The other day I went to the Firefly launch (Firefly is a Welsh publisher of children's books). There were a load of good readings and I got chatting after. One of the editors asked me... "Do you illustrate your own books?" "No," I said, but what got me was that I was filled with fear.… Continue reading Irrational Fear
Tag: illustration
Image problems
And I'm not talking my own personal image. That is as good as it gets. Instead, I'm talking about the use of images in art. Copyright is a nightmare. Not on the cover I posted yesterday - that is a public download and copyright free. No, instead it is for the next book. The novel.… Continue reading Image problems
The Cover…
Well, I've been working on the cover for the anthology - Love, Just, Is. And this is what I've come up with. What do you think?
Portrait or Pet Portrait commissions
I have opened up the books and am currently taking commissions. If you are interested then go to my Etsy shop to book a portrait or email me at enquiries@katemurray.org.uk Thanks!
My first show as an Artist and Author
So I went. It was a small show, but in the end it didn't cost me anything and I walked away with a small profit. But I was very nervous. I did have support though. Mum came and cheered me on, and I did need it as it was a quiet show. But the good… Continue reading My first show as an Artist and Author
Panic Moon
Yes! The magazine is out! I have illustrated the cover and a number of drawings inside (no writing this time, only the drawings). Go look at the website and get a copy, especially if you are a Doctor Who fan!
Colin Baker as the sixth Doctor Who
2.5 x 3.5 inches (ACEOs, about the size of a business card) Pencil on Bristol board
Peter Davison as the fifth Doctor Who
ACEOs of the fifth Doctor 2.5 x 3.5 inches Pencil on Bristol board
Happy Easter
'Hare on the run' Graphite on Bristol board A5
Kate Murray - Cleaver 