Sophie Foster Illustration

Indian Travel Journal

2012-01-16T18:26:00.005Z

I recently went on a wonderful trip to India. You can see my travel journal Here.

Ginger Puss!

2011-10-25T18:06:00.002+01:00

Happy Birthday!

2011-10-18T09:28:00.003+01:00

This is the an invitation I designed for my nephews 1st Birthday and Naming Ceremony.

British Waterways

2011-09-21T09:48:00.004+01:00

An explorer enjoying the British wildlife.

Birds, animals and bugs to spot down by the canals.

A boy leads his horse to Bath.

Down at the Stables

2011-07-22T11:35:00.000+01:00

Playground Project

2011-07-15T17:21:00.004+01:00

My friend Ion and I have been asked to paint a story map on the playground of a Primary School in Bristol. I think it's going to be a great project. We went on a trip to look at the place and meet the teachers. I really wanted to join in with the P.E lesson that was going on while we were there...bean bag races...FUN!

They want a story map to go next to the story telling hut in the playground. It is based around all the stories they cover in the year such as Goldilocks and the three bears, The Enormous Turnip (one of my favorites!) Peter and the Wolf, Little Red Hen etc. The idea is for them to use them map to enhance the story experience and encourage imaginative play.

So I have done the design, which you can see above. Now we just need to get our supplies and get painting! I will post more pics as it is completed!

Book Covers

2011-07-15T17:17:00.001+01:00

I was asked to redesign two book covers for Bloomsbury books and make them more fun and appealing to girls. Here are the final covers! I am really pleased with how they turned out. They are due to be published early next year I think (?)

Poor Pooches!

2011-06-21T12:56:00.001+01:00

They don't look very pleased do they?

Cakes!

2011-06-21T08:58:00.002+01:00

I have been working on some new pieces for my portfolio recently. Here is an illustration inspired by the cafe I work at in Bristol. It is for a little series of pieces based on jobs people do.

Rainbow Animal Tower!

2011-05-12T14:03:00.000+01:00

Red Horse, Orange Fox, Yellow Cat, Green Rabbit and Blue mouse all think YOU ARE ACE. So there.

More monsters join the family!

2011-05-12T08:47:00.000+01:00

This happy little family of monsters will soon become a groovy set of greetings cards. Watch this space and you can soon take them all home for a cup of tea and a joke.

Poorly Pirate!

2011-05-11T16:14:00.004+01:00

I am currently working on updating my portfolio (long overdue) and wanted to produce a quick editorial image for a kids magazine. After perusing the interweb this morning for a suitable subject, I came across an online mag for kids with lots of great inspiration for illustrations.

I love pirates and this artical (written by Dr. Bennet) about all their nasty diseases seemed like a perfect choice. It made me quite sad to draw this guy, soon to be residing in Davy Jones's Locker.

R.I.P.

Norton Priory Gardens

2011-05-05T10:27:00.004+01:00

I was given a brief at the beginning of the year to produce illustrations for a family guide book for Norton Priory. I received the finished book in the post a couple of weeks ago and I am delighted with the final outcome!

It was my first attempt at an illustrated map, which was a pretty complicated and time consuming process. It is nice to see it printed with all the labels and symbols added in, I am really happy with it.

It was great to work with writer Elizabeth Newbery again.

MONSTER! GGrrrrrrr...

2011-04-04T11:19:00.001+01:00

This stripy guy is feeling pretty hungry...He's trying to sniff out some dinner. Unfortunately he has no nose.

Teapot designs

2011-03-30T18:08:00.001+01:00

I'd love to see all these tea pots whistle and puff steam out of their spouts...

Sweet Treats Birthday Card

2011-03-30T10:40:00.002+01:00

This is the first in a new range of greetings cards I am designing. I seem to have developed a taste for drawing yummy party food!

Ice Cream Delights

2011-03-25T19:58:00.002Z

A little simple repeat pattern. I like the triangle shapes the cones make. I might try and add a few textures and layers to make it more fun! I think I could probably eat all these ice-creams in one go!

Spring has Sprung

2011-03-21T16:00:00.005Z

I have just moved into a lovely new flat, with a beautiful garden. I have bought 12 different types of flower seeds and can't wait to get planting! Above are some pictures of the very overgrown vegetable patch, and the first flowers of the year.

This little cat is enjoying the view. What a nice day for a balloon ride.

Giant Aardvarks

2011-03-09T08:18:00.003Z

I have very busy recently what with moving house and working on a couple of new illustration commissions. I have set up a new Facebook page which can be found HERE. It's only a wee baby at the moment, but hopefully it will grow into something wonderful, like a giant aardvark.

Illustration Friday: Reverse

2011-02-09T14:31:00.002Z

Frank just loves to keep his master happy. Good boy Frank! Off to your bed! Don't chase the cat!

Little peeps.

2011-01-26T18:19:00.000Z

Just some little guys on a nice family day out.

Repeat Pattern Experiment

2011-01-11T15:29:00.002Z

I found a great tutorial on creating repeat patterns on the 'Ape on the Moon' blog. I thought i'd give it a try, so here is my very simple arctic tile.

Happy New Year!

2011-01-05T11:10:00.002Z

I hope everyone has a joyful and exciting 2011!

Three of my illustrations have been entered into this years V&A illustration awards which is exciting. I have been looking at the entries and the quality of work is excellent. I recommend that you go and check it out HERE.

I particularly like these illustration by Emily Golden for her new book 'Loon on the Moon'.

I am starting work on some new paintings so watch this space!

Trinity Arts Market

2010-12-15T14:57:00.004Z

A couple of weekends ago me and my friend Amelia took some things along to the Christmas Arts Market at the Trinity. It was our first market, and although we only sold a couple of things it was a good day.

We will have a stall at the Coexist Christmas Fayre on Saturday 18th December above the Canteen on Stokes Croft, 11am-6pm.

A jolly christmas Dragon

2010-12-15T14:46:00.005Z

I have been pretty ill recently with nasty winter flu, but managed to finish this commission and avoid getting lost under piles of tissues and duvets.

The princess doesn't really mind the dragon hanging out on her roof, she is waving her hanky to let the knight and unicorn know which way to the cheese and wine party. The dragon is going to be roasting chestnuts later. Yum yum.

Girl and Unicorn

2010-10-07T17:36:00.000+01:00

Mmm......nice juicy red apples...

Fun in the coffee shop

2010-10-04T18:07:00.000+01:00

Launched today; one off, hand drawn coffee cup cuffs by Sophi... on Twitpic

The Dumpy Princess Prints for sale

2010-09-22T10:22:00.006+01:00

5 Prints from the book now on sale on Etsy!

Unicorn and Dragon Go Forth

2010-09-06T16:40:00.004+01:00

Unicorn and Dragon have gone to show there little happy faces to the World. They can now be found (for a limited time only) at The Farm Pub in St. Werburghs, Bristol. Why not say hello next time you pop in for a drink. I love you Dragon and Unicorn, good luck xxx

Good Vibe Notes

2010-09-02T16:46:00.003+01:00

Another great sheet for doodling all over from Lisa (creator of The Scribble Project). I very much enjoyed sending some love out to Ren, although he is in my bad books after keeping me awake half the night licking himself on my pillow. Bad Cat. Check out Lisa's blog HERE. I am looking forward to the next doodle sheet :)

Book Launch!

2010-09-02T16:01:00.002+01:00

I have just received my invitation to the launch of The Dumpy Princess on 14th September! I went to look at the room where it is taking place in Chelsea (how posh) on Friday, and it is a great space with lots of light. I am taking some limited edition prints along to sell, so am desperately trying to overcome my indecisiveness and choose which illustrations to take! It is all very exciting and I am looking forward to meeting Karin Fernald (the author) who everyone tells me is very lovely.

The Dumpy Princess Now on Amazon!

2010-08-10T13:48:00.002+01:00

You can have a little peek Here!

Crocadoodle

2010-08-07T10:52:00.004+01:00

Some character doodles from my sketchbook, and a little crocodile.

Etsy Shop finally up and running!

2010-08-05T12:17:00.002+01:00

Horah! I have finally managed to add an item to Etsy! Have a little peek and buy yourself some birdy badges! Fun for everyone! www.etsy.com/shop/smophette

Illustration Friday: Ripple

2010-06-15T16:08:00.002+01:00

This weeks topic was suggested by a lady called Kelly Light who is raising money for the oil spill in the Gulf. Check out the website here.

Illustration Friday: Slither

2010-06-02T14:51:00.001+01:00

I don't know what to do about the little slithery slugs determined to have a munch of my new french beans...

The Scribble Project

2010-05-31T17:01:00.002+01:00

I came across a really great blog called 'The Scribble Project'. I filled out one of the scribble sheets. Have a look at the other things on the site cos it's brilliant!

Greyscale Monsters!

2010-05-26T19:00:00.000+01:00

Illustration Friday: Equipment

2010-05-18T17:07:00.000+01:00

New Painting, animal fun!

2010-04-19T18:25:00.009+01:00

A painting I was commissioned to do for a naming ceremony for a friend's niece.

Illustration Friday: Rescue

2010-03-31T15:04:00.001+01:00

Wildlife spotting!

2010-02-25T17:26:00.000Z

Kingfisher Illustrations

2010-02-24T14:08:00.000Z

New Website

2010-02-18T14:07:00.001Z

My new website is now up and running! With many thanks to James Baker and Dan Bohea. Have a little peep HERE.

Birds, Birds, Birds

2010-02-12T15:11:00.000Z

Dumpy Princess available for pre-order

2010-02-11T16:08:00.000Z

The Dumpy Princess is due to be published 1st September, I just found the pre-order page on Francis Lincoln website! How exciting!
http://www.franceslincoln.com/Book/7474/1/The%20Dumpy%20Princess

Waterways poster

2010-02-10T17:00:00.000Z

Jewelery to colour in

2010-02-08T12:28:00.000Z

Animal Alphabet

2010-02-05T17:38:00.000Z

B is for bear, or badger or bat.

Love Birds

2010-02-03T09:00:00.000Z

These are a couple of designs I have been working on for my friends wedding invite.

Historic Royal Palaces

2010-01-08T11:28:00.000Z

Jewelery illustrations for a book about princesses.

Hello Crocodile

2010-01-07T12:42:00.000Z

NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON!

Goat

2010-01-05T11:05:00.000Z

2010-01-05T11:01:00.000Z

Follow the lines...don't fall in the water! Eeek! The dangers of the riverbank!

Merry X-mas

2010-01-05T10:50:00.000Z

This is a Christmas card that I did for the British Waterways, following a water safety booklet we produced in October.

Apple-Egg Blog

2009-08-27T18:03:00.000+01:00

This week Nikalas Catlow has kindly featured my sketchbook on his blog. You can check it out HERE, along with many other talented illustrators. I love the mix of old and new illustrators and I find it a great resource for keeping up with what's going on in the design world. Bloomin' marvelous!

Paintings...

2009-04-28T17:29:00.000+01:00

Paintings I did last summer instead of getting a job...oh! to be a student again! Hopefully I will have some time to do some more soon.

2009-04-28T08:41:00.000+01:00

Chicken Man. He just loves to dance with Chickens.

2009-04-26T18:39:00.000+01:00

Published Book!

2009-04-26T18:22:00.001+01:00

I have just had my first book published! It was a commission from the Mary Rose Society, to illustrate an information book for children about Henry VIII and the Mary Rose. Here are a couple of images from the book, hopefully I will get some digital copies of the page layouts to upload soon.

New Project

2009-04-26T17:16:00.000+01:00

I am currently working on a children's book called, 'The Dumpy Princess', for Francis-Lincoln Publishers. It is a story about Queen Victoria. Here are some of my character designs and roughs...

Welcome note

2009-04-26T15:02:00.000+01:00

Hello, welcome to my new blog thingy. If you fancy checking out more of my work, go to www.sophiefoster.co.uk. I will be uploading some of my recent work soon...

2009-03-21T18:29:00.000Z

Hello.