Inktober 2017 – the first week
October brings us to the social media drawing challenge “Inktober”. I don’t usually go for Twitter/Instagram keyword challenges, but as...
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StudioNIB
- Aug 30, 2017
- 3 min
At the Rijksmuseum, meeting Van Der Velde again
Last week daughter and I took some time off to hop over the Channel and wander the canals and museums of old Amsterdam. It was a short...
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StudioNIB
- Aug 18, 2017
- 3 min
Getting in the Groove: daily sketching and writing
If you’ve been following me on Instagram (which I’m slowly comprehending) and Twitter, you might have seen some of the (mostly) daily...
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StudioNIB
- Aug 15, 2017
- 1 min
Best Wishes for Summer 2017!
Summer greetings to all my dear friends and readers. It’s been a rather cool and wet summer in the UK so far, not so glorious for...
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StudioNIB
- Aug 8, 2017
- 2 min
New picture book release: "Magic For Sale"
Magic For Sale is finally out! Written by Carrie Clickard Illustrated by John Shelley published by Holiday House Books ISBN:...
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StudioNIB
- Apr 30, 2017
- 2 min
Catching up with Spring
It’s been a while since I’ve posted to my blog, I’ve had a few things on my plate this spring which have kept me occupied, and when I do...
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StudioNIB
- Jan 24, 2017
- 2 min
Sketches from Tokyo Part 2
Here’s a few more pocket sketchbook scribbles from my recent trip back to Tokyo. It’s always great to be in Japan, I never get tired of...
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StudioNIB
- Jan 22, 2017
- 2 min
Tokyo Sketchbook Part 1
Here’s some train journey portraits from our recent trip back to Japan.. I’ve been a bit slow to share these sketches, mainly because...
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StudioNIB
- Jan 10, 2017
- 5 min
30 years of Japan
Today will be remembered by many as the 1st anniversary of David Bowie’s death, but it also represents a special anniversary for me, as...
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StudioNIB
- Dec 13, 2016
- 2 min
Poster Competition to save Sutton Coldfeld Library
The Campaign to save Sutton Coldfield Library has launched a poster competition open to anyone aged under 18, to raise awareness of the...
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StudioNIB
- Dec 12, 2016
- 6 min
The Day I met Bob Dylan
The news is so full of unbelievable and depressing stories lately, it’s a relief when something comes up that warms the heart. Bob Dylan...
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StudioNIB
- Dec 4, 2016
- 2 min
New Book Release! ‘The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus’
I’ve a new book out for Christmas! The title kind of gives away who it’s about! Most people will think of L. Frank Baum as the author of...
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StudioNIB
- Nov 26, 2016
- 4 min
Facing up with the SCBWI Conference
Last weekend was the annual SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) conference in Winchester, which was as ever...
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StudioNIB
- Oct 31, 2016
- 1 min
Inktober Day 31: Into the Woods
Into the Woods. Day 31 of #Inktober2016. It’s the last day of Inktober, so here is my final offering. Happy Halloween everyone! #Inktober...
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StudioNIB
- Oct 30, 2016
- 1 min
Inktober Day 30: Maritime Mansion
Maritime Mansion. Day 30 of #Inktober2016. #Inktober #sketchbook #sketch #penandink #Inktober2016
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StudioNIB
- Oct 29, 2016
- 1 min
Inktober Day 29: Housing Development
Housing Development. Day 29 of #Inktober2016. #Inktober #sketchbook #sketch #penandink #Inktober2016
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StudioNIB
- Oct 28, 2016
- 1 min
Inktober Day 28: Poor Children
Poor Children. Day 28 of #Inktober2016. Today’s Inktober is a little different – rather than personal sketchbook doodles here’s an extra...
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StudioNIB
- Oct 27, 2016
- 1 min
Inktober Day 27: Ogre
Ogre. Day 27 of #Inktober2016. #Inktober #sketchbook #sketch #penandink #Inktober2016
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StudioNIB
- Oct 26, 2016
- 1 min
Inktober Day 26: Split Ends
Split Ends. Day 26 of #Inktober2016. #Inktober #sketchbook #sketch #penandink #Inktober2016
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StudioNIB
- Oct 25, 2016
- 1 min
Inktober Day 25: Birds and Trees
Birds and Trees. Day 25 of #Inktober2016. #Inktober #sketchbook #sketch #penandink #Inktober2016
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