New Website Goes Live

I'm really excited to launch my new-look website today after finally mastering the basics of CSS! Visit michellebarker.co.uk to view some new work and let me know what you think...

New projects to look out for...

After a frantic couple of months work I'm really excited to see my illustrations appearing in various places around Bristol...
Last month I had the honour of being asked to design 4 greetings cards, along with very talented Drawn in Bristol illustrators Holly Maguire, Chris Dickason, Laurie Stansfield, Martha Ford and Hannah Broadway - mine are the bicycles! These will be stocked in the shop area at Watershed Media Centre and Paper Scissors Stone pop-up shop in Quakers Friars, plus hopefully more locations to follow! I'm looking forward to seeing the results in the flesh.
Visit www.madeinbristol.blogspot.com for more information about Paper Scissors Stone - an artists' temporium.


I've also been lucky enough to work on another group project recently...
Forward-thinking Edwards Estate Agents in south Bristol commissioned Drawn in Bristol's Carys-ink to enlist illustrators to design eye-catching images for their 'For Sale' signs. Carys-ink, Slumber and Holly Maguire (left to right) were also enlisted, each capturing a distinct and original take on the theme of moving house. I opted for busy bees. You can already spot several if you keep an eye out in south Bristol. The images have also been turned into prints to brighten up the Edwards office!

Right now I'm waiting to receive my copy of Inspired Times magazine, hot off the press. I've completed a year's worth of cover illustrations for the mag and the spring issue is the final one in the set. It's been great working with Sharon, the editor, who has been really inspiring and encouraging. The new issue should be available in the shops any day now, so look out for it - or go to www.inspiredtimesmagazine.com to subscribe!