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Pattern drawing in progress

Pattern printing in progress

I am conscious its been a while since I updated my blog.  This is not because I have nothing to tell, I have plenty on the go!  Lots of work in progress, new products, branding, lesson planning, and a potential move from Leeds on the horizon!

Lots going on that's for sure.

Here's a little glimpse of one of my new pattern themed products, almost fully screen printed now.  More about new products soon.

For now I'd like to share a link to a day dedicated to traditional print making methods taking place next week on Wednesday 24th April.  Small Town Ink will be held at Leeds University from 10:30am-5pm, lots of prints on display and talks alongside a little print market.  I'll be there with a selection of printed products.  Come down and say hi!

smalltownink.co.uk

Farewells and exhibitions

Since returning from Norway its not been the easiest time at Memo HQ.  My lovely greyhound Eli had been getting slower for a while and after getting quite poorly we had to say goodbye. 

Having a dog is one of the most enjoyable things I've ever done, he was my studio companion, listened to everything I had to say and was always happy to see me.  In return for a comfy bed, nice food and lots of little walks he gave me an unfailing friendship and a very calming presence that made everything better.  I'm really going to miss him, he was a lovely old chap.  So long Eli xx

I've been making a zine about the little fellow, that will be finished and screen printed soon.

Now that Eli has gone me and Sam are in need of a fresh start, we're both really sad and home doesn't feel the same anymore.  Memo could be on the move pretty soon...

I made a little zine about Norway on returning to Leeds, here's the printing in progress.

 

The first batch of 'Fjord zine' flew out the door at the Leeds Artist Book Fair last weekend.   I'll screen print a new batch in the next couple of weeks and have those available online soon! 

Talking of the book fair here's a couple of images of my table at the event.  I unveiled a few new zines and products which I've been working on recently.  More news of new products to follow very soon.

The final thing I'd like to mention is an exhibition I'm currently part of with the Girls Who Draw.  'Mythical Creatures' is on show at Here Gallery in Bristol until Saturday 6th April.  Here's the amazing flyer created by the very talented Kristyna Baczynski.

Artists featuring in the show are Karoline Rerrie (who curated the show), Mina Braun, Lee May Foster-Wilson, Ruth Green, Kate Hindley, Kristyna Baczynski, Yee Ting Kuit, Christina Lamb, Sarah Lippett, Esther McManus, Beth Morrison and me.

I created two new limited edition screen prints for the show, 'Robo Guy' and 'Robo Gal', each an edition of 10 and A3 in size.

Robots in progress

There's my two robots at the top on the left!  This exhibition will be moving on to a new location after April, more information to follow.

For now I'll leave you with a little look at a new pattern project I'm working on...

 

Norsk times

I spent last week on holiday in a village called Koppangen in Northern Norway.  Just got my film developed, here's a few of the photographs.

Wild reindeer and moose, a night time husky sled trip, four sightings of the Aurora Borealis, amazing views everywhere I looked!  It was a great week.

Fair Enough

Winter Arts Fair at St Georges Hall in Liverpool, December 2012

Gifted 12 Art Market at NCCD, Sleaford December 2012

Artsmix Market in Leeds, December 2012

 Here's a selection of photos of my stall at various markets in the run up to Christmas.  I had a stall at seven different events in November and December, it was a fairly hectic couple of months!

New year, new work!!

'Dance to Your Tune' screen printed card

'Atomic' screen printed recipe card pack

 

Introducing my first new Memo products of 2013!

First up is 'Dance to Your Tune' my Valentine's day offering for 2013.  I've gone for a Western theme this year and included a drawing of my banjo in the design.

Next up is a set of 'Atomic' recipe cards, there's six cards in each pack.  Hand printed on both sides, ready to record your favourite recipes on. 

Both items are available now from my Not on the High Street shop and Etsy shop.