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Thunder Boots (2019)
70’s thigh high boot inspired by Barbara Nessim’s series of platform shoes and musicians such as Betty Davis, Bowie and Marc Bolan.
Thunder Boots II (2019)
Black and white version on Ho-Sho paper.
Bowie & Cher (2019)
Inspired by their duo of Young Americans on the Cher Show 1975
Sky High (2019)
I believe that the platform boots worn in the 70’s represents the era for it’s music, fashion and an ideology of how younger generations perceive it today. Taken from books and images I have of 70’s fashion, I chose to depict different styles of shoes which I thought would complement one and other best.
Frida of Wands (2016)
One of the first lino cuts I ever did, inspired by an artist who was re-appearing everywhere at the time combined with another hobby of mine, tarot reading.
Why Is Life So Difficult? (2019)
Inspired by a grumpy photograph of my sister in the 90’s, this two tones print expresses the exaggerated emotions we have as a child.
Fishnets Linocut (2018)
Inspired by a gouache painting of a pair of tights, I wanted to experiment with using more than one colour within my prints. Using the original image, I chose two contrasting colours to represent the danger of fast fashion and the impact it has on the environment.
Fishnets (2018)
A reaction to the effects fast fashion have on the environment.
Bees Knees (2018)
A reaction to fast fashion trends encouraged by “fashion bloggers”(in this case) from Manchester.
Me & Nipper '84 (2018)
Portrait of my Mum in the 80’s with her dog - continued in the same simple style.
Grandparents (2018)
Comedic family photo of my grandparents with a balloon. Original photo was taken in the early 90’s hence the clashing floral print!
Shepherds Pie (2018)
How this photo came about... we wil never know. Another image inspired by a family photo.
Because of the detail featured in the photographs it was easier to create a simple black and white image. The brown paper however captures the aged quality of the photographs.
Because of the detail featured in the photographs it was easier to create a simple black and white image. The brown paper however captures the aged quality of the photographs.
Gorilla & Tropical House (2018)
Family photos always have a humorous element to them as well as a sentimental one.
These are the first prints I ever sold at a print fair because I mentioned to the buyer they were taken in Chester Zoo of my Uncle in the 70’s and he was impersonating the Gorillas.
These are the first prints I ever sold at a print fair because I mentioned to the buyer they were taken in Chester Zoo of my Uncle in the 70’s and he was impersonating the Gorillas.
Tropical House part. i
One of two lino prints inspired by a family photo taken at Chester Zoo in the 70's ft. my nan and uncle.
Gorilla House part. ii
My uncle not impressed with the gorilla's.
Palm Reading (2018)
Based on another interest - inspired by old palm reading signs and illustrations.
Polaroid (2018)
Simple black and white image on coloured paper to resemble the Polaroid image and logo.
Polaroid (2018)
Part 1 of a series of prints inspired by old family cameras. A4 lino print
Zenit-E Camera Trio (2018)
A lot of my recent pieces that I post on my Instagram and sell at print fairs are lino prints.
Zenit-E (2018)
A5 print of 1950's camera. I enjoy the intricacy of cutting out the minute detail, especially when creating the texture of these vintage cameras.
Nice (2017)
Sometimes it’s easier to reconstruct the lino and piece it together again - a bit like a jigsaw - than using multiple prints. This saves in printing time, carving and lino.
In this instance I was also able to incorporate three colours easily and quickly.
In this instance I was also able to incorporate three colours easily and quickly.
Leopard Print (2017)
When printing with colour onto brown paper, I realised that the tones changed: they became brighter and more florescent than they were on lighter coloured paper.
The Night Witches (2017)
Based on a true story of an all female bomb regiment in WWII. These women fought in the war along side men, having to wear uniforms which were too big and fly in planes made of canvas and wood.
They were known as the Night Witches or ‘Nachthexen’ by the German solders, because the sound of their planes resembled that of broomsticks going over the roof tops.
They were known as the Night Witches or ‘Nachthexen’ by the German solders, because the sound of their planes resembled that of broomsticks going over the roof tops.
Bessie Coleman (2017)
Illustration from The Night Witches. The first black female pilot (1892-1926). Not a Night Witch herself but definitely an influential aviatrix.
588th Night Bomb Squadron (2017)
Double page spread from The Night Witches. Colonel Marina Raskova (left). Mechanics, pilots, navigators (right).
Russian patterns, florals and spiritual idealisms are used throughout the book to personify the nationality of the women and the nick name they so proudly adopted.
Russian patterns, florals and spiritual idealisms are used throughout the book to personify the nationality of the women and the nick name they so proudly adopted.
The Night Witches (2017)
Lino print tarot card inspired design of one of a Night Witch.
The Night Witches (2017)
Floral aircraft inspired by the historical story of the "Night Witches"
The Narwhal (2016)
Silent Book Contest 2017 live brief submission: Inspired by the hunting of whale ivory. Created by collaging drawings, different paper on top of risograph. Tells the story of a Narwhal getting stuck in a fisherman’s net.
Self Portrait (2017)
During my final year at university I started to experiment with more materials which, subsequently, altered my style of illustration - it became more radiant and simpler. I loved the opacity of gouache and enjoyed painting bold patterns, especially in fashion garments as I was able to create a clean lines and build up different layers of colour.
Wrapped Up Warm (2017)
Gouache painting of a woman wearing clashing prints, inspired by Wes Anderson's character Margot Tenenbaum and the fashion brand Shrimps.
Girl In The Thunderbolt Suit (2018)
Doo-doo doo doo -- doo-doo doo doo, she's cute -- that girl, girl in the thunderbolt suit... Gouache illustration inspired by T.Rex.
Bored (2017)
Gouache painting of a girl wearing bright colours with a bored expression...
Tiger Blood (2017)
This piece was inspired by the the current animal print trend - creeping it's way in and out of fashion. Sometimes seen as "tacky" animal print can also be perceived as rebellious and bold.
Gouache painting/ digital
Gouache painting/ digital
Janis Joplin (2018)
A compilation of simple black and white images of famous Capricorns - originally for a zine, I have continued to sell these prints at print fairs.
Patti Smith (2018)
Black and white monoprint.
Sunglasses in Progress (2019)
Work in progress: creating a two toned print, originally supposed to be a very simple design with gold leaf, after trial and error I decided to go with a more colourful layered print.
Sunglasses (2019)
Final print after both layers have been pressed. It was difficult to line up areas of this print especially on the sunglasses at the top, after trial and error I managed to get a decent initial print.
S is for...
Preparations for a small simple print for an exhibition in Liverpool March 2019. I chose to focus on the ideas of space, incorporating stereotypical themes associated with the word & the more retro approach used in fashion and music, popularised by musicians such as David Bowie.
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