Scroll down for a peak behind the scenes at who and what inspires me, my process from taking an idea from sketch to finished illustration and lots of sketchbook work.
Edward Bawden - 6 London Markets
Looking at the work of Edward Bawden and using some of my own photographs for reference of my own take on his work
First lino cut experiment
First time playing with lino cut and it wasn't as easy as I expected or hoped.
Lino Cut - digital experiment
Before diving head long into a lino cut for the first time, I have created a digital mock up in Procreate to see if it helps me understand the process a little better.
Scan before deep diving
Sketching on the train
Making the most of a frustrating trip by drawing on the train.
The Towers - observational drawing
Some observational sketches in and around Chatham Maritime marina.
Drawers off sketching
Sketchbook mindmap
Using a mindmap to determine how I use my sketchbook
Sketching during a webinar
Sketching during a webinar
Bustons' chair
Drawing exercise
Sketching from Marcella
Sketching visual reference from the tv series Marcella.
Sketching practice
Sketching mum at the dentist
Where it started
When faced with accepting that I would no longer be able to pursue a career in photography, a chance discovery whilst throwing everything away steered me in a completely new direction