Christiane Engel - Scrapbook: May 2011

Monday, May 30, 2011

California Kid

California Kid is the kind of kid who made you wish your parents would let you allow to do cool things, too. He's fueled by pop tarts and Swiss muesli and his dog is part vegetarian. (But why does it rain on him?)

Ronja the Robber's Daughter

Do you know her? Was she as popular as she was in Germany in both books and TV?
I was a big fan and a while ago I sketched all my favourite childhood characters in my sketchbook and now I'm colouring a few of them up inbetween jobs.
In case you don't know Ronja Raeubertochter, it's an Astrid Lindgren kids' fantasy story.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

New pillow cases on Envelop

New designs for pillow cases - would suit a log cabin or a sleeping bag next to a campfire.
(I think I might get one for my studio which is unfortunately not a log cabin)
Available in my Envelop shop.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Pattern Observer

A little post about my work in pattern design is up on the Pattern Observer Blog today! A very interesting Portland based blog exploring textile trends. Thank you to Michelle!

Have a closer look and click on the image above.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Northline Book Jacket illustration

this is a self-promotional mock-up
my version of this special book by Willy Vlautin.

Friday, May 13, 2011

New book jacket for Adrian Mole

this is a self-promotional mock-up
We read this in school, I recovered the book and it was in need of a new look :o)
Quite funny how he writes about the Royal Wedding of 1981...bunting and patriotism and street parties and Sainsbury's and the Singh Family, something we couldn't really relate to as German school kids. I wonder if our teachers could. I was told I watched the Royal wedding of 1981 in Chicago as a four year old, I don't remember that particular detail of the holiday though...