competition entry

I’ve entered my first competition with some of my pattern designs! The competition theme is ‘Heaven’s Door’ with an emphasise on skulls and the winners get their designs printed onto silk scarves which will be sold at Topshop. It’s possibly not a subject I would have ever chosen to explore if it wasn’t for the competition but I had a lot of fun with it. I’ve noticed there are a lot of skull patterns appearing in the new Autumn collections on the high street. Above is a photoshop mock up of one of my 3 designs.

This is the full square above and details below. I called the design ‘We are all made of stars”, you can see it here and vote if you like although the winners are decided tomorrow I think.

   

 

I went a bit crazy and entered 3 designs because once I started I just had so many ideas.

‘Memento Mori’ – this one might be a bit macabre for the mainstream, here’s the full design. I was inspired by tattoo culture and also the saying ‘memento mori’ meaning don’t forget your mortality, make the most of life, see the beauty in everyday things and don’t waste time on things that don’t matter.

This is my last design called ‘Sweet skulls’ based on Mexican sugar skulls. I wanted to do something a bit more uplifting. See more of this one here.

I did get a bit carried away! I would really love to win this but the other entries really are amazing and there are quite a few that I would love to buy if they get printed so we shall see tomorrow who wins! Can’t wait!

Which one do you like the best?

The siskins have returned!

I've been so excited this week because one of my favourite birds is finally back. The siskins flew in at the weekend. A flock of about 40 landed in the alder trees behind the garden. We are so lucky to see so many. They are very small compared to the other birds. They even make the goldfinches look big. The flock seems to have left a couple of pairs behind and gone on it's merry way. For a better illustration and to see the colours have a look on the RSPB site.

Have you seen any where you are?

committing to memory

I did this sketch of P before I went away as an excuse to study his face and remember all the details whilst I was gone. It makes him look as though he has a beard which he doesn't. Oops! But it was fun to do and very comforting too.

Whilst at my sister's we have chosen some bridesmaid dresses in a lovely colour. Yay! Thanks for the good luck! And I think I forgot to mention that I've found my wedding dress too. It's gorgeous! Just what I was subconsciously looking for.

Have a great weekend!!

mr robin

I was going to post the sketch of the blue tit but decided that this one was better. Hope you like it. I'm writing this at my sister's house and we're off to look for bridesmaid dresses tomorrow. Wish us luck!