Jan 16th, 2012
SHAPE CHRISTMAS
I was asked by the ace people over at digital agency MadebyShape to contribute to their Christmas campaign. Each contributor gets a shape and then they have to create a digital wallpaper in the festive spirit to portray that particular shape.
Jan 16th, 2012
MADE BY MANY
Tis the season to be jolly, tra la la…. you know how it goes! Being a big fan of the work of Made by Many I entered one of my illi/type work to be included in their festive seasons update of Holler Gram. It’s a lovely app that allows you to fill your screen with…
Jan 16th, 2012
GF SMITH x BLAB MINI
I was lucky enough to be amongst some rather talented people speaking at the recent GF Smith x BLAB mini event in Nov 2011.
Nov 6th, 2011
#NoteToSelf_MANC
It was a warm evening at the end of October and I managed to wangle my way over to the Cornerhouse to see an array of speakers all talking along the theme of Creativity.
Nov 5th, 2011
BBC #MASI
Thought this deserved a mention, not only has the Manchester and Salford Illustrated been seen on: Design Week
Nov 5th, 2011
LIFE’S A PITCH
I recently had the great chance to be present at a seminar by the co-author of Life’s a Pitch – Stephen Bayley, at the Cornerhouse in Manchester.
Aug 21st, 2011
MANCHESTER AND SALFORD ILLUSTRATED
The Manchester and Salford Illustrated is an event to bring some of the best illustrators we have up in’t North to raise some much needed funds for the Manchester based charity Wood St Mission.
Jul 16th, 2011
CREATIVE REVIEW ILLUSTRATION ANNUAL 2011 + COMPETITION
It’s been a fantabulous past few months with the most fantastic piece of news (well apart from winning the Grand Prix at the Roses this year) coming from Creative Review telling me a piece of my work was selected to be included in this years Creative Review Illustration Annual.
Jul 16th, 2011
OFFF FESTIVAL 2011 BOOK
I was really gutted after being unable to get myself over to the OFFF Festival 2011 in Barcelona this year, especially as one of my pieces of work was chosen to be included in their book!
Jun 18th, 2011
BUPA GREAT MCR RUN
Just wanted to write a swift blog post to say how humbled I was to be able to put together a t-shirt for the Mustard Tree’s team of runners in this years BUPA Great Manchester Run. Had a lot of fun with the illustration and playful line.
Jun 18th, 2011
MY BIG FAT SHOW
I’m sure there are more students than ever out there with a cold sweat, just thinking about how they are going to get their break in one of the toughest sectors on the planet. I was lucky enough to be able to be included in the University of Salfords mybigfatshow’s portfolio surgery held in Manchester’s…
May 29th, 2011
DIGITAL ARTIST MAGAZINE
If you manage to pick up a copy of Digital Artist magazine issue 20, you’ll undoubtedly stumble across a nice full page dedicated to me and my work. The piece talks about the styles I use and methods I apply when creating my wares. I won’t say too much as I’d much prefer you to…
FRIENDS
INSPIRATION
SPECIAL MENTION
BBC MANCHESTER
AND SALFORD ILLUSTRATED
Thought this deserved a mention, not only has the Manchester and Salford Illustrated been seen on: Design Week…
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