I took part in Cassiefairy's May inspiration challenge, the theme was vintage sewing machines. Loving the other contibutors different creative responses to the same starting point. Can't wait to get going on next months challenge now :)
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Is Punk+ dead?
While I was in London earlier this week I was fortunate enough to stumble into a lovely record and book shop. Its called Rough Trade East, positioned in the Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL (www.roughtrade.com). Their aim is simple "to unite inspiring artists with curiously minded listeners", they must be doing something right as [...]
Street gallery or Vandalism?
While in London this week I had a little explore around the exciting and vibrant streets in the Brick Lane area. I loved it, especially the graffiti. This artwork seems to be encouraged and appreciated, an environment of acceptance seems to have developed graffiti that has stronger political message and amazing aesthetic quality. A true street gallery? [...]
Is Viewmaster 80’s Instagram?
Is it just me, or do you also see your childhood memories as if seen through a Viewmaster? A slightly blurred but vivid image with feathering at the edges. Could it have been the inspiration for the people who developed Instagram??
The 110mm is back!
This drawing was inspired by the memory of that wonderful, noisy and ever reliable experience of using a 110mm camera. The crunching of winding on the film followed by that loud and abrupt clunk of taking the photo. Often I forget to wind on the film correctly and would achieve some ghostly photography, my brother's translucent [...]
My school padlock
I used to always lose the key to the padlock on my locker. This was problematic when trying to get PE kit or books out for an upcoming lesson. However it was a very good excuse for not being able to hand in my homework, "I'm sorry Miss, it's in my locker and i can't [...]
Bank holiday family swim trip
I can remember those family swim trips. It was really all about looking longingly into the vending machine in the reception area :)
Midnight moonlight over the sea at Sizewell
I just wanted to share some of the photographs that I just took down at Sizewell. I was travelling back to my home and saw the most amazing orange moon. With the moon looking larger and brighter than normal, my wife and I decided to pop down to Sizewell, Suffolk, and try to capture the magical [...]
Thunderbirds are go!!
Who can remember this lovely toy from childhood? I am planning on drawing Thunderbird 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and sell them as a limited edition set of collectable prints, let me know if you would like to put in a pre-order now :)
Unlock some lost memories with drawings of ‘My Key Ring Collection’
Like all small boys seem to be, I was obsessed with collecting. Not interesting or useful things, but worthless items like stones, labels, badges and pencils! Spending time drawing these collections has given them a whole new relevance and life. I hope they help you remember treasures from your past :)
A building society money box from the 1980s
I got this from my aunty, my brother had a green one, I had a blue one. It took forever to draw this one, but brought back many happy memories while creating it :)
Make some noise with this ‘Clacker’ drawing
Another drawing from 'The Loft' exhibition, called 'Clacker'. Like many of drawings this artwork is available in original and print format. Enjoy :)
Drawings from ‘The Loft’
I plan to upload images of the drawings that were included in my show 'The Loft'. Many of the original artworks are still available to buy, most are availble as affordable prints, please get in touch for more details. Here is the first drawing 'Balloon Racing Car', something for you to have a look at and enjoy on your [...]
Lookout for artist Andy – EADT article
I am away in London at the moment but I heard that the East Anglian Daily Times had put a lovely article about my exhibition 'The Loft' that took place last weekend in Aldeburgh. Very happy with all the coverage, and really pleased that my wonderful friend Claire Lacey had her photos of my exhibition [...]
Big thanks to Claire Lacey, my official photographer :)
I just wanted to thank Claire Lacey for all of her help on Saturday. Firstly she helped set up the final bits of my exhibition which is always a frantic and nervous time for an artist. Secondly she took lots of lovely photographs for me, they are really amazing! She really is one very talented photographer! [...]
