Postcards

Sympathy

A few ideas for sympathy greeting cards..

I am always here

Happy birthday spanner, i have involved my love of leaves, plants, patterns and navy blue for you..

I am always here for you, singing your praises.

If i could tell you how incredible I think you really are, I would.

If i could take all of the stars for you to wish upon, I would.

If it were possible to halt the rain and for you to only have blue skies, I would.

I am always here for you singing your praises.

Do not worry little one, I am forever here.

David's Diamond Jubilee

A commission piece i've been working on for someone. Instead of saying 60, we went with the jubilee regal theme, complete with crown. I love working with navy in any piece of design, so these were a treat..!

William Morris

This week I've been to see some amazing designs by William Morris, displayed in his family home in Walthamstow, London. After writing my dissertation around the Arts and Craft movement and owning many books that show his work, it was incredible to see all of his patterns in real life. 

William Morris, 1834-1896, was a pioneering craftsman, poet and social activist who fought for beautiful design. He founded Morris & Co and set about to bring well designed art into everyday life. Morris hated the industrialisation that the Victorian era bought and along with others, set about to bring craft back. He claimed that one should 'have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.'

His recognisable floral designs have stood the test of time and are still extremely popular today.