Tag Archives: Handmade
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;fromĀ 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.
Thank you Doctor!
Handmade with various types of paper and a pearl embellishment for button on the doctor’s white coat.
X Men: Storm
This birthday card was made for a huge fan of the superhero Storm. It’s a combination of collage and hand drawn illustration.