Inspire

The Selby!

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Fortune Telling!

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My Jessica Hische print has arrived!

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My Jessica Hische print has arrived. Jessica is a letterer, illustrator and designer from Brooklyn. She recently exhibited her work in London at 'Pick Me Up' the contemporary graphic art fair at Somerset House.

My little trip to Anthropologie and Liberty

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Damien Hirst Gorgeous Butterfly Prints!

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One of my favourite galleries Art Republic are selling Limited Edition Damien Hirst prints.

...if only I had a spare £3800! If anyone would like to buy me one :)

Sara Pope

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Art in Mind

Brick Lane Gallery

Exhibition: 28 April - 10 May 2010

Private view: 28 April 6.30 - 8.30pm

Sunny Sunday in East London

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Columbia Rd Bric-a-Brack

Items from Shelf on Cheshire Street off Brick lane.

Pick Me Up: Contemporary Graphic Art Fair

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23rd April - 29th April 2010

Rob Ryan will be hosting an open studio throughout the event!

Print Club London's Live Studio

"Over the course of the fair, Print Club London and Somerset House are inviting some of their favourite designers to print a poster live in their workshop."

Nicola Killen - Children's Illustrator

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I worked with Nicola a few years ago. Nicola recently won Egmont's best new talent award! Her first Children's book is published next month! Here is a sneaky peek!

Check out more of Nicola's work here on her blog and website

....... everyones gone Quilt crazy!

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I promise this is the last post about Quilts .................... but London has gone Quilt CRAZY!! A few pics from my Saturday morning trip to Liberty!

Sooo cute!

I love the idea of displaying fabrics in Embroidery hoops.

Quilts, Quilts, Quilts!

....so....yes I really did get inspired by the V and A Quilt exhib!!

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Quilts, Quilts, Quilts

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I have just got back from the V and A Quilts exhibition.

The Quilts on display date back to 1700 - yes that means all hand stitched.

Featured in this exhibition are quilts created by Tracey Emin, Grayson Perry, Sue Stockwell, Caren Garfen and even the inmates of Wandsworth Prison.

Below is my favourite from the exhibition.... 'Liberty Jack' by Janey Forgan

Below are a few purchases I made from the lovely V and A shop.

Wayne Pate

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I discovered Wayne Pate's work today! I love his retro silk screens. Click here to view more of Wayne's work and visit his online shop.

Mike Giant exhibiting in Milan!

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All photos from Wild Stylers / Arrested Motion

David Choe Haitian Girl Print!

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I have featured David Choe's work before on my blog. It has come to my attention that Hemway Industries have launched the above print. All proceeds are being donated to benefit the Haitian Relief Effort.

"Personally paying for the cost of the prints, David Choe has requested that all proceeds go to Yele Haiti, a foundation created by Wyclef Jean. This print measures 18″x24″ inches and is a Giclee print on archival paper and costs $300. Limited to 50 editions, the print is hand-signed by David Choe.
The print is available now for pre-sale only but will not ship until February 21, 2010."
http://www.hemwayindustries.com/p/DAVID-CHOE-HAITIAN-GIRL/HW69110PT#view=details&item=HW69110PT&search=*&currIndex=0&pageSize=32&currSort=sort_order&sortDirection=desc

The Tribal Look!

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Kenzo

Diane Von Furstenberg

Paul Smith

Giambattista Valli

....some goodies from We Heart It!

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Lovely Liberty!

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When I was growing up, my Mum, being the creative soul that she is, LOVED Liberty fabric. I didn't see what the fuss was about myself! However tables have turned!! Over the last 6 months I have been scouring ebay for Liberty off cuts to make crafty things! And I am pleased to announce that in Feb 2010 Patch Rogers will be restoring an "important piece of Liberty heritage to the store" this being in the form of an Art and Crafts Department! Yay!

For all you craft geeks Liberty are setting up knitting and sewing workshops, follow the link to find out more!
http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/content/NewsArchiveItem5/newsarchive

Liberty has been a great source of inspiration for many over the years. Below are a few of my favourites.

Last year Liberty prints made their way onto Nike trainers!

For Spring 2010 Liberty have collaborated with (MAC make up)

I have recently discovered that Liberty are collaborating with Target (US) to bring a new collection in March 2010! Follow the link below and download for free Liberty patterns for your desktop or phone!

http://www.target.com/b/?node=2241595011&ref=sr_shorturl_liberty

Below are some of NEW Liberty fabrics for this Season!

Amazingly Talented Julene Harrison!

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Now ...... I had seen 'made by julene' on etsy.........however, what I didn't realise was she happens to be a friends housemate!!

Julene is based in South London and as you can see is an extremely talented artist. In my opinion she is on her way to becoming the next Rob Ryan and Tord Boontje! And luckily for us she is welcoming commissions!

Click on the title of this post to see more of Julene's work and check out her blog below!

http://madebyjulene.com/blog

New York based Bella Figura! Letterpress at it's best!

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Luis Tinoco Fashion Illustrations

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Spitalfields Sunday!

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After bracing the cold and deciding to have a stroll around Spitalfields market today, I stubbled across some gems that made me smile!

Pearl and Ivy

http://www.pearlandivy.co.uk/

The creators of Pearl and Ivy are Carly and Sam from Manchester. Their stand is beautiful hosting 1920's inspired feather hair accessories.......... and yes......... I gave in and had to buy one!

Sacha Allen

http://www.etsy.com/shop/afropumpkin

Pretty patterns from Lama Designs!

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Valentines Inspiration!

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http://dsharp.bigcartel.com/product/eye-love-you-letterpress-card

B mine Valentine tag from Olive Manna. Both of the above I found on http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/olivemanna

Valentine card from Hello Lucky

Love cushion from cushion lab

Lovely personalised die cuts by papercuts by joe on Etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38687799

Cute little mug from ceramics designer Ken Eardley

http://www.nettlegreen.co.uk/c-19-ken-eardley-jugs-and-vases.aspx?kw=ken%20eardley&gclid=CLfli8T1s58CFY1n4wodHW8aJA&

No Valentines feature would be complete without Rob Ryan!

Hello Lucky

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Over the last few weeks I have been helping a good friend with wedding invite ideas! I have been revisiting one of my favourite sites Hello Lucky and wanted to share a few of their gems with you!

Vania Zouravliov's Illustrations

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Let me introduce you to Samantha Cotterill

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Samantha is a self-taught fiber artist living in New York. She will be launching a new line of fabrics with Robert Kaufman fabrics this Spring. Here are a few little characters I found on her website.

....because short bed hair rocks!!

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Photos by Mariah Kordzadze

Paul Insect

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I love this Paul Insect Print entitled "Happy Dreams"

ELLUS - Debut London Solo Show!

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David Choe

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Harry Diaz - screenprints

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Harry was born in Guatemala but now lives in LA. He is selling some of his work for just $1 on his website. Take a look!

Kseniya Simonova - Sand Animator

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Kseniya Simonova is a sand animator from Ukraine. No better word describes her work other than Beautiful! Prepare yourself to be enthralled by her pictorial storytelling.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOhf3OvRXKg

Tea and Cupcakes

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Over the last few weeks having acquired a Hummingbird Bakery Cook book. I have eaten on a weekly average 3/4 cupcakes ........ or .... maybe more! (shhhhh!)

Myself and my flat mate are perfecting the cupcake baking/scoffing and tea drinking to an unhealthy yet highly fulfilling level!

Here are a few lovely photos from 'we heart it' to capture my current cupcake and tea drinking obsession!

If you want a lovely vintage cuppa, head to Vintage Heaven on Columbia Rd ......... one of my favourite spots!

Lovely Illustrations by Graham Carter

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Artist James Brown featured on Boxbird

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I miss my sketchbook!

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I miss my sketchbook!

I stumbled across this today! Arrested Motion blog has started a new sketchbook feature. Their first artist is Stella Hultberg. Beautiful, beautiful sketches!

http://arrestedmotion.com/

Felt Cushion!

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One of my new years resolutions is to set up an Etsy shop - I just need to think up a suitable name! The shop will include home products, purses and printed work.

Below is my latest creation! I discovered purely by accident how nice felt is to work with! I WILL be using a lot more of this material in the future. So watch out for more cushions on their way!

My latest creations!

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new creations! - first attempt at bunting!

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Rain, rain go away come again another day!

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Inspirational Loveliness by English Muse!

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http://theenglishmuse.blogspot.com/

http://weheartit.com/pinkroyal

SOMA - Clifton Village, Bristol

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Here are a few gems from previous exhibitions.

And here are a few goodies from the online shop!

JR - 'Women are Heroes' Book

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http://www.womenareheroes.be/

Vogue's Hansel and Gretel Photo Shoot, Starring the Gaga

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My Creative Sunday !!!!

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All I want for Xmas .........

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The Truman Brewery offers unique gifts for Christmas!!

It kicks off with late night shopping on

Thursday 26th November and runs until the 20th December 2009

F Block 1st Floor Entrance from Ely's Yard, 15 Hanbury St and 81 Brick Lane

http://www.trumanbrewery.com/files/rooms/2765/OTB_NEWSLETTER_LINK.html

Vintage, Vintage, Vintage!

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This website www.sheaff-ephemera.com hosts a whole selection of vintage postcard, advertising and photo reference. The layouts of these early adverts are pretty inspirational!

So check them out design geeks!

RCA Secret Exhibition!

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For those of you that don't know about the RCA's annual exhibition/sale.

Here is a brief little summary.........

There are over 2000 postcard sized pieces of art for sale at just £40. The artist is undisclosed until you purchase the little treasure you like.

The range of artists span across the board Yoko Ono, Cornelia Parker, David Bailey, former stone Roses guitarist John Squire, animator Nick Park, Sir Paul Smith, Manolo Blahnik, Gerhard Richter, Bill Viola, Julian Opie and Grayson Perry.

Royal College of Art

from Friday 13th November until Friday 29th November 11-6pm, 11-8pm on Thursday 19th.

Free admission.

The postcards will be available for viewing on the RCA website from Friday 13th

Find out more about the sale below as you need to register

http://dams.rca.ac.uk/res/sites/RCA%5FSecret/

Le Dot by Anthony Zinonos

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Another little book I like.

The Utterly Useless Counting Book by Harriet Russell

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I always love coming across little gems in the children's book market.

This one makes no sense at all .... and is just brilliant!

2 Wilsons, a camera, and a whole lot of yellow!

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Found these pics on my camera from a while back. An attempt at some profile shots to accompany some mag interviews........it seemed to turn into an early 90's fastforward shoot!!

Anyways check out David's work on www.davidwilsoncreative.com

It's a little less fast forward mag!

Screen Print Inspiration from Dan Stiles

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http://www.danstiles.com/portfolio.html

Dear Creature Autumn 2009

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Love the mixed media and photography combo!

http://dearcreatures.com/

A thought for today .......

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Clever Words

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Check out this new Noa Bembibre calendar!! Ace!

http://www.noabembibre.com/

Food Fun!

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/cuteobento/

Jamie Hewlett limited edition prints for Oxfam!

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Jamie Hewlett - the artist behind Tank Girl and Gorillaz - visited Bangladesh with Oxfam.

The experience inspired a sensitive, thought-provoking series of watercolours.

These limited edition prints are being sold on the oxfam website

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/ethical-collection-jamie-hewlett

Jamie's work is being shown as part of the Under Water Colours exhibition at the Dray Walk Gallery, Dray Walk, London, E1W 6QL until 31st October 2009.

It's open everyday from 10am-6pm and it's FREE!

Saw this on designerjot.blogspot .....

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I likey a lot! Photography from Seydou Keita.

.... because I want to work for Grace Coddington!

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So yes..... I watched the September Issue this weekend. It definitely gives an interesting insight into US Vogue! Anna Wintour is the well known Editor in Chief. However, the star of this feature length documentary in my opinion is Grace Coddington the Creative Director.

I want to work for her!

'Coddington started her career in front of the lens, winning a modeling contest sponsored by British Vogue in 1959. She switched roles to become an editor a decade later, after a car accident. Coddington says she and Wintour ran in the same circles in London and both came to the U.S. in the late '80s. Coddington is charming, delightful, passionate and so committed to celebrating beauty and her revolutionary notion that clothes, models and photographers could tell stories and not just be objects. Every billboard, fashion magazine spread, every advertisement we see today has been influenced by Grace Coddington. (RJ Cutler)

Below are some examples of one of her photo shoots featured in the September Issue 2009.

She is a true inspiration!

Beatles to Bowie - the 60's exposed @ the National Portrait Gallery

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Last night I went to see this brilliant exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery.

"This major exhibition explores the leading pop music personalities who helped create 'Swinging London' in the 1960s. Over 150 photographs, together with a range of memorabilia, illustrate how the photographic image, music and performance made these popstars the leading icons of their time."

As if this 60's music memorabilia feast wasn't enough, I also attended a talk

by Dr Becky E Conekin on 60's Cover Girls: When Pop Met Fashion.

Twiggy: A life in photographs is running until 21st March 2010

There are events running alongside the exhibition over the next few months.

Talks include 'the 60's exposed' and 'Beatles London' and I am intrigued by the photography workshop - if there is a chance I could take photos like David Bailey then I am there!

Knit The City

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This group of graffiti knitters are taking over Londontown!

http://knitthecity.com/

My fashion photography friday fix!

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Photos by Cody Cloud and Julia Galdo

http://www.juliagaldo.com/

http://www.codycloud.com/

Photographs by Toni Kim for Vogue Korea

Vhils AKA Alexandre Farto - scratching the surface.

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The Lazarides Gallery in London was the first to exhibit Farto's work in the UK!

There's wall art and then there's wall art!!

http://alexandrefarto.com/

Blu

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I first discovered Blu's work while at BUG hosted by Adam Buxton at the BFI.

BUG focuses on the music video industry. Luckily this little animation got in there somehow, and I've finally found it again. YAY!

Follow the link and watch the Muto animation http://blublu.org/sito/video/video.htm

Here are a few other samples of Blu's work!

In Barcelona

In Milan

Blu's website http://blublu.org/sito/updates/updates.htm

Tim Burton's Magical Fashion!

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The AMAZING Tim Burton creates a spectacular photo shoot!

Photographed by Tim Walker for Harpers Bazaar!

http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/tim-burton-halloween-fashion-1009

Russ Mills aka Byroglyphics

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Russ Mills aka Byroglyphics has been bought to my attention through my friend Mandi's blog.

I really like his work, makes me want to get my paints out! check it out

http://byroglyphics.com/ .

And why not follow mandi's blog too. It is quite appropriately named pinkwine and teacups.

http://pinkwineinteacups.blogspot.com

Umbrella Prints

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Umbrella prints - http://www.umbrellaprints.com.au/

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5745690

Geninne Zlatkis - recycled paper bunting!

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http://blogdelanine.blogspot.com/

Wendy Plovmand’s ‘It’s Totally Fine!’

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http://www.centralillustration.com/shop/index.php?/june/

A little bit of Inspiration!

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I want one of these ribbon/thread holders! Too cute!

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Thanks to a beautiful mess blog!

If anyone knows where to get one or fancies making me one, pretty please!

http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Eleanor Hardwick- photographer

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http://eleanorhardwick.com/

Wonderland in Bethnal Green!

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East London Printmakers host an exhibition exploring Fairy tales, Myths and Folk Tales from around the world!

26 September 2009 - 10 January 2010

Upper Galleries

http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/whats_on/temporary_exhibitions_and_displays/wonderland/index.html

Thursday 3rd December

18.00-21.00

An evening of exhibition tours and trails, arts and crafts activities, free beer, wine and soft drinks!!

http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/whats_on/time_out_first_thursdays/first_thursdays_wonderland/index.html

Talented designer/maker Anna Roberts Knight!

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http://www.buntingandbows.co.uk/

I LOVE Anna's stuff!

She has recently set up an online store for personalised gifts for kidlets!

Check it out pronto!

http://arkdesignsbyanna.blogspot.com/

http://www.buntingandbows.co.uk/

Goodies to be found on Present and Correct

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http://www.presentandcorrect.com

Rob Ryan to own!!!! In the form of a tea towel! BRILLIANT!

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http://www.todryfor.com/default.asp

I LOVE these cheeky little characters!

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http://bkids.typepad.com/intro/2009/10/herzensart.html

Sarah Bridgland

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Sarah can sure do a thing or two with paper!!

www.sarahbridgland.com

Little birdies by Snorkiesnork's

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http://flickr.com/photos/snorkie-twist/832817558/

Tsilli

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http://tsilli.com/figures/index.html

Lucinda Rogers

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Draft Magazine

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Illustration, photography art, graphics and writing

Inspiring photography by I Anton

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Love these photos featured on Bluebird Vintage

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Hats, Hats, Hats!!!

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Everyone LOVES hats! As Stephen Jones puts it 'a hat is the cherry on the cake'. To celebrate the world of hats, the V and A are holding an exhibition, HATS: An Anthology by Stephen Jones 24th Feb - 31st May 2009

'Stephen Jones began his career on graduating from St Martin's School of Art in 1979. Since

then he has produced hat collections twice a year under his label 'Stephen Jones Millinery', while also collaborating with some of the most prominent fashion houses and designers of our time, including Jean Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood, Thierry Mugler, Christian Dior, John Galliano, Comme des Garcon and Marc Jacobs.

As part of the exhibition the V and A are holding a 'Mad hatters' late nigh event 27th March . Rob Ryan has designed the hat above as part of the parade.

'As you can see I'm no hat maker and the major rule for me was to keep piling on until it looks done. It's supposed to be a pill box mourning/funeral number hence the 'turning on the water works' veil!!!' (Rob Ryan)

Kate Leake - Illustrator

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Now I am slightly bias with this one. I spent three years studying with Kate. But I hope you can see just how darn talented she is!

Not only does she create the most detailed and fun quirky illustrations for children, she also writes incredibly witty tales for them too. 'The Big Chip' happens to be my favourite (purely for memories sake). The reaction to Kate reading out the first draft of her little 3rd year master piece was pretty spectacular!

'My style combines hand drawn and computer techniques, and I love designing fun and lively characters. I also love doodling. It's the tiny scribblings that can lead into bigger and exciting things.....' Kate Leake

www.myspace.com/planetpencil

What you can do with paper!

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Hattie Newman

(I may have nicked this photo from my younger siblings blog, but it's too good not to!)

www.hattienewman.blogspot.com

This girl is genius!!

The Illustration Cupboard

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9- 17 th February

MA Children's Book llustration

The Illustration Cupboard

22 Bury St

London

Mon - Fri 10am - 6pm

Sat - 12 - 5pm

Christopher Bettig

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www.themountainlabel.com

Madrid designers Haciendo El Indio

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www.haciendoeindio.com

St Jude's in the city - bankside gallery

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http://stjudesgallery.co.uk/bankside2.htm

Exhibition on until the 12th Feb 2009

Jenni Penni - Illustrative photographer

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www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5960453

Handmade Hellos (I want one!)

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A little pack crammed full of creative goodies for personalising your own stationary.

Colour Inspiration

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Ecojot - a little bit of inspiration!

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Mouk

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French Children's book "Le Tour Du Monde De Mouk"

by Marc Boutavant

Evah Fan - Bermuda Pantaloons

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Carl Pearce - Illustrator

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Pearce/Oakley Illustration

jimoakley666@mac.com

jimoakley666@hotmail.com

07715635273

01352716595

To see more of Carl's work click on the link below

http://jimoakley666.deviantart.com/

'Big Eyes, Scary Voice' by Edel Wignell, Illustrated by Carl Pearce

Spread from "Silence Seeker"

Spread from "The Night The Lights Went Out"

Other books include 'The Boys' Beer Book" and "Ferris Fleet the Wheelchair Wizard".

artrepublic - Limited edition giclee prints featuring work by contemporary urban artists.

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artrepublic Soho

42 New Compton Street

London

WC2H 8DA

artrepublic

13 Bond Street

Brighton

BN1 1RD