Jungle Animals @ the City Farm

I've been a big fan of Barry Lewis' recycled animal sculptures for a while so I was really pleased to spot a few of his pieces dotted around Windmill Hill City Farm.

Bedminster Bugs

We love the Mary Portas inspired Bugs of Bedminster, particularly this one outside the Tobacco Factory. I'm just not sure how far they'll go towards regenerating Bedminster high street??

That John Sebastian again

I've just spotted another illustration of the John Sebastian by Alice Coutin. I love the fairy tale aspect of this.

John Sebastian

I always take the route through the Bathurst Basin on my way into town to see the bobbing boats and my favourite, the John Sebastian Lightship. It's also a great venue for a drink in the cruising club bar.

Let Me Illustrate

Thanks to the Grant Bradley gallery for exhibiting my work at 'Let me illustrate', a collection of work by local artists. For me, this show highlighted the diversity in styles of illustration. It also gave me the chance to discover the amazing oil paintings of Oliver Sidaway. Oliver's work depicts an honest representation of the city with beautifully worked strokes in oils. A selection of his prints are on sale at the Grant Bradley gift shop.

The Park Keeper's Lodge

This was a particularly bleak day in Victoria Park with a lone girl on a scooter.

This sketch by Ruth Whiter reminds me of just how busy the grass can get around Mrs Brown's Cafe in summer time. Ruth's style really captures the movement and fun of the scene.

Steam Train

You can't beat a trip along Bristol harbour on the old steam train.
This piece and many of my other illustrations are now on show at the Oxford pub, Totterdown.

Art on the Hill 2012

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see my illustrations during Art on the Hill. The weekend was a real success, and included many cocktails in the garden and even a story from the Bard of Windmill Hill...or did I dream that...

One of my favourite spots every year at Art on the Hill is Stu Watkin's house. Known as 'Oshe', Stu finds real beauty in the simplification of the colour spectrum. His work evokes feelings of peace and order in an otherwise chaotic world. Stu didn't disappoint this year with a whole host of new illustrations on show.

Art on the Hill 2012

I'm looking forward to displaying some of my artwork at The Windmill Hill Arts Trail the first weekend in October. We're venue 15 on the map.

Front Room

I spotted these two walking up Richmond Street in Totterdown during the Front Room Arts Trail last year.

Banana Bridge

After months away from illustration while I had my second child, I've finally got back to the computer. I love views of the River Avon at dusk with its muddy banks and reflective waters. Thanks to Kerrianne for providing the photo for this illustration.

Two Birds

Sometimes it really surprises me which of my illustrations become popular. This one of the bowling club house in Victoria park has sold the most so far...and to think I didn't even like it much when i finished it. Maybe there's something to learn from the simplicity and not overcrowd my work.

Birth Canal

At a recent antenatal class I became fixated on the term 'birth canal'. Could this be it?

Street Bath

Household items always look so bizarre in the street. This bath tub outside my house particularly caught my eye.

Honeymoon

Honeymoon on Honey Moon.

Sledging on Holmesdale

Snow always brings everyone out to enjoy the streets.

Mosaic

Here's a mosaic of Emily on the Hill I made from tiles and glass collected on Brighton beach. Thanks to Tanja for a great mosaic workshop at Art on the Hill.

Bristol Docks

This is a favourite ice-cream van of mine, beneath the iconic Bristol cranes.

Millenium Square

The Dog Walker

Here's an illustration I've done from a photo taken in Victoria Park.