Bad Blogger Lindy Hopper

six months ago i started lindy hopping. before that i was already a bad/infrequent blogger, now i would say i am a bad/pathetic blogger.

have plans to upload some new work, but it all needs tweeking! the above footsteps element are from some posters i have been working on. funny that they should have a dance feel!

i seriously cannot wipe the smile off my face that lindy has put there! i am sure some would like to smack it off!






















there's me dancing with some men in stripes - always a good thing!

anne and kerry in london and cc in athens (very proud my preaching has gone international) are some victims (who i can link!) of my lindy recruitment policy.

now, if you think that you might just like lindy, and things 'don't mean a thing, if they ain't got that swing' i truly urge you to SIGN UP NOW!

THE PAPER CINEMA

Met up with Gemma the producer of 'Ode' last night - she had spotted 'The Paper Cinema' and thought of me! So glad she did. I think that the illustrations must change for different shows as the ones last night were not as good as the ones on the website. But the live aspect still makes for a nice show. Afraid I couldn't get any decent pictures. But there were two people sitting in front of a video camera which fed to a projection of the little cut outs they waved in front of it! All with live music too!

Then to The Ten Bells for a drink!

PAUL BOWER. a man to know, admire and remember!

my talented friends new website!
www.paulbower.co.uk

PECULIAR

some work in progress to bridge the posting gap.
i had some fun on the stairwell with spray paint and stencils, have not used it since college - strong stuff that gets everywhere! well it did with this incompetent user. hehe!

the film is quite colourful so they will eventually be tinted accordingly..

ODE to OBAMA

democracy is delightful, Nov 4th made History!
and i made these posters for that film.

ODE

My second go at film titles!
I have my eye on an 'aftereffects and title animation' course that starts in January. Alas my attempt as self learning the moving image trade just aint gonna cut the mustard!

THE PRIME MINISTER'S HARICUT

i am really loving the whole GREAT britain malarky at the moment (aestheically speaking).
which is probably why i got a little carried away with a little test set up for some upcoming film titles - 'The Prime Minister's Haircut' (working title).
the lovely people at 'the room' - matt and gemma saw the titles i did for 'Forgive me my Sins' at the cannes film festival and got in touch - how nice is that!

but when i was cutting these little fellas out i realised that the queen does not generally share her guards with the PM :(
but the prime minister's policemen do wear the very best head wear available :)
i shall be animating the cut-outs too this time. the film is a comedy which i am making into an excuse to watch british comedies from the 50's to the 80's.

establishment V anarchy - love it!

now, this is going to hurt!

the print is about the size of one of those stickers you get from the dentist when you (we) were little.
i printed this one straight into my diary so not sure if it qualifies as propaganda
but i did make it into a badge , and printed on toilet paper and and handwash!! those prints didn't come out so well!

they are in the oven as i write this

MONSTER MASH

DOMESTIC PROPAGANDA

RIDICULOUS BROWNIES

elena came around tonight to make dinner

i thought i would begin a project that i thought about a while ago...
...making propaganda on a domestic scale

however these posters didn't end up working as propaganda
i kinda ran out of time
and they were only just ready at the same time as dinner!
so mementos!
i want to promote upcomming events such as trips to the dentist, doctor,
cleaning reminders, shopping lists - you get the idea.

OUCH! RESURRECTION

my ouch is back!
but in the form of 'work in progress'
want to get that 40s film credits look...
going to try satin melodramatics next!

one of my favorites is MILDRED PIERCE..
life ain't easy...

LONDON CALLING!

GHOST HUG

the scary ghost at the top turned out to be not so scary!
i found him all curled up and vulnerable the next day.

DONE TO DO

going to the London Book Fair soon so am working most images
into potential new cover directions...
john cage is uploading a little peculiar - colour wise, will try to sort that out..

THAT'S JUST PEACHY

BLOOD FACTORY

may do some more factories... hmmm
have always thought that in my last life i was a factory worker
totally love mass production set ups!
have pencilled in 'BONY BLOOD MAKERS' for now,
was going to print the words on, but i quite like writing on 'dem bones.
think i will make some bony stationary too.

OUCH!

HAPPY CAMPERS :)

or perhaps unhappy :(

regarding emoticons. when i first saw them being used
i thought it was pretty naff!
but i now confess that i am converted.
i love type and all its ornaments and this evolution
of its' common usage is pretty elegant sometimes.
and cute of course!