MAD Museum

I was lucky enough a few weeks ago to visit the MAD - Mechanical Art and Design - museum in Stratford Upon Avon. It was absolutely brilliant and really gave me some great ideas for mechanically animating my work. There were so many adults and children alike enjoying all the automata there, I'd really recommend a visit.

It's such a brilliant and inspiring place, so I wanted to share it with you guys for a bit of inspiration on this dreary Thursday lunchtime... whilst I work on my accounting. Boring!

Head to the website to find out more, here: http://themadmuseum.co.uk/

FLASH SALE!

I'm moving house so am having a bit of a sale. Up until 9pm GMT tomorrow there is a flash sale on my Not on the High Street store. 

Giclee prints are down from £20 to £12 and screen prints from £15 to £18! 

You can even pick up the super popular Miscreants cushion (below) for £20!

Get yourself a treat, you have 24 hours!

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/partners/starttodayillustrations/products

Hooray, it's WEDDING SEASON!

Hip hip hooray, wedding season has begun!

I love creating bits and pieces for couples' big days, it's so lovely that they would choose me to be a part of such a personal occasion. I make invitations, RSVP cards, menus, place cards and any other wedding stationery you can think of.

Below I've included some pictures of invitations I've made recently. If you'd like to enquire then please email me at start_today@rocketmail.com - prices start at £1.50 per invitation.

And most of all, a HUGE congratulations to the happy couples!


Laura & Curt

Lucy & Rob

For your bit o' fluff!

Stuck for valentines ideas? Don't want to send something mushy and gross, but you still want to send something? Look no further fellow normal folks! You can send this card for less than £3 and still have some pennies left for pick 'n' mix! Choose to either send it to your boo yourself, or get me to send it anonymously if you want to be a secret admirer... or stalker...

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/partners/starttodayillustrations/products

And why not send them a super duper soft, screenprinted humorous and informative cushion to go with it?!

And that's valentine's day done. There, wasn't that easy?!

Yes, it's Monday tomorrow...

...but Rejoice! The Circus Is Here!

And just to cheer you up a little more on this sad sunday evening...
For a limited time only, message me on ordering with the code "BLOGOFFER' for a little surprise in your package! Ooo-err!
This cheery little print has been especially popular this week, and I only printed a very limited edition of 10, so if you'd like one you'd better snap it up quick!

I've got lots of other lovely giclee and screen prints up for grabs in my Notonthehighstreet.com shop. Shop here: http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/partners/starttodayillustrations/products

Nothing Says "I Love You" like pastry!

This is a cute commission that I really enjoyed doodling just in time for Christmas. Croissants snuggling in bed... it's a long story as to why, but I think it turned out well!

If you'd ever like to request a custom piece just for yourself, please email me at start_today@rocketmail.com. Prices start at just £12 including postage.

Hello 2014!

Hello all, and welcome to my new blog!

I used to be found on tumblr here, if you want to take a look at my old blog. 

2013 was a great year for my illustration business, so I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support and kindness through a great year.  Obviously that was what I was going to say, nobody says anything horrible to their followers on a blog post. 

Here's to 2014! =^.^=

Ps, this GIF isn't very long, but took me AGES to learn to make it, so you'd better watch it! It's just a few of my 2013 bits and pieces... and a sneaky picture of my new bike because I LOVE it!