North Lakes 2012

North Lakes 2012 was pretty damn fun. Kate and I headed up there on the Sunday just for the wander and the gander. We thought we were being good by imposing a no tattoo purchasing rule, but just ended up buying tshirts, jewellery, junk food and other none essentials. Currency saving fail.

February 2012

February was much more colourful and interesting in real life.

Natalie

Recent shoot with model, textile artist and all round nice person Natalie Williamson:

 

 

Mmmmmanchester

I’ve got some work showing in exhibitions down in Manchester… both are kicking off this weekend… and for once I will get to see it all. Which never happens. I’m normally working – so woo hoo! This post is going to have to be quick and probably won’t make any sense – I’m on the move – so you know, click on the links, they will provide information about the exhibitions in a much more logical manner.

Here’s whats happening:

Blankweekend: 12-14 November

I big old art trail through the centre of Manchester with street performers and related shenanigans. My work is in the Hive centre on Lever Street with loads of other lovely work

NOISE Secret Santa Fundraiser

This should be really fun to see – loads of postcards from both established artists and guys like me who are just starting out:

“The cards will be available to buy for ONE day only on Saturday 20th November, from 12pm – 6pm at NOISELAB, Market Street, Manchester.”

“Proceeds from the postcard and mural sale will go direct to the NOISE Charity. The NOISE Charity currently receives no core funding for its work. In today’s current economic climate, this fundraiser will help us to continue the work we do to promote emerging artists.”

So you can see them now, buy later, and feel charitable.

The artists involved are a diverse bunch – in a good way – check out the website to find out more.

Ok, got to run 🙂

its that time of year…

Well it is that time of year. I can preemptively warn that I will probably have some interesting documentation of Halloween this year. By interesting I mean potentially stomach turning and unnecessary. Which is quite seasonal really. So maybe that makes it necessary.

Supersweet

Hello internetz. I have completed some illustrations for Supersweet Magazine. Though ignoring my illustration efforts entirely, you should follow the link to read the article anyway as it contains invaluable hair advice. Like, the most important advice you might ever receive. The kind of stuff you will contemplate on your death bed. Go. Now.

Beep.

Visuals: This Week.

Vicky

I have popped up for air from Christmas madness/fear/disorder to post my latest portraiture/fashion shoot. I was working for the first time with Vicky. Vicky wants to work professionally within the modeling industry and I dare say she will. If you want to work with her you can contact her here.

We battled against the cold and lack of bridges and I think we came up with some pretty good shots. It is my favourite potraiture shoot to date so I’m definitely pleased.

Inspiration: Mike Brodie (and a small update).

Another photography inspiration this week. I’m mainly working on photography projects at the moment so accordingly it is this kind of imagery that is interesting me the most.

 Anyway on to the photos; American photographer Mike Brodie left home as a teenager to ride the rails. He documented his travels and produced many beautiful images, such as the one shown above. I’ve never been much of a documentary photographer so I find I am always super impressed by anyone is talented in that field. Mike Brodies work is well worth seeking out beyond the images I have provided. His composition, portraits, use of colour and depictions of landscapes are inspiring to any photographer regardless of their usual subject matter.

Oh and the update: I have a job interview tomorrow. It is something that might be good for me on many levels so… fingers crossed.

Visuals: This Week.

Northside Bridge, Workington.

These pictures were taken in Workington, Cumbria. Cumbria recently faced record breaking rainfall resulting in flooding throughout the region.Some of Workingtons bridges were washed away entirely. Northside Bridge was an important main road for the town. When it fell it split the town in two.

I managed to get near the infamous bridge. It is so strange to see in person, it seems like something from a dream. The bridge was something we all took for granted – we used it everyday and thought little of its fragility – and now its gone. Very odd times.

Click here to find out more.

Garden furniture that was washed downstream.

Garden furniture that was washed downstream.