Back before the pandemic I spent a week under the tutelage of Joby Carter, one of the UK’s best known and talented sign writers. Joby and his wife Georgina run the Carters Travelling Funfair started by his Parents John and Anna Carter back in 1977., but they don’t just tour with the funfair – they…
Back in November last year I had the absolute pleasure of working with Louise Tennekon – a Bishops Stortford resident who decided that the town needed to take action against climate change and that she needed to do something about it! She got stuck in, created an action team, raised enough money to fund the…
Back By Popular Demand! I’ve been making, using and sharing these free planners since 2014 – and they’re back for 2022! A Year Planner so you can dream big and set your BHAGs for the year, A set of Monthly planners with space for goals and actions A Week Planer, great for for those busy…
Recently I had the pleasure of working with author, corporate and personal development consultant and (most importantly) friend Martine Bolton to create illustrations for her book, Your Thinking is Your Superpower. A book about understanding the connection between our thoughts, feelings and actions and using that to make changes to transform our lives. I think Martine…
Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Maggy Pigott CBE, author of the book, How to Age Joyfully after she found and connected with me on Twitter. She had seen my This Won’t be Forever Covid-19 inspired poster after it went slightly viral and loved it so asked if I would draw a summary of her book. Of…
I’ve created some fun and playful Covid-19 Printables which I”m sharing here for free. I love that my work brings a smile and gets shared and used by people around the world, and its especially important in these difficult times that we keep positive and ‘find the fun’ (to quote Mary Poppins). Please feel free…
This August I joined 170 people from 15 different countries at International Sketchnote Camp in Paris. Sketchnotes were ‘invented’ by Mike Rohde an American designer to help him take better notes in meetings, he loved them so much he wrote a book – the Sketchnote Handbook and started a movement – The Sketchnote Army –…
I recently sent out a short three word survey to previous clients and supporters of my business. I wanted something that was short and easy to complete because I wanted to be able to visualise the results, and as an afterthought I added a box for testimonials. I was completely amazed at the response, firstly…
I love the book Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. It’s got short sentences and pictures. And buckets of great advice about being more creative. If anyone asks for book recommendation I always recommend Steal Like an Artist. It only takes 30 minutes to read but here are just five of my favourite bits.…
Using simple visual meeting techniques can turn a dull meeting into an engaging and memorable experience. Visuals engage and focus the group – why not try a visual agenda at your next meeting? A visual agenda will engage your group in advance of the event – and a large hand drawn image on the…
