more fino

Another place where we stopped for a fino (this became quite a habit!) An old favourite, Hostal Empuries, near the roman site at Empuries. The building dates from the 20's and the interior is an elegant mix of beachy scrapwood and contemporary design. On a good day the view stretches over the dunes across the bay towards Cadaques. Altogether a gentler place than the Parador at Aiguablava, but these contrasts are what I love about this part of Spain.

hello again

Hello neglected blog! I have just got back from a short break in Spain where I actually saw the sun!
We spent some time visiting favourite places and exploring some new. Including this fabulous modernist hotel Parador Aiguablava where we stopped for a fino and to gawp in amazement at the view and the architecture.

I discovered how to do instagram  - you can find me here @roddyandginger

taurus

Here's a bull in a china shop, my final illustration for Red Magazine. It's been fun, I wish there were more!

Happy birthday to all Taureans!

happy easter

new jug

I love a bit of studio pottery and fell in love with this big, chubby Rye pottery jug/vase thing.

house story

Yes, I know that geometrics are the big thing right now but try as I might to come up with a design that I am happy with that doesn't have a face or feathers or branches it just doesn't feel like me. This one bridges the gap I think, simple shapes with just enough story. Heres a sneak preview of work in progress - colour sampling on barkcloth and trying it out as a wallpaper. A bit of fine tuning is required and screens to be remade as I got the separations wrong first time, but I hope to have a small collection ready for Pulse in May.

I would love to know what you think!

a chilly ram

For a very brief moment we thought spring was on it's way, we were fooled, freezing temperatures are back and yes, it is snowing outside. Good job this chap is wearing a chunky jumper. This months illustration for Red Magazine. Happy birthday to all you Aries!