Bigfoot.........

Graham Roumieu is the author of one of my favourite books in terms of illustration and wit combined!

http://www.roumieu.com/

I had never looked into it, but it appears there are some more wonderful looking books by Roumieu......

MUST FIND!!!!!!!  MUST FIND!!!!!!!  MUST FIND!!!!!!!

Some other drawings by Roumieu - all courtesy of his website http://www.roumieu.com/

Enjoy!

Graphic Art Fair.......

 Today I visited 'Pick Me Up' - the Graphic Art Fair held at Somerset House.

http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/visual_arts/pick_me_up_2011/default.asp

I was really impressed with this exhibition - A very good mix of a kids of graphic art and techniques, including many of the artists being there in person working on pieces there in the gallery. Below are a few of the images that caught my eye (apologies for some blurry images...camera phone). 

*Click images for larger view

The Sun has got his hat on.............

On my wanderings today I visited Portobello Road Market....for the first time! Shock horror!!! I thought it was about time that I checked out what the fuss was about - I wasn't overly impressed to be honest! It was rammed - although I should have expected that....Notting Hill + Sunny Day = Mass of tourists! There was a large amount of really interested antiques and quirky items, but also a lot of rubbish and a LOT of over-pricing due to all the tourists. I think if I go back, it will need to be when I am after something in particular for the house/ a present.

I then went to the Cheese and Wine Festival at The Southbank Centre - again, this was not really anything amazing...and was very packed! After eating my sandwich, I had a quick look around - It was mostly stalls selling food to eat there and then. There were a few stalls with Cheese and Wine to buy for at home, put I couldn't bare to battle the crowds!

Carried on my stroll along the river, stopping to have a look at some of teh arty shops at The OXO Tower - One really great shop selling watches......really want to get one, but I don't reeeeally need one!

http://www.mrjoneswatches.com/  - Check it out! 

I then walked on to towards the Tate Modern......on my way, I saw this........................!!!!

Spots Dry Cleaners on Great Guilford Street SE1 (just behind the Tate)

They have a changing art display in the shop! Very cool!!!

http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/3640

I wish I had had my camera with me - had to make do with the phone camera.

Also had a browse in Crazy Pig Designs in Covent Garden.......could not resist! Picked up a sterling silver bird skull earing - just got the one as it is quite large and I want to see how well it will fit on my ear before buying the matching one.....quite pricey!   http://www.crazypigdesigns.com/ Will try and take a photo as I can not find it on their website.

One of my favourite books.....

I have been meandering through 'The Absolute Death' - A bound compilation of the character of 'Death' from Neil Gaiman's 'The Sandman' series of Graphic novels. I adore this book - I know it may seem a little odd to some - but the art work is amazing! In Gaiman's world, Death is the older sister of The Sandman. The idea of Death personified as a somewhat cheerful little goth-girl seems perfectly reasonable to me!

Here are some of my favourite large pieces from the book.......

Adam Hughes

Dave McKean, Colour by Daniel Vozzo

 Chris Bachalo

Chris Bachalo

 Vince Locke

Jill Karla Schwarz

Jon J Muth

(Above) All 'Death' images courtesy of Vertigo Comics

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The guardian of the sacred books......!