Aries, Gemini and Scorpio

I am currently designing my own interpretations of the Sun Signs. So far, I have created Aries, Gemini and Scorpio. Each sign also has their associated flower incorporated into the drawing; for Aries it is the thistle, Gemini is lavender, and Scorpio is the geranium. I chose limited palettes, using colours that represent each sign — bold reds and oranges for the determined Aries, whimsical purples, greens, blues and yellows for the playful Gemini, and dark, rich colours to reflect the intensity of Scorpio (my Sun Sign). The insects somehow found their way into the drawings too, and I decided to let them to stay (I think they’re there for the flowers). Just nine more to go, this is going to be fun!

Aries vector print with ram's head
Gemini vector print with two foxes

Jabiru

This is an abstract vector I created last week. I’m having fun with limited palettes, textured backgrounds and abstract shapes. I’m moving further away from the confines of perfect lines and structures, and it’s honestly very freeing! I think this Jabiru has a lot of character, with her elongated, wobbly legs and cheeky smile. 🙂

abstract vector drawing of a jabiru

A Tribute to Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone

My latest art is a tribute to Janet and Anne Grahame Johnstone. These incredibly talented sisters’ (twins, in fact) beautiful illustrations made up most of my earliest childhood memories. I can remember reading Dean’s Gift Book of Nursery Rhymes and feeling as though I was being slowly drawn into each and every illustration. I have never found another artist that has affected me in the same way. So, here’s to you, Anne and Janet!

“Boy with Bindle”

Boy-with-bindle