Reapwhatisew

Nice Art Fair

2012-01-15T19:39:00.005Z

If you're in London and happen to find yourself at a loose end then why not pop along to the London Art Fair . TAG Fine arts. are showing my work on stand 40. They've got a great range of work from lots of brilliant artists and will also be showing my new GIANT Nice screenprint (pictured above)
Opening times are as follows
Tues 17th January 6pm – 9pm (Invited guests / Preview & Six Day Ticket Holders)
Wed 18th & Thurs 19th January 11am – 9pm
Fri 20th & Sat 21st January 11am – 7pm
Sun 22nd January 10am – 5pm

Eggstravaganza

2012-01-15T19:10:00.006Z

Ok, so I still haven't had a moment to even upload all of my photos from Japan (there are around 700) onto my computer, never mind sitting down to tell you all about what an amazing and brilliant place it is. I will do though before the year is out! That's a promise.
Not only have I been stressing over my tax return, i've been really busy sticking little dots onto a two and a half foot high fibre glass egg. It's all for a really good cause which you'll find out more about here .
Here's a few sneak pics of my egg which has around 25,000 dots and has taken an absolute age to complete. I'm really looking forward to the actual egg hunt! Will post more details nearer the time. x

Lucky Lady

2011-12-09T18:38:00.004Z

I have just got back from a truly incredible trip to Japan. I promise to blog all about it as soon as i've caught up with my sleep - I feel that if I were to start writing about it now I wouldn't do it justice. So, more soon!
In the meantime, I think it's worth mentioning i'm looking forward to taking part in the Mangle Christmas sale tomorrow even though i'll be bleary eyed and a bit worse for wear.

Not long to go til I bust!

2011-11-17T19:39:00.003Z

I feel really lucky to have been given a place in this year's Bust Craftacular. Please come along and say hello if you're in the area, so many great people will be selling their wares so it'll be a good opportunity to buy handmade goodies.

Printed envelopes

2011-10-23T21:12:00.003+01:00

Well, it's that time of year and I have committed myself to taking part in 3 sales. Although they're generally a lot of fun, the preparation for them can be stressful.
So, in an effort to spread the workload out a bit I've been doing little things here and there. I printed these hardback envelopes for my prints on Friday.
The design features my funny hands and fingers which my boyfriend lovingly refers to as twiglets as i've got quite big knuckles, nice huh?
For those of you who don't know me you won't know that the ring on my left hand has been there for the last ten years so it seems as much a part of me as my wonky fingers.
Sorry the photo isn't great - will take some proper photos as soon as I get a chance.

mini cards

2011-10-23T21:08:00.002+01:00

Recently i've been keeping myself busy with making little printed cards. One of the great things about screenprinting things yourself is that you can produce a wide variety of colours easily.
I bought lots of different coloured envelopes to put these cards in too, so here's to an abundance of colour!

It's What's Inside That Counts

2011-10-15T14:03:00.008+01:00

I've wanted to produce a bag of my Russian doll design for ages now but have been waiting for the right opportunity to present itself.
Well good things really do come to those who wait as I was recently approached by the very lovely Naomi of NV London Calcutta.
They're an award winning ethical accessories company specializing in handmade leather bags and luxurious silk scarves. You can see their full range here .
The cotton totes will be hand screenprinted each side and easily folds up to fit inside a matching handmade leather purse, all that for only £25. Available from mid November, to pre order please email me at reapwhatisew@gmail.com

Friday November 4th

2011-10-15T08:51:00.003+01:00

In less than 3 weeks I'll be taking part in a new monthly market at the Arts Depot Finchley. I'll be selling screenprints, teatowels, cushion covers and some new things i'm currently working on. Find out more about the market here .

New Prints in My Etsy shop!!

2011-10-08T19:44:00.003+01:00

New Prints

2011-09-24T12:54:00.003+01:00

Time to stop

2011-09-16T13:51:00.002+01:00

I've got a bit of an addiction to casio watches - especially the little plastic ones - they're so light and easy to wear - you hardly know they're there. Anyone might think I've too much time on my hands!

Ive felt better

2011-09-11T08:24:00.004+01:00

I've done something really weird to my shoulder/neck and the result has left me in total agony all weekend - it's even disturbing my sleep, no fun at all.
On the plus side I managed to finish off these illustrations. I wanted to make something that felt (excuse the pun) handmade, homely with a sense of warmth.
My original idea was a lot more complicated so i'm glad I decided to strip it back and keep it simple.

2011-09-06T18:13:00.005+01:00

A while ago I did an illustration for a great magazine called 'Lost in London'
I'm pleased as punch that they've asked me to do more work for them, here's a sneak preview of what i'm working on at the moment.
You can find out more about the magazine here .

Lovely things from lovely people

2011-09-03T12:50:00.006+01:00

Not only do the Keep Calm Gallery sell great prints, they have a sister site which sells amazing tote bags and purses, you'll find them here .

Keep Calm and Dry On!

2011-08-24T12:36:00.005+01:00

A while ago I designed another teatowel for the multi talented and incredibly brilliant Keep Calm Gallery . I'm very excited to announce that it's now available to buy Here . Just like all their lovely teatowels it's made from 100% cotton.
Thanks so much to Hayley & Lucas for the fantastic photographs.

Nice to sit on

2011-08-22T17:53:00.005+01:00

I made this cushion for my friend's birthday, not just cause he's 'Nice' but because he's also a biscuit fan. It's so comfy I'm not sure if I can part with it.

Selfridges

2011-08-03T12:26:00.003+01:00

I am super excited by the fact something I designed is now available in Selfridges!! Check out the great range of nail polish pens & products by LAQA Here

2011-07-30T13:24:00.004+01:00

I adapted a quote from S.E Hinton's 'The Outsiders' to make this screenprint for my brilliant & best friend Ellie.

New Stockist

2011-07-18T17:09:00.004+01:00

If you happen to be near Devon, pop into this fantastic shop 'INC' which just happens to sell my prints & wrapping tape.
INC , Shop One, 17/18 The strand, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1AF

2011-05-08T16:18:00.002+01:00

I'm turning 30 in a couple of weeks so today i've been busy making bunting to decorate my party. x

Help Haiti

2011-02-17T22:43:00.002Z

Awful things happen all too often in this world, but it's our world - do whatever you can to help - buy this print if you like many others are lost for words or a way to help. If you can't afford to buy it then do your bit by spreading the word. x

2010-10-31T17:18:00.005Z

It has always been a real pleasure to work with the lovely Lucas & Hayley of Keep Calm . So i'm really happy to announce that we're furthering our relationship with a new Tea Towel
I received this gorgeous sample the other day and am hoping that the real thing will be ready in time for Christmas. They're made from lovely soft 100% organic cotton.
Ok it's not magic so it won't do your dishes for you, but I do hope that the message will cheer you up!

2010-10-24T20:47:00.000+01:00

2010-10-23T00:46:00.000+01:00

I recently did a little illustration for a new magazine that's coming out soon.
Will give you more details as soon as I have them.

2010-09-21T18:11:00.005+01:00

I told you there'd be exciting stuff and I really wasn't lying!!! There's a new company called LAQA & CO that have just launched an amazing nail polish pen. They've used the artwork of up and coming designers & artists to adorn their boxes which I think is a great idea especially as I was one of the lucky ones chosen.

2010-09-12T15:45:00.002+01:00

I've been drawing all day today but it's been slow going! All these little bits and pieces are going to form the basis for a new screenprint I intend to do. I was so horrified by the floods in Pakistan that whenever I do finally get round to producing this print all the money I make from selling it will be donated to the British Red Cross.

2010-09-11T17:27:00.000+01:00

2010-09-05T18:57:00.004+01:00

Well, I promised you excitement and you can't get much better than screenprinting!
As you can see from my phone photos all you need is a bit of muscle, some concentration and a handsome assistant!

2010-08-30T21:50:00.003+01:00

I'm so very sorry there haven't been any new posts for a very long time, i'm pretty certain that i've heard myself saying these very words before and to be completely honest I feel pretty pathetic but I just haven't been coping this summer.

It's a really busy time of year - attending weddings, 30th birthdays, visiting family and other various commitments have left me with very little time to myself. It seems whatever time I do have ends up being spent sleeping or washing clothes, doing housework and other not so glamorous tasks! I really am in awe of those of you out there that seem to stay on top of everything so effortlessly!

One thing I have been doing is adapting one of my designs for an exciting new nail polish that's coming out soon. So I should be able to brighten the blog up with some nice photos. There's also a few other things in the pipeline that i'm pretty excited about so please do hang on in there! More soon. x

Spotted in Amsterdam

2010-05-11T17:12:00.002+01:00

A good friend of mine was in Amsterdam not so long ago, while there she spotted my
"He Who Cares Wins" prints in the window of a little gallery called "Friends of Art"
If you fancy getting your mitts on one of these, please visit the lovely people at Keep Calm the red ones have now sold out but they still have some available in Blue.

2010-04-10T11:48:00.001+01:00

I'm currently working on improving some of my previous pieces, so here's a little sneek peek.

2010-04-02T10:05:00.005+01:00

If you squint very carefully, you may be able to see that my "It's What's Inside That Counts" screenprints have been getting a little bit of press recently.

Spring has sprung

2010-03-25T20:27:00.003Z

For some people, more specifically certain ladies I know, Spring is here when the tights come off and they start airing their legs in preparation for golden brown summer legs. For me however Spring has arrived when I can finally hang my clothes outside!!! I love the smell of bed linen that has had a few hours of blustery wind travel through it.
I also love the re-appropriation of common everyday objects, this is one of the many reasons why I admire and am inspired by - Michael Marriott's work the guy is a living legend!!
So here is my brilliant mum's contribution to this topic - a potato masher clothes line prop type thing which means I can raise my clothes even closer to the clouds. Maybe it's because she's Irish or maybe it's just because she's a genius!

2010-03-20T15:03:00.002Z

After reading the lovely comments left on my last post I realised how lucky I am to live in a house with lots of mantlepieces. Like many other things in my life this is something that I have been taking for granted. I do love my mantlepieces and it's just as well I have them because I have copious amounts of little things that need a comfortable and safe resting place. This mantlepiece is in our spare bedroom which is also my little studio, it's at the top of our house and home to everything I bring into our house.
The majority of the things I collect are greeted by my boyfriend with the following phrase "What the hell is that?" or "Not more shit!?"
I hope that he doesn't actually think that these little things I treasure are worthless because they're important to me, even if I'm not entirely sure why.
I've always for as long as I can remember had little collections of things, I don't regard myself as a materialistic person at all, but I do like surrounding myself with stuff I like, these things comfort me in a way so I've decided to share them with you.

Mantlepieces

2010-02-16T19:39:00.001Z

2009-12-02T09:24:00.001Z

The absolutely amazing Neet magazine used my screenprint as an illustration. It's a really lovely online mag and you can check it out Here

Tape!

2009-11-27T11:03:00.003Z

Oh my goodness, I can hardly contain my excitement over my very own tape. I mean, I love tape and there's so many good ones out there.

2009-11-22T21:26:00.002Z

I really should be getting myself organised for the Mangle sale but found myself drawing out designs for price tags, I based them on old thread cards. I've got so many little drawings of my sewing related bits and bobs that I feel obliged to do a screenprint of them soon.

2009-11-15T13:25:00.001Z

I'm taking part in this sale in December, should be a really fun day filled with lots of great things to buy those you love.

2009-11-15T12:30:00.002Z

I've got a little bit of an addiction at the moment.

2009-11-15T10:48:00.004Z

What is it about these crazy little horses that makes most of us love them so?
I like most girls have always wanted a horse, closest I ever got was a friend in primary school who was lucky enough to have one. However my most memorable horse moment has to be from last year when Lee and I went to Petra, they have horses which you can ride down into the main site, I chose to walk - even resisted the urge to clamber ungraciously on top of a camel, what I did do though was admire all the beautiful and colourful blankets the horses had so this is a little print inspired by them. No play on words or attempts at humour so this print is very different for me but I hope it's strong enough to stand up alone just being what it is.

2009-11-02T21:19:00.004Z

I had such a lovely weekend and in amongst all the fun I even managed to do some sketches for a new project i'm working on. I haven't drawn for such a long time so they're a little crude but am hoping the more I do the better they'll be.

2009-08-06T16:38:00.003+01:00

TAG Fine Arts are currently showing my Russian Doll screenprints at ART TORONTO - The 10th Toronto International Art Fair, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 22-26 October 2009, stand 1030,
The fair is open.... Sat. Oct. 24, 12–8 pm Sun. Oct. 25, 12–6 pmMon. Oct. 26, 12–6 pm
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Halls A&B
255 Front Street West
INFORMATION: 1 800 663 4173
www.tiafair.com

A little drop of ink goes a long way....

2009-07-25T17:54:00.002+01:00

Well, here it is, my first love - screenprinting! I am and will be eternally grateful to the wonderful ROB RYAN for teaching me how to screenprint. Even now three years on it still excites me, every time I pull the squeegee and lift the screen to see the image appear on the paper it makes me so happy, it's magical.

2009-07-24T11:20:00.000+01:00

New prints coming very soon! Here's a sneak peek!

2009-07-23T16:32:00.001+01:00

One of my prints was featured in last months Canadian House & Home mag.

2009-05-21T23:38:00.005+01:00

A very big THANK YOU to Clare at My Own Fair Hands for passing the Kreativ blogger award onto me. However, i've been so lazy recently I'm not sure if I deserve it? Actually though in my defence I have been in the deepest windiest depths of beautiful Cornwall with barely a phone signal nevermind internet access!
I do need some more time to compile my list, but please do bear with me - I promise there are plenty of gems up my sleeve just dying to be shared.
Oh, while i'm on the subject of gems and gratitude, i'd like to thank Cynthia for the most thoughtful and considered birthday pressies, which have taken their rightful place in my other sewing box. (pictured above)

2009-04-26T23:06:00.004+01:00

I spent today up to my eyebrows in bits of fabric and thread. I got great pleasure organising all my bits and bobs, I'm pretty embarassed to say I spent a ridiculously long time arranging pins in my pin cushion - it was more satisfying than popping bubble wrap!

2009-04-08T19:12:00.004+01:00

I started this cross stitch portrait almost a year ago and i'm starting to wonder if i'll ever find the patience to finish it.
Last year Sharon Elphick had a summer show - the theme was Summer Holiday so my idea was to cross stitch two portraits - one of Donna Summer and one of Billie Holiday. I always seem to set myself impossible tasks. There's around a million little stitches in this one alone!
Anyway, getting back to Sharon Elphick, you should definitely check out her shop and blog as she always seems to have lovely artwork and ceramics.

2009-03-18T21:12:00.005Z

Yet another acquisition from Winter's Moon, this beautiful sewing box will soon be filled up with lots of colourful embroidery threads, buttons and anything else I can squeeze in. I've been meaning to share these lovely boxes for quite some time now, they're just perfect! I love the colours and the graphics.
The pinking shears were one of the best birthday presents i've ever had - thanks Ellie! x

2009-03-18T20:15:00.000Z

I'm not sure what i'm going to keep inside these little feathered fellows.

2009-03-18T19:42:00.003Z

I went to Kids Modern at Dulwich College a few months ago. It was a really great day out but the highlight was discovering Winter's Moon Two lovely ladies selling absolutely amazing things at really reasonable prices. I instantly fell in love with this chair, I only wish i'd been clever and quick enough to pick up one of their lovingly reconditioned Lloyd Loom storage baskets covered in gorgeous vintage fabric.

2009-03-18T19:34:00.000Z

While on the subject of Dala horses I have to show you these amazing curtains I picked up on Ebay.

2009-03-18T17:35:00.005Z

I am so very sorry there's been nothing new on here in a while, you must be bored looking at the same old stuff all the time! Well, now it's time for a change, i'm going to share with you the work of some people I know and some lovely things i've bought recently.
First up, is the wonderful Louise Renforth She made me this beautiful collage of a Dala horse, I love everything about it but especially the little shapes on his sash/belt, they remind me of doughnuts.

2009-02-15T22:20:00.001Z

2009-02-13T15:05:00.000Z

New colourways available at the fantastic Keep Calm Gallery.

Crunch on this!

2008-12-14T16:43:00.002Z

New almost biscuit sized print by me, available unframed from Keep Calm It's an edition of 500 and each print measures 5 by 7 inches so fits perfectly into a standard frame like this one I picked up from Habitat for only £7.00, add that to the price of the print and you've got yourself a Christmas present for under £20.

2008-10-20T21:15:00.002+01:00

I'm sure you've heard of safety in numbers..... well here's safety in letters, well almost! Boom boom!

As Seen In...

2008-10-07T09:59:00.002+01:00

Last month my screenprint was featured in Homes and Antiques magazine, this month they've written a lovely piece about the fantastic work of Angie Lewin

2008-10-07T09:51:00.002+01:00

I recently bought this amazing crocheted Jammie Dodger brooch from TREACLEZOO

2008-09-22T21:41:00.000+01:00

This woman is an absolute genius!

2008-08-27T09:30:00.004+01:00

I took the advice of a miss Caroline Dulko and made a 'nice' tile. Although, I think it'd work better on a rectangular shape.
Anywho - you learn by your mistakes. They're Available Here

While i'm on the subject of Caroline, I received a very lovely parcel in the post the other day - it was so beautifully and carefully wrapped and inside were lovely things - (tags pictured above)
Click here to see more

There's Just One Thing I Want To Say....

2008-08-23T10:30:00.004+01:00

Available Here

2008-06-13T16:34:00.004+01:00

I made this felt beaded badge for a very nice and special person!

2008-04-14T10:39:00.003+01:00

You're Fired!

2008-04-13T14:26:00.005+01:00

Well that's what I said to these beauties as I took them out of the kiln this morning, yup, that's what happens when you spend hours printing with intoxicating inks - eventually the fumes get to you and you begin talking to tiles, door knobs etc.

Work in progress

2008-04-02T10:30:00.001+01:00

It's an old saying but a good one! It stuck in my head after going through a traumatic break up and made me feel better.

2008-03-28T22:15:00.010Z

There's a brilliant magazine for kids called Anorak. in which Mr Marcus Walters illustrated a lovely story about a sock. One of my sock monkeys appears in the story. She looks so happy!

2008-03-16T20:57:00.002Z

Now there's just no way you can have a biscuit without a hot cup of tea to wash it down so I made these little cards for all the people out there who have bought my "Nice" prints.

Oh My Cavalier!

2008-03-14T17:38:00.007Z

I could write for hours about all the wonderful things I've found on Etsy and I may do, but for today i'd like to show you the brilliant and beautiful work of Julianna Swaney. You can see her website Here and her etsy shop There I hope you like them as much as I do.

2008-03-11T20:27:00.003Z

I recently bought these from Ebay, I thought i'd share them as it's nearly Easter and they look like the kind of cups you used to get free with Easter eggs when I was growing up.

2008-03-09T19:44:00.000Z

I bought quite a few tin wind up toys when I was in New York.

2008-03-05T20:48:00.000Z

Here is a tile hand printed and fired by my own fair hands.

2008-03-03T08:08:00.002Z

I've just spent my weekend printing these little beauties, they make me want to drink lots of tea. Hope you like them!

2008-02-20T20:43:00.001Z

Am really excited to be taking part in this upcoming fete.

Lucky Charms!

2008-02-20T20:36:00.003Z

I've been beavering away making these little brooches to sell at the Fete in March.

2008-02-10T16:51:00.000Z

On my last trip back home my brilliant nanny gave me this quilt which was crocheted by my great grandmother (probably before I was even born) I really love it, I keep it on my bed and everytime the colours catch my eye I feel happy.

2008-02-10T13:51:00.001Z

I can't stop listening to Jarvis at the moment. He's blooming brilliant!
This is another one of my pictures that I have hand cut out of flocking.

2008-01-21T20:47:00.000Z

Are you bored of staring at the same old blank walls? Then get yourself along to the lovely people at Keep Calm
Where you can see a brand new edition of my "He who cares wins" prints and lots of other clever and very reasonably priced beauties.

Just a little reminder...

2008-01-20T16:19:00.000Z

Nancy & Lee

2008-01-14T19:18:00.000Z

2007-12-27T18:03:00.000Z

Some of you may have seen my "He Who Cares Wins" screenprints, i'm currently working on some new designs for the more cynically minded.

2007-10-20T17:14:00.000+01:00

For those of you who are familiar with the brilliant Palmerston here's a face which you may recognise.

2007-09-06T08:05:00.000+01:00

Spotted these flats in Madrid, they really reminded me of the ones I photographed in Brussels. It's amazing what a wee splash of colour can do.

2007-09-05T19:28:00.000+01:00

Yes Please!

2007-08-16T15:44:00.000+01:00

I found this little gem in my favourite charity shop today. It's so clever.

2007-08-16T08:37:00.000+01:00

Another one hot off the cutting mat.

2007-08-13T23:10:00.000+01:00

This is one of the many results from my interest in wool and monkeys. I'd like to make more of these.

The Best Brewer

2007-08-13T22:42:00.000+01:00

I hand stitched this onto a t shirt for a canny geordie I know and love. She makes the best cuppa.

My weekend.

2007-08-13T22:33:00.001+01:00

Another one of my musical heroes passed away last week, so I spent my weekend trying to capture him. Not sure how it'll look when finished. I hope I do him justice.

2007-08-06T21:35:00.000+01:00

Screenprints for sale

2007-07-16T22:08:00.001+01:00

Go on, brighten up your wall or mantelpiece with one of these limited edition screen prints. Available in a variety of colours.

2007-07-13T12:51:00.000+01:00

Home sweet home

2007-07-11T21:35:00.000+01:00

Looks like the marching season is upon us and some of the inhabitants of northern ireland obviously aren't too concerned about pollution. This is a tower of tyres, I can't believe this is where i'm from. I can however, imagine it in the turbine hall of the tate.

Tom Waits for no man

2007-06-29T15:21:00.000+01:00

These are some new pictures I have been making, each of them are carefully cut out of flocking.

This weather is glum.

2007-06-29T14:49:00.000+01:00

2007-06-29T01:15:00.000+01:00

A wee drop of rum

2007-06-24T23:00:00.000+01:00

just practising my felt shape cutting. Did this free hand. yeehaw!

Black sheep of the family

2007-06-23T14:11:00.000+01:00

It always rains on my day off

2007-06-22T15:20:00.000+01:00

But hey, the rainbow to this cloud is at least I get a day off.