People watching

Here is a couple that I saw walking to the Ballet over Christmas (we were on the way to see The Nutcracker). They just exuded style and elegance! Especially the woman, who had the most to die for red shoe boots.

I've had a go at this with Gouache (my first time!) and I quite like the way it applies like watercolour but has qualities similar to acrylic. This allowed me to paint over the top of whati had already done.

I think this will not be the last that we see of this pair!

Typography Invites (Wedding and Christening)

After a rather productive day with one of my closes crafty friends (making another padded pin board) I was inspired to sit down and start work on a Christening invite I've been asked to do. I always find it hard to create work off the cuff and find that having a reason d'etre really helps.

Here is a typographical wedding invite that I had great fun doing a few years ago.

Along with the draft version of today's creation...

I love popping back onto Illustrator and having a play. But I am seriously rusty compared to my Artworker days! The perils of becoming an Art Teacher are taking over! Argh! (Must not lose touch!)