Show & Tell:

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:

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:

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

When I get back from Heligan:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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

Factory Chicken:

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:

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:

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

Travels:

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:

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

A few things:

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:

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:

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:

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!:

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:

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:

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

Revolting:

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