Author Archives: Andrea Willette

Sketchbook snippets from 2020

Bits and pieces from my sketchbook and studio during 2020 – looking forward to more making and learning in 2021. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and creative year ahead!

Coptic Stitch Bound Handmade Journal

A5 sized lined journal/notebook, handmade using the coptic stitch bookbinding technique. Lined paper printed on 100gsm recycled paper [from 100% post consumer waste] – each signature (group of folded paper) is a different colour to create a rainbow effect when opened or viewed from the exposed spine. Bound with white thread so that the stitchingContinue reading “Coptic Stitch Bound Handmade Journal”

Handmade Sketchbook – Coptic Stitch Bookbinding Technique

A personalised sketchbook that I made using coptic binding (sometimes also called chain stitch in bookbinding), which is a method that allows the book to lay completely flat when opened. The way the stitching is showcased against the exposed pages of the spine is a very beautiful and unusual feature. One of the many perksContinue reading “Handmade Sketchbook – Coptic Stitch Bookbinding Technique”

Kerry Blue Dog with Party Hat – Watercolour Birthday Card

Another unenthusiastic dog in a party hat, as I had so much fun painting the boxer! This time a Kerry Blue Terrier. I’m planning to paint a couple more of these to create a set, so if there’s a particular breed that you’d like me to paint then let me know! Painted with Windsor &Continue reading “Kerry Blue Dog with Party Hat – Watercolour Birthday Card”

Party Hat Boxer Dog Birthday Card

This is a card that I had a lot of fun painting earlier this year for a family member’s big birthday. The doggo is their adorable boxer which I painted from a photo, and added the party hat for fun – I really enjoy it against that typical boxer dog facial expression! Painted with WindsorContinue reading “Party Hat Boxer Dog Birthday Card”

Upcoming exhibition: Journeys at Oxmarket Centre of Arts

I am pleased to be showing work in the upcoming ‘Journeys’ exhibition at Oxmarket Centre of Arts in Chichester; “an open exhibition exploring the theme of ‘Journeys’, featuring painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, photography, print, jewellery, drawing and mixed media.” The exhibition will run 9 – 21 December, and is open Tuesdays – Sundays 10:00am – 4:30pm. OxmarketContinue reading “Upcoming exhibition: Journeys at Oxmarket Centre of Arts”

Upcoming exhibition: ‘conNEctWORK’ at Arts Central

I have a new papercut work ‘Through the Inner World’ (detail pictured) which will be exhibited in the upcoming ‘conNEctWORK’ exhibition at Arts Central in MK! The exhibition runs 4th – 26th September.  The exhibition will have its own website, where you can find out more information about the artists and the show: http://www.connectworkexhibition.co.uk . You can also follow TwitterContinue reading “Upcoming exhibition: ‘conNEctWORK’ at Arts Central”

Final open day of Janus exhibition

This Saturday, 10th May, is the final day of the JANUS exhibition at Arts Central. It is open 2 – 4pm, and is also an opportunity to meet artists involved in the exhibition. This Saturday myself and Vilas Sirah will be there. Hope to see you there! For more details visit the Arts Central Meetup pageContinue reading “Final open day of Janus exhibition”