Fiona Meakin Designs - Draw With Fi

Summer Dog Walk, FM 2011 To see the work in progress for this picture click the link below: http://lovelovedrawing.blogspot.com/2011/09/work-in-progress.html  Crafty Owls! Copyright Fiona Meakin 2011 I am in the thick of finishing off making my owls for this weekend's craft fairs and have bought some lovely display cases this morning for the stall on Sunday at Stockport Town Hall. I decided to just concentrate on selling the stock I have already made (some is pictured above), with some additions of smaller owls made with up-cycled retro/retro style fabrics as these have been popular. I have also made some crochet owl bag charms so I'm excited about seeing how they go down! I thought I would show you my Summer Dog Walk picture as I have finally finished it...it may make you feel warmer on this chilly day! Doesn't summer seem so far away? Fi and Me will be at the following fairs, along with our friends Rachel and RockleSnock Sat 3rd Dec 1pm - 4 pm : Wi...

I thought it might interest you to show one of the processes that I go through when creating ideas and getting inspired. I have always used sketch books or note pads (note pads, were especially useful when I was acting) to capture any imagery and thoughts that will inform my new project. One approach is to collage found material from magazines, postcards, wrappers etc. Often I get a feel for the colours I will focus on, or a recurring image may crop up and I will rework it until I have a final illustration. I have used this process on my recent holiday down in Cornwall. I miss the South West when I am not there( I lived in Torquay for a few years after university when I was touring Devon and Cornwall with a theatre company). St Ives and the surrounding area was amazing and so inspiring. The Tate's summer exhibtion was really refreshing and I was absorbed, especially by Naum Gabo's sculpture. Here are some images to hopefully inspire you too! I've thrown...