Amy Illustrates

2012-01-17T10:22:00.004Z

Me and Drew getting thinky for a current stop motion project.

HO HO HO

2011-12-19T12:54:00.007Z

My ipad/iphone background for the Just us collective, counting down to Noel Noel!

Work in progress

2011-11-26T16:58:00.013Z

Berlin!

2011-10-14T14:49:00.017+01:00

Back from Berlin, fully prepared for winter after 5 days of many layers but lots of exploring (the weather over there was a bit more classic October). Such a great city! Lots of amaaaaazing house / interior / furniture gems to buy for very cheap at the flee markets. It made me quite sad that I didn't have a large van with me and was limited to squashing any purchases into Ryanair size restricted hand luggage. Saw a great exhibition by Berlin street photographer Friedrich Seidenstücker (1882-1966) at the Berlinische Galerie in Kreuzberg - see here. Here's a tiny selection of Berlin highlights.

Hello Berlin

2011-10-05T16:08:00.005+01:00

I'm going to lovely Berlin until the 10th. Auf wiedersehen!

CHI & Partners

2011-09-21T10:25:00.034+01:00

Instagram piccys: taken part way through the making of some recent work I did for CHI & Partners and a few of their clients.

And here's two of the final sets, later installed throughout the agency.

Lamp love

2011-09-08T23:53:00.004+01:00

These make me happy.

Created by NZ based design team Workroom Design

The Times+ making of.

2011-09-08T23:22:00.018+01:00

The Times+ Campaign is now alive and kicking so thought I'd post up this 'making of' time lapse from the setup. If you're super shrewd you might be able to spy a moment in there where the popcorn has a little accident... whoops.

It's also up on Campaign with full credits.

Playgroup festy

2011-08-30T17:47:00.014+01:00

A couple of pics of Playgroup festival from the beginning of the month. This years theme was 'British Woodland Animals' so lots of woodlandy shenanigans and tents full to the brim with good music, installations, tasty food and the best of the british countryside. I made a giant owl who took up residence in the "Howlin' owl" bar for the weekend.

Latest: The Times+ campaign

2011-07-23T16:20:00.022+01:00

Here's a little snippet of some of the pieces I made for the latest ad campaign that I worked on for The Times; the brain child of creative team Rob Ferrara and Liz Oakley (CHI & Partners).

Four artists were commissioned to produce largescale artworks for the project (Su Blackwell, Simon Spilsbury, Brian Grimwood and me) which was shot by Photographer Hamish Brown. A mass of fishing wire, many a laddder, a sneaky bit of Wimbledon and a very tasty Thai chicken Curry all featured in the 2 day setup and shoot (thanks to everyone who helped me hoist, tie and cut down 8ft of artwork).

Tatty Devine part deux

2011-05-24T17:37:00.061+01:00

Here's the final window displays I made for Tatty Devine's Brick Lane boutique! Each window is themed, taking inspiration from the current SS11 and Best Of collections to showcase the jewellery. Click here for more photos.

Thanks to the Tatty team! and the super duper Louby Clarke, who was a much needed extra pair of hanging hands. Was a lot of fun and great to work with their amazing art jewelry. These were my two fav pieces that I got to nosey at during the weekend:

(Jewelry photo's from Tatty Devine)

You can't really beat a big yellow banana! The eye necklace tried to make it into the final display but was snapped up by a savvy customer. In the shop, it was really nice to see first hand how much people love what Tatty Devine (aka Harriet Vine and Rosie Wolfenden) do, and they're definitely a big inspiration to independent designers.

Tatty Devine

2011-05-24T16:50:00.014+01:00

A sneaky peak of the window setup from the weekend. Photos of the final windows to follow soon (or just wander down brick lane!)

Don't Panic

2011-05-17T09:56:00.007+01:00

Big thanks to everyone who voted! My design made it into the top 10 and was chosen as the winning entry by the judging panel, represented by Peepshow Collective.

http://www.dontpaniconline.com/

Don't Panic

2011-04-23T07:11:00.005+01:00

My entry into this years Don't Panic design competition:

Have a looky and vote here: http://www.dontpaniconline.com/design/entry/1761

New projects

2011-04-01T17:02:00.010+01:00

I've some exciting new projects in the pipeline with Tatty Devine and advertising agency Chi & Partners. Updates to come as spring rolls on!

2011-03-25T14:11:00.011Z

Delayed post of my project for Computer Arts Projects Magazine Issue 147, The trend-spotter's guide to design. My tutorial is also now online at the Computer Arts website.

Computer Arts: The trend-spotters guide to design

2011-03-15T09:38:00.007Z

I created an Illustration and 12 step tutorial for the current issue of Computer Arts Projects Magazine, The trend-spotter's guide to design. Now on shop shelves for your viewing pleasure! Images to follow soon...

Computer Arts

2011-01-20T13:05:00.010Z

I've just finished doing a project for the next issue of Computer Arts : Projects magazine. Keep your eyes peeled at the end of Feb! Updates to follow once it's published.

Rob Ryan assisting

2011-01-15T11:04:00.008Z

I'm spending a bit of time working with Rob Ryan and his lovely team at his studio at the moment. Its a treat to be surrounded by lots of beautiful work and the chance to get back to a screen printing bed! Warning - don't challenge him to a board game, he WILL win!

(image © Rob Ryan)

Burried treasure

2011-01-10T10:35:00.008Z

I found this little gem this weekend at the grandparents house - they've had it since they got married so its an oldy!

A couple creations from the festive season

Assisting

2010-12-20T15:02:00.013Z

I've been assisting lovely lady Jessica Dance for an exciting new project she's working on - keep your eyes peeled in the new year. Have a looky here at her current accessories collection and here for more of her wonderful creations! (don't forget to check out the Video section too - amazing stuff)

(image © Jessica Dance)

The last few months go like this:

2010-09-13T10:09:00.062+01:00

YCN

I've spent the last 2 months interning at YCN and sadly bid my fairwells last week. It was a great environment to work in, alongside lots of talented people! Here's a few of the highlights:

'Chine' | The Old Truman Brewery | Brick Lane London | 8-12 July

Alongside Photography and Fine Art, we had our graduate exhibition at the Old Truman Brewery. Despite feeling like we'd spent 5 days in a giant greenhouse, it seemed a success! I took part in a live project throughout, which became a bit of a cardboard extravaganza (followed by a recycling extravaganza).

GRADUATION / GOODBYE BOURNY

YCN

2010-08-26T13:43:00.003+01:00

I'm currently interning at YCN - new work, exhibition updates and general merriments coming soon!

Who's In Charge?

2010-06-22T14:19:00.008+01:00

As part of a project I took part in called 'Spot The Tiger' last year, I'll be exhibiting at the Dreamspace Gallery London alongside lots of other lovely illustrators. Come down and see!

'Who's In Charge?' | Dreamspace Gallery| Dufferin Street London | 5-16 July

Hello

2010-06-22T14:06:00.002+01:00

So after along time neglecting this blog I'm starting it up again! Watch this space.

Assisting Jiggery Pokery / Vauxhall Skate event

2009-08-04T17:49:00.001+01:00

A little selection of pics of the final building / painting / drawing / sewing etc... preparations at the location for the event (Village Underground - Shoreditch) and some very spangly cars. There's also a few of the event in action with some epic roller skating on the go.

Assisting Jiggery Pokery / Vauxhall Skate event

2009-08-04T17:24:00.001+01:00

I've spent the last couple of weeks helping out lovely ladies Anna and Lauren of Jiggery Pokery (www.jiggerypokery.biz), in preparation for the 'Vauxhall Skate' event that went on last wednesday in Shoreditch. The end result was a mass of teepees, giant rotating eyes on pyramids, a vinyl covered roller disco, 4 decorated cars (including a disco ball car, one covered in a UV design from Jamie Brown and another from Kate Moross) and many other glitter covered delights. Here's a few pics of us painting the giant teepee which guests eventually would enter the event through.