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Here are some personal pieces I've been working on, inspired by a certain little boy and his daily routine, his impatience, and his likes and dislikes.
After a long break from illustration being a full time mum, I'm now wanting my work to move forward in a slightly different direction, to try a little experimenting with materials, colours, facial expressions etc. This will take some time, and that is the one thing I don't have much of these days, but I feel the need to explore and be excited about making pictures again.

tunnel

I made Oki a tunnel today which seemed to keep him amused for quite some time :) The cut out pieces also made fun puppets and a good puzzle. Who says you need to spend money on toys?

Little egg

We are all sleeping a lot better since we moved Oki into his own room, hooray! We still have the occasional bad day, but at least we're not getting beaten up anymore...
I often find him like this, at the top right corner of his cot, out of his blanket, curled up like a little egg. Very sweet :)

sleep

...this much is true. Since becoming a mother, sleep has become a BIG issue. I am no longer a night owl. I've said goodbye to sleep-ins. I hope to see you again some day...sniff :'(

Our little one is not a great sleeper. He's getting better but it's never been easy. Until we moved him into his own room, he was a permanent resident in our bed. It's amazing how big such a little person can make himself to be. He is also ridiculously fidgety. As much as I loved our cuddles in bed, the truth was, none of us were getting a decent night's sleep.

Here is a small selection of his favourite positions and moves.

phew!

I made this Christmas stocking for my little boy just in time for Santa, phew!
Happy Christmas!

carrot

Wishing you a magical Christmas and a happy 2013!

This year, my little boy learnt to walk and talk and dance and sing, and is growing and changing each day! He started nursery, which meant for me enjoying a little slice of freedom and getting back to my other love -  making pictures, hooray!
This was one of the first images I made, inspired by a certain carrot loving little boy :)

art & craft sale

I will be having an art & craft sale at my house next Friday. Here's a little flyer I've made for it. 

There will be original artwork, limited edition prints, greeting cards and handmade toys for sale, as well as myself and my boy (not for sale :P) and tea and biscuits, yay!

Please pop in if you're in the area. 
Maybe you can pick up something for Christmas :)
I'm also available for commissions all year round, whether it's personalised greeting cards, original artwork for your child's room, family portraits or handmade toys.

Hope to see you on Friday!