10 Expressions - Guest Illustrators
It was brilliant to see such a positive response to our idea to call out for others to have a go at this month's theme, it seemed to really inspire people, well done Emma. A couple of lovely people...
View Article10 Expressions - Marloes de Vries
I am terribly late with this but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless. I made the 10 expressions in a sort of comic form. www.marloesdevries.com
View ArticleDecember theme: 'Secret Santa' Journeys
Well gosh! we're on our fourth theme already, and i'm super excited that it's falling to me, at this 'most wonderful time of the year', to pick this month's theme. I could have gone completely obvious,...
View ArticleMysteryland Exhibition at Z-Arts!
Pencil Play are proud to announce that we are holding our first exhibition together this month in 'Mysteryland', at Z-Arts in Manchester! It's a wonderful space, and we are so happy to be involved with...
View ArticleMysteryland Exhibition - Open!
Saturday the 8th of December saw the opening of our first group exhibition 'Mysteryland' at Z-Arts in Manchester. We displayed a range of our Children's Illustration work, alongside contemporary...
View ArticleJourneys - Michelle Last
I was surprised to find a pretty red envelope waiting for me when I got home one day, to open it and find the most beautiful decorations:My 'Secret Santa' was Jessica, and I'm so happy to have received...
View ArticleJourneys - Marloes de Vries
The mailman brought me an envelope and inside there was......the loveliest little story about a bear!I guessed right away who made it: it was Emma Reynolds. Thank you so much!Happy holidays everyone!
View ArticleJourneys - Louise Wright
Mr postman came this morning with a parcel for me....It was from Michelle Last :) Depicting a very country based 2013 for me! Thank-you lots Michelle!Merry Christmas
View ArticleJourneys - Becky Smout
Looks like Posty has been very busy this morning, I hardly ever get post, always get really excited when I do receive something. Today was EXTRA special as I didn't know who it was from or what it...
View ArticleJourneys - Emma Reynolds
I got the Christmas Post today! And in it there was a very intriguing red envelope with two birds drawn on the back, so I was hoping that it was my Secret Santa.... And it was!Thank you so much Louise...
View ArticleJourneys - Louise Forshaw
I received my secret Santa today! As soon as I saw the stamps and that it was from the Netherlands, I guessed that my secret Santa was the lovely Marloes!Look at this little guy who was on the...
View ArticleJourneys - Becka Moor
I received my Secret Santa for last month's theme 'Journeys' which was set by Jessica Knight. I got it before Christmas but have only just organised my office and my mind and photographed it.Thanks so...
View ArticleJanuary Theme - Resolutions
Happy new year from all of us at PPC!It's time for a new theme and we thought an appropriate one would be to illustrate one of the resolutions we've each made! We hope you've had a great Christmas and...
View ArticleResolutions - Becka Moor
Here is my submission for this months Pencil Play theme 'Resolutions.'It's the start of a new year and with that comes the urge to better ourselves and in my case, be more productive and spend more...
View ArticleResolutions - Michelle Last
I don't make resolutions as such, more targets that I would like to hit during the year. The one that is always top of the list is this one though: to stop biting my nails. Someone send me some willpower!
View ArticleResolutions - Louise Forshaw
My resolution is to do less of this. Stop eating as much junk food, eat a lot more fruit and exercise more. Just be healthier all round. Wish me luck!www.munkeypants.com
View ArticleResolutions - Jessica Knight
Just a quick sketchbooky sketch for this month. I try not to set anything too serious for a new year's resolution, that way i won't be too disappointed in myself when they don't last beyond the end of...
View ArticleResolutions - Marloes de Vries
A more personal resolution for me this year. And I hope more people dare to have this resolution. :)www.marloesdevries.com
View ArticleIllustration Process - Louise Forshaw
I thought I would do a few posts on how I finish an illustration. I always start off on paper with a red pencil.After sketching, rubbing out, sketching and rubbing out some more I finally get something...
View ArticleResolutions - Becky smout
My new years resolution is to study more! One of the best things about being an artist is that you can always learn new things, whether it be technique, anatomy, lighting. This year (and for many more)...
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