Last year I shared a review on a book called Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder. This was the first book in the Chronicles of Ixia series. Although I was quite spectacle after the first book and had heard some bad things about the next novels I decided to go on and finish the Study series (so far) and ended up started on the...

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Recently I've been kind of feeling down about my work and been in a bit of a slump. I've still got work done, including my #create365 but I just haven't felt completely happy with it. But I feel that today I've started working myself out of it by doing things that have been working my mind in different ways and have really made...

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Day 50Had a visit to the DCA and was inspired by all the different light patterns to create today's piece. Originally had just done the watercolour but decided to include loads of elements around the edges like in Rebecca Blair's Graphic Artwork. Day 51Another Rebecca Blair inspired piece using watercolours and micron pens and an array of patterns! Day 52Still felt hugely ill on...

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Is it bad that I agree with so many of these posters...? So many beautiful sketchbooks! Wish mine were like this! So many beautiful patterns! Need to add to my pattern inspiration bank! I love this girls hair- will be asking for a similar style the next time I'm a the hair dressers! On blog land... > Perfect ideas about finding your calm>...

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Over the past week I've been busy working my ass off and now at the end of it, I've spent it curled up in bed relaxing. I'm not exactly being lazy due to being at the Doctor's on Friday and being told I have tonsillitis! It has been pretty horrible to have but I'm actually glad to have been told I have it....

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A few days ago Lauren and I took another little visit to the DCA while in between classes as there was a few new exhibitions on show since the last time we'd been. The new ones on that we visited were the Visions of Void by Florian & Michael Quistrebert and one with new editions from Lucy Skaer. The exhibitions were extremely different with...

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Throughout many of the creative industries, it seems to have become a common kind of practice for there to be loads and loads of competitions for people to enter. Doesn't matter if you're a designer, illustrator, writer or whatever else: there's always something! ...

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Day 43Midnight house because midnight is when I do my most work *winkwink* Day 44Paper mountains made with nespaper and ink! Love how this one looks although I played around with it for a few days Day 45A heart for valentine's day cause I'm that cute? Day 46Playing around with more collage. Just ripped paper and painted it and pasted it because it...

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So many beautiful pieces of photography James Victore's new artwork needs to be on my wall! Lot's of great tips and ideas to use within a journal/sketchbook I love this idea for using flowers! On Blog Land...> I continue to be amazed by Katie's optimistic views on life > Beautiful photos & Great advice! > Love this post on becoming a Happier Creative > These examples of Album...

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Every time it comes around to writing on of these posts I have myself just thinking back over the week to think what have I actually done? And usually, I pass my weeks off as being quite laid back, boring, etc. I can't say that this week has been much different but it has been somewhat-productive and fun. Every time it comes around...

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Oh wow it's been a long time since I've shared a book review! I swear I have been reading just I never get round to reviewing or sharing them other than what I write in my monthly round ups! However, I was sent Hiraeth A Mark* by Liz back in December shortly before Christmas. After finishing a few books I finally plunged into...

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Obviously by now you all know I'm taking part in a little creative project throughout 2015. The main reason I started this is because I want to just push myself and creativity more. I had originally said I would easily work in loads of different mediums and just create anything that came to mind but so far I've just mainly done sketchbook work. ...

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This week my #create365 have been very much pattern based! Not sure why but it's been fun and patterns always look cute!  ...

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I am in love with Rebecca Blair's artwork/design I am in love with the illustrations made for the BAFTA's! On Blog Land... > hmm... should maybe get one of these jobs so I can go travelling?? > Naomi makes me jealous once again by visiting the Cereal Killer Cafe! Other favourites from the week... > Definitely trying this technique to go to sleep tonight! Weekly Wishlist... > I'm really loving simple, minimal statement necklaces like this just...

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This week has been pretty standard as usual apart from main thing- snow!! It hasn't snowed that much, only enough for about an inch or two but I just love it! Along with this, I've also had a few catch up with friends. ...

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At this point, I don't think it's a secret that I am a pretty busy person- even if I do spend a lot of my time on my laptop. During a normal week I'm in Uni 4 days (not full ones though), work twice a week (usually weekends), go out as an Avon Representative, see Darren and other things like this blog, twitter...

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This week I fell of the barrel slightly with missing my Saturday date! But I did do an extra one during the week to make up for it, so I still have 7!  Day 29Progress shot of watercolour I'm working on for a competition brief Day 30More galaxy/space doodles Day 32Another collage- this ones called "Moon Flower" Day 31 (late)Blue triangle doodles! Why...

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These photos are breath-takingly-beautiful! This dad is amazing to get his child's tattooed on himself!  Such a beautiful collage! On blog land > Pretty sure all bloggers have to deal with these at some point >When was the last time you used an inspirograph? > I really need to go start doing Yoga like Marissa > Leona's smear test story is so inspiring, glad...

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This week has been great to be honest. I've had a few things going on and been to a few different places which has kept the lover of doing things occupied.  This week has been great to be honest. I've had a few things going on and been to a few different places which has kept the lover of doing things occupied.  ...

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Dear January,  Already a month in to 2015 and I cannot get my mind around that. This month has been pretty chilled back even though I've had a few different things going on. Through January though I have just been so bogged down for some reason. I don't know if it's some weird lasting rut that has made it's way into all walks...

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