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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.

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Wheeeeee It's the Weekend!

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Hornsea Pottery

Two friendly faces that live in our home!

The cat is half of a cruet set.

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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.

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Ruby Loves Spirograph!

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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.

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Equipment

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Pingu PEZ

Two favourites of mine PEZ and Pingu.

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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!

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All Aboard!

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

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Fearless

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Wooden Puzzle by Galt

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

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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.

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.

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Junior June Issue

Claude the Crocodile is a Celeb!

See Claude and all his friends online at the String Shop.

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Hubert's Rainy Day

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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.

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First Swimming Lesson

Ruby at the swimming pool

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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.