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Knot too shabby.....I know, I know but I just couldn't resist the pull of the pun! For my Folksy Friday focus today I've explored the wonderful world of knotted string aka macramé. It's not (accidental pun honest) really an art form I'm particularly familiar with other than the increase of plant hangers that appeared a few years back, and lovely they were too. So it was a wonderful surprise when looking through the glorious depths of Folksy to see what incredible things peopl

I'm very excited to announce that with the help of the good folks over at Teemill I've launched a brand new clothing store where you can find a selection of my very own original illustrations available on graphic tees and tote bags. I've got a handful of designs in there at the moment and there will be more to come....those of you who long for that perfect pigeon t-shirt will be well catered for when I release more of my Fred the pigeon coosplay designs. From personal experie

Some ink, a roller or squeegee and a bit of imagination and look what wonders can be created! One thing that I respect and marvel at with printmakers is their incredible ability to think in a kind of reverse, blocking or carving out an area to create line and shape rather than what I'm so used which is adding the line with a pen or bit of embroidery thread. I've had a go at printmaking for fun over the years and it always feels like a real mind bender to figure out where to s

I love me some feathered friends.... when all the stresses of everyday life (and let's be honest there's quite a lot of that around at the moment) get too much just popping out in to the garden and hearing the plethora of glorious birdsong on offer is a joyous thing. It was with this in mind that I created my Birds of a Feather collection. Another great thing about this collection too is that it's all made from responsibly sourced birch plywood, the wood is removed at the rat

Baa, Ram, Ewe, Baa, Ram, Ewe.... with a little bit of fleece look what you can do! Those fab Folksy makers have been at it again this time with lots of lovely felt. As with all these 'Folksy Friday' posts I always marvel at the incredible array of unique and creative approaches that different people can have with the same material. So without further ado lets give you those links so you can check out this fab work yourself.... Needle Felted Male Mallard Duck by Orchard Felts

Mud, mud, glorious mud! This week my Folksy Friday is taking a look at just some of the beautiful ceramic work to be found on Folksy....and believe me there is a lot! It's amazing the incredible array of unique and wonderful work that can be created from one slab of clay. There's definitely something for everyone who likes a good bit of pottery over at that there Folksy with vases, plates, jugs, dishes, jewellery and of course good old mugs. So to get you on your way here's t

Searching for things to watch shouldn't be traumatic so here's a few uplifting creative documentaries to inspire that I've watched lately.