New drawings on the go!

I have been super busy over the last month or so drawing lots of new designs. I have now got quite a few of these onto a silk screen so I can next share with you how they will develop.

It does feel strange to stop the drawing stage as I still have the drawing bug but now its time to get messy and get printing! 

Robert E Fuller Exhibition @ Burton Agnes Hall.

Today I went to visit Burton Agnes Hall and its latest exhibition, the work of local artist Robert E Fuller. I have never seen his work before but knew his interests were similar to mine. Well, it was truly inspiring. His work is so details. I was fascinated by how he had captured each piece of wildlife.

This little hedgehog was my favourite, he certainly puts my little drawings to shame. Isn't he adorable! 

He has a fab selection of his work for sale including originals. His work fills the long gallery at the top of the hall. You certainly miss whats around you when your busy looking at these pieces. They are amazing!

http://www.robertefuller.com/acatalog/The_Gallery.html

Robert also has his own gallery, located in Thixendale near Malton and also organises fantastic trips where you can join him and his passion for wildlife abroad. You can certainly see his love for animals by how he talks about them on his blog:

 http://www.robertefuller.com/blog/

His work is available to view at the Hall until the 5th of October, get yourselves there! 

Feeling inspired, I went to visit the local pond to see if I could capture some nature to draw myself. I was greeted by these ginormous geese! 

Bridlington's Secret Gardens. 2014.

After a fab time at Glastonbury, I am now spending the next few days updating you with news on my blog! I hope my blog has missed me! Many of my blog posts do include lots of floral pictures! But why not! We are all embracing summer so let enjoy what nature gives us. A couple of weeks a go with some friends we went to visit the Bridlington Old Town's Secret Gardens. It has been on every year but due to work commitments I have never been to visit boo. But this year I was in luck.....

It was lovely for the home owners to let us into their gorgeous homes for this event. The event is held at numerous houses around Bridlington, but due to time I only managed exploring the Old Town. First up was the gardens behind the Georgian Tearooms. Along with enjoying cakes and a cup of tea, the tea rooms also hold a fantastic variety of antiques and vintage finds! I did make a purchase of some rustic metal flowers for my gardens! You may see a pic on my Instagram. 

After the tearooms we visited some gorgeous houses! When walking down the High Street you would not image what beauty would be behind those walls! I was in shock. The size of the garden's alone were amazing! 

It was also lovely to see so many people interested in the garden's and enjoying the beautiful flowers. 

Lots of my favourite flowers about, including the foxglove! So many of them popping about at this time of year! Along with finding many secret doors..... 

Alongside all the secret gardens, behind the shops and homes of the High Street in Bridlington is a farm and allotment. I was a little confused by this but the ducks, chickens and geese run so freely, it is fantastic to see them enjoying life. You can certainly tell this has its benefits by the size of the eggs they produce. In this glorious sunny day they were enjoying the lovely sun. 

This is my favourite shot from the day, I am rather scared of bee's and wasps but was determined to get this picture so I could draw it. I love flowers and drawing so it was a perfect occasion to get my inspired. 

I will now wait until its opened next year :)

Sasha Unisex

Sasha Unisex is a tattoo artist based in St Petersburg, Russia. I came across her work via a blog and thought I would check out her Instagram. I am too much of a chicken to get a tattoo myself but some of these pieces of work are simply beautiful. Have a look....

http://instagram.com/sashaunisex

More Printing!

It has been a busier week at CCAD. Students are busy busy busy preparing for their hand in, in a few weeks time. I do remember that feeling well! In my spare time on an evening I have been back printing again. This week I did a sample of my rabbit which I drew a while back. He has printed quite well but I think my robin is my new favourite. 

I also got the chance to get printing with my Foxglove design. This was alot of fun and very exciting. I have printed some pieces of fabrics to sell at the Living North Fair in a few weeks time. So far the colours I have printed is a bordeaux and a natural. I'm hoping to get some more printed next week :) 

This week Dylan also got his first Christmas jumper! I'm yet to get him the ones I've made as I have a couple of finishing touches to add. But being away up North I have missed a few Knitting Group meetings. I hope they will forgive me. I think he is quite a fan of this one though :) 

All Imagery and Designs Copyright to Lauren Cherice Designs 2013.

New Designs: New Screens to Play with!

Hi all. I am still back at CCAD at the moment, I love spending my spare evenings trying to get some of my work done which is fantastic. The new print areas, dye lab and mixing studio are all fantastic. I have also thoroughly enjoyed being in some of the student work shops. In the future I would love to run my own screen printing work shops so it is great to see Vicky in action! (The pro) :)

For this weeks samples it has all been about my Foxglove design and Mr Robin. I have a few more little designs but these are yet to be tested. I am so happy with the outcome of these two screens. I always get anxious making my screens so when I get to see the first printed result it makes me feel fantastic! I get so excited!

The other high light of my week was producing a jelly! As this is one of my favourite food! Your never too old for some wobbly jelly I say! 

What do you think? 

My Iphone 4/4s Cases are on my Etsy Shop!

The other day I was walking Dylan near the fields and I noticed they had now cut the corn and made it into hay bales. It was such a beautiful evening I thought I would have a little wonder into the field with my phone cases and take some pretty pictures of them. There is four different designs...

Mr Duck

Kingfisher & Frog

Mr Squirrel

Mr Owl

I thought it was about time I updated my Etsy shop and gave them hopefully a new home. It certainly still felt like summer when I was out in the fields, the sun was setting but still lovely and warm. 

You can find my iphone cases here: http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LaurenChericeDesigns?section_id=14288224

My own Mr Duck iphone case has certainly protected my phone after a few accidental falls! 

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...

Well, time seems to be moving extremely fast, it won't be long and it will be the Living North Fair in York. I was thinking about festive products and thought I would have a little fun with some of my favourite drawings. Here is Mr Owl in his little santa hat, I have given Mr Duck one too and I just couldn't stop laughing. He also suited it!

I also had a go at drawing something traditionally Christmas- some Holly. I may add this to some of my designs or I might create a repeat design with it. I can't quite decide :) Then we have my little Robin which you have seen before. He has also tried a Santa hat on but he wasn't keen on it. I do wonder ... how many of you reading this post have started your Christmas shopping?

I have also started/finished this butterfly drawing. I suddenly got the drawing bug and fancied using some colour for a change. I didn't want you all thinking I could only draw with one media. It was fun using colour for a change and I am really please with their outcome! Not quite sure though what I'm going to create with them yet.

All Imagery Copyright to Lauren Cherice Designs 13.

#TALKT

Hello,

I thought I would share with you today #TALKT on twitter which stands for 'Take A Look Tuesday"

It is such a great idea for artists, designers and creatives to share their work on twitter and communicate.

Threw various networking sites I have met some lovely new people along the way. I thought I would introduce a few to you today!

Firstly, I introduce you to Little Pip Designs. Little Pip creates beautiful handmade textiles for home and accessories. One particular favourite of mine is her popular appliqué Robin, he is just too cute! I love following their work. 

Please check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/littlepipdesigns and their shop here:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlepipdesigns

Next I would like to introduce you to Samantha Grig. I first came across Samantha's work via twitter and we have been chatting ever since. We most recently both met up at a craft fair which was lovely to meet Samantha and her work in person. Samantha produces beautiful knitted accessories all made out of 100% British wool! I certainly have my eyes on a couple of her hats! Especially as we are getting into winter! It's freezing! 

You can find Samantha Grigg on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/samanthasTextiles

Also her Etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SamanthaGrig

Next up is Ballistic Owl by my friend Tracy Bidwell from Cleveland College of Art and Design. I love following Tracy's work since University. Like me Tracy has chosen to continue her love for screen printing and embroidery by developing her own business. We will both be reunited next Tuesday at CCAD for the freshers event as we both have a little stall :)

I would also like to introduce you to the work of Maggie Goodwin. I firstly found Maggie and her work via Twitter. As another Yorkshire artist we both regularly interact in #Northeasthour and #Yorkshirehour. Maggie draws a beautiful selection of wildlife, flowers and landscapes. She is also a fellow printer using methods such as lino cutting. 

You can find Maggie's Etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/printsbymaggieg

Onto... Funky Wombat Textiles! I also came across Tamara and her company via twitter. When I first started chatting to Tamara (owner) I was fascinated how we nearly crossed paths in the past by both completing an internship in Glasgow with company Timorous Beasties. We just missed each other by weeks! I absolutely love Funky Wombats work. I can see how in both our styles how our internship has inspired and motivated us. We now follow each other on various networking sites and I love following their progress! You can find their website here: http://funkywombattextiles.com

Finally, we have the lovely Hannah Byatt. Hannah is a keen blogger and designer. Again we met threw twitter and both are now also in communication with Tamara of Funky Wombat Textiles. Hannah is fantastic at blogging, if you ever need some inspirational reading she has it! She is also great at finding inspirational quotes! You can find her blog here: http://hannahbyatt.blogspot.co.uk

Well there we have a few introductions. I could go on forever as I have met so many interesting and creative people. So please join in with #TALKT on twitter on a Tuesday :)