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’ve recently been working at the Trauma Informed Barnardo’s events – two leadership conferences aimed at helping the organisation become more trauma informed and responsive. Prior to the event I created a few items to support the conference, helping embed the idea of graphics and drawing being part of the event. These included: Conference Logo…
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’ve drawn a few personal story pictures now – including my own – and they are a lovely way to summarise a life or career, and prepare for a job application or interview. They are truly personal and I spend time with the recipient to ensure the drawing not only tells their story but also…
Recently I was contacted by Alphi, the Association of Learning Providers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. They asked me to help create an Apprenticeship Tool kit that they could take into schools to engage the pupils in a discussion about their future careers. We discussed how best to use the apprenticeship tool kit…
This February I spent an awesome few days learning how to get the best out of my lovely Neuland pens at a 3 day Level Up Your Lettering workshop run by Heather Martinez – the Corporate Graffiti Artist. On the first day Heather taught us a few new lettering styles and then on day two…
This month I’m celebrating Imagistic’s 3rd Birthday! 3 wonderful years of drawing nearly every day and working with some lovely and extremely varied clients. Back in 2016 I rebranded from Pinboard Meetings to Imagistic to reflect the changing nature of my work and I haven’t looked back. This has been my busiest year to date…
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.…
Linked in Locals have quickly spread around the world, taking online networking offline and helping to build stronger local business communities. I’ve been involved in the Portsmouth event since it launched last Spring and also attended the launch event in Poole, and they’ve been amazing. I’ve met and drawn for so many new people, and…
A new business support partnership launched in Portsmouth this year and I was super excited to be invited to draw at their event. Gethin Jones, who co-founded Synergy Success Network along with Mark Legg, took the chair, quizzing a panel of local entrepreneurs to find out what made them so successful. Fab Forhad, Sarah Goodall,…
