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Sketching keeps me focused and for those who have

Sketching keeps me focused and for those who have followed me for a while, know I sketch everyday. Last week a good friend Ange from @botanyshope5 asked me to handover my sketchbooks as she had an idea for an online exhibition. After a selection process, 75 pieces were chosen for the exhibition aptly called ‘Sketchbook Pages’ Over 3 days the 75 pieces will be uploaded to www.botanyshop.co.uk the first 25 will be available to buy from Sunday 6th December from 8pm. In the meantime I’ll keep you updated on stories, for all upcoming news you can sign up to the Obiko newsletter, link in bio. Have a wondrous December #onlineartsales #collaborativeart #sketchbookpages

He wanted to show his face today and get a little

He wanted to show his face today and get a little fresh air. Hidden between pages of flowers he started to get a little nauseous from the smell #sketchbookstories #mixedmediaart #portaitofaboy

PRINT GIVEAWAY! Sunday and I’m leaning into a s

PRINT GIVEAWAY!
Sunday and I’m leaning into a sense of calm in the house after a hectic week. For those who didn’t see the last post on how to win this ‘Bold Bloom’ oak framed 210mm x 297mm (A4) print this is how you can enter

1)Like the post
2)Follower @obikodesign
3)Tag three friends

Competition closes on Friday 4th December at 8pm where the winner will randomly be picked.

Good luck!

#printcompetition #artforyourwalls #minimalartwork

This morning I did post a sketch, then thought I w

This morning I did post a sketch, then thought I would make a little video of a few more instead. These are all ideas for larger pieces of artwork and I’ll be applying colour to a few of them. I’m having to have a reshuffle of work in the studio, then I’ll be able to work on 594 x 841mm (Al) paper and canvases around the same size #ideasonpaper #newartwork #scalingup

‘Daisy’ I’m working on varIations of this pa

‘Daisy’ I’m working on varIations of this painting, using colour and looking at different shapes for the petals. I’ll see how far I can take it. I’m also thinking this design will make a good addition to the stationery range and for a print too #rethinkingart #contemporaryartwork #minimalstyle

My sketches from this week. Working in ink and oil

My sketches from this week. Working in ink and oil crayon, capturing the feeling of just letting the pictures be. Smudges, marks, off centre, imperfect drawings don’t matter, as today they are perfect for me. Have a great weekend #imperfectlyperfect #weeklysketch #ideasonpaper

Cactus a painting I did last week. I seem really d

Cactus a painting I did last week. I seem really drawn to this one and have decided to keep it. Also, this week I have decided to streamline what I paint as most of the time I’m all over the place. I’ll focus on the bold and minimal (said this not so long ago) so will hone my skills towards this way of working for a while and see how it goes. How do you feel about change in your practice, do you embrace it or just won’t go there? #contemporaryart #minimalandbold #bethechangeyouwanttosee

It’s a GIVEAWAY folks! A first for Obiko, tryin

It’s a GIVEAWAY folks!
A first for Obiko, trying to keep a positive spin on world events. Apologies for the sound quality.
I’ll be giving away the monochrome A4 (21 x 29.7 cm) 'Bold Bloom’ print in the video, which is printed onto a smooth 315gsm cotton, acid and lignin free paper, it will arrive signed and dated and I’ll frame it too.

To Enter:
1)Like the post
2)Follow@obikodesign
3)Tag three friends below

Competition closes on Friday 4th December 8pm where the winner will randomly be picked.
Good luck!

If you would like to buy this print anyway, you can head over to the gorgeous online shop @reste where you’ll find this one amongst a few more Obiko designed prints. The simplicity of the design looks great in most surroundings be it a period or modern property
#printcompetition #minimalprint #artforyourwalls

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