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Tuesday, 20 December 2011:C is for Cricket
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Tuesday, 20 December 2011:B is for Badger
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Tuesday, 20 December 2011:A is for AdderThis is a preview of the first of six new designs added to my Animalphabet range. Initially they will be small format prints and then perhaps cards, wrapping paper and maybe mugs.
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Tuesday, 20 December 2011:Leader of the packI've followed up on my exclusive print 'Ice Hound' with a card to celebrate Midwinter (and to send to family and friends). A blank A6 card in three hand printed colours including a frosty silver. I still have a few left with envelopes, but I guess we've missed the last posting date. sorry.
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Tuesday, 20 December 2011:County FareI have added two new screen prints to My County series. 'My East Sussex' opposite was partly created with Unlimited Editions, Brighton in mind and celebrates the classic novel Brighton Rock in Penguin orange. My second new print was a one off commission and is 'My Lancashire' in deep red. The associated word is Hornby that has it's home in the county.
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Tuesday, 20 December 2011:Up the TubeI will be participating in an exhibition called 'Pure' at the Tube Gallery, Woodstock, Oxfordshire. It starts in January with a Private View on the 6th and runs until the end of March 2012. I will be exhibiting a selection of framed prints alongside other artists.
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Tuesday, 13 December 2011:Unlimited XmasUnlimited Editions in Brighton are still having an Xmas Open Studio/Shop which runs until Christmas Eve. I am among 35 contemporary artists and designers on show and I have created an exclusive four colour screen print for the occasion and the studio, entitled 'Ice Hound'.
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Friday, 16 September 2011:Bird BoxMy Bird Box is a prototype design to hold six of my foiled bird cards and six envelopes. I have been sourcing stock and a template in order to create a shallow box, then screen printed a few design options. I'll be taking these initial designs to NYC for a bit of show and tell and hopefully continue with production after that.
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Tuesday, 13 September 2011:An exclusive for Rockett StGeorge'Beach Combe' is an exclusive screen print for the online store Rockett StGeorge. It is a two colour, grey on black print and is available from them now. The print measures 220mm wide by 440mm high and is a
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Monday, 12 September 2011:Standing Giant 3The popular Standing Giant 1 has also been recoloured as it's edition at outsized A3 has ended. Standing Giant 3 is a bright purple on a warm yellow background and is available in all formats
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Monday, 12 September 2011:The Roost 3I have recoloured The Roost as it's edition at outsized A3 has sold out. The Roost 3 is a deep red on a cool blue background and is available in all formats.
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Tuesday, 26 July 2011:Pretty PollyI've just completed printing a new limited edition screen print entitled 'Brilliance'. It is for teh forthcoming show 'Flight' at The Glass Room, Bristol Colston Hall (see below). It is a four colour, oversized A2 print, on Fabriano 5 Smooth 300gsm paper. It is a limited edition of 100 and available from me directly at £165.00 unframed dated, signed and numbered.
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Tuesday, 26 July 2011:Take 'Flight'I will be exhibiting along side two other Bristol based artists Dave Bain and Lea Lloyd at The Glass Room, within Bristol's Colston Hall. The exhibition 'Flight', presented by Drawn in Bristol, will run from 5th to 27th August with a Private View on Thursday 4th from 6pm to 9pm, where there will be refrshments and entertainment plus an after show party. www.colstonhall.org/whatson/venue/The+Glass+Room
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Tuesday, 26 July 2011:Culture LabelThe on-line creative hub that is Culture Label has offered me a slot on their site to sell mainly limited edition prints. They sell unique gifts and affordable art, hand-selected from over 400 galleries, artists, museums and independent stores.
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Tuesday, 28 June 2011:Design SupremoMy prints are now available for sale at Design Supremo, the online art print and poster emporium, showcasing modern wall art from leading international artists.
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Tuesday, 28 June 2011:New Flickr accountI know it's a bit late on the take here, but I finally started loading a few sets of photography to my Flickr page. www.flickr.com/photos/pfarrell
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Tuesday, 28 June 2011:Gull festI know I have posted them before but now finally I have formatted some photography for my site. They're £125.00 and an edition of 20. www.paul-farrell.co.uk/seabird
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Tuesday, 28 June 2011:Not dried upJust a quick plug to say that I have come into the possession of five of my first limited edition Tree towels. It's stock that didn't reach the kitchen and available now. www.paul-farrell.co.uk/teatowel
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Friday, 24 June 2011:Fresh herbsThe Ethicurean owns the cafe at the Barley Wood Walled Garden, Wrington in North Somerset. The homely cafe is supplied by their restored Victorian kitchen gardens. After a recent trip I have started to create a new body of work that features the herbs found at the Walled Garden, entitled 'Kitchen Garden'. These culinary heroes could feature on napkins, prints and tea towels, starting with an old favourite, Purple Basil.
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Friday, 24 June 2011:TLC for WWFIt's early stages but I have been commissioned as an illustrator and designer by WWF and it's partner licensing company, The Licensing Company, London. Hopefully we can create endorsed products that support the WWF on the high street and hopefully in the home
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Friday, 24 June 2011:It's a BoneshakerI've been following Bristol based magazine Boneshaker - a celebration of cycling and the people who do it. I was asked to contribute to the recently launched fifth issue. Four pieces of work illustrate an article written by James Bowthorpe that explores teh magical union between listening to music and cycling.
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Thursday, 23 June 2011:Unlimited EditionsI was knocked out by teh delicious collection of printed art and crafted designs at Unlimited Editions open studio in Brighton. UE is the retail arm of the graphic design practice, Unlimited. We got to meet each other and they kindly agreed to allow me to join them and sell my recent work on their site. My County print 'Brighton Rock' will be available from them soon.
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Wednesday, 22 June 2011:To Heal'sThis month my framed Tree prints have joined the art department at Heal's on Tottenham Court Road, London. In the short term there maybe plans to stock stationery and potentially exclusive designs.
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Wednesday, 16 March 2011:Blackwood framedI thought you might like to see a framed example of an edition from my Blackwood series. This large screen print is titled Noble Snag. A Snag is a standing, partly or completely dead tree - now there's something new! Framed and unfarmed editions of 20 are available as large format screen prints foe Noble Snag and Raven's Seat - images to view are on my home page under Blackwwod.
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Wednesday, 16 March 2011:AAF BristolThe affordable Art Fair returns to Bristol once more this May at Temple Meads train sheds. This popular show on Bristol's art calendar starts on May 13 and ends on May 15. It's a great opportunity to view a wide range of affordable art and I will be represented by Smithson Gallery. www.affordableartfair.com/bristol/home/
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Wednesday, 16 March 2011:North Somerset Arts TrailI currently have work hanging at The Barley Wood Garden Café at the Walled Garden, Wrington Somerset which will soon be part of the North Somerset Arts Trail. The Barley Wood Walled Garden is a whole enterprise and feast of things to and and see set in the fine Somerset countryside. The trail show is listed from 29 April to May 8. www.northsomersetarts.co.uk
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Wednesday, 16 March 2011:Art & CocktailsAnna Smithson of Smithson Gallery has curated another exhibition that will showcase her featured artists at the grand Italian resturant Aqua, on Bath's popular Walcot Street. I will have several pieces at this short show that runs from 7 to 15 April. RSVP on Smithson Gallery web site and enjoy a bellini, canapés, on arrival and the first 50 will also receive free ticket to the Affordable Art Fair, Bristol this coming May.
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Wednesday, 16 March 2011:Print Makers at Tinsmiths'They are holding an exhibition of print makers in their strikingly designed Showroom building from Saturday 16 April to 14 May with a private view on 15 April. My most recent screen prints will be showcased along side artists Sarah Chrisp, John Richardson and Sarah Young. www.shop.tinsmiths.co.uk
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Tuesday, 15 March 2011:Picture House EastSmithson Gallery are returning to Picture House East on Whiteladies Road, Bristol. It's a lively bar and restaurant with gallery space for local artists and galleries. I have been invited once more to exhibit a small selection of my work from March 31 to May 1.
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Monday, 14 March 2011:Print MattersHybrid Gallery in Honiton, Devon have gathered together artists that express themselves through the medium of print. Together with such print makers as Simon Tozer, Katy Chard and Lucie Sheridan my work will be on show from March 26 to May 7.
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Friday, 04 February 2011:Something more to coo aboutI have released another two colours for my 'Pigeon Fancier' prints. Bright orange and deep pink should send out the right signals and hopefully will make the perfect Valentine's gift...the big love day isn't that far away now! www.paul-farrell.co.uk/pigeonfancier
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Friday, 04 February 2011:Bag the book of bagsMy tote bags have made it into this month's new release 'The Tote Bag Book' written by Jitesh Patel, designed by Jai Studio and published by Laurence King. It showcases work by designers and illustrators alike that have all helped to make this eco product of the century a high street have. www.jiteshpatel.co.uk/totebagbook
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Friday, 04 February 2011:WWF HQI have recently completed illustrations for banners installed in the reception of the head quarters for the World Wildlife Fund, Godalming Surrey. There are four key environments illustrated - Wildlife, Rivers and Lakes, Oceans and Forests that the WWF campaigns to safeguard.
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Friday, 04 February 2011:Products for TenderproductI've recently just started to sell my work at Tenderproduct, a new shop off St Martins Lane, London showcasing the creations and wares of the most distinct emerging talent in Art and Design. It's also a stepping stone for emerging talent to showcase new products, as well as, the place in central London to find art and design books and limited-print publications.
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Thursday, 04 February 2011:In store at IkeaThis April will see one image from my tree series of prints - Moonglow, become a wall hanging product as part of Ikea's remastered art depertment for the home, worldwide The new hanging system means that the mounted prints simply pop out of the packaging and can be hung instantly with no framing needed or fittings.
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Wednesday, 02 February 2011:Computer Arts MagazineIssue 184 of CA Magazine have a run a short feature about my start to my Animalphabet cards. There is also a CD that contains Q and As about my work and this recent project. This creative glossy is packed with everything new and inspirational in the world of 2D and 3D design and art and is the ultimate read for all Graphic Designers, artists and illustrators.
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Tuesday, 01 February 2011:Art at BocabarI have been invited to exhibit prints along with three other artists at a popular watering hole that is Bocabar. It is a hub at the centre of a creative workplace called Paintworks. The show runs until mid March so perhaps a sunday brunch, papers and a bit of art may be just the ticket.
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Monday, 31 January 2011:Candy coloured treesI have collaborated with Joe Madeira at The Old Sweet Shop Gallery, to create a recoloured series of the most popular tree images from my current series. As its the Old Sweet Shop the new colour combinations are brighter and I guess candy coloured. There are nine to choose from so perhaps it's a 'pick and mix'.
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Thursday, 13 January 2011:Something to coo aboutJust in time for Valentines Day I have reprinted 'Pigeon Fancier' in two new colours. The hand printed screen prints measure 210mm wide by 160mm high. I hope to release further new colours in time for that sweetheart event, or any other time of the year - what ever takes your fancy! www.paul-farrell.co.uk/pigeonfancier
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Tuesday, 21 December 2010:A Merry Christmas and a big thank youI know the last thing on your mind is to check in here, but if you do, this message is for you. If your new to my site then Merry Christmas and a big thank you too if you've dropped by before! I hope you can all get to where you want to be this Christmas - safe journeys and have a brilliant new year.
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Tuesday, 21 December 2010:County commissionsBefore the year is out I have created two new 'My County' prints in response to people wanting their own county in print. Royal Berkshire is opposite and Garden of England for Kent (green) were completed recently. They will be widely available as an edition of 200. If you liked to have your very own county as a print then do contact me and make a suggestion for the key county word for me to consider.
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Tuesday, 21 December 2010:Birds of a colour...New for 2011 are five limited edition small screen prints. The series is titled Birds of a Colour and illustrates five birds printed in a colour belonging to their name: Red shank, Blackbird, Greenfinch, Blue tit and Grey Wagtail.
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Wednesday, 01 December 2010:Made in BristolI hope you can make it along to this years Made in Bristol Gift Fair at Bristol's Colston Hall, as I'm taking part along with 50 other artists, designers and food producers. My slot will be on Saturday the 18th December on an upper level in the new foyer. It is a fantastic free event for all your Christmas shopping under one, shiny gold roof, so hopefully see you there!
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Saturday, 27 November 2010:A shop of interestThe Shop of Interest is a very new shop that opened in Glasgow, describing itself as a purveyor of arts and interesting things. I can only track them down on their Facebook page and I guess a site will follow. I am now selling various products in their shop as Glasgow continues to be a hot bed of gift design. 1058 Argyle Street 0141 221 7316
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Friday, 26 November 2010:Counter ObjectsCounter-objects.co.uk is a showcase for product design from some of the world’s best known & most highly-regarded designers as well as emerging young talent. They recently launched this spin off retail site and requested to include my Carrier Pigeon bags. Counter-Objects and Counter-Print now have a sister magazine and design blog. |
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Friday, 26 November 2010:Cards go statesideVigo cards based in New York City have recently added to their stock my foiled bird card series. They were established in 1993 and specialise in cards and gift wrap. |
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Wednesday, 24 November 2010:Print with more viewsI enjoyed being involved in my first mini-print exchange at Snap, Bristol, in the summer so much that I decided to print and add four more to the series. Opposite is 'Mountain View 2' in cream and pale grey. Each print measures 210 mmm square and if I get my act together they will all be displayed on my home page soon. They are all an edition of 30 at £45 each and I'm sure they'll make a great stocking filler even if you don't make the slopes this winter! |
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Wednesday, 24 November 2010:Art behind the Walled GardenA selection of work, including my prints, will be exhibited at the Barley Wood Walled Garden Cafe, Wrington, North Somerset. The green light given by Bristol Ethicurean and has been curated by Katy Chard who is a printmaker at Snap, Bristol. Matt and Jack are Bristol Ethicurean who are committed to providing fine tasting food by sourcing ethical and local produce. These two Bristolians have moved their operations to Barley Wood. Opposite is one of my new 'Flock' screen prints which will be on show - 'Flight of Swallows'. www.bristolethicurean.blogspot.com www.walledgarden.co.uk/cafe1.html
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Wednesday, 24 November 2010:H is for HuskyI had to add in a detail of one of my new series of hand printed cards featuring my Animalphabet. It will take some time to complete and it will feature more interesting species from the animal kingdom, such as the Yellow Fin Tuna and Orka. If anyone would like to help with the rest of the alphabet please email me and it may end up in the series. |
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Friday, 19 November 2010:Crafty new shopCalling all craft folk in Bristol and beyond - Tenderfoot opened on Saturday 13th and has already created a lot of interest. It's a make and bake kinda place. Besides giving life to a previously derelict shop, it is providing a haven for creative workshops for young and old and stocks designs from Brislington's and Bristol's creative massive. Tenderfoot can be found at 100 Wick Road, Brislington, Bristol BS4 4HF. |
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Monday, 14 November 2010:Front RoomI will be part of the Front Rooms art trail in it's 10th year at 84 St Lukes Crescent, Totterdown along with Lucie Sheridan. We will be opening on Friday 19th from 6pm and over the weekend 12pm to 6pm. |
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Wednesday, 10 November 2010:A is for AnimalphabetI recently hand printed at Spike Island, Bristol, the first three cards of my new Animalphabet series. I chose a selection of animals with a winter connection, as we approach Christmas and the gift buying season. The same images will be available as prints and a select few as bags in 2011.
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Tuesday, 2 November 2010:Edinburgh Art FairSmithson Gallery, Bristol will be representing my work at this year's Edinburgh Art Fair from 18th to 21st November on stand E7. This year promises to be better than ever with the highest quality and most eclectic range of original art ever to have been seen in Scotland's capital city. |
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Thursday, 21 October 2010:My CountyCharlie Gladstone of Pedlars, a company that sells homewares and designer gifts, both contemporary and vintage, commissioned me to create an exclusive range of screen prints to sell on-line and at their various outlets, including Selfridges on Oxford street, London. 'My County' is currently available as Dorset/Thomas Hardy, Devon/Cream Teas, Somerset/Cider and Cornwall/Land's End. |
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Wednesday, 6 October 2010:Tea & Make on WyeI was invited by Sally and Esther of Tea & Make who organised yet another creative gathering on the banks of the River Wye this September, outside teh Ye Olde Ferrie Inn. The rain stayed away enough for us to set out our stalls and make the most of the last Summer sunshine. My new 'Seabird' series of limited edition screen prints are featured below. |
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Monday, 4 October 2010:Fieldnotes specialI was asked by Walcot House, a company that designs accessories for contemporary interiors, to print an exclusive run of my Fieldnotes. These were added to a giveaway at a prestigious design Fair. |
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Friday, 3 September 2010:Solo at CentrespaceThank you to those people who managed to find me at the Centrespace Gallery, Bristol during my solo show. The private view was a highlight during an enjoyable and successful week and it was good to exhibit back in my hometown. |
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Thursday, 12 August 2010:See Red DirectMy Carrier Pigeon bags in black and red are now available from Red Direct. They have been selected as part of this Autumn season's range. |
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Saturday, 31 July 2010:One-man show arrives in BristolYou are all invited to join me for my opening night on Friday September 3rd at 6pm to 9pm for the private view of my exhibition 'The Birds & the Trees'. There will music courtesy of Matt on Guitar and refreshments. The show runs until Wednesday 8th September. The venue is Centrespace Gallery, 6 Leonard Lane, Bristol. Opening times are 11am to 6pm daily except Sunday which will be 11am to 4pm. New work and other printed products will be on show and all will be for sale. |
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Friday, 30 July 2010:A print with a viewOpposite is my mini screen print entitled 'Mountain View 1' which was submitted to the mini-print exchange exhibition at Snap studio, Bristol. It is a limited edition of 40 and they are available at Snap for £25 each along with work from 24 other artists and illustrators who also submitted a print. The plan is to print this image in many more colour combinations so hopefully there will be a view to please everyone.
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Sunday, 20 June 2010:'Sticky' tapeI could have said that I'd been thinking outside the box, considered myself a wrap artist or perhaps simply that I'm on a roll - but no, I've just settled for sticky tape. Off with the plain, brown and boring packaging tape and on with my new version, to help making sealing your parcels a little more fun.
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Friday, 18 June 2010:Mini-print exchangeSnap screen printing cooperative in Bristol has invited me, along with 23 other artists, to take part in their print exchange project. The exhibition, which has it's opening night on July 8th, will feature prints created by artists including Snap's eight full-time members. I will produce a limited edition original and exclusive print of 40 for this special event, why not pop along and pick up a mini-print.
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Thursday, 27 May 2010:Chapter Gallery NewsThey have recently ordered my designs for their shop and have followed up with an article in May's issue of their monthly magazine.
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Thursday, 13 May 2010:Gift vouchers availableMy new, hand printed gift vouchers are now available to redeem for products on my site. They can be made out for any value from £5.00 and above and are valid for one year from the date of purchase.
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Monday, 10 May 2010:In-flight screeningNew work, in the form of large screen printed birds and trees, have been printed at Spike Island, Bristol. They will be part of my one-man show at the Centrespace Gallery, Bristol this coming September and are available now as a limited edition of twenty. The main body of work is a series of three large format screen prints entitled 'Flight'. All have been printed using individual Lascaux metallic inks onto Fabriano Artistico paper and measure 66cm by 86cm.
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Thursday, 22 April 2010:New foiled bird cards releasedOpposite are the latest designs to be added to my large range of foiled bird greeting cards. I have selected warm, bright foils and card to illustrate each bird. There are now 14 designs to choose from. From left to right is a Redshank, Red Kite, Cormorant and Blue Tit.
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Monday, 19 April 2010:Pigeon Do!Frank in Whitstable, Kent are showcasing an in-store event based on everything designed they can gather to do with the much loved/hated pigeon. I have been invited to stock a variety of my products including Pigeon T-shirts, cards, badges, limited edition prints and one-off, white pigeon poo decals...if they make an impact then I may consider adding them to my existing range. The show should commence on Wednesday 28th April, so make a trip to the seaside and love the pigeon!
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Sunday, 11 April 2010:Living EtcA framed example of my limited edition tree prints is featured in May's issue of Living Etc which is now available. They have used a window mount and Ikea frame to best show the image - 'Last Stand' which is a popular land mark on top of Kelston Hill overlooking Bath.
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Wednesday, 31 March 2010:Squabble of SeagullsA Squabble is one noun given to a group of seagulls and is the latest in my range of self-adhesive vinyl declas. They are very striking, expertly cut from gloss, mirror silver vinyl. Try applying them to an interior window so they will be seen against a bright blue sky!
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Monday, 29 March 2010:Fancy that...The 'Pop up shop' private view is soon upon us and I managed to hand print four designs that will go on sale during the five day event run by the Poundshop team. The designs are four post cards printed onto recycled and found card. Each card can be sent and poses something to do - fancy a night out or takeout for example. Why not turn up at the event, buy one and get something started!
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Wednesday, 17 March 2010:Spring cleanJust ready for the spring are two new additions to my family of Tree towels. They are available now in two single, bright new colours, lime green and purple. They should compliment any kitchen and will make that perfect easter gift!
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010:Featured Seller at Bouf.comI have kindly been made Featured Seller by the team at Bouf.com. This means a blog spot in their newsletter that reaches 80,000 subscribers. It's been an active period with the online boutique since joining them in September 2009. Most of my products are marketed on their site along with many more contemporary designers.
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Friday, 12 March 2010:Project PoundshopA new project called The Poundshop is a 'pop up shop' that will be open for five days scheduled for 1st - 5th April in the nice London location that is Hoxton Street. The Poundshop team have approved a recycled, budget design of mine that will sell for a pound. A series of 'Post cards' or card that was formally part of a cardboard box or hard backed envelope etc will be hand printed with a series of one off illustrations for the event. http://theonepoundshop.blogspot.com/
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Friday, 26 Feb 2010:Quiche, cake and artThe Good Earth in Wells, Somerset invited me to hang sixteen framed editions of my Tree print series at the end of last month. It is a seductive veggie and vegan enclave at the heart of me favourite county, as well as being a chilled out antidote to the stress of modern living with its relaxed café, and adjoining food store and interiors shop. The show is due to last on into the middle of the year.
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Thursday, 11 Feb 2010:'Love Birds' private viewThe pink champagne flowed and love was in the air at the successful private viewing of 'Love Birds' valenetine print show at Snap Studio, Bristol. All eight resident artists had printed and contributed work on the single theme to the show which lasts until early May. My showcase as guest artist was given space on the shop floor and all worked very well together.
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February 10:Field NotesI've just completed hand printing 4 individual screen printed notebooks. Each bound A6 notebook is ruled and features a different rural image. The books are available as a set of four or individually, both bound by a brown paper band. Get your boots on and take notes!
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February 10:Happy ValentinesSend the one you love my hand printed 'Pigeon Fancier' postcard. The design is available in a selection of hot colours - red, candy pink, and fluorescent pink - printed onto a variety of coloured and natural cards. The reverse is blank for your sweet nothings and question mark with the words 'From me...'. Small limited edition prints printed in red are also available. Until I get them loaded onto my shop they are £3.00 each or £10.00 for an assorted pack of four if you have more than one valentine, including P&P.
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February 10:Pigeon Fancier'Pigeon Fancier' is a hand silk screened print, printed in pigeon blood red and fluorescent pink. They are available in small limited edition runs and will make the perfect valentines gift, listen to your partner coo with delight. They measure 210 mm wide by 157 mm high apx and are £70.00 each including P&P within the UK and VAT.
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February 10:Love Birds at Snap GalleryLove is in the air and Snap celebrates with a show themed on birds. The gallery has kindly invited me to be the first exhibiting artist from outside the studio to show my work. This will be an ongoing programme. Snap is a gallery, print workshop and studio space for eight Bristol artists. Snap artists specialise primarily in screen printing, with the majority of the artwork for sale in the gallery being produced on the premises. The show runs from Tuesday 9th February to Saturday 8th May with a private view on Thursday 11th February.
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January 10:A guest invitation to a top eventKelly at Lagom Design represented me at Top Drawer 2010. My foiled bird cards formed part of his stationery portfolio at this year's event in mid January at Earls Court, London. With over 600 exhibitors from both Britain and abroad Top Drawer remains the best event to attend in the calendar year.
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December 09:Wishing you a merry Christmas......and a happy 2010. Thank you for all your custom and support during 2009. It has been extremely enjoyable and rewarding to have dealt with everyone and I hope it continues on into the new year. I will keep you updated with new products ranges and activity in 2010. Until then have a great jolly break and and may Santa bring you what was on your list.
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December 09:Christmas tree towel for the big dayMove over dishwasher, when it comes to drying up after the biggest day in the calendar. Treat yourself to a special Christmas Tree towel! Tree towel No.5 is printed in a deep red and features a fir tree plantation to help get us in the festive mood.
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November 09:Crow Feather bags are in!My second cotton bag design is now available. It's quality and style is the same as my Carrier Pigeon bag, but screen printed black onto five different coloured cotton bags including two new colours – pink and white. It's just in time to help you carry those gifts while Christmas shopping!
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November 09:Paper company blog about birdsJustin Hobson at Fenner paper, Tonbridge Kent has launched his own blog where he reports on what's been created in the world of paper. Fenner specialise in finding the materials and paper solutions for graphic designers. They also work closely with "creative" printers, advising and experimenting with various techniques and supplied Colorset card in order to print http://justinsamazingworldatfennerpaper.blogspot.com
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November 09:Christmas cards in COSCOS (Collection of Style) a fashion concept owned by H&M group in Sweden have recently purchased a bulk order of my current foiled Christmas card designs. The cards have been distributed in stores throughout Europe.
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November 09:Independent Bookshop - read all about itThe Broadway Bookshop is a small but beautiful independent bookshop in busy Broadway Market, Hackney. They are a regular stockist of my cards and are particularly special as they hold regular events such as readings, book signings and exhibitions. The big day at Broadway Market is Saturday when there's a busy farmers' market selling top quality produce - vegetables, cheeses, meat and fish plus mouth watering bakery stalls. Also in the market are vintage clothes and arts and crafts. The nearest tube station is Bethnal Green. www.broadwaybookshophackney.com
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November 09:New Artwords Bookshop becomes stockistArtwords Bookshop is the specialist for books, magazines and videos on the contemporary visual arts and offers the most up-to-date selection of newly published titles, both nationally and internationally. They are based in Shoreditch EC2A and now Broadway Market E8, London. Broadway Market is fast becoming a very fashionable area to eat, shop and drink.
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November 09:New Carrier Pigeon bags released!Since the first collection I have sought to improve the quality of my Carrier Pigeon cotton totes. This has been achieved and 5 new bags are now available in bright red, bright orange, lime green, black and pale blue. A second design, that features a large black crow feather, will be on sale in several weeks time.
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November 09:Christmas Tree cardsI have used several of my favourite tree images to create A6 foiled Christmas tree cards. Opposite is one of three designs that features a tree image that wraps around the outer face of the card. Each card is left blank for your personal seasonal greeting and are available to buy from my site as singles or packs of 6.
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November 09:Designer Showcase with BoufI will one of twenty designers as part of Bouf.com and Joolia.com showcasing my latest ranges as excellent gift opportunities. The event will take place on Thursday 12th November at the Future Gallery, 5 Great Newport Street, London WC2H 7HY, just outside Leicester Square Tube from 6pm until 9pm. As well as free drinks I will be giving a very brief talk on my design business to date - see you there!
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November 09:Tea & Make Christmas in SE23I have been asked by stylist Sally Curtis and artist Esther Yarnold of 'Tea & Make' to be part of this years' Christmas event which will be held at the lovely Honor Oak pub in London SE23 on Saturday 5th December, 12 noon until 6pm - free entry and workshops. 'Tea & Make' was established this year and manage events that celebrate regionally made products and creative businesses. It will be a great opportunity to buy gifts leading up to Christmas and I will be there with current and new designs for sale, including a special Christmas Tree towel. www.teaandmake.co.uk
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November 09:New screen prints at the Rostra GalleryBegining on the 4th November until December the 30th is this years Christmas artist exhibition at the Rostra and Rooksmoor Galleries, Bath. The Rostra has kindly asked me to submit current and new work for this gift season showcase. I have spent the end of summer creating new work in the form of screen printed birds and trees printed at Spike Island, Bristol. The main body of work is a series of 3 large framed format screen prints entitled 'Flight'. All have been printed using Lascaux metallic inks onto Fabriano Artistico paper and measure 66cm www.rostragallery.co.uk
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October 09:Trees at Harvey Nichols, BristolI have returned to my home city with an invitation from Harvey Nichols, Cabot Circus, Bristol. 15 framed tree prints from my tree series are on show at the second floor restaurant entrance and within their personal shopping suite on the first floor. The exhibition runs until the 20th January 2010 and compliments the current in-store Autumn displays. There maybe an opportunity to utilise my imagery to help promote seasonal campaigns in the future. Looking ahead, the same show plus new work is booked in at Harvey Nichols London, located at the OXO Tower on the South Bank in January 2011.
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September 09:The World of InteriorsOctober's issue of The World of Interiors magazine, out now, features my tree card series as part of its 'Antenna' article that tracks down what's new and of note. This issue is a decoration special focusing on the best art and design that is in store this coming Autumn. It also helps promote my show 'The Birds & the Trees' at the Old Sweet Shop Gallery, Southfields, London which is open until the 26th of September.
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September 09:A Charm of goldfinchesMy latest addition to my affordable range of vinyl decals are gloss, mirror gold goldfinches. Their collective name is a Charm, and I'm sure they will add just that and help brighten up any interior or exterior surface.
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September 09:New pin badge setsI have designed two sets of new badges. There are 8 in total and can be bought individually or in sets of 4. The new Bird set relates to my new addition of 4 foiled bird cards and the Trees are just an excuse to add some colour now that we are approaching Autumn!
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September 09:BlackwoodI have created a new range of 6 black tree prints for the Autumn 'Winter Thicket' and 'Ravens Seat are just two names attributed to these series of images that have a bleak and haunting beauty. Black helps emphasise the silhouettes so well. Colour varieties are planned also with one image to be editioned as a large screen print later in the year.
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September 09:One-man show (and tell)My show entitled 'The Birds & The Trees' starts on the 4th September until the 27th, with a private view on Thursday the 3rd at the Old Sweet Shop Gallery in Southfields, London SW18. This is my first show of it's kind and will exhibit new and current work. As the title suggests many of the prints and designed products on show will feature images from nature. Among the new pieces will be a preview of my screen printed 'Bird' series. This show will also be part of The London design Festival this year. This runs from the 19th September and ends also on the 27th. The festival is an annual event established to promote London as the creative capital of the world. Please contact Joe at the The Old Sweet Shop for more information and hopefully see you there! |
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August 09:Flock to the wall!As part of my show at The Old Sweet Shop Gallery this September, the founder, Joe Madeira, kindly gave me his newly painted wall outside the gallery to create a piece of work. The piece is entitled 'Fling' which is the collective noun for a flock of sandpipers. The imagery has been applied using card stencils and Montana Flash Yellow spray paint. There are 16 different bird shapes repeated along the wall to help create a natural image. The effect is the result of studies into flock formations and the many individual wing sequences in flight. My ©'Stencil Scene' has created a lot of interest and joy with the local community that lives near the gallery which makes it even more worthwhile.
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August 09:New foil blocked bird cards releasedThere are now 10 foiled cards in my Bird series. I have worked closely with my foiler and paper manufacturer, Fenner papers of Tonbridge, to create 4 new cards. They are Mallard, Sandpiper, Peregrine and Goldfinch. Goldfinch is printed using a rich gold mirror foil, while Sandpiper is a light grey, matt foil. The new colour combinations of paper and foil compliment the first 6 bird cards in the series.
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August 09:Birds of a colour......flock together. No.1 in a new series of editioned tea towels is now available featuring black birds from the British Isles. Due to the popularity of the Tree towel series I have increased the quantity and also improved the quality of the cotton fabric. The image is also available as a limited edition print. There will be more planned that focus on other particular colours If anyone reading this news can correctly identify all the birds featured on the towel in the photograph opposite, I will send you a free tea towel, if you are the first.
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July 09:Pigeon fanciers take note...Soon to be released is my long awaited Pigeon T-shirts. The Pigeon image has been very popular as seen on the cotton bags and many of you have requested T-shirts with the same design. They will be available in a range of delicious colours in cuts for boys and girls, such as charcoal grey, raspberry, bitter chocolate, bright green and burnt orange. |
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June 09:Tree towel No.3A new addition to the range utilises the image 'Lords Wood' from my Tree series. The towel is printed in grey and is a limited edition of just 100 so hurry, those plates wont dry themselves. No.4 is out in late August and features my 'Hilltop' image in bright orange. Also a new series of Bird towels will be released soon and will be just as bold and beautiful. |
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May 09:Vinyl decals go to the seasideMy self-adhesive decals went on sale at Frank in Whitstable, Kent. They featured as part of their 'Bird' exhibition which showcased many different designed products of a similar theme from around the country. There are 3 kinds of decals in the collection so far - Crows, Sandpipers and Swifts. As well as making an excellent gift they will help transform and decorate any smooth interior or
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April 09:Grand Designs magazine featurePaul’s work features in May’s issue of the Grand Designs magazine as part of the article on the Apprentice Store, |
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April 09:Bring nature indoorsReleased this Spring, Paul has created a set of vinyl wall decals. |
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March 09:Fancy an eco-friendly cuppa?...Two recycled plastic mugs designed in time as the good weather arrives! Perfect as a gift or for spending time outdoors camping, picnics and at festivals, or simply indoors if the rain comes. |
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Jan 09:Grand Designs Channel 4On January 28th Channel 4 kicked off their new series of Grand Designs. A collection of Paul’s Tree prints was bought by a young couple in Bath who had their home project filmed over 3 years and finally aired this year with a feature of his work. The property is the Apprentice Store in Combe Down, Bath.
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Jan 09:First ‘Tree’ towel on show‘Tree towel No.1’ is produced in England and went on sale at
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May 08:Affordable Art Fair, BristolPaul participates in The Affordable Art Fair, Bristol in May 2008. He is represented by the Rostra and Rooksmoor
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Oct 07:Carrier pigeons bags fly off the shelf!A consignment of colourful, cotton shopping bags were |
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March 07:‘Trees’ exhibitionPaul’s Tree cards formed part of an exhibition at The Old Sweet Shop gallery. The exhibition brought together artists who use images of trees to explore the visual languages of landscape, botanical illustration, narrative and abstraction.
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