GEMMA CORRELL AND MR PICKLES
ABOUT
GEMMA CORRELL Gemma Correll is a freelance illustrator and comic-making person. She lives in Norwich, UK with her favorite companion, Mr Norman Pickles the Pug.
Some peopl she has worked for: Real Simple magazine (US) Anorak magazine (UK) Toyota (UK) Family Circle (UK) Laurence King (UK) Macmillan (UK) The Guardian (UK) Hermes (France/UK) Pearson Education (UK) The Poetry Society (UK) All-mighty (US) Ling magazine (Spain) Frankie magazine (Australia)
CONTENTS
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Doodles in my sketchbook
My daily diary
What I worn on..
Comics
Mural paintings
Shop
Interview
MAD
Flip on to find out how to draw Mr Pickles.
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DOODLES in my sketchbook
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MY DAILY DIARY
AUGUST 2010
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Daily diary : 20th August, Friday 21st August, Saturday 22nd August, Sunday 23rd August, Monday.
SEPTEMBER 2010
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Daily diary : 18th September, Saturday 19th September, Sunday 20th September, Monday 21th September, Tuesday
OCTOBER 2010
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Daily diary : 27th October, Wednesday 28th October, Thursday 29th October, Friday
NOVEMBER
2010
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Daily diary : 23rd November, Monday 24th November, Tuesday
DECEMBER 2010
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Daily diary : 9th December, Thursday 10th December, Friday
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WHAT I WORE ON...
21 MAY 2009
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9 SEPTEMBER 2009
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31 OCTOBER 2009
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14 NOVEMBER 2009
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23 DECEMBER 2009
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COMICS
BODY DOUBLES by Gemma Correll
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How about having a twin?
EVERYTIME I MAKE PASTA by Gemma Correll
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This happens all the time whenever I make pasta. Overestimation!
LIFE'S LITTLE DISAPPOINTMENTS : Herbal tea by Gemma Correll
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Do not judge and smell a book by its cover!
THE PERILS OF BEING AN ILLUSTRATOR by Gemma Correll
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This is how I feel when I see other wonderful illustrations on the web and I feel so disheartened.
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MURAL PAINTINGS
@ CHAPTER, MARKET ROAD, CARDIFF, SOUTH GLAMORGAN CF5 1QE
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‘It was a challenge because I’m used to drawing at a very small scale. But I do enjoy drawing murals - I say drawing and not painting because I use Posca pens - and overall I am quite pleased with how this one turned out.’
@ COMMA, 247 IFFLEY ROAD OXFORD OX4 ISJ
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A wall mural I did in Comma, a shop in Oxford selling cards, homewares, gifts, artwork, books, and a selection of vintage.
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SHOP Gemma Correll
BROOCH
61 Kitty with Red Bow A brooch cut from laser cut wood, with a pretty red gingham bow. Made in collaboration with Made By White. Measures approx 30 c 60mm. Miaow!
Owl A brooch cut from laser cut wood with, perspex charms. Made in collaboration with Made By White. Measures approx 53 x 50mm + charms. Twit-twoo!
BROOCH
63 Squirrel A brooch cut from laser cut wood, with a little wooden acorn charm. Made in collaboration with Made By White. Measures approx 55 x 45mm + charm.
Staffordshire Pugs A brooch cut from laser cut wood, with handpainted elements Made in collaboration with Made By White. Measures approx 35 x 45mm.
POCKET MIRROR
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Lovely Kitty Pocket mirror featuring a sweet little kitty. Eating a heart. Om nom nom. Packaged with cello bag and label. Diameter: 5 1/2 cm
Pug Pocket mirror featuring a fat little Pug. Aw. Packaged with cello bag and label. Diameter: 5 1/2 cm
T-SHIRT
Pug Life
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Soft cotton tee with Pug Life graphic. 27�l from shoulder to hem. Content & care: - Cotton - Machine wash - Imported - Web exclusive
Pugs Not Drugs Soft cotton tee with Pugs Not Drugs graphic. 27�l from shoulder to hem. Content & care: - Cotton - Machine wash - Imported
TOTE BAG
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Pugs Not Drugs
Let’s Ride
A tote bag with “Pugs Not Drugs” design, screenprinted in 3 colours.
A tote bag with a young woman and her faithful dog enjoying a ride on their brightyellow tandem.
A valuable and important message, I think you’ll agree. 100% organic cotton and printing using environmentally friendly inks. Measures approx 15 x 16”
100% organic cotton and printing using environmentally friendly inks. Measures approx 15 x 16”
INTERVIEW WITH GEMMA by Cooler Magazine
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ê A: Q: Are there ever any messages behind any of your illustrations?
Without getting too psychoanalytical, there are definitely echoes of my life - growing up - feeling like a misfit, which is an obvious theme. I seem to have an empathy with people and animals that are a bit, let’s say “different” and I think this is often reflected in my work. But it’s not a sad thing, it’s kind of a celebration of being unique.
What inspires you to draw?
ê A: Mostly people I see, animals, things I hear. I’m the girl quietly sitting in the corner with a coffee and a sketchbook. And yes, I’m probably drawing you, especially if you have a comical hairstyle/pet/accent.
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What advice would you give to someone who wants the doodles in their notebook to be more than just doodles?
ê A: Don’t worry too much about being neat and tidy, that’s the point of a doodle. Relax and draw whatever comes into your head.
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MUSEUM OF ART & DESIGN (MAD)
ABOUT
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Founder, Ms Jasmine Tay boldly introduces a brand new concept for Singapore, opening her first private Museum of Art & Design (M.A.D) in the heart of Orchard Road. Sitting on the 3rd level of Mandarin Gallery, MAD will be the first art space to feature an art museum that will feature important and usually inaccessi- ble pieces of contemporary art. In the exclusive world of art, MAD’s main intent is to educate, excite and extend the world of modern art to those who have not been privileged enough (yet) to immerse and experience. With its exciting calendar year of emerging and superstar artists lined up in various exhibitions and events relating to fashion, art, design and life- MAD is the destination for not only art purists and buyers but also to those who can appreciate the influence of art and design on our every day life. Its multi disciplinary and lateral approach is why MAD is truly mad about art. In addition, MAD will be hosting regular visual installations, real time work by artists in residence, work- shops, seminars and parties within. An art boutique will also be housed within the space to allow partici- pating artists to express themselves in ways outside of the traditional media such as merchandise. As the art world gets more intertwined with investments and extensive marketing, Jasmine hopes that MAD will stand apart from the rest by being a place that above everything else- genuinely prioritises the apprecia- tion of art for the sake of art. This is why the focus is on making art accessible and nurturing a new generation to admire art as well as have the opportunity to experience art as it is for the exclusive niche of buyers and dealers.
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