there's a lot to learn for wasting time

For the first time in a long time I haven't had a deadline looming - I cleared them this week. Yes, there's a book launch, an exhibition and two Dr Sketchy's to organise, but I had a free day yesterday not worrying about getting one or another job finished. So, I spent the afternoon doing what I love best; driving, eating and drawing.

I pride myself on knowing where to get the best cakes, sandwiches, breads, chips, etc, in the Peaks. Tearooms are my area of expertise. Rosie's is a fab little tearoom in the lovely Hayfield village and does THE best brownies around. And so it should as it is run by an American lady and her husband. I found this cute little video, about Rosies, whilst searching for their website.

There was also the added bonus of this cutie, below, waiting outside for her owner to finish their tea and cake.

@темы: AJ, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, Andrea Joseph drawings, Derbyshire, the Peak District, High Peak, Hayfield, tearoom, sketchbook, cafe, dog

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Starting a new one, blocking it in…aiming for speed,...

Starting a new one, blocking it in…aiming for speed, accuracy and trying to get a nice design too but so far it’s been slow but I’ll get there eventually!

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Here’s a look at a moleskine piece I’m currently...

Here’s a look at a moleskine piece I’m currently struggling with. For the second year, I’m curating another “Moleskine Project” show with Ken Harman of Spoke Art Gallery opening Dec. 5th 2013 and I’m really looking forward to doing it once more. I’ll be posting a flyer soon with the line up, we have over 60 artists who’ve confirmed so far. You may have seen some progress shots by the amazing artists involved. I’ll be sending announcements, progress and updates shots and updates to my mailing list. You can sign up at www.rodluff.com/contact, or you can find me on Instagram too

@темы: painting, drawing, moleskine, rod luff, spoke art, moleskine project

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available through burlesque of North America today at a random time. Follow @brlsq for info

@темы: home

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The “Sentry” prints sold out within a day, thanks to...

The “Sentry” prints sold out within a day, thanks to everyone who picked one up and also to the efforts of those working at The People’s Printshop and Spoke Art Gallery! In the image below is my next print, “Storm” (on top). I will keep you updated on the release date, price and edition soon! You can sign up to the mailing list so you don’t miss out next time or see the other prints I have availabe at www.rodluff.com

@темы: storm, prints, rod luff, sentry, owls

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i get my back into my living

A huge thanks for all of the comments and support, in my last post, for my new book. I am very touched. It'll be a whole load of new excitement, as will going to France to publicise it. In all honesty, I'm totally exhausted just thinking about it. But in a good way.

 I seem to be working non stop these days. Burning myself out, not getting enough sleep. But, I don't think there's any other way if I want to make a living and career out of this illustration lark. And, I do. I do everything I do for the love of illustration.

 And, here's another of those things I am doing for the love of it. I've recently taken over the running of Dr Sketchy Sheffield - along with my business partner Hell's Belle (yes, just having a business partner called Hell's Belle is a dream come true). I became a Dr Sketchy addict from the first event I attended, so when the opportunity came up to co-run the gig I couldn't say no.

Again though it's turned out to be more work than I'd anticipated because as soon as one event is over we're planning and promoting the next.

So, that said, if you are in the Sheffield area why not come along to our next event (above) and draw with us? It really is a lot of fun. I wouldn't be doing this if it weren't.

Or check out our Facebook page, to see what we get up to, HERE. You see, never stop working.

@темы: pen, AJ, Sheffield, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, Andrea Joseph drawings, drawn by Andrea Joseph, mini Moley, Dr Sketchy Sheffield, Dr.Sketchy

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Hey everyone, just letting you know “Sentry” Prints...

Hey everyone, just letting you know “Sentry” Prints are out now here http://www.thepeoplesprintshop.com

I also have an interview up there, it’s the relaunch of the The People’s Printshop which will be releasing new prints every Friday, so please check out the website if you can.

Details:

Limited edition giclee print

Signed and numbered by the artist

Edition of only 25 copies

12” x 18”

$40

@темы: owl, rod luff, peoples printshop, sentry, print

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available via burlesque of North America next Tuesday, October 8. From their newsletter: KVELERTAK "MEIR"TOUR PRINTWe know we were teasing you with it all Spring and Summer long, and we are now very excited to FINALLY be releasing this monster of a print!

@темы: home

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Baroness euro tour shirt design @yourbaroness

@темы: home

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new shirt design for baroness euro tour @yourbaroness

@темы: bio.

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there are still a few days left to view a few of my pieces at berliner liste on view Sep. 19-22, 2013

@темы: bio.

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carnet de voyages immobiles

So here's another thing that's been happening for me recently.

Here are some photos from the printers who are printing a new book. My book.

 When I went to Clermont Ferrand's wonderful 'Rendez-vous Carnet de Voyage' exhibition last year I got to meet some publishers.

And one of them took a shine to me - well, took a shine to my work.

 These photos tell the tale of what's been happening since then.

 Next week the books will be at the publishers and I'll be back in France in November to promote it.

It's insane really. When I started drawing a few years ago, this would have been one of those things I would have dreamt of happening whilst not really believing it actually would. It still seems a bit odd. But that is indeed a book about my work and I really will be going to France to promote it. As I said, insane.

@темы: my book, France, AJ, andrea joseph, Andrea Joseph drawings, clermont ferrand, carnet de voyage, Andrea's book, rendezvous carnet de voyage

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Hey guys, I decided to make this artwork available in case...

Here's the available Artwork


Here's the available work alongside the final separate version of Wanderlust.

Hey guys, I decided to make this artwork available in case anyone’s interested. It’s a preliminary for “Wanderlust.” It’s 32 cm by 40 cm, or 12.7” x 15.5” and is pencil, pastel and acrylic.
Just email me at [email protected] for more info. Thanks!

@темы: painting, drawing, rod luff

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something's happening here...

But what?

@темы: AJ, Andrea's book

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A new available drawing, "Equinox" (10" x 15" approx 25 x...

A new available drawing, "Equinox" (10" x 15" approx 25 x 38 cm) just email [email protected] for info.

@темы: painting, drawing, rod luff

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Since I posted the Wind Study that sold yesterday, here’s...

Since I posted the Wind Study that sold yesterday, here’s the final version of Wind! My girlfriend posed for this one, it was fun to draw. It’s 35 x 53 cm, 15” x 21” and pencil with pastel on paper.

Cheers!

@темы: drawing, birds, rod luff, spoke art

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an extremely silly fellow

So finally, here he is; Barmpot. Or, How To Draw 3. Above is the original artwork created for this new zine. I can't believe that the second in the How To Draw series (Loon) was made in 2011. Where did those two years go? And, how did it take so long to come up with the third? I love making this kind of work. It's probably my favourite thing to do; write and draw all the craziness, that would otherwise be filling my head, onto the paper. And, that's what Barmpot is about; drawing with your imagination.

As with the other two in the series it was created with nothing more than ballpoint pens, paper and too much time on ones hands. There are lots of ideas for you, too, to get your imagination and pen working.

How To Draw Like A Barmpot available HERE. Now, I need to lie down in a dark room.

@темы: Etsy, zine, AJ, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, drawn by Andrea Joseph, zines, zines by Andrea Joseph, how to draw like a barmpot

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Barmpot

Forget Grand Theft Auto V this is the release that you've all really been waiting for. Yes, folks, in an hours time How To Draw Like A Barmpot will be on sale HERE . This zine has been years in the making (ish). Do you see how I'm building up the excitement here guys? Impressive isn't it? And, noooo, I'm not just buying some time while I'm just take some pics and write up the shop listing. Definitely not. No, this is how us in the advertising world  build the tension so that you all want to buy buy buy (that's what I'm hoping anyway, I sunk my wages into this bad boy)!!

Look and learn, folks. Look and learn.

@темы: Etsy, for sale, zine, AJ, andrea joseph, zines by Andrea Joseph, how to draw like a barmpot, shop

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na na na na na na naaaa

On Monday night we went to draw our local male voice choir in rehearsals.

Twas a lot of fun.

@темы: choir, drawing, AJ, singing, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, Andrea Joseph drawings, mini Moley, Derbyshire, Chapel-en-le-Frith, male voice choir, sketchbook

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could be in a dream

Here's another sketchbook that I've just about finished. I'm not sure of the brand, I bought it because I wanted a different page shape and size from the Moleskine and this had nice thick paper too. I've really enjoyed working on a more panoramic (?) page and will need to replace it with something similar if I can't find another of these.

I made the top drawing at a field day that had all sorts of events going on. I'm really happy with some of the lines I achieved in this drawing. I used a fine liner and a calligraphy pen to get them. And, the one below is from one of our Dr Sketchy events.

The rest of the drawings from this book can be viewed HERE.

@темы: journal, pen, AJ, Sheffield, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, Andrea Joseph drawings, Dr Sketchy Sheffield, Dr Sketchy, pen love, dog