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Bristol Festival of Puppetry “Excitement at the Bottom of the Garden!”

I had a fantastic time working at Bristol Festival of Puppetry last weekend running the excellent “DIY Animation Workshops” at Watershed Cinema. So many thanks to everyone who came along, and my fantastic BFP helpers, not forgetting the awesome Rachel McNally who programmes and organises the whole festival (don’t know how she does it…) HereContinue reading “Bristol Festival of Puppetry “Excitement at the Bottom of the Garden!””

Professor Crackpot’s Holiday!

Here it is, guys! Sorry for the long wait – hope you enjoy watching it, and really well done for all your hard work and creativity!!

brightening the corners…

Have just painted a mural at the back of Hamilton House to brighten a murky spot.

Felix Road Adventure Playground

I’m in the middle of an exciting animation project at Felix Road Adventure Playground. Everyone’s doing really well – here are a few early tests with cutouts and models made by the kids!

The Big Draw!

I’m really pleased to announce that I’ll be running this year’s Big Draw at the M Shed in Bristol!! Well, not just me, I’m working with the wonderful Rachael Dadd, a much-loved and admired contemporary folk musician. What some people might not know is she’s also an amazing artist – which I did know becauseContinue reading “The Big Draw!”

Hamilton House Doodle Lounge

This was lots of fun! I organised a Doodle Wall complete with live acoustic guitar, Small World TV (some animations I’ve facilitated on my old Emac…) and CAKE to make a Doodle Lounge – it was part of Hamilton House Open day last Sunday. Everyone really seemed to enjoy it, and it kind of (unsurprisinglyContinue reading “Hamilton House Doodle Lounge”

May Illustration

I’ve had lots of illustration jobs this month, which is amazing!… One for the June music listings for the Canteen, a logo for a friend’s business and illos for Bristol City Council’s festivals flyer and website. Am also working on a big piece of wooden bunting for Drawn in Bristol’s ‘Bunt’ show as part ofContinue reading “May Illustration”

Illustration for The Canteen Music Listings

This was lots of fun to draw! I was asked to illustrate the Canteen’s music listings for June’s Hamilton House flyer. Here it is:

Tales from the Funkadelic Ferret

Here’s Part 1 of “Tales from the Funkadelic Ferret”, which I’ve been making with members of Misfits Theatre Company, a local theatre group led by people with learning difficulties. We premiered it in Aardman Animation’s screening room last Friday, hurray! and here’s Part 2! Who will win the Funkadelic Ferret Pub quiz hosted by DrContinue reading “Tales from the Funkadelic Ferret”