A co worker referred to someone as being “daft as a brush" implying they are really silly. It got me thinking what the orgins of this phrase are. Was one brush so daft looking or was it about a certain Victorian chimney sweeper who had an unfortunate incident on his first day? Or could brush mean tail then it would be a reference to foxes maybe made by rich toffs riding on horseback with foxhounds leading the chase.

"We would if you did'nt bloody poo on us all the time"

Decided to go mental and recreate my earlier drawing from my sketchbook titled "Faces" onto some plywood (62 by 38cm). Used posca pens for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed them. Will be buying some more posca pens and going more vibrant in colour. Jon Burgerman inspired me with his crazy and quirky doodles of randomness. If anyone is interested in buying this "click" on Paypal button

Here is a sneaky preview of my website, so not long now for the grand opening ceremony. It's going to be absolute madness.

My first attempt at type that incorporates images of nature! Hope you can see what it says.

Association of Illustrators (AOI) is having an exhibition in partnership with London Transport Museum (LTM). This exhibition will be based on the theme of ‘A View of London’ – illustrations celebrating the vibrancy of present day London. I have entered my own image promoting cycling in the city trying to encourage more to participate. Check the link out for more details about entering.

http://www.theaoi.com/Mambo/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1020&Itemid=2

Spot the real stars!

Just to let you know I've got another exhibition running at Waterstones In the top gallery called "View Nottingham" featuring more of the series of pubs. It starts on the 11th-21st of March.

I have two exhibition going on around the same time one started on the 5th of march at the Maltcross pub in Nottingham and the other starts 11th of march in Waterstones in Nottingham too.

Both exhibitions are celebrating Nottingham as a cultural cornerstone.

Having worked in a bar now for a couple of years I see first hand the importance pubs have on social life. It is the social bedrock of our culture and with as many as 27 pubs closing every week nationally the pub is an endangered species. I have created some illustrations to emphasize this decline, however I have also focused on the positives that the pub can bring and how it is more than just a business, and it’s the heart of the community. By drawing we immortalize our subjects and hopefully in regards to the pub I can do the same.

Bit of a random post but if a praying mantis was to play any musical instrument what would it be and why? Any Suggestions?

I would love to say that my answer is backed up by years of scientific research on the mantis, however just looking at the creature it would look pretty funny playing the harp with its "praying" like limbs plucking. Also more logical reasoning is that most mantises are ambush predators, waiting for prey to stray too near. Basically the mantis would lull the audience of hundreds in the Royal Albert Hall(by this time he is big time and he's got a sell out tour) into a sense of harmony and bliss than when they were mesmerised by the mantises masterful plucking on the harp he would then strike, unleashing his ferocity.

It's one of the golden rules of the natural world – birds live in trees, fish live in water.
The trouble is, no one bothered to tell the mangrove killifish. Their gills are altered to retain water and nutrients, while they excrete nitrogen waste through their skin. This enables them to live in trees! Just imagine if your walking along a river bed or the sea side and you witnessed the journey from the water into the tree. I just wonder when in terms of evolution did it decide "hang on a minute trees are better".

I like to say a quick hello from me and welcome to my Illustration blog(exciting). So what is "Edward Bowness Illustration"? This blog will contain short stories and illustration from my everyday life. So basically current affairs in the world or local news that might tickle me, annoy me or simply merit a response from me. I will do my best to make it appear as often as I possibly can.