Last week I went to see and must return to the Frida Kahlo exhibition at the V&A Museum.  16 June - 4 November 2018.    Gallery 38

A day visit to Clerkenwell Design Week, 22-24 May 2018. Outside I got talking to talented Bristol based Illustrator and Street Artist Keith Hope. Keith was customising Luctra Flex Lighting with his signature artwork. Using permanent pens and a varnish finish. Check out Keith's Instagram, photo and videos. (@SPZERO76) Exhibiting next to Keith were Print … Continue reading Clerkenwell Design Week , London

I regularly see on Linkedin, blog posts by Ros Weaver who is in charge of Barry Daniels Archives. This got me thinking about the work I produced for Barry, which was long before the computer era. Here is a selection of large hand painted, flat gouache designs Barry got me to work on. 

I've always wanted to visit Czech Republic. Travelling around the small towns of Cheb, Horni Slavkov and Loket, which are all based in the Karlovy Vary Region of Czechia. Discovering the large market squares with the magnificent chalk coloured buildings, decorated in elaborate facias. Stumbling across hot water springs and deep pine forests.  Travelling with … Continue reading Czech Republic

In 1932, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) was not yet half -way through his career. After years of poverty as a young artist in Barcelona, he moved to Paris at the turn of the twentieth century and by the early 1030's was both celebrated and wealthy. I've always enjoyed Picasso's work. Each time I attend a Picasso … Continue reading Tate Modern – Picasso 1932

A visit to Kew's 23rd Orchids Festival, which celebrates Thailand and the 1,1000 orchids which are home of this fascinating country.    kew.org/orchids Stunning floral displays and sculptures which will no doubt inspire many designs.

Premiere Vision: Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord, Villepinte. 13-15 February 2018. http://www.premierevision.com. A quick day trip over to Paris PV to view Spring Summer 2019. Noted: Tropics and Safari are still apparent.  

NEC Spring Fair, Birmingham. 4-8 Feb 2018 .     www.springfair.com                    Exclusively launching at Spring Fair is The Atelier. Showing a sneak preview into tomorrow's key trends. Working with Pinterest, WGSN, One Click Retail and Coloro to inspire and inform buying decisions. Through a series of visual … Continue reading The Ateleir. NEC Spring Fair.

The V&A Museum is one of my favourite places to visit. I can get lost in there for hours. Radio 4's Women's Hour Craft Prize were exhibiting the finalists at the V&A and I managed to catch this event on the last weekend. I thought all the finalist were outstanding but those who caught my … Continue reading BBC Radio 4’s Women’s Hour Craft Prize

topdrawer.co.uk Olympia, London  holds the Spring Summer 18 Top Drawer Show. Greetings, Stationery, Home, Fashion and Craft. Top Drawer is becoming a growing show. I particularly like the way the trends and colours are confirmed for the season which makes it easier identify popular stories. Pattern Clash, Easy Living, Geometrics and Wonderlust.