I think we’re all in need of something creative to keep our mind off things just now, so I thought I would put all of my free colouring pages together in one post so they’re easy to find. I’ll add … Read More
Just in time for Easter, a very quick video on how to draw an egg shape using a bit of geometry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ4L1e_DEMQ
This month’s free colouring page is this Starburst Celtic Mandala, drawn as part of my #100daysofcelticknots project over on Instagram. You can download it over in my shop. I hope you’ll have a go at colouring it, and please do … Read More
This week’s step-by-step tutorial is suitable for beginners and shows you how to draw this simple daffodil. You will need: A6 Paper (148mm x 105mm) Pencil Rubber Pair of compasses Protractor Ruler Fineliner pen I hope you’ll have a go … Read More
This week’s step-by-step tutorial is a quick and easy one, on how to draw this Celtic style 4 leaf clover. You will need: Paper Pencil Rubber Ruler Fineliner pen I hope you’ll enjoy drawing this and please let me know … Read More
This floral mandala is the same one I showed you how to draw in my How to draw a floral mandala video, but just in case you only fancied colouring it, I’ve added it to my shop as a free … Read More
This week’s step-by-step video is how to draw this floral mandala. You wil need: A5 paper (148mm x 210mm) Pencil Rubber Ruler Pair of compasses Protractor Fineliner pen (such as Faber Castell PITT artist pens, size S or Uni-ball Uni … Read More
This year I will be working on my second Celtic Knotwork Colouring Book and I am going to document my process through a Patreon page. If you’re not familiar with Patreon, it is a site where you can support an … Read More
This week’s step by step video is on how to draw this simple crocus motif. We’re still waiting for the snowdrops to come out here, never mind the crocuses, but at least we can draw some! The materials I used … Read More
This week’s ‘draw along with me’ video is on how to draw this simple snowdrop design. Designed for beginners I take you step-by-step through the drawing process. You will need: A6 paper (105mm x 148mm) Pencil Rubber Fineliner pen (such … Read More
A beautful host of mushrooms found on a recent walk. As always, this colour inspiration swatch is free for you to download over at Adobe Color CC and use in your artwork. Have fun!
A year ago I published my first book, the “Celtic Knotwork Colouring Book”. It was the result of two years of work, and I self-published it, doing all the illustrations, book layout, photography, working out how best to publish it, … Read More
Recently I was really pleased to be asked to create the illustrations and map and lay out the leaflet for the Consett Children’s Book Trail which starts tomorrow. The trail has been organised by Briary Local, who have set up … Read More
The beautifully vibrant colours of this guelder rose (viburnum opulus) stopped us in our tracks on a lovely walk around the local area in last Friday afternoon’s sunshine. As well as the glowing red and green leaves, the berries looked … Read More
Press for Design is 8 years old today! Thanks so much to everyone who has supported me over the years, whether by hiring me as your graphic designer, buying some of my artwork or my book, coming along to a … Read More
Photographed in our allotment today. Download the colour swatch from Adobe Color CC and feel free to use it in your artwork. Enjoy!
Interesting colours and textures found in the tree bark of an araucaria in the grounds of Ushaw College. The house, chapel and gardens are well worth a visit if you’re ever in the County Durham area. As always, you can … Read More
Another bit of zing for you in today’s colour inspiration swatch! These pelargoniums were bought for me for my birthday a couple of months ago by mum and dad, and welcome visitors to the house with their cheery colour and … Read More
A little freebie for you, made from some doodles created in Adobe Illustrator when I was playing around with it a few weeks back. This printable stationery set features lots of colourful little love hearts, and comes with an A4 … Read More
This year’s #the100dayproject finished yesterday, and I’m pleased to say I managed to participate for well over half of the days of the project, culminating in lots of new finished designs. I started off using a large sketchbook, but then … Read More