NOCTIS MAGAZINE

I recently graced the pages of the XIII issue of Noctis Magazine with the running theme: Art Explosion. For this I asked writer Martin Pettitt to interpret a collection of famous paintings throughout time covering different genres and subjects. From his poetry I then interpreted them into Illustrations.

Illustration will always be a medium that goes hand in hand with literature. With all it's uses across fashion, music and design today - for me it's most important role is to aid the imagination and help tell a story. I love how through this double interpretation, we are left with unrecognisable portrayals of some of the most iconic artworks throughout history. Told by words, by human form and by the language of flowers.

Alternative Film Poster

I will be working on some Alternative film posters soon and currently considering film titles with a view to make them available as prints.
I have already worked on a couple over the last few years and it's a brief that is really fun and indulgent! I have always been inspired by film posters throughout history and I think there are some amazing artists out there who re-intepret cult films in such a fantastic way, it's a great vehicle for Illustration and graphic design.

Pretty Woman (1990)

Above is something I worked on very recently for Pretty Woman, which is a long time favourite of mine, and actually celebrates it's 25th Anniversary this year!

Below is something I did for the beautiful, haunting film Adele H starring Isabelle Adjani.

Isabelle Adjani

I will also turn the below into proper film posters soon. The Little White Lies one was the winner for their To The Wonder competition. And below that is an illustration I did a while ago of Sue Lyons from Stanley Kubrick's Lolita.

Sissy Spacek in Badlands

Lolita

Tell me what you would like to see as an alternative film poster?

Where Be Ye Going, You Devon Maid?

I love this poem by John Keats about a Devon 'maid'. (If you are a young lady in Devon, you are more than likely to be called this a lot)

I love innuendo's and it reminds me of Thomas Hardy.

So I decided to practice my calligraphy and decorate it with illustrations of some garden flowers to make something that truly represents this lovely county where I was born. If you would like a copy of this ode to country romance, you can pick one up here! (my lover) 

Fable Mural Co.

What a beautiful day it is today! I'm not even listening to music at the moment as the birdies outside are doing a fine job. Having to lay up in bed as ridiculously pulled a muscle in my shoulder today after I went for my early morning swim.

So the other venture I wanted to introduce you to was Fable Mural Co. I got called Fable when I lived on Lundy Island by one of the islanders, Andy. And I quite liked it as a play on my name. So it seems to suit a mural painting brand, which I have recently set up. Really enjoying this as a new medium for my work, painting in such a large scale and in a more whimsical style which has been a nice change.

If you are after a wall motif or mural, whether it is for your bedroom, studio, kid's room or even just to decorate toy chests and furniture, I am offering reduced hourly rates at the moment for new customers. I am currently based in Devon, but more that happy to travel. Why not come and follow Fable Mural Co. on Pinterest  and get inspired!

BACK TO BLOGGING

It's been a while since I properly blogged, and what with keeping my Instagram, Facebook pages and website going I wasn't sure if it was necessary. But I quite miss the community and inspiration found over here. And now that am no longer juggling my Illustration around a full time job, I thought that now was as good a time as any!

I have been venturing into some new avenues with my illustration, one being Wedding stationary. Having recently designed a set for a close friend I decided to get together a collection of ready-made invites. Have always adored flowers, and so I decided to make this a priority in my designs, meaning Brides can match their bouquet to their invites or maybe explore Floriography and the language of flowers when choosing the elements.

Each design has been named after one of my close friends and they all have a different 'personality' and style:

'Ellena' 'Grace' 'Kate' and 'Lou Lou'

I then took part in The Big North Devon Wedding show  and it was a really enjoyable day, chatting to Brides and Grooms and other local businesses, it's definitely something I would do again. All of the invites are now available in my online shop, so please take a peak and let me know what you think!