Merry Christmas!

Before i start 'zipping up my boots, and going back to my roots' (in Yorkshire), I'd like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year, with lots of laughter and scribbles.

Thank you for your continued interest in my work and for the lovely messages i receive about it. I appreciate and treasure them all.

Christmas wishes
Lisa x

Gordon Scott: new kids’ campaign

I was honoured and excited to be asked to design a set of characters last month for Gordon Scott the shoe shop. More news can be seen about the over all Gordon Scott campaign on the Dalziel and Pow website.

Parrot and Pirate

I've been working on lots of things i hope to post soon, but for now, here is a little illustration i did this month of a pirate with his bowler hatted parrot.

The Little Fox Starlight Market

If you're in or around the Rickmansworth area on the eve of November the 25th, you'll be able to find a lot of lovely and yummy things at the twinkly starlight Little Fox Market. Come along, have some mulled wine and see some twinkles.

For details visit The Little Fox Market website.

Holidays are coming!

It might be a little early yet, but i now have a Christmas card section on Folksy. There are new and old designs that are available as single cards or in packs.

I have posted a few of the designs above, but you can see them all at www.folksy.com/shops/Lisadoodle

Thanks!
Lisa x

Freakishly hot October days!

A very quick illustration inspired by the weather today (turn a pea from previous drawing yellow and et voila! Mr sun enjoying a coca lola!)

I'm indoors scribbling but the sun is out with his sun visor on. Happy Hot October, UK!

P.s - I'll draw another next week when it dumps it down with snow...

Like 2 peas in a pod.

I had the pleasure of working on a little anniversary commission this week. Looks like the peas are in a pod tent which is quite appropriate as i believe the '2 little peas' are indeed spending their anniversary camping.

Happy Anniversary to K&M!x

September inspiration

A bit of a different post to usual, over the last week of researching for various projects i've seen several items that would add a little more inspiration to the work space.
If only i could afford a Wacom Inkling!! But i have my own inkling... that i won't be able to for a wee while. :o/
Also loving the Buddha Bowl. Perfect for eating cereal snacks whilst working towards a deadline. Stripy straws remind me of childhood, blowing bubbles into my loca lolla (coca cola) and thinking of things to draw. Nothing changes there!

Links are below if you want to bag any of these goodies for yourself.

1: Tunnock's Teacake Screen-Printed Cushion by Nikki McWilliams
2: Buddha Bowl in Taffy by Gents Supply Co.
3: Sasquatch! Music Festival Salvatore and George by Invisible Creature
4: Wacom Inkling
5: Striped Paper Straws by Peach Blossom
6: City Paint Roller Illustration - Chicago by Eva Galesloot

Have a great weekend!

The Print Space

The Lovely people at The Print Space featured me on their blog today! You can read it here. Thanks guys!

I like pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain!

Blue skies above, gazebo poles tucked under each arm, a fun day was ahead.
Little Fox Market was nesting cosily behind The Fox and Hounds pub in Rickmansworth and packed with lots of interesting and unique stalls.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and said 'Hello!' and to my 2 helpers Hannah and Phil.
Though it did get soggy in the afternoon, even with a slightly leaky gazebo, there's nothing quite like sitting outdoors with a yummy 'Gingercups' cupcake and a coffee on a wet summers day.

If you want a special little something for a gift this market is a great place to find it! Great stalls with lovely friendly stall holders. I left for home with waterlogged shoes, but with a smile and a tummy full of cup cake.

Now looking forward to my next venture there in November and hopefully to catch the September market as a shopper! ;o)

New Kid on the Foxy Block!

The lovely folk over at The Little Fox Market have featured Lisa Hunt Illustration on their blog this week. The blog will be keeping everyone up to date with the unique stalls that will be appearing at their monthly markets and other foxy market related happenings. You can take a look here. Thanks guys!

Having a mock run of putting up the gazebo later to cover the stall... wish me luck!

Getting Foxy!

I've had a small break from drawing this month. I've moved house (thanks to all who helped physically and mentally!) and now even have 3 lovely and funny cats to help me draw. A few more boxes to unpack, and then I'm looking forward to being a part of the Little Fox Market. Have a look at their website and see if there is anything that catches your imagination. I'm excited to be included in the next market where i'll have a few little things for sale.

Ice cream time!

Although July hasn't seen the best of weather, Giraffes still love their ice-cream - especially mud pie, candy floss, orange fizz and blue-sky mint choc chip in a 5 scoop high sugar cone!

Eastcote House Gardens Summer Picnic.

On Saturday i had the pleasure of being involved in the summer picnic over at Eastcote House Gardens. Despite a bit of rain, it soon brightened up and a pleasant afternoon was had by all.
I especially enjoyed the cupcakes and balloon animal stalls! :o)

Cards and prints are here!

Cards and giclee prints are now available in the shop section of my website. Octoloon (above) is one of the images available in both the card and print shops.

To visit the card shop click here

...or to view the prints click here

If you are interested in purchasing more than one item please drop me an email via my contact page before placing an order to sort out postage costs.

Many thanks. :o)

I am pleased to announce ...

Bertrand Bat

Here's a little character I'm working on at the moment. He keeps his things in his wings.

Granny is Baking!

Granny is busy baking and has inspired me to bake too (must check the oven in a mo). She also can be seen on the door of my website welcoming everyone in. The illustration was for HMIR internal coms this month.

Penguins

I've been a bit busy lately with various things, but here is an illustration i did last month of some penguins enjoying the April showers. Not that we had many! What a beautiful sunny April it was here in London. :o)

Terribly British

A little sketch i did for a client that afterwards i took off in a direction for myself as a colouring exercise. most of my work is defined by an outline but sometimes it's nice not to use one. I enjoyed colouring this by working with the original pencil sketch for a change.

Belated Valentines

This is something i was going to send to a few friends for Valentines Day but didn't finish it in time because i was too busy. Better late than never i guess!

Bubble blowing

Cheeky Chappy

I did this before the holiday season, a design for a friends homemade chutney. It wasn't used in the end but never mind. Thought i would let the cheeky fellow make a public appearance. ;o)

Manners Matter

Last year i was very busy working on a project for Capstone Publishers. I had to illustrate a set of books written by Lori Mortensen for younger readers, about manners and how we should use them in everyday situations.

A lot of work, but when copies turned up in a box last week it was well worth it.

Sole Fishing

An illustration i did for HMIR internal coms. Those pesky fish eh?

Little Red

A character design i did for Little Red Riding Hood some time ago.

Eric by Shaun Tan.

I absolutely love this story, Eric by one of my favourite children's book illustrators, Shaun Tan. I'd seen this story as part of a collection 'tales from outer suburbia', but this week on my travels to the magical playlounge, i found my favourite story was flying solo. It made me giggle in the shop so couldn't leave without it.

Sir Hen-ry Boc-Boc

A bit different to how i usually colour stuff but it was just a sketch not really being used for anything.

Hooper

Meet Hooper. He's a little bull terrier character of mine with a big noggin. He likes chewing on grandmas oversized 'uni-slipper' and barking at shadows. He sleeps under the stairs in a cozy corner and dreams of unearthing dinosaur bones as he snores.

Ginger Toms

A few sketches of a little cat i was drawing for a story before Christmas.

Happy 2011!

Hope you all enjoyed Christmas and the New Year celebrations! 2011 got off to a busy start for me and I've taken up Yoga to stretch out after long days sat at the computer. Hopefully it will keep the 'Computer hump' at bay.