Yep, you heard. It's November 2019 and I'm already thinking about 2020.
Getting organised for 2020
Author: jemlovestodraw
Illustrator, designer and creative. Living and working in Bristol, UK.
Festive events
It's a well-known fact that makers start thinking about Christmas in June. Not that it bothers me because I bloody love Christmas. The lights, the tree, the tinsel – even the sprouts! Most of all I love finding the perfect gift for someone and seeing their face when they open it. If like me you're … Continue reading Festive events
Totterdown Front Room Art Trail
This year I'm taking part in the Totterdown Front Room Art Trail - the oldest art trail in Bristol. There are loads of talented artists taking part and I'm super excited to be one of them. You can find me in the Tribe Aisthetica art market on Higham Green along with a whole host of … Continue reading Totterdown Front Room Art Trail
The Big Draw
I'm really excited to be involved in the Autumn Forests project as part of The Big Draw, an international drawing festival that runs throughout October. I'll be helping to facilitate some relaxed drop-in art sessions at The Chocolate Quarter in Keynsham. You can come along and be part of an evolving piece of public artwork. … Continue reading The Big Draw
Easton Arts Trail
This year I'll be taking part in the Easton Arts Trail for the first time. Hosted in venues across Easton, the trail runs over the weekend of Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June. There are loads of talented Bristol artists taking part and I'm proud as punch to be one of them. You can find … Continue reading Easton Arts Trail
Free poison dart frogs colouring sheet
To celebrate the release of my three poison dart frog print designs, I'm giving away this free printable colouring sheet. Great for little and big kids alike, the colouring sheet features three different poison dart frogs – a blessed poison frog, a blue poison Kevin frog and a bumblebee poison frog. You can base the … Continue reading Free poison dart frogs colouring sheet
May Art Fair
I'm delighted to be part of the May Art Fair on Saturday 11 May at The Southville Centre. Hosted by BS3 Community, the event will feature more than 30 artists, performers and makers – it's going to be a fabulously creative day! This will be my first market of 2019 and I cannot wait. I'm … Continue reading May Art Fair
2019: a year in prints
This year I've set myself a challenge. I feel like that statement needs some context. Traditionally I'm not very good at achieving the goals I set myself. This is probably because they've been totally unrealistic, but also because I've fallen into the trap of setting goals for things I feel I should do rather than … Continue reading 2019: a year in prints
Christmas markets
In the interests of full disclosure, I freaking love Christmas. For me it truly is the most wonderful time of the year. I'll be trading at a number of pop-up shops and markets this year, so here they are in one place! Christmas pop-up shops 10 November - 22 December, Mon-Sat 10am-4pm Keynsham ArtSpace Christmas pop … Continue reading Christmas markets
Exhibition at Pomegranate Café Restaurant
I'm super-excited to have my work on display at Pomegranate Café Restaurant in Keynsham. This is technically my first solo exhibition and features a selection of my prints and originals, from 2014 to 2018. My work will be on display (and on sale) for the next 6-8 weeks as part of a rolling programme of … Continue reading Exhibition at Pomegranate Café Restaurant
