CUT-OUT + KEEP

It has to be the art event of the year - Henri Matisse: The Cut-Outs. This landmark show explores the final chapter in his career in which he began 'carving into colour' and his series of spectacular cut-outs was born. It open tomorrow, 17 April until 7 September at Tate Modern, London.

HARP ON

I didn't know that this marvel existed. It's described as a hidden gem found in Cincinnati. Tucked inside the John Weld Peck Federal Building is a spectacular mural created by Charley Harper. This enormous ceramic tile mosaic spreads over two walls and features over 100 beautiful beasts.

NEXT WEEK

Just a gentle reminder...Unlimited will be setting up shop for the second year running at Pick Me Up held at Somerset House, London. It is the UK's leading contemporary graphic arts festival. It opens next week from 24 April to 5 May.

RARE

There's only a handful of the Fluorescent Peacock left in the country. There are three species released as mini A5 prints. Each design is printed using two contrasting fluorescent inks. This rare find will be no more once the last has gone but you can spot them in their natural habitat which is Pick me Up, London at Unlimited's stand and online.  

FLOWER POWER

Above is a preview of one of six new cards from a new range titled 'Bloom'. The artwork has just left my desktop which will give me just enough time to think of other flower puns. 

PRECIOUS

Peacock Chrome Red and Green are two new prints inspired by the forthcoming Pick Me Up event at Somerset House, London on April 24th. I also created an exclusive yellow edition for Unlimited of Brighton who will be there. The designs are part foil blocked in mirror silver and hand screen printed.

IN BLOOM

Work in progress 'In Bloom' is all about flower heads with a series of cards soon and a 'Flower Box' set of all six. Limited edition screen prints are planned and will feature at the joint show 'Summertime' this July with Unlimited.

BUTTERDIE

That's enough of puns and Peacocks, but before I go, the image above is of a recently made metal die that has been used to make an impression and foil block print my Peacock design in mirror silver foil as a limited edition print. The second part of the process is to screen print the second colour. They will be available soon at my online shop and at Pick Me Up, London with Unlimited.

PICK ME UP 14

Now in it's fifth year Pick Me Up is as usual being held at Somerset House, London. Unlimited of Brighton have been accepted to exhibit there once more and will be including new and current work of mine at their stand along with many other artists and designers. The graphic feast will run from 24 April to 5 May. 

FOXY FEET

Our daughter Belle paraded her new slippers. Completely made of felt this Fox version is available from Sew Hear Felt