Alt-Write: creative reactions to uncertain times
Here’s my illustration contribution to “Alt-Write: creative reactions to uncertain times”, a collection of new stories, poems and...
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StudioNIB
Nov 1, 20172 min read
Inktober 2017 – the final week!
… Or rather 10 days, to finish off the month-long daily-ink-drawing exercise that ran through October. I’ve really enjoyed Inktober this...
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StudioNIB
Oct 22, 20171 min read
Inktober 2017 – Week 3
This Week 3 of Inktober has been odd, I’ve actually had a fair bit of work to get on with, but amidst the clamour of deadlines Inktober...
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StudioNIB
Oct 15, 20171 min read
Inktober 2017 – Week 2
So we’re at the end of the second week of Inktober, in what has been a rather surprisingly eventful week for me (but that’s another...
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StudioNIB
Oct 8, 20171 min read
Inktober 2017 – the first week
October brings us to the social media drawing challenge “Inktober”. I don’t usually go for Twitter/Instagram keyword challenges, but as...
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StudioNIB
Aug 30, 20173 min read
At the Rijksmuseum, meeting Van Der Velde again
Last week daughter and I took some time off to hop over the Channel and wander the canals and museums of old Amsterdam. It was a short...
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StudioNIB
Aug 18, 20173 min read
Getting in the Groove: daily sketching and writing
If you’ve been following me on Instagram (which I’m slowly comprehending) and Twitter, you might have seen some of the (mostly) daily...
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StudioNIB
Aug 15, 20171 min read
Best Wishes for Summer 2017!
Summer greetings to all my dear friends and readers. It’s been a rather cool and wet summer in the UK so far, not so glorious for...
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StudioNIB
Aug 8, 20172 min read
New picture book release: "Magic For Sale"
Magic For Sale is finally out! Written by Carrie Clickard Illustrated by John Shelley published by Holiday House Books ISBN:...
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StudioNIB
Apr 30, 20172 min read
Catching up with Spring
It’s been a while since I’ve posted to my blog, I’ve had a few things on my plate this spring which have kept me occupied, and when I do...
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StudioNIB
Jan 24, 20172 min read
Sketches from Tokyo Part 2
Here’s a few more pocket sketchbook scribbles from my recent trip back to Tokyo. It’s always great to be in Japan, I never get tired of...
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StudioNIB
Jan 22, 20172 min read
Tokyo Sketchbook Part 1
Here’s some train journey portraits from our recent trip back to Japan.. I’ve been a bit slow to share these sketches, mainly because...
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StudioNIB
Jan 10, 20175 min read
30 years of Japan
Today will be remembered by many as the 1st anniversary of David Bowie’s death, but it also represents a special anniversary for me, as...
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StudioNIB
Dec 13, 20162 min read
Poster Competition to save Sutton Coldfeld Library
The Campaign to save Sutton Coldfield Library has launched a poster competition open to anyone aged under 18, to raise awareness of the...
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StudioNIB
Dec 12, 20166 min read
The Day I met Bob Dylan
The news is so full of unbelievable and depressing stories lately, it’s a relief when something comes up that warms the heart. Bob Dylan...
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StudioNIB
Dec 4, 20162 min read
New Book Release! ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’
I’ve a new book out for Christmas! The title kind of gives away who it’s about! Most people will think of L. Frank Baum as the author of...
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StudioNIB
Nov 26, 20164 min read
Facing up with the SCBWI Conference
Last weekend was the annual SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) conference in Winchester, which was as ever...
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StudioNIB
Oct 31, 20161 min read
Inktober Day 31: Into the Woods
Into the Woods. Day 31 of #Inktober2016. It’s the last day of Inktober, so here is my final offering. Happy Halloween everyone! #Inktober...
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StudioNIB
Oct 30, 20161 min read
Inktober Day 30: Maritime Mansion
Maritime Mansion. Day 30 of #Inktober2016. #Inktober #sketchbook #sketch #penandink #Inktober2016
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StudioNIB
Oct 29, 20161 min read
Inktober Day 29: Housing Development
Housing Development. Day 29 of #Inktober2016. #Inktober #sketchbook #sketch #penandink #Inktober2016
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