Felt Mistress Creature Couture Book Launch and Exhibition At Foyles

Last night we had our book launch at Foyles. I had such fun and was so pleased to see so many friends and meet lots of online friends too. We were lucky enough to have the event sponsored by Jelly Belly who supplied us with their gourmet sodas and jelly beans, the colours and flavours were amazing. Also Tunnocks supplied us with boxes full of (G'goobs favourite) Teacakes, milk and dark chocolate I'd never tried the dark chocolate ones and they are delicious. (many thanks to both those companies)
I was a little nervous beforehand about the interview part of the evening but soon got into the swing of it and the audience were great, with lots of interesting questions to ask. I gave my camera to my lovely friend Drew as I knew I wouldn't get a chance to take any photos and he did a brilliant job.
As well as the launch we have an exhibition running until January on the 3rd floor gallery at Foyles (Charing Cross). Go find out what some of the FM characters want for Christmas and what New Year's resolutions they have. Here's some photos of the exhibition and the event. Many thanks to everyone involved, you made it such a lovely evening xxx

Creature Couture, Gold Tippy, Felt Ticket and Fun!

So much exciting stuff to share I'm not sure where to start! Creature Couture has been printed and delivered to the Blank Slate offices as have the exclusive ltd edition gold Tippy vinyl figure. The gold Tippy is ltd to 250 pieces and only available from Blank Slate when you buy the special edition bundle (More details here)




That's not all either, by ordering the book direct from Blank Slate you also have the chance to find the "Felt Ticket". Finding the felt ticket means you have won the cover star Elspeth Frond, an original, one off Felt Mistress character.
The lovely people at Blank Slate have uploaded a preview of Creature Couture for you to check out here.




To celebrate the launch of the book we have an event at Foyles on Charing Cross Rd, London on the 11th December (also includes an exhibition which will run until the 3rd January) it's a free event but you do need to register here
I am also doing two monster making workshops at Foyles one on the 9th of December and one on the 16th December




This weekend I will be at Thought Bubble Festival in Leeds in the New Dock Hall with some copies of the book and gold Tippys as well as other goodies Come along and say hello :)

Look At The Size Of This!!

The lovely Mr Phoenix sent me these photographs showing the cover artwork and the size of the Felt Mistress Creature Couture Book. It's out real soon and can be ordered through Blank Slate Books. If you buy direct from Blank Slate you also get the chance to win the cover star Elspeth Frond!

"Drain The Red" - Marceline for Gallery Nucleus

I love Adventure Time and Gallery Nucleus so I was delighted to be asked to take part in their Adventure Time tribute show (in association with Cartoon Network). Being quarter goth my first choice was obviously Marceline (Vampire Queen). She will be available for sale from Gallery Nucleus soon. The show opens on August 18th. More details here.

Creature Couture book!

Felt Mistress: Creature Couture from Blank Slate on Vimeo.

I'm a little late blogging this as it was officially announced last week but I'm very excited about the release of an "art of" Felt Mistress book through the lovely people at Blank Slate. Designed and edited by the brilliant Woodrow Phoenix it's a 400 page hardback book with over 1500 photographs, character information, original sketches by Jonathan and interviews with the artists I've been lucky enough to collaborate with - including Jon Burgerman, Pete Fowler, Ben Newman, Jon Knox and Nobrow. The book will debut at Thought Bubble in Leeds on November 17th followed by a launch party in London in December (details soon). Pre-orders are available now and until August 1st it's at a special price of £26.99 (normally £29.99).

Order the book HERE

The exciting news doesn't end there for as well as the book I'm excited to announce that the brilliant Crazylabel have also produced a limited Blank Slate exclusive edition vinyl toy of the one and only Tippy Winkles. Limited to just 250 this is available as a special edition bundle along with the book. All preorders of either option have the chance to win the "Felt Ticket". This will be inserted randomly inside one copy of the book and the winner of this wins none other than Elspeth Frond - cover star of the book!

Order the special bundle (book plus Tippy) HERE

Rishikesh George for Gallery Nucleus

I am honoured to be part of The Beatles tribute show at Gallery Nucleus alongside so many great artists. Here's my piece "Rishikesh George" complete with a felt sitar He measures 680mm x 360mm (seated) and will be available to buy from the Gallery

Foyles Workshop

I'm teaching a monster making workshop on the 30th June at Foyles, (Charing Cross Rd London) places are limited and tickets are available here. Its going to be a fun fun fun. Hopefully see you there!

Hey! Who's This Guy? Revealed

The show opened on Thursday at Nobrow. It was a great night, I had so much fun. Thanks again to everyone involved and everyone who came,and everyone who helped to promote it with blog posts and Tweets, and all my lovely friends for their support and to Kirk Originals for supplying some amazing eyewear for the pieces and to the guys at Nobrow for being great hosts.

The show runs until the 23rd June so you still have time to catch it but for those who can't make it here's some photos,(almost forgot thanks to Dan Berry for the pre show photo shoot) You can buy a printed concertina with the "Hey!Who's This Guy?" characters on is available HERE.

Hey! Who's This Guy? Starts This Week

Our show at Nobrow opens this week starting with the private view Thursday evening. Everyone is welcome so if you are free pop along and be sure to say hello. Here's a few photos of what to expect (only a small selection though,still lots of new stuff to be revealed at the show) See you Thursday! Check poster at bottom of this post for more details.