Studio Blooms

Been drawing alot in my studio at home for my new Winter exhibition.  Here's some Glads from my garden and a vintage plate that's doubling up as a palette.

The difference between Inspiration and Plagiarism

Rod Hunt, a fellow illustrator and the new chairman of the Association of Illustrators tweeted this link from you thought we wouldn't notice last week.  To be honest, it is worrying that there are people who don't understand the difference between being inspired and totally copying another artist's work.  To find out more about copyright and protecting your images, check out the AOI website.  Other people's work should motivate you in to creating your own work and to be confident in your own ability.  Go forth and create - but please respect other people's work in the process.

So that was July

Sorry for the lack of blog entries this month - I know it's disgraceful.  The studio has been working on an exciting new project launching in November, which we can tell you about next month.  Apart from drawing constantly and working late, I've been growing and then consequently eating lovely things from the garden allotment.  Check out my spuds and my tiny tiny foot:

Feeling a bit Glug

The Woody crew are off to Glug Brighton tonight for some thirst quenching beverages and creative chat.

Looking forward to meeting all the London Crew who cycled down for charity - click here for a link of them setting off - very commendable support from the office guys - Woooooo!!!

Pinch Punch First of Month