Journal
Updates from inside & outside of the studio, with a sprinkling of illustrations just for good measure.
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Scotland: new work, new chapter
Studio updatesAs I transition into Edinburgh life, I am excited to share a rewilding project created with Scotland: The Big Picture
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Bombs, collapse, and the way of the sleeping bumblebees
NatureIt's been a rough few months of news headlines. But in times of apathy, we can look to bumblebees to reframe our despair.
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Gardening, biodiversity and creativity
The Veg PatchJoin me for this interview with Tidy Content where I share my thoughts on gardening, creativity, and conservation in the context of a world grappling with climate change.
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Moths Matter: a pop-up workshop at Wildwood
NatureTo celebrate National Insect Week, I collaborated with the Butterfly Conservation team to curate an interactive event to raise awareness of the beauty and fragility of moths.
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Moth infographics: paper-cut process
Studio updatesWith National Insect Week coming up, I'm working on a colourful paper-cut project with Butterfly Conservation as part of their #MothsMatter campaign.
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Under the Skin: digital prints launch
NewsWe’ve been busy photographing and packaging a brand new range of digital prints that we have launched on our freshly revamped Under the Skin online shop.
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Remembering Kim
NewsWith the unexpected passing of my dad, I wanted to take this opportunity to check in and share a short tribute to Dr Nicholas "Kim" Harrison. He liked to be called Kim.
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Attending the International Ocean Film Festival
NewsIt was an absolute honour to attend this year's International Ocean Film Festival for our shortlisted art activism film with Sea Shepherd.
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International Ocean Film Festival shortlist
NewsI'm super proud to announce that our Under the Skin x Sea Shepherd documentary has been shortlisted for the International Ocean Film Festival 2022.
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Communicating COP26
Studio updatesIn a short one-day design 'sprint', I create a dynamic brand for Wildscreen's critical climate event.
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Art exhibitions and activism at COP26
ActivismWith the global climate conference finished, we’re taking stock of everything we witnessed—both inside and outside the gallery—during the events in Glasgow.
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Countdown to COP26
Studio updatesAs global leaders head to Glasgow for the UN’s climate summit, we’re getting our heads down in the Under the Skin studio in preparation for our latest exhibition that will shine a spotlight on extinction.
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The Art of Slow Travel
AdventuresSince setting off on my climbing adventure 4 weeks ago, I have been pondering the things I have learnt and observed during times of Slow Travel.
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Back to my roots
The Veg PatchDuring lockdown, I have been reconnecting with the dirt and learning how to tend homegrown vegetables at our shared family allotment.
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The Tale Behind The Whale
Studio updatesI share an insight into my childhood connection with these ocean giants and delve into the creative process behind our latest Under the Skin screenprint.
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Christmas Cards Designs
Studio updatesEvery year I build upon my series of nature-inspired Christmas cards. Today, I'm going to share a snippet of the working process for one of the latest festive designs.
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Winter Waves
AdventuresI to retrace my footsteps to one of my favourite secret spots on the Gower Peninsular.
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International Surfing Day
AdventuresLast week was International Surfing Day. This gave me the opportunity to pause and reflect on something that has played a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember.
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Bird & Whale
Picture booksA short story about an unlikely pair of friends who long for a different life, a Whale who lives in the sea and a Bird who lives in the clouds.
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Making a documentary with Sea Shepherd
ActivismFollowing our trip aboard the M/V Farley Mowat with ocean activists Sea Shepherd, we are now making a short film that tells a story about our firsthand account of a species going extinct.
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Slowing Down
The Veg PatchAmidst the COVID-19 outbreak I have returned to my roots in Wales. For many of us, these challenging times have been an opportunity to reevaluate our lifestyles and turn to nature for solace.
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Return of the swallows
NatureEvery year these swift and agile fliers return to my parents house in Wales to signify the arrival of Spring.
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Experiencing life as a Sea Shepherd
ActivismWe spend a few days aboard the Farley Mowat with Sea Shepherd, patrolling the waters of the Sea of Cortez. We get a glimpse into the working life as a Sea Shepherd on the front lines of conservation.
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