*** watching myself draw ***

As many of you may have previously read here, I love watching how illustrations are made. It fascinates me. Time lapses attract me like a fly to poo, I don't think I could get sick of them. That and stop motion. Charming techniques they are.

Anyhoo, yesterday (or by the time I upload it, it will be "the other day" as I have been almost internetless) I was busy with an illustration and just after sketching a basic outline I thought 'hey, why not make one of those videos you like so much of your own work..?' Thank you Quicktime for developing the 'screen record' function… 

Be warned: the video is long, I had my concerns about its lengthiness; but after watching it myself- and thoroughly enjoying its therapeutic value- I figured it is ok.  If you are too impatient to watch the whole thing, I've uploaded the still final image too. 

PS. My graphics tablet is my best purchase of the last decade (second to my shiny shiny macbook...)

*** workedy work work ***

I've been a 'neglective' [is there such a word?] blogger again lately... After having absolutely nothing to do for ages, I suddenly received a bout of freelance work (yay). It feels great to be productive again.

I promised myself that I would upload more of my work on 'me blog' (read in poorly imitated london accent), so here goes: a poster and flyer (front side) for Creative Scotland/ La Chunky Studio...

*** my tablet***

I generally don't like blogging about things I have created, as I suffer from perfectionist-induced-shyness about most of my "work" [I generally don't regard doodling making pictures as work, but I am sure some people might do].  Plus, I suppose it really is a good idea proverbially 'putting my stuff "out there"' for some exposure, even if it is limited to the relatively small amount of 31 followers (I am thankful for every one of you).

After being engulfed by my still very new (to me), and still very beloved, graphic's tablet tonight, I was inspired to at least make the attempt of keeping a constant flow of 'own work' going on here in the future. As I am not the most avid blogger, I am keeping it realistic and am aiming for at least once a month...  Let's see how that goes.

For now (at risk of seeming ever-so-slightly vain), I've uploaded the self portrait I was mucking about with tonight.  [Drawn from a photograph taken by Hannes, my very dear friend and very talented designer/ illustrator.  Pop into his Behance portfolio site here].

Afterthought for the day: I hope you like my new blog-look. It was time for a change. It was tough to let go of the endless pink, but it had to be done at some point.