No energy or reason to do anything other than snuggle under blankets with a pile of books, today. At work yesterday I picked up Quentin Blake's brilliantly fascinating account of his working processes, Words and Pictures, and brought it home to read. I love his Punch cover from 1962 (above). The quality of his line and expression is superb.I also love his gentle observational humour.
His use of handscript and restrained colour in his early commissions for the Spectator is exquisite.
I always find myself drawn to late fifties and early sixties design, illustration and typography, and thanks to Melissa's recommendation, I've also been really, really enjoying Swedish Embroidery by Eivor Fisher, a gorgeous 1953 publication full of traditional and modern embroidery designs. The original paper patterns are still tucked into the back.
This design for a door curtain covered in hand embroidered Viking ships on grey linen is my favourite.
The detail is so lovely. I am very inspired!
When I have finished browsing through these I have a new book about Dorothy Wordsworth to devour. Light the fire and put the kettle on, someone...As usual, the images I've used are copyright of the artist/publisher, so mustn't be used for anything except your own personal reference.
9 comments:
Love Quentin Blake and the ships too are beautiful.
I like the idea of having nothing to do other than snuggle down with a book!
I am so happy to have just discovered your blog. I have been having a bit of a creative block and was reading Keri Smiths book and then I discover your blog and see the Wish Jar listed on the left hand side! I hope to visit you often for some creative inspiration!
Hi Sue! Thanks for coming to my blog. Silly old me deleted your comment by mistake! I must pay more attention and stop keeping my head in the clouds!!!
I just love those Viking ships, though I always thought they had square sails? Still, wouldn't have made such a good design that way!
Are you contemplating redesigning your curtains?? ;)
Spotted some QB cards in Waitrose this morning.
I also love those Viking curtains.
Must look out that book.
You are so knowledgeable.
you are like a snow flake
wonderful
Glad you are all enjoying Quentin :-)
People called Quentin are nearly always interesting, aren't they?
These are just beautiful Sue. Very 'you'. I don't know how I've missed your posts. I love them.
I think its becasue you don't have a 'follow' button and I thought I had you in my google reader list but I don't..I will very soon.
Thanks for your comment on dodgy e mails.
Yes I acquired this lovely book on the strength of Tiny Happy's recommendation.
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