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Sketchbook Project 2013

Sketchbook Project 2013

So, I started a new sketchbook for the Sketchbook Project 2013 tour, finishing two spreads in the process. I’ll keep this blog updated when and where I get more drawings done.

Avocado Screen Print

Avocado - My Printing Stencils

This freshly finished screen print is the second in a series of three and I’ve called it ‘Avocado’. The first can be seen here. The pattern was line drawn on cartridge paper and scanned digitally. I then repeated the pattern in photoshop and added the two layers of colour. I then printed the three layers [...]

Sketchbook Project 2012

Sketchbook Project 2012

I took part in the Sketchbook Project last year and had so much fun with it I decided to take part again this year. Because I’ve been focusing so much of my spare time on printmaking this year, I thought it would be cool to focus on the subject in this years book, using it [...]

Delight Screen Print

Delight - First colour printed

I finished a new print in the studio yesterday. This is the first in a series of three and I’ve called it ‘Delight’ in reference to my favourite chocolate, Turkish Delight, because  Permanent  Rose (the dominant colour) always reminds me of them. The pattern was line drawn on cartridge paper and scanned digitally. I then [...]

Badger Boy – Work in progress

Badger Boy #1
12 Oct 2011 / 1 Comment / in Arts and Crafts, Illustration

Hello, I started designing up a Munnyworld vinyl model a few weeks back and thought I’d share my progress here. If you don’t know what Munnyworld is, then I’ll explain. They’re  vinyl toys made by Kid Robot. You buy them blank and design them up how you see fit using whatever you see fit. They’re [...]

Break Dancer Heed #3

Break Dancer Heed Macro Shot
30 Sep 2011 / 0 Comments / in Illustration, Printmaking

Hello, here is my latest Glasgow Print Studio job. It’s a five colour screen print and it’s printed on Fabriano 50% Cotton Paper.

Break Dancer Heed #2

Break Dancer Heed #2
20 Aug 2011 / 0 Comments / in Illustration, Printmaking

Hello, another day another new screen print…

Break Dancer Heed #1

Break Dancer Heed Macro Shot
19 Aug 2011 / 0 Comments / in Illustration, Printmaking

I finished another new print at the Glasgow Print Studio yesterday. It’s the first in a series of three and it’s printed in four colours. One of which is mega bright  florenscent yellow.

New Prints – On Sale Now

Daft Punk Teachers
17 Jul 2011 / 0 Comments / in Illustration, Printmaking

Hello, I added a bunch of new items to my MurphyMakes Etsy Store the other day, feel free to check them out. The include a Daft Punk inspried screen print and various limited edition colourways of my Wee Happy Faces prints…

Sketchbook Project 2012 Sign Up

Sketchbook Project 2012

So, I signed up for the Sketchbook Project again this year and it arrived today. My theme for the 2012 project is ‘This is a sketchbook’, which is generic enough to allow me to do whatever I please :) UPDATE: you can follow my progress HERE