Handmade – Eva Andzi-Quainoo

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New Self Portrait

Friendly Fires

Black Women in Music

Kelis

I remember the very first time I saw Kelis, I was in my brothers room watching the Pepsi Chart Show. The video for Caught Out There was playing and my 8 year old self was absolutely transfixed. I grabbed for my oil pastels and drew her as soon as the video ended. Ive been aContinue reading “Kelis”

Lianne La Havas

For a while, I wanted to make portraits of my favourite musicians. Lianne La Havas is definitely one of them an I’ve been a fan since the beginning. She recently released her new album and its become a firm favourite of mine. One of those albums where you don’t press skip for a single track.Continue reading “Lianne La Havas”

My Self Portrait

Another project I worked on during lockdown is my self portrait. I really enjoyed making it as it’s not often I get to create something for myself to keep. For reference I used a photo of myself wearing one of my favourite items in my entire wardrobe; a bright orange biker jacket. I also experimentedContinue reading “My Self Portrait”

Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae is one of my favourite singers and I wanted to create an illustration with multiple Easter eggs, ones which other fans will spot easily. Handmade with 3D floral embellishments.

Goodbye!

This leaving card was made for a huge Si-fi fan. A combination of hand-written text and cut-out illustration;from Doctor Strange’s cloak to The Death Star.

Paperchase: Head Office

This is a sweet shop themed thank you card for the Card Team in Head Ofice at Paperchase. Handmade, including the polka dots and the sprinkles on the doughnut.