By Laura Manfre
Do you want to submit your design for our Pattern rally?
then read here!
24 May 2011
Artist 90: Nancy Straughan
Who are you:
My name is Nancy Straughan, I study printed textiles at Leeds College of Art but I also practice fashion illustration.
What do you do:
What do you do:
I am in my final year studying printed textiles but I really enjoy drawing too. I like to draw in quite a traditional photorealistic style using pencils, but I also digitally add subtle details, colour, and texture. I focus on portraits but have recently been commissioned to create some fashion illustrations.
At the moment I am focusing on creating a range of printed textile designs for fashion and interiors, as well as creating some illustrations for a range of clients.
At the moment I am focusing on creating a range of printed textile designs for fashion and interiors, as well as creating some illustrations for a range of clients.
How did you start:
I have always been very creative, and have enjoyed drawing for years. Its only recently though that I have become confident in my illustration skills and I have really enjoyed creating lots of illustration work this past year. After creating a lot of various work using Adobe Illustrator I decided that I would like to utilize my illustration skills to create more handmade looking work, which I have really enjoyed.
A Personal statement about you or your work:
I am inspired by many other wonderful illustrators and hope that my work will also be enjoyed by others and inspire other illustrators. An illustration of a portrait can capture something beautiful and interesting, which is why I enjoy drawing people so much. Right now I would like to continue and improve my skills, be that in illustration or print design. I enjoy designing and making but I think illustration is a wonderful way for me to create something from start to finish with a sense of accomplishment.
Nancy's links
A Personal statement about you or your work:
I am inspired by many other wonderful illustrators and hope that my work will also be enjoyed by others and inspire other illustrators. An illustration of a portrait can capture something beautiful and interesting, which is why I enjoy drawing people so much. Right now I would like to continue and improve my skills, be that in illustration or print design. I enjoy designing and making but I think illustration is a wonderful way for me to create something from start to finish with a sense of accomplishment.
Nancy's links
23 May 2011
Ganbare Nippon: More art by pupils of La Sainte Union school
These lovely drawings were created by year 8 and 9 pupils of La Sainte Union school in North London
Many thanks to the pupils of La Sainte Union school and Jenny Robins for sharing such beautiful art with us.
All the links to the Japan tsunami charities
21 May 2011
Open Submission: Pattern Rally, with Prizes!!
Pattern by Natsuki Otani
Ok you lovely creative types! I know you have all been itching for a new open submission brief to get your teeth into, so in collaboration with Paper Bicycle Creative we have put together a pattern rally with three themes and a sweet prize awarded to one lucky artist for each . There are three themes, three weeks and three chances to win a limited edition screen print and a water bottle of your choice.
Floral: 23rd to 29th May
Your very best floral pattern, one week deadline,
Food: 30th to 5th June
Something tasty and fun would fit the bill here,
Pets: 6th to 12th June
Cute and furry or big and hairy, it's your choice of best friend
As usual we have some guidelines to follow so that we can get your submission up and qualifying
Submission Guidelines
- On theme and a pattern, though feel free to interpret the brief as you like.
- Low res, 72 dpi jpeg file please so that we can get them up easily at web quality.
- Don't forget to send us the links to your portfolio sites, (blog, facebook, flickr and etc) if you are sending us your product, send us a link to the pages you are selling your products.
- Send us a link to your twitter account if you have one, so I can promote you on twitter effectively.
- Deadline for each themes is each week's Sunday.
- Please send your work to illustrationrally[at]hotmail.co.uk with the title "Pattern Rally Submission"
Patterns win prizes so get cracking for a chance to win!
Labels:
Competition,
Floral,
Food,
illustration,
Paper Bicycle Creative,
pattern,
Pattern Rally,
Pets
19 May 2011
Ganbare Nippon: status update!
Online submissions and artwork donations are still welcome so feel free to get in touch if you want to help. :)
I'd like to let you know that as well as all the wonderful pieces we have been displaying we have some amazing products donated by our kind and lovely community on our etsy shop here, some of them are Japan themed and some of them are not . We have a massive range of products, from original artwork to accessories and prices start only from £4 so I'm sure you can find something to suit you, and your money is going to be used for a great cause,so please take a look! We have a lot more products than I listed here so please please visit our shop, Ganbare Nippon!
All the links to the Japan tsunami charities
18 May 2011
Ganbare Nippon: Art by pupils of La Sainte Union school
These lovely drawings were created by year 9 pupils of La Sainte Union school in North London, thank you so much!
I really love how full of life these drawings are, and it was very touching for me to see these, it actually brought me to tears... Many thanks to the pupils of La Sainte Union school and Jenny Robins who kindly offered to share such beautiful art with us.
All the links to the Japan tsunami charities
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