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, […]
black and white
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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.
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
Beautiful Nature, Drawing of the Month, My Illustration, Uncategorized
New illustration project: The Waste Ground
Here’s a preview of some sketches I’ve been working on for an up-coming Dunlin Press project to be published next
Monthly Moodboard, My Illustration
Monthly Moodboard: September, Simplicity
Although my art is quite intricate I actually strive for simplicity. The bravery and beauty of making a few gestural
Monthly Moodboard, My Illustration
Monday Moodboard: Black and white
Timeless, classy and striking, I love black and white designs. In fact I can’t believe I haven’t featured this on
Beautiful Nature, Drawing of the Month, Uncategorized
Drawing of the week: Peony
In honour of British Flower Week I thought it was only fitting that I drew a few peonies. Frilly, girly
Beautiful Nature, Drawing of the Month, Ella's Place, My Illustration
Plant of the fortnight 16/05/16 Sweetpea
Sweetpeas are the quintessential summer flower for the UK. Their variety of colours and their delicate paper-like petals are a
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Bird of the fortnight 9/05/16: Spotted Flycatcher
If you’re ever in a churchyard or park and a little silvery grey/brown bird flits past you and you could
Beautiful Nature, My Illustration, Uncategorized
Plant of the Fortnight 2/05/16: Magnolia
I bloody loves a magnolia I do. The exquisitely delicate blooms, the shiney dark green leaves, they are simply beautiful.
Beautiful Nature, My Illustration, Uncategorized
Bird of the Fortnight wc 25.04.16: The Sparrow
For ages now Dr B has been on at me to draw a sparrow; “People love them, I love them.
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Finished Bird of the Fortnight: Black Headed Gull
As I mentioned earlier this week with my black and white drawings, the black headed gull is a constant companion
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Bird of the Fortnight: Black Headed Gull
This fortnight’s bird may be rather mundane to some but to me it’s rather special. Essentially we share our home