Recent comicbooks

Blogging seems to have taken a step back, but I'm all in gear to blog again! Lots to catch up on, and stories to tell. But first, I picked up a few new comics in America on holiday. This week I have had a little bit of time to catch up with them all. I'm a fan of boom. Months ago Uncle Grandpa came out and I couldn't get hold of a single issue in the UK. I walk into the first comic book store in America and find ever single issue. So I decided to buy the first two. They are so fun, bright and light hearted. Plus mega crazy!

I picked up Adventure Time's Card Wars comic, which also came with a free card to us in the actual game! Plus it's all about Fionna and Cake! I love these characters. Getting a free game card was such an awesome extra!

I also picked up Bob's Burgers. Now I have already read this issue, but I loved this cover, so I just had to buy it again! I mean look at it! Super cute!

And I also picked up Power Up. I'm still unsure about this comic. It seems like it ticks all the boxes, but there is something about it I'm really not sure if I actually like it. Maybe I just need to try the second issue and make up my mind then.

What comic books are you reading? And any I should be checking out?

Life just gets busy

Wow. I have been busy. Life has been kinda crazy! I wanted to make sure I documented everything over the last few weeks, but of course I was too busy and that idea went out of the window. I have jumped on a plane and flew all the way to Austin and then Portland. I had the best two weeks in such a long time. I relaxed so much, did so much, and saw so much. But I will talk about this all soon. I helped with my artists group and our market last weekend. I sold lots of my work, which has given me so much confidence. But again, more about this soon. I'm working like crazy, lots of art projects on the way, trying to read as much as I can, make more healthy meals and plan more adventures.

Treats all round

The other day I went for lunch with my dear sister in my favourite cafe for lunch. Our boyfriends came too, which is always lovely. I love how even with the age gap we all get on. The boys are really good friends now, which makes me and my sister spend more time together.

We had delicious coffee/tea and yummy sandwiches. Such pretty cups. The view from the cafe is always so gorgeous. Sunny or rainy, looking out of the window and seeing the cathedral is always a lovely sight. 

Later on in the afternoon myself and David treated ourselves to frozen yogurt. It's actually my favourite! And a lovely new little place has opened up in Canterbury. It's been there for a while, but we hadn't tried it. So today was the perfect day!

Beautiful colourful walls and friendly staff make for a perfect little place. We wandered around Canterbury after our yogurt hand in hand. Life is so good sometimes. It's just the little things that make everything so good.

Home and Away at The Beaney

On a rainy Monday evening in May I was lucky enough to be invited to the private view of 'Home and Away' Eduardo Paolozzi's General Dynamic F.U.N at The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge. Lots of people had dressed up so the whole evening had a wonderful 60s vibe. The evening started off wonderful with Babycham being offered. Drink in hand I picked up a pretty patterned mask. There was lots to choose from, so it was very hard.

General Dynamic F.U.N is a series of 50 colourful screen prints and photolithographs. The first thoughts that popped into my head was how bright and colourful the work was. These pieces all stemmed from his interest in collecting and collaging found materials. I found the work very interesting as my own art is about collecting materials and placing them together to create something new.

There was also a collage wall where you could add to to create a giant piece. We had lots of paper, magazines and other paper materials to look through and cut up. I added my little piece to the giant collage.

The whole evening was a fun experience. I always think that The Beaney is a wonderful venue and I can't wait for the next private view.

Matalan Oxford street adventure

So I went to London for a couple of weeks for work. I went to help set up the new Matalan in Oxford Street. I was super excited by this! Helping set up such an awesome store with work, and in London! So awesome.

We worked long days, but they were always good. Hotel life is hard to get used to, but it's fine! I loved it after a while. We also got days off, which we could spend in London. My first day off was spent shopping in Westfield, which was where our hotel was. I also ventured to Forbidden Planet for new comicbook day. Grabbed some comics and went for a teylatte and cupcake.

I kept falling in love with pretty items that I hadn't seen before. These clutch bags were just the best! I wanted them all!

After lots of hard work the store was ready to open. It looked just beautiful. Everyone worked mega hard, and the results really showed. This store just looked so amazing, and fancy.

I can't wait for the next new store opening! They are always so fun.