Today, I received my postcard from Moo, it was faster that I thought. I did pay for dhl express to make sure that I get them before I’m going on holiday but I wasn’t expect them that early, that was nice. I like the way, it came out, I’m surely going to order some more, when I come back. Now, let’s market ourselves!  And that’s another story…

I’ve know the website Colour Lovers for while now, but I only signed up few month ago, and create some palette today. The truth is that I’ve never really thought of doing it but I take a lot of picture, so I may do it regularly from now, and I’ll put the result here. So, I’ll post some photos that I take with the palette colors, please note that I’m not a professional photograph so please indulge me ^3^.  Check out site Colour Lovers, it’s a great place to be inspired, color wise.

Charuca is holding her first contest until the 10th of April. You’re supposed to do a Charuca fan art, pictures,drawing, craft etc…it doesn’t matter as long as it’s a fan art. You can check out her interview here.

In february there will be some important International trade show in Europe:

Germany

Paperworld: from  30thof January to the 2nd of february . Leading international trade fair for paper, office and stationery.  (Frankfurt)

Toy fair: from the 4th to the 9th of February. Trade fair for toys, hobbies and leisure-time activities (Nuremberg)

England:

Spring Fair: from the 7th to the 11th of February. (Birmingham)

I’m writting this post to inform, that the original, book jacket of the book of Kokomoina Bacar Tabibou, that I talked about in a previous post , has been modified and change without my permission, and although it does put my name as the illustrator, I didn’t do it.   The one on the left is the original that I made, the one on the right was modified - the girl was cut out of the illustration.

For those who still don’t know it, Loony mag the second issue of the brand new  home decor magazine online is out! And it’s just brillant. I really like the article about the J.Crew, though I’m not sure if what I prefer the in store or the clothes and I loved the picture of Lisa fine’s parisian flat. Oh, and by the way you can view the mag in full screen, so enjoy your reading and have a nice week end!

The blog will launch a new category: interview. I will interview designers and illustrators, that I love. I hope you’ll find them interesting and inspiring. The first one will be on the 24th/11. Please stay tuned!

A list of show,that are about to go on. I hope I’ll be able to go to the national stationery as this year wasn’t able to make it -and I  had bought my ticket to the show in 2008!!!- Hopefully this year…

United States:

Americansmart:  6th to 13 th of January The Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market

20th to 22nd of March   The Atlanta Spring Gift, Home Furnishings & Holiday Market & The Atlanta International Fine Linen & Home Textiles MarketSM

Cha (craft & hobby association): 24th to 27th of January

National Stationery Show: 16th to 19th of May Annual trade show for the gift and stationery industry

Surtex: 16th to 18th of May  International fair for the sale and licence of design ( textile, wall covering…)

England:

ICHF: international craft and hobby fair- 5th to 8th of november Craft and material art for christmas

Media Pro expo 09: 4th to 5th Advertising and design agencies, brands and the public sector communication 

World licensing expo Xpofair: opening 15 of january  (1year) an online, 3D, virtual licensing event (industry trade magazines Total Licensing and The Licensing Book)

France:

Création et Savoir- Faire: 19th to 23 rd November - Paris Expo  (craft:scrapbook,sewing,embroidery,patchwork,calligraphy -penmanship?-…)

Until the 28 of september The Laboral center of Art of Gijón is holding an interesting exhibition “ El pasado en el presente y lo propio en lo ajeno” , with the works of different  talented artists  if you have  the possibility to visit it, do so .  The video “Derrocar el poder”  of Avelino Sala was very interesting.  

You may as well check out the exhibition “A Perfect Day” done by the artist communauty los Purificados , this one will last until the 24th of August. “The perfect day” illustrated the Everyday Life through the eyes of 48 photographs.