Once upon a Time

Pics from a nursery rhyme/ fairy story puzzle I recently worked on. This was the second in a set, the first having been done by a different illustrator. So not only did I have to match their style, I had to think of fairy tales and nursery rhymes which they hadn't done. I'm quite pleased with the outcome...Little miss muffet being my fave :-) see what you think! All images copyright Stacey Roscoe

Scrooge

So to make up for my total lack of blogs here's another design I did for a range of Christmas items based on 'A Christmas Carol'. Enjoy!

Busy Busy Busy

Wow, I've been so busy these last few months since switching my day job that I just havent had time to update my blog. Good news is that I'm doing kids puzzles and spot characters in my new job so I've got loads more images to add!




I'm enjoying working on different things and the freedom to create whole scenes, letting my imagination run wild. In my last job there were a lot of constraints, as I was drawing safety issues and informative material. Plus the puzzles I have drawn will be in major stores including Dunelms, The Range, Primark, Asda, Morrisons, Poundland, B&M's and loads more so keep an eye out!!

Saw Tangled the other day and it was awesome, so hopefully I will have some Rapunzel inspired illustrations soon. Disney is officially back on form!!!

Stacey
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Watercolour pencils

My Nan recently paid a visit to the pencil museum in Cumbria and brought me back some watercolour pencils.

I've never really used them before but I thought i'd give them a crack and I have to say i'm really pleased with the results! I've often tried watercolours and have failed miserably but the pencils give you more control over the colour and where it's placed.

So after watching a few tutorials on YouTube on how to use them here is my first attempt at watercolour pencils...not perfect but I think I'm getting the hang of it quite quickly. It looks better in person but it makes a change from the digital colouring I'm used to and a lot easier than markers!

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Last year I did the poster for a local thatre company's Panto, Mother Goose. This year they are doing 'Snow white and the Seven Dwarfs' which has proven a bit more of a challenge.

The challenge for a MASSIVE Disney fan like myself is to do a poster which in no way resembles the grained in image of Disney's Snow White'.

After a few redraws and costume & hair changes I am pleased with the result. The Disney influence is still there, especially in the witch, but I'll never get away with 27 years of watching Disney without picking up some tips. Hardly a bad thing :-)

A Very Potter Musical

I was recently introduced to 'A Very Potter Musical' on Youtube by my friend Emily and I have to say It's brilliant. If you like musicals it's well worth a watch. Well done to the guys at 'StarKid'!!

To thank Emily for passing me the link I did her this very quick sketch of Draco Malfoy from the show.

Now I just have to wait for the sequel!!

Junior Whites website launched!

The new Junior Whites website which I did some player and mascot illustrations for a while back has been launched today.

I've had a quick look at it and I have to say the designers at BWFC have done a lovely job on the games, especially the Kevin Davies Keepy Up one, it made me giggle!

The images look great, especially my favourite Lofty pic. All in all a top job, well done wanderers!

Visit the site at http://www.juniorwhites.co.uk