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Arctic Bloom

Arctic Bloom

Here’s a very short story I’ve written, published on 101words.org, which is exactly what it says on the tin, 101 words in length! And a tale very close to my heart – going out there to all those squeeze victims, I feel your pain, on a catastrophic level (slight over-exaggeration). Arctic Bloom

White Light

White Light

Winner of the 2016 Iceland Writers Retreat (IWR) writing competition. The prize was to attend the IWR 2017 retreat – an amazing week with a trip to the President’s house, a gaggle of literary readings, drinks receptions, touring the magnificent countryside, meeting lots of talented and interesting people and attending workshops with some amazing speakers; Claudia Casper (novels include…

The Wolf and The Woman

The Wolf and The Woman

In an ongoing quest of self-improvement and to stop myself procrastinating, for a while at least, I’m doing an online ‘Writing Short Fiction’ course with the Professional Writing Academy hosted by Mark Jervis. I’m still working on more short stories, but here’s an early two samples as to what I’m up to.  It’s fun delving into new…

A Jackdaw Giraffe

A Jackdaw Giraffe

I’ve had the pleasure of attending some of the marvellous Linda Cleary’s writing courses recently: Free Writers Centre, Penzance, Cornwall, sponsored by the Hypatia Trust. I’ve learnt a wide variety of all things literary, met some lovely people and experimented with some serious and amusing techniques.  Here are some examples from my attempts at various exercises.  So,…

Garden Variety

Garden Variety

I have a few fairs lined up and new prints and things ready to go!   Lots of creatures entering into the mix this time.  Also available in galleries.

Swan Lake

Swan Lake

My first paper theatre!  A monstrous Swan Lake, showing Odette in more than one guise.  Plus a sneaky little homage to the late legend, Leonard Nimoy. As part of ‘A Stride’ Exhibition, Falmouth 2015.  “A glance at seven passages.  Seven artists present a reunion of their work after one year of individual progression. The collective each occupies…

Five Day Challenge

Five Day Challenge

For a bit of fun, I completed fine-liner pen illustrations based on 5 books over 5 consecutive days, plus here’s a few progress shots as well. All good practice for my drawing skills. Day 1 ‘The Frog Prince’ Brothers Grimm Day 2 ‘Life of Pi’ Yann Martell Day 3 ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ Lewis Carroll Day…

Songs for Lovers

Songs for Lovers

Exhibition: Cultshare.co.uk, 3 venues in Cornwall, February 2015. I’ve created a montaged illustration based on one of my favourite songs.

The Devil’s Noose

The Devil’s Noose

Winner of the 2014 Atlantic Press Graphic Literature Award Book launch: 27 June 2014 – 64 Killigrew Street, Falmouth, Cornwall TR11 3PP Book reading: 15 November 2014 – Small Publishers Fair, Conway Hall, 25 Red Lion Square, London WC1R 4RL Available here: http://atlanticpressbooks.com/ This fictional Victorian Journal presents the absurd ramblings of scientist Professor Wraithchild, lavishly illustrated…

Print Designs

Print Designs

A sample of some of my prints.  “Maleficent”  A winged fairy of the woodland, nature’s guardian.  “Unicorn Gem”  A mythical creature, surrounded by the gems of the earth.  “Luna Moth”  An intricate and delicate creature.  “Circus Elephant”  A colourful clown of an entertaining elephant. 

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