artists – Jake + Maya [Kids]

jakeandmaya1 27 September, 2016 Comments off

Screen Printing with Kathy

When it comes to Screen Printing, the phrase "all the gear but no idea" comes to mind ... I have the screens, the fluids, the inks, the lot but never actually got around to learning how to do it. Simply because I don't know how to get started and it all

jakeandmaya1 28 January, 2016 Comments off

Andrea Mastovito – Installation

I love collages and all sorts of paper crafts. Not only is it easy and fun to do, it is also a great way to up-cycle some used newspapers and magazines. I often do this with the kids right before our recycling is due to get collected. We make simple collages, cards

jakeandmaya1 30 October, 2015 No Comment

Affordable Art Fair at

For years now, we have been going to the Affordable Art Fair at Battersea Park, London. It is a great day out. We bring the dog and the kids. First time we took the kids, they were tiny babies, now they walk around commenting and taking pictures of everything. The AAF is pretty

jakeandmaya1 26 October, 2015 Comment 1

Ai Wei We at

Ai Wei Wei, China's most controversial artist. Harassed repeatedly, jailed and still under strict surveillance in China but nothing can stop his fight for his/our freedom of speech. A visually stunning and thought-provoking exhibition. [gallery type="rectangular" columns="4" size="large" link="file" ids="1292,1293,1305,1304,1303,1302,1309,1301,1300,1297,1299,1298,1308,1296,1294,1307"] The exhibition is on at The Royal Academy of Arts and ends 13th

jakeandmaya1 09 October, 2015 Comment 1

Improved By Me

Instagram for me isn't just a great way to show my work and connect with my followers but also a great way to find new inspiration and ideas. Just this morning, I came across the lovely Improvedbyme. Swedish Jessica Olander, the creative force behind Improved by Me, is a graphic designer

jakeandmaya1 06 October, 2015 No Comment

The Peacock Arts Trail

As some of you may know, I have recently started playing around with water-colours and paints a bit. I felt quite happy with the progress that I had been making in the past couple of weeks .... until I visited Caroline Rudge and Chris Dunn's studio as part of the

jakeandmaya1 05 October, 2015 No Comment

The Peacock Arts Trail

Apart from discovering and meeting new artists and makers on the Peacock Arts Trail, I also find it fascinating to see how other creatives work and get a peek into their workspaces. Claire Baker Ceramic Art - Claire's lovely little studio is tucked inside the most amazing grounds of Hartnam

jakeandmaya1 04 October, 2015 Comment 1

The Peacock Arts Trail

Another amazing day on the Peacock Arts Trail. We met such amazing artists today, and the locations were stunning too ! Truly wonderful. It is just so nice seeing how other creatives work and knowing that there are so many talented artists and makers around me, kind of makes me feel less lonely

jakeandmaya1 04 October, 2015 No Comment

The Peacock Arts Trail

Today was Day 1 of the annual Peacock Art Trail, so Little Jake and I decided to spend the day together and trail around the various artists studios and galleries. I had already picked out the studios that i wanted to visit but let him decide in which order we would