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inspiration: Newgiraffecity sketches

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As mentioned in the previous post by Stephen, we’ve been a bit slack at bring fresh stuff to you here on TC of late… too many work commitments… but to make up for it I shall be banging up some quick fire posts of creative goodness, starting now…

Jason Allsebrook (aka Newgiraffecity) is a UK-based illustrator with a passion for doodling and sketching. There’s something very satisfying about seeing actual pages of a sketchbook with sketches on (it’s in the name!)… and there’s plenty to enjoy over on Jason’s site!

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inspiration: Eeshaun | Anything Also Anyhow Exhibition

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The Master of GardenSilly and good friend of Thunder Chunky Mr Eeshaun (who we Interviewed way back in December 2008) is back with his 2nd Solo Exhibition ‘Anything Also Anyhow’.

Kicking off today, featuring new paintings and drawings, in conjunction with the new store opening of ActuallyActually, Singapore. Eeshaun must be one of the hardest working illustrators in Singapore. Looking at his portfolio puts most of us to shame. In just 2009 alone, he’s produced over 25+ new pieces of work, with clients ranging from Ikea, Yahoo, Hewlett Packard, Addidas to name a few. This exhibition shows off his immense talent and creativity, infecting us with his own unique style.

Date: Friday, 12 March 2010
Time: 7pm- 930pm
Venue: Actually Actually (16A Purvis Street)

Anything Also Anyhow Exhibition Event page on facebook.

More photos of ‘new doodles’

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inspiration: What shall I wear today?

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I would say Fifi Lapin is the ultimate Diva in the world of character illustration. She is a sweet bunny with big silk ears, and doesn’t only have a strong interest in carrots, carrot cakes and carrot juices like ordinary bunnies do; she is also dressed in the most glamorous and elegant outfits, following the latest trends of fashion and updating her wardrobe every few days. Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Galiano, Topshop are just some of the distinguished brands and designers Fifi can be seen sporting!
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inspiration: The Gross Uncle

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Today I stumbled upon a real treat. Well, more accurately, a treat stumbled its’ way to me. I received an email from an illustrator & cartoonist called Grant Gilliland. He said some nice words about our site, but more importantly, when I went to visit his site I loved what I found!

Based out of Boston, USA and going under the name of The Gross Uncle, Grant’s done a stack of really great work covering children’s book illiustration, customs and editorial stuff. And you can even get your hands on very reasonably priced hand-drawn original drawings and hand-customised trainers on request!!!

So if you have five spare minutes today then we can’t recommend enough a visit to Grant’s blog to see his drawings, a trip to Hand Painted Customs to see his mod’d trainers and definitely a trip to Theo In The Making, where Grant talks through the process of creating his first book, and shows stacks of ace storyboards, character illos and process pics!

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inspiration: Blind Drawings – Love is Bliind

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According to TC fave Kev Speck, he is a lousy drawer. But there is nothing lousy about his beautiful new site he has just launched – Bliind Drawings. With minimal marks and a shy colour palette, Kev has produced some seriously memorable drawings with a dash of class and sprinkling of british humour. He blends real life personas such as Bret and Jemaine from Flight of the Conchords and Trent Reznor, with his flagship fictional characters like Suzey Muesli.

I had so much fun going through the site and I imagine you will too. Lots to come from this site such as ‘Ask Suzey’ problem page and a ‘bric a brac shop’ that we look forward to seeing it all!

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inspiration: Doodlezine Issue 2

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Howdy doodlers! Doodlezine Issue 2 was released over the weekend! You can grab a copy by visiting the doodlezine etsy shop.

It costs just £5.00, is produced in A5 format, and still has all the hand-made goodness. The front cover artwork is by Bish, with a magnificent double page spread by Jon Burgerman.

Issue 1 sold in double quick time, so be quick!

Submit a doodle for issue 3 by visiting the doodlezine blog.

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inspiration: Doodlezine Issue 1

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Hand crafted with love and attention and limited to 100, Doodlezine is created by Abi Whitehouse and Desdemona McCannon. Doodlezine hopes to capture the dreamy scrawlings of the artists that contribute it. As well as Abi and Des, the zine also features biro mischief from Jonathan Edwards, Stuart Adams and our very own Mike Ng. You can read more or submit on the Doodlezine blog or you can buy
Issue 1 from the Doodlezine shop.

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