On 9th June Drawn in Bristol launches a city-wide illustration exhibition as part of Big Green Week and numerous illustrators have chosen to depict endangered species on wooden bunting to be displayed at various venues around the city.
Here's mine, depicting an adder, duke of burgundy, heath fritillary and small pearl-bordered fritillary (butterflies):
I've had a glimpse of a few finished pieces by other illustrators already and the results look fantastic. It should be a really diverse and interesting exhibition, and the green colour palette means that they should all sit well together. Working within the triangular format was a challenge, as well as depicting the characteristics of different species with stencils and spraypaint - some painstaking cutting was involved.
The pieces are being auctioned off at the end so there is a chance to own one!
More details here: http://www.facebook.com/events/232193386894753/
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...
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!
Illustrators' collective Drawn in Bristol presents a fantastic new exhibition in the Crypt @ St George's Bristol based on the theme of music. Come down for a lively opening night, featuring a FREE live performance by folk band Boxcar Aldous Huxley, plus the launch of Bristol Acoustic Music Festival and delicious food from the Real Olive Company.
‘High Notes / Low Notes’ features work by: Michelle Barker, Alex Bertram-Powell, Katy Christianson, Bex Glover, Jess of the Lions, Loch Ness and Laurie Stansfield.
Exhibition preview: 6pm
You can pick up the autumn issue of Inspired Times now! I've just finished the Winter cover, looking forward to seeing that one in print next month. Available from www.inspiredtimesmagazine.com or from selected stores.
I've been selected for the Bristol Art Show at Centrespace Gallery. The show runs Sun 7 - Sun 21 Aug, opening times are 11am - 4pm Tues-Fri, 11am -5pm Sat & Sun (closed Mondays). Please come along and check out the fantastic range of fine artists and illustrators Bristol has to offer!
http://centrespacegallery.com/
I've just completed the first in a series of 4 cover illustrations for Inspired Times, an environmental an holistic wellbeing magazine. You can find Inspired Times at a shop near you or check it out here:
www.inspiredtimesmagazine.com
