Manchester Vintage Collective

Firstly, Happy Valentines Day....

Secondly some NEWS - Last year I designed a poster for the The Manchester Vintage Collective who are bringing you a selection of vintage era inspired photo shoots showcasing a range of multi talents creators and businesses across Manchester, check out the links below to see the gorgeous vintage wedding photo shoots, not to be missed!

1920's - 1930s - 1940s - 1950s Jubilee

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Mentions must and NEED to go to all of the individuals who volunteered their time and resources into making them perfect in every way! Click and find out more about these extraordinarily talented folks.

Amedea and Scott (Photography) - Manchester Art Gallery (Venue) - Dodie (Bridal Wear) - James (Bespoke Tailor) - Jenny (Make Up Artist) - Adam (Hairstylist) - Jacqui (Letterpress Designer) - Joanne (Table Décor & Favours) - Katie (Vintage China and Props) - Michelle (Hair Accessories & Jewellery) - Laura (Cupcakes) - Emily (Textile Designer) - Bud (Diamond Rings) - Claire (Florist)

Here are just a few of my favourite images,

Christmas Commission

Last year I was asked to illustrate a custom Christmas card for the fantastic Airy Fairy Cake Boutique based in Didsbury, Manchester and like with their tasty cakes, I simply couldn't resist.
Check out their awesome Boutique cafe here!

Eastwing 2012 Brochure

The new "Letters from Eastwing" brochure is out for 2012, the theme for this year was the alphabet and I chose the letter K and what a fine letter it is too! Check out more fantastic letters here.

Home & Antiques Magazine

I was recently commissioned for the June issue of Homes and Antiques magazine.
The feature is about the best vintage festivals happening over the summer in the UK, there are some fantastic events coming up that are a must see, OUT NOW!!

Wine.... NOT!

Oh, I do apologise that was terrible but I couldn't resist.

The Eastwing Wine Brochure is now available for viewing on Issuu, there are some great pieces of work in there including my own so check it out!

First Post of the Year!

Happy New Year!

Here is some new work to kick start the new direction I'm going in.

Firstly some Tea Packaging designs.

and Secondly some Publishing Book Jackets, both of these sets are for my illustration agency Eastwing.

Free Rose Pattern Tile Background

Roses are Red...and Blue and Yellow Too! 

I made a nice Rose Pattern Tile for my laptop background a while back and after a few people mentioned they liked it I thought I would share it with everyone. I myself like the blue but its my favourite colour so I suppose you could call me biased, but please enjoy the lovely Red and Yellow versions as well. 

Totally FREE so feel free to right click and save. and please don't forget to Pass it on! :)

More Freebies to come so keep checking!

Cheers! :)