Affordable Art Fair, Hong Kong

The wonderful TAG Fine Arts have been working non stop packing and shipping art all the way over to Hong Kong for this years Affordable Art Fair I'm pleased as punch to let you know that my work has been included. The fair runs from March 15th - 17th and the private view is on March 14th, if anyone out there would like to go please get in touch.

Hooray for trays!

OMG!!!! This has got to be one of the most exciting parcels I have ever opened - all the way from Sweden, here we have my very first tray, and what better design to don it than my old faithful Nice biscuit.
Each tray is handmade from the finest Scandinavian birch wood. The trays have no joins as they are made from a single sheet of birch which provides a high quality finish and longevity of use. They are also dishwasher safe to boot! These words come straight from their lovely makers.I'll post some better photos taken in daylight soon (just as soon as I see some daylight!)The tray measures 27 x 20cm so you'll easily get two cups of tea on there along with a pack of your favourite biscuits!!
Grab yours in my Etsy shop Now!!

The brilliant TAG Fine Arts were showing my work at the Multiplied art fair, but now that's old news, they're now exhibiting at the AAF Battersea from 25 – 28 October 2012 and as if that weren't enough you'll also find them at AAF Hampstead from 1 – 4 November 2012. They are also currently offering FREE SHIPPING so if art fairs scare the living daylight out of you, get buying online here
You can find out more about the shows and even catch a glimpse of one of my prints here

Pop up, Pop in

The Wonderful Tinta are taking part in The East London Design Fair Pop-Up shop, geez that's a mouthful! Why don't you pop on down and get an eyeful!
Arch 2, Emigre Studios, 274 Ricmond Road, London Fields, E8 3QW open daily 11-6 (8 on Friday) September 19th - 23rd

Well, it was only a matter of time..... i've finally got round to getting some 'Nice' tape made, it's my first two colour tape and I must say i'm pretty pleased with it. It's always so exciting when a new tape arrives at the studio - it makes you feel like a kid again. The lovely Lou pointed out that each one could be cut off and used as a sticker, but whatever you decide to do with it, it'll go on and on for nearly ever (well 66 metres worth) Now that my friend is value for money with a capital "V" so get yourself over to my Etsy shop and bag yerself some, or if you're in London head on down to Elphicks on Columbia Road E2 as they have some too. (Elphicks is only open on Saturday & Sundays)

D&AD Don't cha know!

So, I got a really brilliant email this week from the hardworking, innovative & generally great gals at Laqa & Co letting me know that The D & AD have just announced this years winners and the packaging project that I am very proud to be a part of has won a book award! Huge congratulations to everyone involved!! Oh and while i'm on the subject of the wonderful Laqa, not satisfied with producing brilliant ways of getting colour on yer talons, they've now got lips covered too, so i'll be posting a blog about my new artwork for their brilliantly named 'fat lip' pens soon.

Well, my epic eggventure has ended, it was a tough old journey and lots of hard work (along with tears at times) but i'm pleased to say it was all worth it as my egg sold for £2,300 - you can have a look at the lots which are still available to buy here .
This money along with all the other humungous sums from the sales of the other eggs & various merchandise will go to help two amazing charities - Elephant Family & Action for Children.
I'd like to send out a huge thanks to everyone involved in this incredible project, everyone I have met along the way has oozed enthusiasm, dedication & diligence, none of this would have happened without all their thousands of hours of grafting.
I feel deeply honoured that I was invited to be a part of it.
Pictured above is one of my favourite photos of my egg, if you have any of you standing beside it or if you know anyone that has please email me at reapwhatisew@gmail.com as i'd really love to see them.

It's What's Inside That Counts

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

You're Fired!

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.