Illustration

New Percy Pig Bus

I have been waiting to see this latest Percy Pig artwork in print ever since I illustrated it over the summer. I was really excited to get the brief as I have a bit of a soft spot for these old London Buses. I haven't spotted the Percy Bus in stores yet but I spotted the 159 in the November issue of Good Housekeeping yesterday in the Christmas Present ideas. Sorry to mention the C word!!

Percy Pig © Marks & Spencer Plc

Inspiration

M&S London Bus Tin

I couldn't resist buying this tin yesterday. All my favourites-gorgeous shade of red, retro illustration style, great characters and it's a London Bus!

Inspiration

22 to Piccadilly Circus

Title Page-This is London by M. Sasek

Piccadilly Circus at night by M.Sasek.

Ladybird Book-Boys and Girls Illustrated by R. Ayton.

Wooden vehicles by MUJI-I think! Have had these a while.

1960's Glass Dish by Kenneth Townsend.

Looking at these images reminds me of the days I used to catch the No.22 along the Kings Road to work. It was always slightly nerve wracking hopping on and off! I absolutely love the 'This is' series illustrated by M. Sasek and my dog eared collection of Ladybird Books.