Being an artist, some thoughts
Artists eh? Funny little creatures. Well some are. Some really aren’t. Anyway I was thinking about being an artist and […]
A look inside my artist studio
As I said last time that I’d put my personal vanity aside to give you a look inside my artist
New book and art installation
The publishing company run by myself and poet MW Bewick, Dunlin Press, has just released a small pamphlet A Study
New studio and gallery
Well this is embarrassing. In September 2020 I vowed to write more blogs, but life certainly got in the way.
Washi rice paper work
Over the past two years I’ve expanded my artistic practice into ink drawing. I’ll be sharing lots of posts on
PORT PIECES: Abstract ink works
I’ve been recently working on a series of abstract ink works for a new book from Dunlin Press. The book,
Beautiful Nature, Drawing of the Month, Ella's Place, My Illustration
Feathers for my drawing workshops
As I was prepping for one of my drawing workshops I wondered why I am so fascinated by feathers. I
Beautiful Nature, My Illustration
New work: new ink prints
I’m very excited to share some new work with you. My new ink prints point to an interesting new direction
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Brush-drawn faces #inktober
This year I decided to take part in Inktober. In typical Ella style I haven’t followed the #inktober drawing prompts.
Crafts & Homemade, Ella's Place, My Illustration
The Orphaned Spaces box set
Last week I told you about my new illustrated book (with MW Bewick), The Orphaned Spaces published by our indie publishing
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New book illustration project: Lessons for an Apprentice Eel Catcher
I’m excited to tell you about new book illustration project with Dunlin Press: Lessons for an Apprentice Eel Catcher, by
Crafts & Homemade, Monthly Moodboard, My Illustration
Experiments in ink!
In preparation for #inktober I’ve been playing with experiments in ink! Ages ago I told you about how as an
Beautiful Nature, My Illustration
New book illustration: The Orphaned Spaces
Last month, Dunlin Press launched its new book, The Orphaned Spaces; a collaboration with featuring illustration from myself and words