you, it's a cute one and it features tiny elephants. You can't go wrong with a tiny elephant. I'll be sending it out to publishing types soon to see if anyone takes a liking to it...

Happy Valentine's Day

Here's my alternative approach for my other half. I like blackbirds.

What I drew today...

I've always wanted to draw a London Bus but nobody has ever asked me to and I've never had the time to do it for myself. Thankfully it cropped up recently and I got my chance...

Hug a Giraffe

Okay, so who had a soft toy when they were little that did everything with them and couldn't be left behind at home? I had a rabbit called Mendip. I still have a rabbit called Mendip, I just don't take him with me everywhere I go these days...he's enjoying a peaceful retirement on a shelf in my bedroom!

It's Monday and it's snowing...

Here's a blackbird for you. I love these little critters, we've got some very cheeky ones on our road who sit and stare at you with one beady eye and fly away at the very last minute.

Culzean Castle

If you're wondering what I'm up to at the moment, here's a sneak preview. I'm currently drawing a very detailed map for the lovely people at the National Trust of the Culzean estate. It's a beautiful country park on the coast in Ayrshire with plenty of buildings, wildlife and trees. They're open from April (which is when my map will be going up on show) so take a wee peak if you're ever heading that way...

Friday Doodle

Is it Friday again? Where did that week go?!

*hugs*

Because everyone needs one now and then. Especially on a Thursday. And a Monday. In fact any day is good...

Happy Burns Night everyone!

Hey Little Cupcake

I drew this last week for the lovely folks over at Hey Little Cupcake! who make, well, cupcakes. They'll be selling this in their new shop at Spinningfields, Manchester, along with some tasty baked goodies. Worth checking out if you're local, or you can get them delivered...Mmmmm...

Red Squirrel

Today's little sketch. I've never actually seen one of these furry critters, despite living in Scotland and spending quite a few holidays in the Highlands. I have seen a wild otter though! Oh and dolphins and a sea eagle. Just not the supposedly more common red squirrel.

Happy Birthday Roo!

Today my little canine companion is four years old. I don't know how much that is in doggy years, but he's certainly as cheeky and smart as ever!

A Surprise Weekend Post

My other half was getting creative in the studio this afternoon, so I thought I'd sit and doodle for half an hour while I wait for my banana choc chip muffins to cook. This is what fell out of my brain and onto the paper. Okay, well onto the screen at any rate. Hope everyone is having a peaceful Sunday.

Hello Weekend I Can Almost See You...

Here's something completely random for you. One of my spur of the moment scribbles to keep you company this Friday evening. If, like me, you're still at your desk- I think it's time to think of calling it a day! (unless, so as not to be UK-centric, you live elsewhere in the world).

Home Sweet Home

A new design from me and available to license. My home is not so sweet today as there seems to be an entire team of builders in the back garden once more...

Merry-Go-Round

Today's doodle. Took longer than it looks!

Ooo cupcake!

Happy New Year & all that Jazz

I'm still feeling a little sleepy myself, it certainly takes a few days to get back into the general swing of things. Hope you all had a lovely time, whatever you chose to do and whoever you chose to do it with!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

And safe travels to those of you who have further to go for your Christmas feasting! See you next year!