Tag Archives: drawing

Image-making with stencils

I’ve been experimenting with stencils to create lines and textures in my work recently – the image above is one outcome, and it was all done using torn paper edges and charcoal (see below). I was fascinated during the process how you can create exciting marks and textures with such a simple technique. The processContinue reading “Image-making with stencils”

Drawing tutorials with Quentin Blake

If I had to choose a favourite children’s illustrator I think it would have to be Quentin Blake – I love his drawing style, and sense of humour! He has a Youtube channel which is really worth subscribing to, to pick up some excellent drawing tips, and just for the pleasure of watching him work.Continue reading “Drawing tutorials with Quentin Blake”

The Brilliant Book Trust

I’ve posted about the Book Trust’s resources earlier, but they are adding loads of great stuff to their site, including e-books and drawing tutorials with some of the best children’s illustrators. Have a look, link below! (Ooh, that sounds like something a pirate might shout!) 😉 https://www.booktrust.org.uk/books-and-reading/have-some-fun/ And here’s a video tutorial from the BookContinue reading “The Brilliant Book Trust”

Polar Bears and the Northern Lights

Creative learning activity – ages 8 and up More bears! Well, they really are very cute and interesting! 🙂 I’ve been researching polar bears for some prints and drawings I’m making, and was excited to find this resource at Polar Bears International Here you can find out amazing facts about Polar Bears and their dailyContinue reading “Polar Bears and the Northern Lights”

Make Your Own – Rocket Comic Book!

Make Your Own Rocket Comic Book!   This latest downloadable make is now up on my DIY page It’s a simple creative make for kids 7 and up, using basic, inexpensive materials. Click  to go to the DIY page and click on the Rocket Comic Book heading to download. This fun make can be usedContinue reading “Make Your Own – Rocket Comic Book!”

Black and White Workshop – Magic Carpet Honiton

Today we explored “black and white” (and a bit of colour!). Everyone got into the idea, from black and white animals to old silent movie stars, and made some beautiful large-scale charcoal and chalk drawings. In the afternoon we had a look at op-art and made some zebras on zebra crossings (which made our eyesContinue reading “Black and White Workshop – Magic Carpet Honiton”

Animal Characters at Magic Carpet Honiton

Although we’re all familiar with them, animal characters are a pretty strange idea really. Animals who dress up, eat, speak and generally behave just like humans…? Paddington is a great example, and there are so many to choose from: Mr Toad, Top Cat, Dangermouse, Roger Rabbit, the list is (almost) endless. So during the pastContinue reading “Animal Characters at Magic Carpet Honiton”