London sketches

Just back from London - backstage tours, workshops, gallery visits - even managed to talk at length with Stephen Wiltshire about his art - the children came away with fantastic memories. Unfortunately didn't manage to fit in much personal sketching, far too busy soaking up the experiencies. Managed to jot down a few images during a visit to The Golden Hinde and a flamenco dancer performing on the South Bank.

faces

The end of term and everyone deserves a good rest. Have been doodling faces of late - loosely based on a style from way back. Pen and crayon.

Off to London next week with a group of youngsters for an art/drama summer school. Looking forward to having time, in between the gallery visits and workshop sessions to do some serious sketching.

circollz

Have invented a new word - circollz - well it doesn't show up on a google search. It's an amalgamation of circles and collage and actually keeps the phonetic of circle. I'm quite proud of it. Tried out some circollz with the class today, loosely based on Ed Emberley's stuff.

squarz

Have recently been tinkering around with birds (!), particularly owls, based on squares. I quite like the simplicity and the end result. I think that these might look good as small pen & ink studies or thumbnail size collages. Might give it a go, tho' it's report writing season in teacher-land at the moment.

Pen & pencil in pocket Moleskine.

Harry potTED

Have just uploaded this Harry Potter inspired image, with two teddybears re-enacting a scene from the books/films into my etsy shop. I would welcome any comments.

www.scribblzndoodlz.etsy.com

more teds

Have just put a couple more teddy bear pics into my etsy shop. They seem to be getting views, but not sure if folk don't see them as viable artworks 'cos they aren't painted. There still seems to be a hierarchy as regards art, with oil paint being top dog. Then again the shop has only been open a couple of days so maybe I'm expecting too much to have sales already.

Starz

Have just placed a couple or so more pics in my etsy shop. These are based on simple 5-pointed stars and are fun items to give as thoughtful gifts - to the little (or big!) stars in your life.

Please browse at www.scribblzndoodlz.etsy.com