Saturday 29 May 2010


Inspiration
Pere Castor's Wild Animal Books

Cover and detail from No.4 FROU

No.1 MISCHIEF

Detail from No. 2 QUIPIC THE HEDGEHOG

Just a few images from this stunning collection of 8 books. Also featured Ploof the Wild Duck, Martin The Kingfisher, Bourru the Brown Bear, Cuckoo and Scaf the Seal.

Illustration
Wheeeeee It's the Weekend!

Wednesday 26 May 2010

Inspiration
Hornsea Pottery

Two friendly faces that live in our home!
The cat is half of a cruet set.

Tuesday 25 May 2010


Illustration
The Wheels on the Bus

'The Wheels on the Bus' is a box set of 4 board books in a bus shaped carry case.
The set was first published by Campbell Books in 2005.

Above are four details from 'Fun at the Shops'.
This little boy is my favourite character from the series.

Details from 'Fun at the Park' and 'Fun at the Zoo'. The themes of the four books are Shopping, the Zoo, the Park and Visiting Gran.

Wednesday 19 May 2010


Illustration
Ruby Loves Spirograph!

Inspiration
Flower Pots

A few of the flowery ceramics that live in my kitchen. I love their graphic shapes.
Clockwise from top left: Topic J&G MEAKIN, Springtime by HORNSEA, turi-design TOR VIKING, Galaxy J&G MEAKIN.

Sunday 16 May 2010


Illustration
Equipment


Inspiration
Pingu PEZ

Two favourites of mine PEZ and Pingu.

Saturday 15 May 2010


Inspiration
The SWIFTY "Popshop"



Visited Swift's Newsagents Installation and the A-Z of Swifty Show earlier today. This superb exhibition is part of the Artists Open House Festival down here in Brighton.
Treated myself to a Lucky Bag and a Mars Bar!

Thursday 13 May 2010

Inspiration
All Aboard!
A favourite from our Hornsea mug collection. Designed by John Clappison in the early 70s.

Tuesday 11 May 2010

Monday 10 May 2010


Inspiration
Wooden Puzzle by Galt




This puzzle lives on the windowsill in front of my desk. I never tire of looking at it.
Illustration
Percy Pig

Marks and Spencer plc was my first client as an illustrator and Percy Pig was one of my first projects. I am amazed after all these years at how popular the sweets have become. Percy even made a guest appearance on the catwalk at London Fashion Week!
Percy Pig Copyright Marks and Spencer plc.

Saturday 8 May 2010


Copyright Jane Massey 2010
My Lips are Sealed


© Jane Massey 2010
If you use this image on your blog please credit Jane Massey.
I am currently working on some interesting projects which I'd love to share with you but unfortunately my lips are sealed. In the meantime I hope to upload lots more things that I like, some personal projects and some old favourites.

Inspiration
My Cup of Tea

I love the Clipper packaging range but I have to confess I have never actually tried the Nettle or Dandelion infusions! The Clipper Everyday Tea is however very good.

Also pictured Preserve Jar designed by Stig Lindberg and Enamel Cooking Pot by Esteri Tomula.

Friday 7 May 2010


Illustration
Junior June Issue


Claude the Crocodile is a Celeb!
See Claude and all his friends online at the String Shop.

Thursday 6 May 2010


Illustration
Hubert's Rainy Day

Monday 3 May 2010


Inspiration
Olle Eksell




I love the work of Olle Eksell. I discovered this great book in
one of my favourite shops Castor and Pollux on Brighton seafront.



Sunday 2 May 2010

Illustration
First Swimming Lesson

Ruby at the swimming pool

Saturday 1 May 2010

Illustration
String Prints

Hubert

Bertie

Claude

and in first place Didier!


Introducing Orly, Didier, Salty, Claude, Hubert, Monty, Marmalade, Harold, Lionel, Pierre and Gordon.
The mounted prints are available to buy through my online shop.