A couple of weeks ago I was looking for a book subscription box to subscribe to as a way of being introduced to different books I might not pick up for myself, and came across the Books That Matter box. Books That Matter is a feminist book subscription service that focuses on themes of gender, … Continue reading Books That Matter October Box Unboxing
Category: Artist
Max had a birthday and I got him presents and I thought I'd show you what I got him! Almost everything is from small/independent companies/artists and he loved it all which is great! First up (his favourite) was this cassette from Art is Hard Records, where different artists on the label covered Pavement songs. I … Continue reading What I Got Max for His Birthday (2017)
I seem to have not blogged in over a month (oops). I got a new job and then struggled a bit to readjust my routine around it but now I'm feeling positive and excited about blogging and illustration again so you'll hopefully be reading/seeing a lot more of me! Continuing on with my last post … Continue reading Filling the (not so) new house with art… (Part II)
As I may have mentioned a couple of times, Max (my boyfriend) and I moved house last week and we've been trying to make it as cosy and homely as possible. (You can read our moving story here). And, with both of us being illustrators, we needed to get some pictures on the walls asap, … Continue reading Filling the new house with art… (Part I)
I recently graduated from Hereford College of Arts and I wanted to give you some tips on how to make the most of university; art school in particular. I just want to add, I didn't live in student accommodation so can't really advise on anything like that, but good luck if you are! 1. Be … Continue reading 15 Tips for Making the Most of Art School
I started my gouache journey three years ago when it appeared on a list of recommended supplies when I started art school - I went for Daler Rowney's Simply Gouache because it was the cheapest I could find. Throughout the course of art school I, like everyone else, struggled with finding a medium that excited … Continue reading Winsor and Newton Designers Gouache vs. Turner Acryl Japanesque Colour Gouache
