They Draw Horses, Don't They?

Waaaay back last summer, a gauntlet was thrown down in The Annexe Studios by fellow member Steve Woodgate (the man who supervises my printing needs).

Based on the theory that horses are the hardest thing to draw, he challenged all of us (and other local artists including Tracy Beaker illustrator Nick Sharratt) to produce postcard-sized images of horses in what ever style or media we cared to use.  You can see them on Pinterest here if you care to. There was a little vote-based competition (your correspondent came second), and then the whole idea went on to become a shop - with a launch event.  Hurrah!

Steve Woodgate introduces Harry Venning

Held at The Latest Bar in Brighton, delights on offer included all work to purchase on prints, mugs and teatowels, 'live' screenprinting on paper recycled from - wait for it - manure and cartoonist Harry Venning's legendary presentation on how to draw cartoons.  Harry is the artist and writer behind Clare In The Community - a Guardian comic strip and award-winning Radio 4 comedy.  It was hilarious - almost brought the horse down.

Harry in full flow

Horsey screenprints - done on the spot.

Illustrator Paul Collicutt's horse - available for further artistic interpretation.

If you want to purchase any of the horsey goodness, visit the They Draw Horses, Don't They? shop HERE.  Mine's not there just yet - must remember to sign that release form . . .