Splash Joshua Splash by Malachy Doyle and Ken Wilson-Max Joshua and his grandmother spend a day experiencing H2O in its many forms. The delighted boy feeds ducks on the river, runs through puddles, plays at a drinking fountain, swims in a pool, and snuggles up for a rainy “cosy, dozy” bus ride home. The child…… Continue reading Splash Joshua Splash
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The Wisdom Of Winnie the Pooh
A little Consideration, a little Thought for Others, makes all the difference. -Winnie The Pooh I was on a train underground stuck between stations, sardined between commuters and tourists when this came to mind.
Finally, something to smile about
After months of practising something is, at last, beginning to happen. The iPhone paintings are beginning to turn into a style. It’s very exciting! This portrait evolved right before my eyes, the result of having seen a couple of wonderful art exhibitions, as well as reading the newspapers more than usual, flicking through picture books…… Continue reading Finally, something to smile about
The Ides of March
Caesar: Who is it in the press that calls on me? I hear a tongue shriller than all the music Cry “Caesar!” Speak, Caesar is turn’d to hear. Soothsayer: Beware the ides of March. Caesar: What man is that? Brutus: A soothsayer bids you beware the ides of March. Julius Caesar Act 1, scene 2,…… Continue reading The Ides of March
Out and about on public transport; Finsbury Park Station
It was a typical Sunday. Slow and quiet, at least in my direction. I suppose it was quite different for all the shoppers chasing bargains at the sales all over London. I had time to observe and a few people and things caught my eye. And then at the end of the light part of…… Continue reading Out and about on public transport; Finsbury Park Station
What’s in a toddler’s mind part 3.
The more I watch and observe, the more I learn, the more respect I give to babies and young children – to all young people (that goes without saying). When I worked in publishing I knew no one who had children and subsequently learned to use my editors, art directors and sales people as my…… Continue reading What’s in a toddler’s mind part 3.
The Illustrationist 