New tigerprint competition

I cant wait to get started on some photography for this new 'florals' Tigerprint competition

http://tigerprint.typepad.com/tigerprint/2011/08/floral-photography-competition.html

My very talented friend Ellie Hyde

Ellie Hyde is a designer working in Norwich. Her work is based on hand drawn imagery which are just charming. She has just had some of her designs used by Laura Ashley and it is in the shops to buy!! You can follow her blog Hyde and Seek here: http://ellie-hydeandseek.blogspot.com/

great quote for when your feeling unsure about the future!!

One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a 


Cheshire cat in a tree. "Which road do I take?" she asked. 


"Where do you want to go?" was his response. "I don't 


know," Alice answered. "Then," said the cat, "it doesn't 


matter."

— Lewis Carroll

I sold my last two pictures in Tableau

Here are the last couple of pictures I sold in Tableau, Leeds. They now have a website and blog http://tableaugifts.co.uk/

Amazing video

This genius short film shows how brand lead our society is, I have watched it several times as there is just soooo much to look at. Worth a watch. 

Coincidently I also found this book No Logo by Naomi Klein, in a charity shop it looks very interesting. It follows the rise of the brand and how it has impacted on our society

Leeds graffiti

These murals in Hyde Park are just so beautiful, I really like the style of the artwork. If I got to walk past these everyday they would really brighten my day!!

bar artwork

I saw this great Michael Jackson artwork painted on the big glass windows at Santinista bar, Leeds!

me attempting to do some work

the most hideous earrings EVER?!

Topshop you have really excelled yourselves here, they are so gross I kind of want them!?

I want one of these please!!!

Maybe if I ask Father Christmas reaaaaaly nicely.. its only £600

http://www.pentax.co.uk/en/digital-mirrorless/PENTAX-Q

Tilt shift maker - make your world mini

http://tiltshiftmaker.com/   

The idea behind this website is so simple and yet so intriguing.  Here is an example:

A little vintage

Found a vintage shop that isn't ridiculously expensive.

http://www.dustyanddylan.com/default.aspx

This shop situated at No.9 Otley Road in Headingley, (Leeds) had some cool stuff and the guy who served me was very friendly. I got a top for £5.. you cant go too far wrong with that!

A good old Norfolk sky... oh and my cat

A few snaps from my travels back home in Norfolk

Emma Armitage

My good friend Emma who is based in Cambridge is doing some lovely illustrations. Check out some of her stuff at

http://www.emmaarmitage.com/emma_armitage_illustration/Home.html

I really love her charming animal related illustrations, especially these lovely little owls, how sweet!!

My winning pic

competition win!!

Im so pleased that I won a photography competition with tigerprint  http://tigerprint.typepad.com/ fingers crossed I will get to do a placement :) Here is my shot... also thanks to Ellie who told me about the competition, but it is her fabulous feet/shoes that the judges liked!!

http://tigerprint.typepad.com/tigerprint/2011/08/female-photography-competition-results.html

Pub murals

I have done a few bits and pieces for a Leeds pub, involving lots of masking tape and patience. Here are a couple of pics. The skyline is of Leeds..  using my own artistic licence!

Ascot photos

I went to Ascot this year and had a lovely time. I took a few photos that really encapsulated the day, you cant beat a picnic with strawberries and cream, to top it off I even saw the queen!

bought myself a print didnt I!

bought myself a print by artist Kerry roper... I had wanted this for aaaaages so I treated myself with a little wage bonus!! Bought it in the sale from Paper Scissor Stone in Leeds which has sadly closed down. They still do some cool stuff through this site though http://www.electronicpoet.com/

SOOOOO long time no see!

Ok, so the world of work has engulfed me and I haven't been on here for a while, but I am back with lots of pictures etc from the past few months!!