elemenopee

Vesta:

2012-01-19T15:36:00.000-08:00

Got this Vesta for a christmas. Aim to cut this at some point but for now its just an inverted pen drawing.

Holy Grails not Snails

2012-01-18T15:28:00.000-08:00

Just finished this logo for Rosslyn Records.
Tis based around the mysteries surronding
Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland so put together
this holy grail style symbol using the R's.

Shoes:

2011-12-03T06:21:00.001-08:00

Attempting to get better at Illustrator so decided to draw a few of my old leftys.

Doodles:

2011-10-30T10:21:00.000-07:00

My friend Amy gave me a bunch of sketchbooks so been getting back on the draw.

2011-10-04T13:44:00.000-07:00

Been very much slacking on the posts lately but started as a Junior Designer last week. Stoked! I now work in a small studio above the artwave gallery in Morcombelake. Here's a photo from my new commute which is awesome because it's either looking like this or covered in eerie sea mist. I'm also making a few more bits and selling some prints at a craft fair on 5th Nov at Upwey Old School Hall so make a visit if you can.

Cushions & tea towels:

2011-09-08T10:52:00.000-07:00

Found a few good bits of material latey so been on the sew again. Craft fair this weekend or just say hey if you want one made up: joe_col@hotmail.co.uk

Owl:

2011-08-21T15:28:00.000-07:00

Just finished this Long-eared owl. More just tufts than ears really. Their right one is actually placed slightly behind that on the left so that sounds reach one before the other and they can pin-point the source. Rad!

Grip:

2011-08-07T15:39:00.000-07:00

Gripped this board today for Backyards Shop in Bornemouth to help promote their YDNA 'Comet'. The deck template has been developed from a 1976 cruiser board and comes accompanied by some Bennett Vector trucks from the same era.

Show & Tell:

2011-07-31T07:13:00.000-07:00

Exhibited some of my work at the Show & Tell pop up shop in Bournemouth this weekend. Thanks to everyone involved. Had a great time, sold some prints and met lots of awesome people.

Also managed to visit my friend Chess who has just opened up a gallery space with a few other artists in Salisbury. For info and opening times contact: newredartists@gmail.com

ABOVE: Charcoal drawings and sculpture by David Podger
BELOW: 'Crested Tit' by Chess Mclean and gallery space.

Boat prints:

2011-07-06T10:07:00.000-07:00

Printed up some boat prints today that I've been working on. Didn't really get any clean ones but pretty pleased with the way a couple came out.

Wings & wheels:

2011-06-30T08:03:00.000-07:00

Here's another graphic I've been working on for Chariots of the Sun.

When I get back from Heligan:

2011-06-29T14:39:00.000-07:00

Went to the lost gardens of Heligan the other day when I was down in Falmouth. Was super soggy and took us a while to find but was awesome. Didnt take many photo's but heres a couple.

In progress:

2011-06-14T14:43:00.000-07:00

Here's a sneek peek at one of a few new bits I'm working on for a label titled 'Chariots of the Sun'. This idea for a back print is based on aztec calendar stones.

Duff:

2011-06-13T15:40:00.000-07:00

I'm really slow on the posting of this but recently met up with one of my favourite artists, Duff Pearce. We had a good natter about art and drank lots of tea. He offered to help me print up one of my cuts on his old press in turn for helping him out in the studio once a week.

Got some pretty decent prints from the first run and now working on this new lino of a trawler. Learning how to frame next so hopefully some more photo's when I do.

Brains can two:

2011-06-05T03:30:00.000-07:00

I've been slacking on the posting of this but after a mad printing and stapling session Brainscan 2 is now finished. Alex took a few up to the Alt Press fair at the weekend and theyre available now from HERE!

Chesil:

2011-06-04T07:43:00.000-07:00

Me and alex had a little mish up to the cove the other eve. Been meaning to get on this thing for ages. Theres a wierd little dip in it too and ate half a tea light before it would slide. Got a 5050, 5.0 and smith. Photos courtesy of AP. Ta!

Tears:

2011-06-03T06:27:00.000-07:00

Drew this for my mate Nic t'other day and he's made some teeshes with it. Available at www.purpleorangeswag.com

Factory Chicken:

2011-05-15T13:08:00.000-07:00

Here's my entry for the Compassionate Dorset competition to end factory farming! They are a voluntary animal welfare group that promote compassionate living through fundrasing events and creative projects. You can find out more here: www.compassionatedorset.co.uk

Colwell:

2011-05-09T16:55:00.000-07:00

So stoked to find a Gareth Brookes Zine lurking at the back of a charity shop inside the Colwell Centre today. Hand-stenciled cover and twelve pages of etchings and poetry for 25p! He's one half of Banal Pig comics and you can find some stuff here. www.appallingnonsense.co.uk

Marsh Harrier:

2011-05-05T02:05:00.000-07:00

Found a book about birds for a quid. Heres the first of a few harriers I'm hoping to draw.

Travels:

2011-04-21T06:48:00.000-07:00

Went up to London recently and got to skate this DIY park thats popped up in an old paddling pool. Also got to visit the mangle and meet Lovenskate Stu. Cheers to James for lending us a sofa and also hooking me up with a copy of the latest horse zine. www.horsezine.blogspot.com

Also went to Norwich and stayed with a great folk band called the woodland creatures. Definitely worth checking out.

Album artwork curtosy of George.

Chez Barbara:

2011-03-30T14:26:00.000-07:00

Designed and printed these appointment cards for my mum's new tutorial business. Happy Mothers day!

A few things:

2011-03-29T10:24:00.000-07:00

Finally got some wheels sorted. Picked this Humber 3 speed from Fareham. Brakes are pretty sketchy but fun on the flat. Went for a little ride to the chessil today and took some photos.

My friend Chess got a full page in 'Salisbury Life' magazine this month. Check out her stuff HERE. And finally some Brainscan hype. Issue two soon!

Cameras:

2011-03-17T11:07:00.000-07:00

Heres a few old cameras I've been drawing recently. Didnt really bother with proportions this time and just really got into the detail. This is going to be a bigger piece I think but here's four for now. (Click for detail)

Carolyn White Photography:

2011-03-16T06:46:00.000-07:00

Here's the final version of a logo I just created for Carolyn White - An events photographer who does a lot of work for various festivals including Endorset and Larmer Tree. You can see her work here. For all design work just send an e-mail to me at: joe_col@hotmail.co.uk

Zenit:

2011-03-15T11:51:00.000-07:00

Been taking a few photo's with my grandads Zenit-E lately. Just getting used to it really but here's a few that came out okay from my first film.

Run over by a turtle!:

2011-03-07T12:38:00.000-08:00

Issue 2 of Brash just came my way! 3 colour screen printed cover and fold-out insert. No messin! Cheers Alana. www.alanasartwork.blogspot.com

Twestival:

2011-02-14T10:25:00.000-08:00

Finished my placement at revolting last week. Got to work on some cool projects and everyone was real nice. Did a bit of interface design which is something I've never had a go at before and also got to work on a photography shoot with Andy Whale. Here's a logo I created of the London Twestival competition whilst I was there.

Elemenophant:

2011-02-02T11:07:00.000-08:00

I'm not sure why the long trunk but it definitely made it more fun to draw.

Revolting:

2011-01-23T15:30:00.000-08:00

Started work experience at revolting this week - wearerevolting.co.uk

It's all in the detail:

2011-01-18T13:56:00.000-08:00

Dee Doubleyou:

2011-01-11T14:03:00.000-08:00

Here's some identity/branding I've been working on for my friend Darrell. For freelance web and system design contact: darrellwhittall@gmail.com

Thread:

2011-01-10T05:51:00.000-08:00

Made a few of these the other day out of an old peg bag I found. £3 each if you want one just say hey. joe_col@hotmail.co.uk

Physio 4 kids:

2010-12-27T15:55:00.000-08:00

Here is some branding & stationery I have been producing recently for a physiotherapy practise based in Hampshire. The logo had to have a proffessional/friendly feel whilst also conveying a sence of moving forward (getting better).

Snowside:

2010-12-20T03:09:00.000-08:00

Been a while:

2010-12-13T05:07:00.000-08:00

Been quite busy with work and feels like I havn't put a drawing up in ages. Here's a single-line drawing I did of the harbour the other day. Also recently got a copy of 'Dans anatomy' though the post. Check out his work here.

Brainscan:

2010-11-29T12:15:00.000-08:00

Brainscan Issue One out now. Available from the elemenopee shop or contact: joe_col@hotmail.co.uk / Alex: tapewormzine@hotmail.co.uk

Heavy metal:

2010-11-24T12:57:00.000-08:00

Went hunting round a few junk shops the other day. One guy was well nice and after spying my board, mentioned he'd come across something I might like. After a lot of rummaging he produced this beast of a longboard made entirely of metal. 5 pound well spent.

CULT:

2010-11-18T11:35:00.000-08:00

My mate Alex has just had a bunch of decks made for cult.
Available now: http://cultskateboards.blogspot.com/

Plus my Joe Highton delivery also just came through.
Free screenprint and stickers too. Stoked.

Lino:

2010-11-02T15:14:00.000-07:00

Been working on a new A3 lino. Not quite sure how im going to print this one yet but photos will appear when i do. I have also just set up a shop to sell a few elemenopee bits.

Business cards:

2010-10-18T12:11:00.001-07:00

Printed some new business cards t'other day. Ten to collect!

Hip to be cool:

2010-10-10T04:59:00.000-07:00

Doodled this idea down a while back but forgot to ever draw it up til now. Turned up when clearing out an old drawer and thought I'd give it another chance. It also made me realise I would like to have a go at making a stained glass window one day.

BDP & PIP:

2010-10-07T10:19:00.000-07:00

This week I have mostly been drawing to the sounds
of Boogie Down Productions and Mr Pip.

Oh.. and this one won't leave my head either.

Alt Press Fair:

2010-10-05T08:17:00.000-07:00

Here's collaboration I did with Alex Payne recently for this years alternative press fair in London.

about:time

2010-09-19T11:36:00.000-07:00

Did some more branding work recently for a weymouth-based counselling company. Flyers and business cards to go to print this week. Any info contact: info@abouttimetherapy.co.uk

Grip:

2010-09-13T09:44:00.000-07:00

A massive cheers to alex for shaping this nippy cruiser board for me. Spent 6 hours of my morning gripping it but well worth it! All hardware courtesy of longboard lounge, Weymouth.

Elisabeth Lee:

2010-09-06T08:21:00.000-07:00

Had a little arty trade off with illustrator Elisabeth Lee recently and sent her some of my postcards and things. Here's some of her paintings she posted me in return.

Exeter:

2010-09-05T13:44:00.000-07:00

Took a little trip down to Exeter for a few days last week. I rode this delightful bike and drew this decrepit boat.

Surfs up:

2010-09-01T10:36:00.000-07:00

Online portfolio is officially up and running! Many thanks to wizz kid Darrell. He's working freelance at the mo so here's his email if your after a website: darrellwhittall@gmail.com

Shinners:

2010-08-14T09:11:00.000-07:00

My shins seem to be taking a beating recently. Just finished putting together these stickers from an illustration I did last week. The original is below. Pretty pleased I managed it without a ruler too! Say hello if you would like one.

DHL:

2010-08-10T11:57:00.000-07:00

Just completed some branding work for my friend's electrical company - DHL Electrical. Business cards should be going to print this week.

Fisheye:

2010-08-09T03:49:00.000-07:00

Finally purchased myself a fisheye converter for my SLR so more photo's to come. Also, heres a photo of a super8 I found at a car boot yesterday for a quid fifty.

Pulpit:

2010-07-22T06:48:00.000-07:00

Here's one of pulpit rock I drew the other day. (Click for close-up)

Proms:

2010-07-10T09:09:00.000-07:00

Just finished the last of the school proms at work. Working alongside a professional photographer, we have been taking and speed-editing hundreds of photo's for next day availability. Been pretty manic but really enjoyed it. Here's a photo I took of some happy chappy's in a some sort of party bus. Also managed to grab a shot of the fleet at 5 in the morn on the way home after a prom at Portland Sailing Academy.

No more straw:

2010-07-01T15:36:00.000-07:00

Broke my teeth about two weeks ago now
and I'm definitly bored of straws. I would
also love a cup of tea. Hopefully someone
will fix my face soon.

Bench:

2010-06-28T09:46:00.000-07:00

Sage Francis:

2010-06-12T02:18:00.000-07:00

Awesome chap.

Surfboards:

2010-06-08T05:01:00.000-07:00

Here's a surfboard I designed for YDNA boardriders. Custom YDNA Surfboards can be ordered in any size and shape - crafted by the best UK shapers only. ALSO ABOVE: James Aiken stylin the YDNA Comet & Shred T. (Photography by Chris Lopez)

HESH:

2010-05-25T11:51:00.000-07:00

HESH Skateboarding t-shirts hot off the press! The revised version of my 'griptape thumb' illustration now screenprinted on white or grey. Available in various sizes and only £6! Issue one of HESH zine now also available, featuring the likes of Daryl Nobbs and Craig 'Questions' Scott. For all orders and info contact: TAPEWORMZINE@HOTMAIL.CO.UK

Soon:

2010-05-19T10:47:00.000-07:00

That is all.

Beard on a bike:

2010-05-12T15:08:00.000-07:00

Saw a man with a massive beard locking up his bike at tesco's today. Then I came home and drew this.

Biro:

2010-05-09T09:53:00.000-07:00

It's been pretty quiet at work lately.

Ginger Monkey:

2010-04-29T16:40:00.000-07:00

Totatally surprised to find that I have been of inspiration to Bristol-based
illustrator Tom Lane, better known as Ginger Monkey. Spotted one of my
screenprints whilst browsing his blog at www.gingermonkeydesign.com
Be sure to check his portfolio section too as his work is truely amazing.

Ladram Bay:

2010-04-21T15:15:00.000-07:00

Took a trip to Ladram Bay the other day and it was actually awesome. There's like seven or eight stacks in total which all used to be caves and arches that have since collapsed. Never really heard of it till this week but saw a photo in Resort magazine and hunted it down. Here's a map if you want to go. ABOVE: Berol drawn stack with some photoshop colour.

Griptape Thumb:

2010-04-17T14:27:00.000-07:00

Pretty much the state of my hand at the moment.

Paper:

2010-04-12T03:27:00.000-07:00

Here's some A2 Sheets of wrapping paper I made for this month's Rumble in the Jungle.

Hairy chest:

2010-04-07T12:09:00.000-07:00

Beardy YDNA teesh now available! Material manufactured solely using renewable green energy from wind and solar power. On sale at Backyards Skate N Surf, Bornemouth. www.backyardsshop.com

Cup of:

2010-03-30T01:05:00.000-07:00

Haggered:

2010-03-28T11:12:00.000-07:00

My current pair of Emerica Francis's photographed after every skate since I bought them. This has taken way too long to put together as I dont skate as much as I should do these days. Wanted to carry this on longer too but they're pretty much dead now. Cant see it in the video but I'm through to sock on the right sole. Hoorah! Fresh shoes in the post!

Mad Rose:

2010-03-23T06:40:00.000-07:00

Recently designed a logo for my friend's textile company and just finished putting together a handfull of these tags. Design printed onto acetate and attatched to 120gsm card with string.

Stocktake:

2010-03-22T05:07:00.000-07:00

Just found out YDNA shred teesh made it into this months Sidewalk stocktake. Along with an image from their recent indoor pool session. Photography courtesy of Jake Moore.

Shopped out:

2010-03-11T14:40:00.000-08:00

Title I drew recently for an article in the next edition of Bristol-based publication, Issue one. Although the printed version awaits, you can read 'All shopped out' and other future articles HERE on the Issue one blog.

Matches:

2010-03-01T13:41:00.000-08:00

Re-drawn from an old sketchbook drawing.

Congratulations:

2010-02-25T10:01:00.000-08:00

For Maydo & Richard.

Post:

2010-02-09T02:14:00.000-08:00

Recieved a nice parcel in the post yesterday from my friend Chess. She's just had a whole bunch of her illustrations screenprinted onto tee's and bags which you can find HERE.

Some hubba's and halftone:

2010-02-08T10:02:00.000-08:00

6 trains, 2 busses, 3 tubes and a car:

2010-02-06T12:50:00.000-08:00

Headed over London way last weekend via many other interesting places. Treated myself to a new black sketchbook in London Graphic Centre for the curious price of 1 pound and 1 penny. Spitalfields market was good too. Here's some things from along the way.

Boats:

2010-01-26T14:43:00.000-08:00

Took a trip to West Bay the other day and drew a couple
boats from the visit. I think boats are nicer to draw when
they're out the water. Especially when balanced on a few
precarious bits of wood and a beer keg. (Click images for
some dotty detail)

Sign:

2010-01-24T05:11:00.000-08:00

Vote:

2010-01-21T15:42:00.000-08:00

Something I drew for my friend Kristy Wallace's presidential campaign!
Best of luck Wally! www.fxu.org.uk/fxuelections2010 - for more info.

Another:

2010-01-18T09:48:00.000-08:00

Shred:

2010-01-17T11:56:00.000-08:00

On sale in store and online at www.backyardsshop.com

Diablo:

2010-01-02T12:43:00.000-08:00

I got a light up diablo for christmas. It's pretty fun.

Budmouth

2009-12-28T09:45:00.000-08:00

Here's a pattern I designed for Budmouth Sports Centre. It's not being used now but I thought I'd post it anyway.

A few christmas photos:

2009-12-23T11:03:00.000-08:00

Epoch:

2009-12-09T12:59:00.000-08:00

Layout of a card that I designed for Epoch Technical Consultancy last week. ĕp’ŏch (-k), n. period of significant events; beginning of an historical era.

Legomenopee:

2009-12-03T05:36:00.000-08:00

Had way too much fun making this. I also remembered how much it
hurts to stand on Lego.

Weirdy Beardies:

2009-12-02T14:08:00.000-08:00

Sore thumbs:

2009-11-25T15:02:00.000-08:00

10 of each design. Say hello if you want one.

Seth:

2009-11-16T14:26:00.000-08:00

Recently saw Mr Seth Lakeman sing some stories at the Lightlouse in Poole, where concerts now come with a warning of possible haze!

1ssueone:

2009-11-10T13:16:00.000-08:00

Recently designed the logo for a new Bristol-based publication. Created by a collaboration of artists and designers, 1ssueone magazine should hit the streets of Bristol sometime next week but an online version is now visible www.issueone.co.uk. Theres also a blog of all 1ssueone antics at www.issueonemagazine.blogspot.com.

Pixels:

2009-11-08T14:21:00.000-08:00

A hand-drawn tribute to Windows Paint. Thanks for all the good times. You're well worth the hour it takes to turn on our PC.

Cold evenings in November:

2009-11-04T13:52:00.000-08:00

Get your mittens on!

And then the trucks came over the hill:

2009-10-21T16:06:00.000-07:00

Yeah I know it's early. Thought I'd make some chritsmas cards this year and have produced some delightful lino-prints to send to your loved ones! So far I've got a chimney, some baubles and a very bearded father christmas. More photos when printing happens.

Halloween:

2009-10-15T15:44:00.000-07:00

Some little fella's I drew last week for a halloween poster.

Yet another beard:

2009-10-01T04:20:00.000-07:00

Think I might have to break away from the Berol for a day. This would definitely look better as a lino cut.

A few numbers:

2009-09-28T01:12:00.000-07:00

One Ten:

2009-09-27T12:04:00.000-07:00

Found this Keystone in a charity shop a while back and noticed it still had a 110 film in it with 11 shots already taken. Has the most pathetic shutter sound you've ever heard but pretty fun little camera. Finished of the film the other day and had it processed to find some lovely vacation shots of a couple in Gibraltar.

Wowz:

2009-09-23T12:22:00.001-07:00

Had a bit of work experience in at Wowz Print this week. They're a small, independent print company who specialise in producing canvas box prints. However, they also incorporate a small design studio where I ended up working on a logo for local therapy business 'Quay therapy'.

Pandoriana pandora:

2009-09-20T10:35:00.000-07:00

Drew some butterfys t'other day. This pattern's based on a Cardinal which is meant to be like a bricky red colour but I still think it looks better in purple. (Click here for the nice big one with lots of detail)