The London Illustration Fair 2014

Popped down to Londons Contemporary Illustration event last night taking place in the East End’s Hoxton Arches. This event was showcasing the work of fifteen young, emerging illustrators, selected by judging panel made up of some of the UK’s leaders in illustration and graphic arts scene today, Polly Glass & Chris Harrison - Editor & Creative Director of Wrap Magazine, Camilla Parsons & Gavin Lucas - Founder & Co-Founder of Outline Editions and Outline Artists, Lisa Hassell - Director of Inkygoodness, Sarah Boris - Associate Design Director of Phaidon Press and published illustrator Mr Bingo. 

All the artist featured were original and interactive. It was a great opportunity to talk to the artists them selves and see sketch books and finished prints and original pieces... 

And there was a bar serving delicious mulled wine! Great. 

Love Hackney Shopping bags

I just picked one of these lovely little local tote bags up from my fave pet shop in Stoke Newington, Paws and Purrs (where I also groom doggies) love the design and for a good cause...

The Love Hackney tote bags have been designed for the campaign by Hackney based fashion designer James Long, who has presented works at London Fashion Week and is known internationally with his clothing being worn by Pharrell Williams, Usher and London-based rapper Tinie Tempah.

“Living and working in Hackney means I spend a lot of time here and I am proud to support the amazing local businesses and people that make Hackney what it is. The mix of people and styles is a constant source of inspiration, it's a place that is constantly moving and evolving. It feels like an exciting neighbourhood to live and work in and I love it.”

James Long, fashion designer