My take on some wild beasties…
My take on some wild beasties…
For the last few weeks I’ve been busy colating and creating artwork for my new Etsy shop Maria Woods Fine Art. For now I’ll be specializing in handmade prints for the nursery and children’s bedrooms, based on some of my book illustrations and greeting card designs as well as a load of new stuff. It’s been really enjoyable, just letting… (more…)
To our friends around the world, old and new…We wish you the merriest of Christmases and a New Year full of fun, health and happiness!
Every month I eagerly await the delivery of my Progressive Greetings Worldwide trade magazine – which provides a wonderful insight into the industry’s news of the day, publishers and their new products. This month however, I was proper excited! I knew it had the announcements for the finalists of the prestigious Henries Awards – the industry’s ‘Oscars’ – and a… (more…)
My little fairy friend has been on more adventures this week – she’s to grace the walls of many a girl’s bedroom in poster and canvas form! I revamped some of my original drawings by adding a patchwork of muted pink and neutral colors and new teenage friendly wording. I wonder if I’m too old to have ‘drama queen’ on… (more…)
Hooray! My new range of greeting cards, Gg (Girls’ guide) has been launched today by The Art File at Progressive Greetings Live 2010 in London. I’m currently working on new designs to license in other areas. Here are more of my favorite designs…
Color trends for 2011
Being an artist and licensing my artwork to many fashion-led industries such as greeting cards and home decor, I need to keep abreast of color trends. It’s the perfect excuse to buy great magazines like Italian Vogue and W with their insight into what’s hot for the coming year and their coverage of the runway, showing what we’ll be seeing… (more…)