I've just sent off the final files for the Pickled Pom logo, based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. They'll be branding their preserves / sauces / jams in the coming weeks. Look out for them at Benchmark Restaurant in Peregian Springs, Australia.

Which do you use most of in your work? Stock photography or stock illustrations?

And do you find exactly what you're after?

Thoughts appreciated!

5 new stock images are now available for download from istockphoto

1 x sales till, 2 x pregnancy, 1 x yoga, 1 x letter greetings

I've just finished an oil painting called Dieulivol Dreaming. Inspiration was taken from the view from the end of the garden here in France. I've given it a bit of summery feel, which is in stark contrast to the snow that's outside the window at the moment!

This painting is also a bit unique as it's the first time I've painted with Walnut Oil instead of Turps, as I'm pregnant and don't want to be breathing in fumes. Overall, I think the painting effect is very similar (if a little glossier?) and I'm sure I can live with the slightly longer drying time!

Here are some images posted by Sunrise Designs showcasing the custom artwork for a tri suit I created back when I was working for them last year. The final image shows how the tri suit company managed to make the vector images flow over all the panels (something which is very difficult to design on paper!). Looks great on the black background. 

If you're looking for some new and interesting fonts, here's a website that is selling the fonts direct from the creators. You can download them on a donation basis (even $0) and all the profit goes directly to the artist themselves. Well worth a look.

Here are 4 new images that are now available from iStockphoto. Click on the images to go directly to the files.

For those of you who speak French, you may find this article interesting. I've been interested in letterpress for some time now, and Badcass (based in Northern France) seem to be the only French ones around. So great to see them getting exposure on Etsy France!