One of my favourite sketchbooks is based on tribal body decoration. This is a painting I did of a Nuba tribesman from Sudan. I love the geometric patterns and soft pastel colours with the dark contrast and hint of ember.
Mouth Watering: Quinoa Salad with Beetroot, Broad Beans & Feta
A stop motion video and recipe of a quinoa salad inspired by my trip to Peru.
Sneak Peek: Blue Skies
From rough sketches to printed textiles, all inspired by a song…
Blue Skies – Ella Fitzgerald.
Discovered Again: Male Life Drawing
Today I looked under my bed and pulled out a dusty portfolio. Inside I found a sketchbook of life drawings I did in New York back in 2008/09.
Mouth Watering: Stuffed Mushrooms
I love this recipe, it’s simple and delicious. Originally given to me a few years ago by my friend Jenny. Since then I’ve made a few adaptations and thought I’d share my favourite version, made with giant portobello mushrooms, stilton…
Research: London Design Festival 2014 – Textiles
Textiles for interiors at LDF: Lucy Simpson, Zuzunaga, Donna Wilson, Beldi Rugs, Pappelina, Kenana & Yurta.
In Sight: Orange Lichen
The colour of this tree trunk really caught my eye. I’m always amazed at some of the colours you can find in nature.