Animal Update

I've been concentrating on getting all my animals finished by the end of the week and so far my favourite is this blue whale.

Only another 5 to go, although I keep adding new ones to the list!

The countdown begins...

Whew time is really whipping by now but Cate and I seem to be on a roll. This week we've been designing posters and adding a few new characters to our huge lists!

Some new bits and pieces

Including an idea for a poster. We've really got into the swing of it now and we're starting off the advertising for the exhibition. We're also currently looking/ meeting with potential sponsors- so if you'd like to get involved give us a shout!

"Eeeeyes right!"

About the Illustrators- Cate

I love being in my studio surrounded by stuff. I have two halves to the room; a digital side which is clean, and messy side where I paint and don't care if I spill things.

I tend to begin my work by drawing furiously and then scanning things and playing around with them on my computer, but I also create work by sitting on the floor with bits of paper a pair of scissors which is a lot more fun. I like to save everything that catches my eye and have been known to peel bits of paper off the pavement. I think I will need a bigger studio quite soon to house my collection of rubbish.

I have been an artist forever but only freelancing for the past 18 months and I can't think of anything I'd rather do.

Cate

About the Illustrators- Vicki

We thought we ought to introduce ourselves and I've volunteered to go first. Above are pics of my busy (and mostly tidy- no I didn't just clean it up for the photo!) studio. Note the various inspiring bits of artwork from other artists that I admire and my shelf of 'fun stuff'. I work from home with my dog (Roo) and cat (Bob) for company. All of my work begins with a traditional dipping pen and ink. I then scan the images and add colour digitally. Actually, that isn't totally true as my work really begins with an idea or a brief- followed by an intense period of research. I've been freelancing for nearly five years now and I recently completed my Master of Design degree at Edinburgh College of Art.

I have a passion for bold colours, hand lettered type, animals and patterns. The Storytelling exhibition is a great opportunity to work with another illustrator and to produce some exciting new work that will be going directly to its audience...I hope people like it!

Vicki

And a few more things to keep you going!

Work is underway! Make sure you take the time to pop by and visit them in the flesh...