Friday, May 11, 2012

New technique digital line with watercolour

Quite satisfied with the result here, worked up the line and text in photoshop then printed onto satin watercolour paper (super smooth) and then water coloured. The ink dissolved a bit in some places but not too bad


Thursday, May 10, 2012

I'm part of a collective exhibition in Cotignola, opening this 20th May

I have been chosen to be part of a collective exhibition of 8 artists in the town of Cotignola. My paintings are a series of scenes of the Coastal area of Ravenna, from it's busy boat marina to it's empty beaches. 


If you'd like to see more about the exhibition, the organisers of have set up a
Please do have a look, all are welcome.


Marina Clouds 1


Marina di Ravenna, Sunset


Sunday, May 6, 2012

Illustrated Oliver Twist

Have just finished illustrating Oliver Twist for "Collins" Big Cat series (educational) so that should be out  later this year.



Sunday, April 29, 2012

African wildlife mural

Did a Mural this weekend for friends (their little boy's room). Very pleased with the outcome.



Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Artwork for article "A Year for Opportunity"

Artwork for an article on investment opportunity in the UK in 2012. Had to be British and not too much London only. Obviously the colours had to follow the flag, quite happy with the result.


Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Designed new packaging line for La Pineta

La Pineta is expanding it's product range and so I've had the chance to design the packaging for this new line
L'Antico Paniere
 The look needed to be simple and clean, with a some reflection on the tradition of bread making hence the use of the old bread basket 





Thursday, March 8, 2012

One of the best British illustrators for 2012! "Images 36"

I've been selected again this year as one of the best British illustrators for 2012!
Images 36, AOI competition.
The piece was for the editorial article I illustrated for "Il Sole 24 Ore" Proud to be Italian (Fiero Di Essere Italiano) written by Khaled Fouad Allam. You may have noticed it in one of my previous blogs