Multiple Makes!

Good afternoon!

How about a double whammy? This is a selection of my illustrations from the two most recent issues of Making Magazine. I don't have any in next month's issue, but I do in the following one! Publishing is so fast paced that I am already thinking a couple of months ahead- it's Summer in my mind!
Speaking of Summer, I am thrilled to be able to tell you about an exhibition that I will be participating in this coming July! The Picture Show is a collaborative exhibition of a small band of Illustrators and Designers, and is set to take place at the Coningsby Gallery in central London. We are also proud to be sponsored by none other than the delicious Barefoot Wines! More details can be found on the website at http://www.thepicshow.co.uk/, or by clicking here. You can also follow us on Twitter by searching for @thepicsho.
Back soon!

TTFN
xx

Manchester Nova

Good evening!

Well, as the chocolatey dust of the Easter weekend settles, and the views begin to dwindle, I can honestly say that the response to the little parody video was incredible! And so we move on to more project updates. I was recently approached by Stuart, of Gnaeus Julius comics, to interpret their popular character ‘Manchester Nova’ in my own style. I had an absolute blast doing this! The comics are not only great fun, but they are also available to view online by clicking here or visiting www.manchesternova-superhero.com.
The keen eyed among you may notice that my blog is now fully integrated into my website, for which I owe an eternal debt of gratitude to Tiz at TNT Computing! I am not sure just how long I will continue to run both at the same time, but needless to say I will let you know whether updates can only be found there.
I'll be back very soon with more images from the latest Making Magazine!

TTFN
xx

Happy Easter!

Good afternoon!

I have been so excited to share this with you all! A little while ago I helped some very talented friends of mine put together a video for Easter, and it's been launched online! It was a very quick turnaround as projects go (so a bit of a challenge) but enormous fun. I can verify that everyone involved was great and I am proud to have been a part of it (both under and above the table).
I think the end result is fab and I hope you enjoy it!



Happy Easter to you all!

TTFN
xx

The Ballad Of... Lovely Little Features!

Good morning!

The lovely ladies over at Ballad Of have put together a really wonderful little feature of yours truly that gave me a smile today. You can read it by clicking here.
More Making Magazine goodies to show you this weekend and the premier of something very special to come!

TTFN
xx

Stop, Press!

Good evening!

Phew! I find myself blogging while glue is drying this evening! I have been working on a wide range of projects in the last month, including crafty props for a little film (more soon!), organising a collaborative exhibition for the summer and, I am pleased to report, more projects for Making magazine! I'm ashamed to say that I am a little late with this post, so the latest issue has been on the shelves for a couple of weeks already, but I thought I would upload them for you regardless. I am busy working on next month's batch already, which I just can't wait to show you all (the projects are incredible!).
I was also asked a short time ago to illustrate a piece for a book that is being produced by a ThinkTank called Think Act Vote (?X!). I chose a quote from Noel Hatch about the concept of 'Glastopolitics'! Every time I look at it I must admit to wanting to add more, but I fear this may be perhaps over-egging the pudding! I hope you all like it.
In other news, I am starting a little rebrand of misspearlgrey.com, beginning with making the site accessible from www.pearlgreyillustration.com. But panic not! You will still be able to continue accessing misspearlgrey.com without a hitch if change is not something you relish.

I will have lots more to show you and tell you very soon!

TTFN
xx







Think Act Vote 'Glastopolitics'

Making a Pillow Mat & Beanbag

Good evening!

I'm pleased to be able to bring you another little batch of editorial illustrations in the form of projects for the latest, beautiful edition of Making Magazine! What I love most about illustrating for this sort of brief that I get to read each project and become inspired with new things to make for myself! Beanbag, anyone?

TTFN
xx

Making a Tie

Good evening!

It's 2012! Happy new year to each and every one of you!
I have been just itching to share this post with you! I was recently commissioned to put together illustrations for the wonderful Making Magazine! This monthly magazine is packed with crafty tips, projects and advice covering everything from recipes to pin cushions. It's a wonderful read and I just love making myself a cup of tea and settling down to read for a decadent hour! I always come away ready to dust off my sewing kit (or take my felting needles out of their temporary retirement...).
The latest issue is in shops now!

TTFN
xx