Lisa and Jenny from Capsule gave their thoughts on the Big City Plan to Night Times Newspaper, concentrating on the development of Digbeth. Here’s what they said: Currently our success has happened in spite of the city rather than because of it, just think what could be achieved if we worked together. Travelling frequently to … [Read more…]
Shona McQuillan (graphiquillan) asks (and answers): How much fun can you have with burlesque, beer and a pencil? I’m soon going to find out, as I’ve booked for the Dr. Sketchy’s Birmingham event at the Island Bar in November. That event is on Saturday 15 November, 4-7pm at Island Bar at the Victoria Pub slightly … [Read more…]
shameless self promotion (for a good cause) « graphiquillan Please go and vote for Shona’s beautiful design. It’s so quick to do and you’ll be supporting Birmingham’s creativeness. Please. Go on 4Talent Central Film Weekender As part of the Hello Digital festival the local 4Talent folk have put together some film events at the Electric … [Read more…]
This quote from Graphiquillan stuck with me and has given D’log food for though too: I’m often frustrated by the stamp of the council’s logo on everything creative that is sanctioned. Whenever I see that logo, there’s a switch that flips in my mind, and (probably unfairly) signals to me: “Hmmm, probably a bit dull. … [Read more…]
Creative Republic managed to snatch victory from defeat the other night – the star turn couldn’t make the ‘Creative Masterclass with Michael Wolff‘ so instead we were given a chance to ponder what the Birmingham’s presentation of our very important (as we’re constantly being told at the mo) creative scene. Stef Lewandowski kicked things off … [Read more…]
Graphiquillan – tea break painting | process The joy of artists’ blogs – I like seeing the process behind/around the finished work. This is “the journey from sketch to almost finished study for a future painting” stitches and hos have a blog “For now here’s a picture of a knitted fish blanket that I love”. … [Read more…]