Fashion illustration at its very best ... I adore his work - amazing line, great texture, colour sense and a fabulous use of space - with...

We all know Andy Warhol don't we?! Why do I find his work inspiring? Not for the Tin of Baked Beans - although it was a stroke of Genius...

Mary Wondrausch - I've linked this image to a video of her on Vimeo Great lady, so very passionate about not only her own work but...

Following a train of thought here - my last blog was about Paula Rego and her dancing ostriches ...she has also drawn angels and Anita...

I noticed this gorgeous life drawing by Vanessa Garwood on Pinterest. I love to draw figures myself so seeing a really good life drawing...

Now I love a second hand book shop - you never know what you will find and sometimes it's a gem! I'll always end up in the book shop when...

The first painting I fell in love with was 'King Cophetua and the Beggar maid'... I was around six or maybe eight years old, when dad had...

Fantastic figures full of action, amazing ballet costumes for the Ballet Russes. Great patterns and figures - I feel like I'm getting to...

Consummate draughtsman, superb anatomical drawing with a colour sense beyond the pale. Parrish worked as an illustrator, most of his...

Fabulous - Bright - Free illustrations, full of life, colour and visual POP! Vera is probably best known for her silk scarves. The...

Why? The economy of line! A little bit of back history - how I started this train of thought... Those of you who've seen my Facebook...

Unashamed plug for Lilla Rogers MATS courses. CPD for Illustrators! Being an artist is not the Bohemian dream some people think it is or...

I recently read The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje, in it there is a mention of a map signed by the cartographer who added "drawn by...

Where we grew up - my sisters and me - the family seat! Need I say more?! #home #house #family #artist #art #sketch #moiraraecarter...

With the new website up and running I thought it time to upgrade my business card. I thought I'd stick with the lobster as it's become my...

Really?! So soon?! So why not wrap your presents with wee Scottie dogs in festive mood, bringing home the holly?! #art #artist...