Doodles and things...

Happy Valentines!

2012-02-14T00:11:00.004-08:00

Happy Valentines to you all! I hope everyone has some love heading their way today.

Above is a loosely based valentines illustration i did this month for HMRC. x

Hello little tiger!

2012-01-31T21:07:00.000-08:00

Say hello to Max the little baby tiger, drawn with a few new arrivals in mind! Max also has a twin sister Molly with a pink dummy (soother/pacifier) and pin.

Owl wears his heart on his sleeve.

2012-01-25T17:13:00.000-08:00

The month for hearts, cupids and declarations of love is almost upon us once again. I've been drawing lots of little characters lately and the little owl above is one of them. He'll appear on a small range of valentines cards and postcards in the Folksy and Etsy shop next week.

Interview for Frankly

2012-01-24T17:48:00.000-08:00

I am very honoured to have been chosen to be featured in the online magazine 'Frankly'. Thanks to the editor Emily for writing such a lovely introduction to the interview. She is also lovely.

You can read the interview by clicking here.

Happy 2012!

2012-01-16T17:56:00.000-08:00

Happy 2012 to you all! Only 17 days after the event, but better late than never. I hope you all had a great holiday over the festive season and 2012 has begun with sparkles!

There are lots of great things ahead to scribble, and I'm looking forward to some interesting projects which i hope to post in the months ahead.

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-22T16:11:00.000-08:00

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

2011-11-23T15:57:00.000-08:00

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

2011-10-29T16:21:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-29T16:13:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-10-18T13:26:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-10-02T09:32:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-09-24T15:05:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-09T16:21:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-24T05:43:00.001-07:00

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!

2011-08-20T17:20:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-08-11T04:53:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-08-02T07:44:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-07-19T07:01:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-07-11T12:03:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-07-07T09:06:00.000-07:00

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 ...

2011-07-01T11:12:00.001-07:00

Bertrand Bat

2011-06-12T08:19:00.000-07:00

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

Granny is Baking!

2011-05-21T10:31:00.000-07:00

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

2011-05-14T10:08:00.000-07:00

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

2011-03-02T11:28:00.000-08:00

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

2011-03-02T11:25:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-25T07:00:00.000-08:00

Cheeky Chappy

2011-02-17T06:43:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-05T03:51:00.000-08:00

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

2011-02-03T07:22:00.000-08:00

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

Little Red

2011-01-23T07:48:00.001-08:00

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

Eric by Shaun Tan.

2011-01-22T09:21:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-20T03:43:00.000-08:00

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

Hooper

2011-01-19T23:43:00.000-08:00

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

2011-01-10T11:20:00.000-08:00

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

Happy 2011!

2011-01-08T18:39:00.001-08:00

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.

Jingle all the way...

2010-12-20T19:49:00.000-08:00

It's almost time to hang up my pencils for the holidays and enjoy a few mince pies, whiskeys and other festive jollies. I believe Santa is bringing me 'How to train your dragon' on DVD. I haven't seen it yet (shame on me i know!) and I'm very much looking forward to watching it on Christmas day. But first i have to brave a journey up to Yorkshire. If Santa can make it all the way from Greenland, hey, I'm hoping i can make it to Yorkshire... we'll see.

I hope you all have a wonderful time with your nearest and dearest and have a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year. ♥ :o)

A 'Snappy Christmas', a personal card i did for friends and family.

No business like snow business.

2010-11-30T11:24:00.000-08:00

Brrrr, it's snowy and cold out there but I'm all tucked up with my pencils and enjoying a large hot chocolate with marshmallows.

Above is this months illustration for the HMIR internal mag based on ice skating at Somerset House by the Thames in London. For anyone who might be interested in visiting the rink, head on over to the Somerset House website.

Christmas Greetings

2010-11-17T18:16:00.000-08:00

If it's hard to choose your nearest and dearest a card because they insist on it having a ninja on the front, or maybe someone catching snow on their tongue... or birds wearing hats from Primarni, then look no further! I have lovingly scribbled up some cards for your posting pleasure.
You can purchase the designs in packs of 10, or if you have a favourite you can buy just that one. All cards are printed on silky card and inspected by one of Santa's special helpers.

Just click here to have a peek.

Ahhhh -CHOOOO!!

2010-11-09T08:38:00.001-08:00

I thought i'd managed to avoid the cold that everyone seems to be coming down with, but nope. So i look a lot like the above at the moment. I've been tucked up in bed with sketchpad and pencils working on a few things for my portfolio.

I've eaten my weight in soup over the last few days, all orange in colour, so today's little scribble is inspired by that. This guy is eating bubblegum flavour soup instead.

Louis The ♥ Bird

2010-11-01T18:27:00.000-07:00

Love Boat

2010-11-01T18:21:00.000-07:00

I started this months ago, but not had time to finish it until today.

Grumpy Little Monsters

2010-10-29T18:50:00.000-07:00

It's been a very busy month, only leaving the house 4 times (3 for emergency food and 1 to the dentist!). I am very pleased to have completed 4 educational children's books and a few other little projects. I also managed to scribble up a little Halloween greeting for friends and family.

Have a spooky dooky, Happy Halloween everyone! Have fun!

The Unfortunate Chef

2010-10-09T03:29:00.000-07:00

A recent illustration for Take a Break magazine. Droopy leeks = bad day in the kitchen!

October Illustration.

2010-09-18T18:41:00.000-07:00

This months illustration for the HMIR internal magazine. Last year we focused on Halloween and this year we thought we'd go for an October harvest.

Sock monkey!

2010-08-26T14:02:00.000-07:00

Had to post a picture of this lovely sock monkey made for one of my friends by Kirsty Seidler. I love it!♥ Her name is Sally Sox ;o)

Sock monkey and photo both by Kirsty

Back to School

2010-08-26T13:52:00.000-07:00

Here's a little illustration i did for this months issue of the HMIR internal magazine.

Augustus Octopus.

2010-08-24T16:36:00.000-07:00

Augustus has gleaming white pearly tushy pegs (teeth) with no cavities. He brushes his teeth 8 times a day which may seem a little excessive but he likes each tentacle to take a turn. He loves doughnuts, playing retro arcade game 'Daley Thompson Decathlon' and spotting jet skiers with his binoculars.

He is also currently playing 'doorman' on my website and welcoming everyone in.

Mummy Fish, baby fish.

2010-08-21T16:29:00.001-07:00

W is for Whale (and Whiskey)

2010-08-15T18:47:00.000-07:00

Ive had a much needed weekend of fun inspiring things, including reptiles, large lanterns, giant cupcakes (and whiskey). It's helped give the imagination a little stir, and me draw a few images with baby books in mind (none of which are related to any of the things i saw at the weekend).

Great news for The Creative District.

2010-07-22T08:16:00.000-07:00

I recently had the pleasure of working with Olly Sewell again and the team over at The Creative District. You can read more about the winning pitch and other great projects they're working on by clicking here.

Made with love...

2010-07-20T05:39:00.000-07:00

I'm going to have to run out and get cake as soon as i post this. Check out this mountain of cup cakes made by Kirsty Seidler (who also makes the best sock monkeys - see my sock monkey page!). I'm not sure how she makes so many, my oven would surely explode. Kirsty makes cup cakes for all occasions and having tried and tested some of these, i can honestly say they are very very yummy. I'm now pleased to say that my little cakey bird is going to be the new 'beak' of Kirstys' cupcake empire! Where there is a cakey bird, there will be a yummy cake also!

Right, I'm off to find me some...

Busy Lisa

2010-07-04T19:43:00.000-07:00

I've been so busy for the last month I've forgotten to update my poor blog. I can't really post anything that I'm working on until it's finished.

Above is something i've been working on inbetween jobs. It's not quite finished yet either, but here is a small section that i screengrabbed. :o)

Colour Test

2010-06-07T18:44:00.000-07:00

This young little man hates eating fish with icecream, to be honest i don't blame him!
Week 2 of drawing the books and a couple of other things. Haven't left the house in 3 days! Downside of Freelancing sometimes when it gets busy but small price to pay for doing what you love. Treating myself to a walk out tomorrow though!

Busy week!

2010-06-01T13:54:00.000-07:00

No new work to put up at the moment as it's all in progress. I'm really excited to be working on 4 children's educational publications and it's keeping me very busy. All great fun though!

More Odosketch Fun

2010-05-25T07:20:00.000-07:00

Oodles of doodles on Odosketch

2010-05-11T16:00:00.000-07:00

odosketch - lease

http://sketch.odopod.com/users/31674

There's a great website i often visit to doodle called Odosketch. 'Odosketch is a flash drawing application created by Odopod, a digital agency in San Francisco. Create sketches, watch sketches replay, or simply view recent and our favorite featured illustrations.'

There are some really talented artists using this site and although you can replay peoples work back and watch how the sketch is built up, i still don't quite know how they manage to get such control over their mark making. Maybe i shouldn't use my wacom tablet as a place mat...

The lovely people over at Odosketch featured my doodles this week and called me their 'artist to watch' which is really kind of them!

If you haven't seen the site, head on over to Odosketch, create an account and get sketching.
Happy doodling!

New Work

2010-05-06T07:22:00.000-07:00

I've been busy the last few days working on new stuff for my portfolio. Bit different as i've lost the usual black outline around the character.

Silly Moo's

2010-05-03T10:43:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Debs and Ben on the opening of Silly Moo's mobile coffee! Last September i designed the cow logo for their business and on Friday the new van was delivered. I even got to have a go inside! I wish them every success and with the big Silly Moo on the side they're sure to stand out!

Cakey Bird

2010-05-01T19:20:00.000-07:00

A lot of the time i scribble something in my pad that has nothing to do with anything. This little bird and cake was one of those nothings but i felt i had to colour him and he might come in handy for something... like a tote bag!

This caught my eye...

2010-04-24T16:24:00.000-07:00

As i was heading home to draw crocs i saw these biscuits in M&S and the illustrations made me buy them. Such a sucker for packaging.

Snap!

2010-04-24T16:05:00.000-07:00

I'm drawing a series of animals for a friends daughter, first up on the list is a crocodile. I've just roughly coloured him but I'll clean him up in illustrator when i colour him properly. I can imagine his little hands flapping at the sight of a string of sausages already.

A load of old Birthdays

2010-04-23T11:47:00.000-07:00

If you turned another year older this week like a couple of friends and myself, Happy Birthday to you! Due to several celebrations and the weather being so lovely for a change, I spent some time away from my desk and had a good old much needed stretch. I've been trying to keep my camera with me (something i'm hopeless at) so if i see any inspirational things on my outings i can snap them. I've only spotted drunken people and birthday cake over the last week though.

A late night with Mr Humbugs

2010-04-14T20:44:00.000-07:00

I've always been a night owl ever since christmas 1985 when my parents bought me a ZX Spectrum along with my very own colour TV to play it on in my room. 25 years later and i still haven't kicked the late night habit. But it's in the early hours that i produce most of the nonsense i do. From today's early morning scribblings this little man was created. Say Hello to Mr Humbugs...

Invitation illustration for the nation (well, not quite).

2010-04-08T18:34:00.001-07:00

This week, i was honoured to create a little illustration for my friends marriage blessing party in summer. With the layout and type by the groom himself, i'm so pleased with how it's turned out and more importantly, that the bride and groom like it! Quite a new way of working for me as the figures aren't contained within a black line (also a much quicker way to work).

Lyrics and Type Exhibition

2010-04-04T06:49:00.001-07:00

Lots of work to do this week, but i'm looking forward to getting out to see the Lyrics and Type Exhibition which has it's opening night on Thursday April the 8th at the East Gallery, Brick Lane, London. Some of my favourite scribblers are exhibiting including Stephane Tartelin. This coupled with a coffee and a bun (♥!!) will make my week!

The Electric Sausage plays out on my desk...

2010-04-04T06:28:00.000-07:00

Chickie Doodle Doo says...

2010-03-31T06:10:00.000-07:00

Oliver Jeffers Interview

2010-03-29T12:57:00.001-07:00

Oliver Jeffers at the LCC

2010-03-25T19:43:00.000-07:00

I had a great afternoon at the LCC last Friday when i attended 'Oliver Jeffers in conversation'.
Took me a while to navigate the Elephant and Castle walkway system, but after much back-tracking and walking around in circles, i made it with 20 mins to spare! It was a very inspiring talk and afterwards i managed to get a few things signed by the man himself.

Lisa went home very happy and had a beer.

A trip to the gallery

2010-03-22T18:10:00.000-07:00

This was for a personal project for which i plan to do a few more images with no text, a small series of drawings telling the story of a young girl out with her Nana.

Dusting off the cobwebs.

2010-03-22T12:10:00.000-07:00

Wow! Long time no blogging! Thought it about time that i gave some love to my neglected blog.
Since my last entry, I've become freelance, working from my beloved cluttered desk accompanied mostly by a mug of tea and a bowl of shredded wheat (and the odd biscuit).

2 girls.

2008-07-23T16:15:00.000-07:00

I've taken 2 days holiday to draw. I'm also working on a childrens book with a friend which needs some attention over the next couple of days.

Beating the winter blues...

2007-11-19T13:34:00.000-08:00

...an illustration i did. I think it's quite relevant today. It's so cold and wet!

Project sketches

2007-11-19T12:54:00.000-08:00

Last month i enrolled on a 10 week illustration workshop class at Central Saint Martins to generate new work for my portfolio and to be around fellow scribblers. For our second project, a sequential narrative, we have been given 3 pictures to weave a story around. As i have a love for characters, my story is based around a gardener, which relates to one of my 3 pictures - a rose garden.

Above are some of my character idea/story sketches. We only have a short period of time to complete this in. Because i work full time , i'm finding the time scale quite challenging!

New kid on the blog

2007-11-18T12:50:00.000-08:00

After a weekend of seeing many inspiring things, I've decided to try and start a blog to share some of my sketches and doodles. Many of them have never made it out of my house and i feel it's about time they had a little adventure. Hopefully my sketches will make it into this space...