News
Regular updates on current projects and events.
2011 & 2012
Posted on: 02-01-2012
Some of you will be aware that 2011 has been an incredibly tough year for my partner Pamela and I. Pamela has been extremely ill battling bowel cancer and it has been necessary for me to take a sabbatical from work for almost the entire year to care for her. Pamela has had four major operations and spent over three months in hospital. It has been very tough on both of us emotionally. I've also had to walk away from some very prestigious projects and opportunities which, while not important in the grand scheme of things, has compounded the frustration of 2011. Pamela is currently undergoing chemotherapy and the situation is more stable than it has been for a long time. I'm therefore planning to get things back on track in 2012 with a renewed sense of focus and determination. One positive development in 2011 is that my calligraphy skills have improved dramatically. This is because, due to spending large amounts of time in hospitals or as a carer, the only practical creative outlet I've had for most of the last twelve months has been sporadic sketchbook work. I am determined to make good use of my new skills and knowledge and that the events of 2011 will make me a better designer and artist in 2012. One of the first projects I'm planning to start in 2012 will bring my digital and traditional skills together. So I'm hoping to turn a negative into a positive and to try to produce some very strong work in 2012.
'Peace' – A new limited edition print
Posted on: 29-08-2011
My new limited edition print 'Peace' is now available to buy exclusively here. Available in a classic metallic gold on black and a contemporary dark chrome on white. 'Peace' is a melding of inspiration from many sources including Anglo Saxon art, 18th and 19th century virtuoso penmanship and Medieval illumination. You will also find a third and most probably final colourway of my very popular 'Stars' print and some original pieces of calligraphy available. You can read a short article I wrote about the piece for ILT here.
New print launch on Thursday 1st September, 2011*
Posted on: 14-08-2011
I am pleased to say I am launching a new print online on Thursday 1st September. If you would like to be the first to be notified when it's available to buy then you can sign up to my mailing list. I will then make the print available via my website and publicise it on Twitter, Facebook and Flickr during the course of the day. I will be having a launch at Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen in London that evening from 6pm where an exhibition of my previous work will be on show until the end of October. A third colourway of my very popular 'Stars' print will also be available to buy online on the day, metallic silver on black Plike art paper. Come along and say hello if you're in town.
* Some of the prints may be available to buy online from Tuesday 30th August.
Facebook Fan Page Project
Posted on: 14-08-2011
Every week or so calligraphy practise involves me writing the names of 30 randomly chosen people from my Facebook fan page 'like' list. It's a good way for me to practise and hopefully record my progress. You can sign up here.
Emer Swift BMX
Posted on: 06-07-2011
Some of you may recall that last year I developed a logo for the Emer Swift,
a new BMX cruiser. Well an ultra limited number of very cool prototype frames
have just become available to buy. You can check out a video of the Emer Swift
in action here. A small quantity of tshirts and sweaters featuring the logo are
also still available. I'm now the proud owner of a very slick Emer Swift bike.
Solo Show canceled & a request
Posted on: 12-06-2011
I am sad to announce that I have to cancel my solo show planned for this November. Some of you may have noticed I have also canceled a number of talks and kept a low profile this year. At this point I feel I should briefly explain why. 2011 has been an incredibly tough year for my partner Pamela and I.
I've been taking a sabbatical for most of the year to care for Pamela who has been battling bowel cancer. We had been given the all clear but it appears the battle isn't over yet and is likely to be tough for a while. Pamela needs to continue to receive my fullest care and support.
There is no need to contact me on this subject, thank you, but please do send some positive energy and thoughts our way at this very difficult time. It certainly won't do any harm and, who knows, may actually help in some small way.
Solo Show suggestions
Posted on: 17-05-2011
Does anyone have a phrase, poetry or prose (out of copyright) that they'd like me to turn into a print for my solo show in November? If so please email me and let me know. I've got lots of ideas but I'm interested to hear if there is something that would be popular that I'm missing. If I use your idea I'll give you a print and an original piece of art. If more than one person suggests the same idea the prize goes to the first person to suggest it via email, not Twitter or Facebook. I do not need suggestions for single words. Thanks in advance.
Talks canceled
Posted on: 13-04-2011
I've had to cancel a number of talks planned for this year in the UK
and abroad, including my talk at Semi-Permanent in Sydney in May,
which is disappointing. This is due to reasons completely beyond
my control and I apologise for any inconvenience. I hope to arrange
a talk or two for later in the year.
Speaking at Semi-Permanent Creative Conference
Posted on: 12-02-2011
I've been invited to speak at Semi-Permanent in Sydney, Australia in May.
The list of past speakers is a veritable who's who of the creative industries.
It includes Shepard Fairey, James Jean, Industrial Light & Magic, Pixar,
Stefan Sagmeister and David Carson. It's a great honour to be asked.
I'm looking forward to showing a variety of work starting from my days
as a student to some of the work produced this year.
Solo Show in London
Posted on: 12-02-2011
I'm pleased to announce I'll be having a solo show in November at a
small gallery in central London. I'll be showing new limited edition
prints and original pieces. I'm already working on pieces for the show
and very pleased with how they're shaping up. I think I have some
interesting new angles and directions in development. The best way
to be kept informed on about the show and future prints and typefaces
is to sign up for my occasional mailing list.