Everywhere you go Always take your Chihuahua with you

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Here is a portrait I’ve been ploughing away at for a few days. The owner of this sweet little dog is a graphic designer and musician. I don’t know them very well but every time we have met-they have always left an impression on me. Some personalities are like that and then you have no choice but to draw them! …

How much to Grow and how Fast?

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This week folks, I’m reflecting on my ETSY shop. I’d love you to have a gander and see what you think! I’ve got a new Spoilt Bunny sign and Christmas cards are back again. However, my lovely little shop needs more attention- I know. I’ve been open for 11 months and it’s been growing very slowly. As other life demands …

Time Travel

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A perfect title for my latest drawing. Actually, the title is : Imagined Self Portrait II. The title of this post is the subject of illustration Friday’s topic for this week. I’m still exploring the use of prismacolour pencils and enjoy the pastel like effects without all the smudginess. This time I’ve used a smooth fabriano bristol paper 250gsm. Need …

Getting Back To It…

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By Celeste Hawkins I absolutely LOVED working out of that stunning heritage home during my three month residency. It was such a cosy escape during winter and to break up days of working elsewhere and family life. I think I’m just coming out of what I am calling my post residency slump! One part of me would say at this …

Keeping it Real..

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Hi there! My apologies for my lack of post last week. Things have got pretty busy (but in a good way of course!) Initially I set out to post 100 days of illustration on Instagram and then the residency opportunity came along so that no longer felt suitable. I thought I’d continue with 100 days of posting ‘something’ but that …