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Map Update

Two more elements to add to my map of America. 

Exhibit A is a 'Hand Grenade'-a cocktail concoction that consists mainly of sugar and water, with a hint of alcohol, served in these novelty grenade shaped containers to attract tourists (yes, I bought into it too!). You can choose to have it as your standard mixed drink or as an icy slushy. I had it as a slushy which was nice and refreshing...for the first sip, then it was ridiculously sweet and my throat started to burn. Good times.

 An alligator from the Gatorfarm in Florida.

That's all for now folks!

xxx

Delicate Arch

Here's another illustration towards my map. It's a mini hike I went on called 'Delicate Arch' (I wonder why?). What's awesome about this particular hike is that you don't get any glimpses of the arch on your way up, so when you do finally lay your eyes on it, you really get that wow factor!

 And seeing as I was feeling rather delicate myself on the day, I think I can call my arch delicate too.

More to come.

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Washington

Having just watched the new Spielberg movie, Lincoln, I thought I would share a sneak preview of a new illustration I've been working on. The plan is to create a map based on the route I took on my American road trip, including things I saw along the way. It's taking quite a while, as I'm having to do around 38 separate illustrations (one for each stop), and simplicity is an art form I have yet to learn! This one may take a while, but I'll try to share the individual illustration along the way. Anyway, here's the first stop, Washington!

Handmade trousers = hunk magnet

Ok, ok...maybe these two hunky fellows didn't  make a bee-line in my direction in order to admire the handy work on my trousers. I may have gone to see a Dreamboys show, as a birthday 'treat'. Not sure treat is the word, but it sure was an interesting experience! Large groups of girls dressed up in glittery dresses, novelty tiaras and excessive amounts of pink, while me and my two friends were looking rather awkward and under dressed. But not as under dressed as the men! Sorry, couldn't resist that one.

Anyway, the point of this post was so you could see my trousers in action, so try to focus on the trousers people! *Focus*

Arty Tools

Here's another illustration I have been working on over the past few days. I thought it would compliment my 'Sewing Tools' image and thought I could do a whole series of them eventually! Although the image is ultimately created using photoshop (after hand drawing everything from observation ofcourse!), I have incorporated as many of the different mediums that I have drawn into the image. So if you look close enough you will see that the colour used for the crayon for example is made up of crayon scribbles! 

Trousers and Jacket

As promised here are some pix of my trousers I made over the Christmas/New Year break. They're made from green wool crepe and are super warm and comfy! I downloaded the pattern from the Burda website and printed it on my printer at home. It's so nice to have a pair of trousers that fit perfectly and have all the elements that I look for in a pair of trousers. Up until now that was impossible, so I barely wore trousers for this reason. Now I cant get enough of them!

I have also recently made this tartan jacket from the Sew Over It 'Coco Jacket' pattern at work. There were a few mistakes in the pattern, so it's not perfect, but I am pleased with how it turned out. I'm also tempted to make a matching pair of trousers to go with it. I may end up looking like Rupert the Bear, but he is awesome so it's all good! :-)