A Passion Project...

 

During the first lockdown I set myself a personal project, as I really wanted to look inward and pause, I wanted to create imagery that had meaning, even if that imagery meant something else to someone else.

I created a zine (I'll show you that later on if you fancy a peek,) and from that I developed a deck of cards that could be used to focus upon when writing affirmations and intentions.

I'll discuss some of the cards in more depth during the summer (I've set myself the challenge to learn a bit about iMovie,) and hopefully I'll make some short films about them.

 I've learnt so much from this project, not just about techniques such as photoshop editing, but about myself.

I'll be launching the decks in October - November time, hope you like them!

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Mrs B Has A Newsletter!

 

For a really long time I have wanted to write a Mrs B newsletter. 

Just something that you could read with a cup of tea and a biccy (custard cream for me please, natch!)

I thought that once a month I could let you know about any shop snippets, sneaky previews, workshop news and general bits and bobs.

I also wanted to make a monthly 'mixtape' on Spotify for you (I've already made the playlists for the rest of 2020, it's great fun!)

If you'd like to sign up you will also receive a welcome email with a free printable (but I'll leave that to be a surprise!)

You'll find the sign-up button at the bottom of the home page on my website here.

I'd also like to thank Leona from Indie Roller who helped me so much and to my fellow Rollers for all their support - cheers chucks!

I hope you enjoy reading your newsletter!

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An Exciting Delivery...

We ventured out the other day so that I could make an exciting delivery to the very beautiful Heart Gallery in Hebden Bridge.

I can't believe that my work will be in this beautiful gallery, even though you can't see it in the photo, I am grinning from ear to ear!

My very kind hubby (wearing a Mrs B home-made mask, bless him,) was such a star, he really does help me out an awful lot.

Hebden Bridge is such a creative town, we noticed these Tretchikoff - inspired artworks dotted around the town and some really interesting political collages...

Love the yarn - bombing too!

Middie had her own mini ham sandwich for dinner!

I'm hoping that Marco's pizzeria is open next time we call, it's amazing and is a really welcoming place with a great atmosphere.

It was such a treat to pop into Lucy And The Caterpillar, it's such a beautiful vintage shop full of treasures...

I think that Middie wants to go now...

Hope you enjoyed our little trip, it felt like quite an adventure after being at home for months on end.

Best wishes chucks 

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My Shop Will Soon Be Open! Whoop!

For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to have my artwork printed onto items that can be used every day.

I've also always dreamed of having my own little shop, and even though its not one that's made of bricks and mortar and has a bell that tinkles every time someone comes inside, my little online shop has had a lot of love, (and blood, sweat, tears and the occasional sweary word!) poured into it.

It shall be open on Monday 22nd October, so I thought that this could be a good time to show you the wares that I've been working on, (hope that's okay!)

www.mrsbertimus.co.uk

The 'Passing Storm' cushion has been printed with one of my original paintings (on both sides,) and is a generous 60 x 60 cm.

All of the items for sale have been made and printed in the UK.

The 'King Of The Magpies' pouch is also printed on both sides, and is perfect for all those bits and bobs.

The 'Mrs Whipple' tote bag is printed on lovely sturdy cotton fabric, I'm so happy with the quality of the artwork reproduction.

There is also a special edition 'Scrips and Scraps Scampering Hares' stationery set that includes writing paper, note-let cards and a notebook.

I really enjoyed designing and co-ordinating all the bits and bobs for the set...I'm becoming quite obsessed with stationery design!

There is also a set of art cards, all reproductions of my drawing-collages.

 The cards can also look quite fetching in a frame if you wish.

And finally are my sets of little notebooks, I picked some of my favourite colours for my stationery designs, I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed myself designing these!

I do hope that you didn't mind me showing you these, I didn't want this post to look like a giant advert, but I'm really excited that everything's coming together after months of work!

Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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