New set of @prismacollective cards out, limited to 50 and come...

New set of @prismacollective cards out, limited to 50 and come with an exclusive @verpabunny print and two surprise stickers! Please head on over www.prismacollective.biogcartel.com if you’re interested. Thanks for the support which will go towards helping us fund our upcoming book project and future exhibitions. Cheers!

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Ask Andrea

I am currently beavering away, creating my fourth zine in the 'How To Draw' series. This one is, again, about drawing with the ballpoint pen and I'll be taking a closer look at the colour ballpoint. For the first time, I'll also be including a 'problem page'!

So, if you have any questions about drawing with ballpoint pens please ask away. I'll choose a few that I'll endeavour to answer in the new zine - available at the beginning of August.

I'd better get my socks on!

Previous zines available HERE.

@темы: Etsy, stilo, AJ, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, Andrea Joseph drawings, ballpoint, ballpoint drawing, biro, zines, zines by Andrea Joseph, colour ballpoint

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every dune that we fell into left a mark upon us too

Where did June go? Did anyone see where it went? I'm sure it didn't happen this year. It must have been cancelled.

 

Guys, I'm currently slap bang in the middle of a couple of amazing projects that are happening NOW. Like, right now. Firstly, that fine figure of a man, above, is none other than Danny Gregory. One of my drawing heroes. The guy who created Everyday Matters - which is where I my drawing journey began way back when, eight or nine years ago. I'm rubbish at dates. But anyway, anyway, I can tell you it was quite a moment for me to be asked by Danny to become a teacher at Sketchbook Skool. It felt like coming home.

 

The new semester starts TODAY! You can see the fabulous new website, and get your place on the course, HERE. I'll see you in class. Make sure you're on your best behaviour!

 

Then, as if that isn't enough, as if that isn't crazy enough, a couple of days ago my bookbench hit the streets of London. Yes, she has left home, flown the nest, and gone to the big Smoke to try and make her fortune. I just hope she doesn't end up living on a park bench. Oh.

 

You can see another spanking new website with the whole story about this Books About London project HERE and read all about my bench HERE.

 

If anyone should visit my bench (it's in Greenwich from July-September) please take a photo of yourself at the bench and send it to me. I'd love to put a little album of them together.

 

I will be back with actual drawings soon. I do have new stuff to post. I just need the time.

June? Anyone?

@темы: London, AJ, Sue Townsend, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, Danny Gregory, sketchbook, Adrian Mole, book bench, Books About Town, Sketchbook Skool, Koosje Koene

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Here’s another update, scanned it this time. It’s...

Here’s another update, scanned it this time. It’s 14” x 17” or 35 x 43 cm, and for those curious about the media - pencil, ink, coloured pencil, pastel and iridescent medium (liquitex brand).

@темы: drawing, rodluff, harpy, original artwork

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Here’s the latest addition to the store available at...

Here’s the latest addition to the store available at http://rodluff.storenvy.com/products/8185998-feather-iii For those interested, the media includes pencil, ink, pastel, coloured pencil, acrylic and iridescent medium on heavyweight Fabriano watercolour paper.

@темы: drawing, original art, feather, rodluff

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Here’s a detail, cropped scan of a moleskine drawing that sold...

Here’s a detail, cropped scan of a moleskine drawing that sold this morning from my store, www.rodluff.storenvy.com , it’s about 5” x 5” and the total image is 5” x 8.” Most of the work on the store has sold although I should have another new piece up by today or tomorrow hopefully. For those who are interested, the media is pencil, ink, coloured pencil, pastel, iridescent medium (liquitex brand) and acrylic. Cheers!

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This was a sunset progress shot from a while back-saved it but...

This was a sunset progress shot from a while back-saved it but didn’t post it up. Going to work more on this tonight.

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the maker makes

A bit of retro here. This is an oldie. It's actually six years old - where did that go?

Anyway, I'm having a clear out of all my old cassettes, so, this too is up for sale.

You can get your hands on it HERE.

@темы: Etsy, for sale, AJ, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, Andrea Joseph drawings, cross-hatching, cassettes, tapes, artist

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Here’s that study from yesterday’s update finished,...

Here’s that study from yesterday’s update finished, available on the store: https://rodluff.storenvy.com/admin/products/8036442-feather-ii For those interested in the media, it was created using pencil, ink, pastel, acrylic, coloured pencil and iridescent media and the dimensions are approx 8” x 11” or 20.3 x 28 cm.

@темы: available, artwork, mixed media, original, drawing, rod luff, feather, store

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Just received my copy of the 1st Anniversary June issue of...

Just received my copy of the 1st Anniversary June issue of @beautifulbizarremagazine thank you guys for featuring my artwork, “Spark” inside your gorgeous magazine. You can order this great publication in digital or print versions at http://beautifulbizarre.net/shop #beautifulbizarremagazine #rodluff

@темы: rodluff, beautifulbizarremagazine

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Just some studies in progress for today. There’s more to...

Just some studies in progress for today. There’s more to learn and experiment so I’ll finish em off later tonight

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inside the artist's head

I found this drawing recently. Well, I found half of this drawing actually. I then finished it off with some added text and added nonsense.

 

It's for sale HERE.

@темы: Etsy, for sale, doodles, AJ, illustration, illustrator, andrea joseph, Andrea Joseph drawings

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it's a dogs life

Here's a little sketchbook drawing - the likes of which I rarely get the time to make these days.

Sometimes I long for those days when I was just drawing and blogging for fun. But then I remember that I'm making a living (just about) (ish) at it these days and what could be better than that?

@темы: journal, pen, drawing, moleskine, AJ, Sheffield, illustration, illustrator, Andrea Joseph drawings, Moleskine diary, sketchbook, dog

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Here’s a scan of the piece. Still gotta work on it a bit...

Here’s a scan of the piece. Still gotta work on it a bit more but it’s mostly there…

@темы: rodluff, workinprogress, owls

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Demo Painting { Original }

Above is a live painting demo I did for the Esty Art Festival in Dumbo Brooklyn NY.
Media: Acrylic, India Ink and collage on Vintage photo. Size 5.5 ft x 4 ft

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Eye 4 an Eye { Original Painting }

Eye 4 an Eye { Original Work of Art }
Media: Collage, Acrylic, and Gouache on Acid Free Gallery Bound Wood Block.
Painting Measures 3.75 inches by 3.75 inches 1.60 inches deep and ships unframed in an archival box.
Avail at Flat Earth Studios

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4 Hives { Original Painting }

4 Hives { Original Works of Art }
Media: Collage, Acrylic, and Gouache on Vintage Library Cards.
Paintings Qty 4 Measure 3 inches by 5 inches each and ship unframed in archival envelope.
Available at Flat Earth Studios

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Eater { Original Painting }

Media: India Ink and Gouache on Vintage Library Folder.
Painting Measures 9.5 inches by 11.5 inches and ships unframed in archival envelope. You can purchase this object here at Flatearth Studios

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Internet Film { Original Work of Art }

Media: Collage, Acrylic, and Gouache on Vintage Library Card.
Painting Measures 4 inches by 9.5 inches and ships unframed in archival envelope.
You can purchase this object here at Flat Earth Studios.

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How To Write Your Name

Lots of people tell me that when they buy a new sketchbook (especially something like a Moleskine) they get new sketchbook nerves; the fear of the blank sketchbook. I'm quite the opposite. I can hardly wait to get it home before unwrapping it and laying my pen on the paper - that is why I have a hundred unfinished sketchbooks, though.

 

So, with those of you in mind, and for all of you guys who are starting the new semester of Sketchbook Skool and getting your school bags ready, here's a little video that'll take away the fear. See starting your sketchbook as an exercise too. Hope this helps!