Fleeting Tranquility

This is a piece I did for a Conceptual drawing project last year. This is the explanation that went with it
 'The moments of beauty and happiness,
 of repose and thoughtfulness.
 Like being held in a frame that only lasts ever so briefly 
before it moves away.
 The city holds a story of these
 like a series of frames attached to one another 
as peoples lives pass by.
 Through the spaces of the city.'

Men can Harmonise

Another band that I came across on 'watchlistentell', and I nearly went to see them for free in London when I was one of the first to reply to an email from them, but yeah travelling to London unluckily wasn't free so it didn't quite happen, but I think I'm going to get to see them play before Bombay bicycle club, so that should be great. I love this song because the band all sing together, they harmonise and their voices create such a lovely sound. Its so good when a whole band create a sound together through instruments but also through voices it adds so much to a song. 

Through the Haze

This is a portrait of Kara, and I just loved the wide eyed expression framed by the winter hat tied over her chin. It caught my eye and i thought it really worked well into this composition with the dribbling paint which give it a slightly chilly and wintery feel. She stares through cold blue haze. 

I Don't Care What The People May Say

I found out about Lucy Rose a while back when I saw her on 'watchlistentell', doing one of her songs called 'nightbus' and it was really good but since then I pretty much forgot about her. But I was doing a little bit of youtube surfing, I once thought youtube was lame for music I now think its great if you find the right channels there are some beautiful live performances on them with such great artists, and I found her again and I really liked this song. The channel is alright, I have to say its not going to make me buy Allsaints products, but just get past the opening intro and to the song and then listen and enjoy. I also think lucy rose is going to be supporting bombay bicycle club when i go see them, so I'm really happy about that.

Site Sketch

When I was wandering through London looking for a site last year, I came across London Bridge and the space beneath it where the river path passes under it. I loved the atmosphere that I found down there, the river below the city above, church bells were ringing, there was someone singing nearby, people jogging by, boats passing beneath, the light reflecting off the river below. So I chose that site for my project and I did this sketch of one of the lamps under the bridge.

Iron & Wine

The lyrics that come out of Iron & Wine songs are always a mixture of beautiful poetry and lines that leave you wondering about their meaning and depth, maybe a little confused but they get you thinking. I think this is a great music video to go with the song, not so much in terms of relevant content but just a great idea that goes with the feel of the music. 

CD Cover

I made a mixed cd for my girlfriend, Noelle, and this was its cover. I used the left hand side for the blog image as it captures the idea of it all, with the addition of tea =).  The tea glass is a traditional turkish glass that you would get when you ordered tea in any cafe in the country, well at least in istanbul, and it was very good tea as well.

Foster Trio

I just found out about Marcus Foster a week or two ago and I'm really enjoying his music. It seems that he's just starting to make a name for himself this year with a complete album coming out and going on tour, which includes nottingham so I'm hoping to catch him then, would be amazing. His music and voice are soulful and poetic and he's definitely worth a listen.

Potter =)

This is a portrait I did of a friend a while back. I did it in pen like most things I've put up so far, and I had some fun with the hair, decided that I was a little bored of standard hair so I made it a little funky =). 

Sophia

Each time I listen to a new album by Laura Marling, I have to step back and prepare myself for something new and quite different. This album is no different, the first couple of times I attempted to listen to it I didn't warm to it very easily. But after encouragement from a friend that it was well worth it, I gave it another shot and I'm happy I did. It's got some great songs in there, and such beautiful lyrics. So I'd recommend her new album, it'll grow on you =)

Bed of Grass

A couple of older sketchs I did in pen. Some friends (josh r, pranav m, esther t) in Australia took some great pics of themselves having fun in the thick grass, lying in it, jumping into it, enjoying the bed that it created beneath them. I loved the pics so I thought I would draw them out a bit and put a little bit of style and my own spin on them. I thought they turned out pretty good. Enjoy =)

A Take Away Show

I love this type of music video, where it's just some great musicians with their instruments out in a city somewhere doing what they do. No full show with lights and stage, just the backdrop of people wandering by and stopping to listen. I hope one day I get to be there when one happens. Enjoy, and check out this youtube channel to it's got some class music.