Vintage Narrowboat Style Canal Art Watering Can and Pan

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Here's a vinatge 1 and a half gallon watering can, a little battered, that I have decorated canal folk art style. I painted this freehand and let the design evolve as I was going along. There was an almost round dent on the top which I couldn't resist painting a red rose into. The watering can lost it's sprinkler attachment a long time ago, but can still be used as a watering can.

Similarly, here's a vintage frying pan I've painted narrowboat style to be hung as a wall decoration.

I've left the wooden handle unpainted and in it's original state. I would rather maintain the original character of these vintage items, as they tell a story of past use. I'm not sure if other's would agree, but I think they have some rustic charm and a kind of shabby-chic-ness.

You can see more pictures or even buy them at Depictions Etsy Store where I have experimentally put them up for sale!

Ada Lovelace Day: In Honour of Chic Geeks Everywhere

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Happy Ada Lovelace day! March 24th is Ada Lovelace Day where anyone, anywhere, any gender, is encouraged to blog about a woman in technology or science:

Ada Lovelace Day is an international day of blogging (videologging, podcasting, comic drawing etc.!) to draw attention to the achievements of women in technology and science. Women’s contributions often go unacknowledged, their innovations seldom mentioned, their faces rarely recognised. We want you to tell the world about these unsung heroines, whatever they do.

If you are not sure who Ada Lovelace was you can find out more on Finding Ada.

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Retro TV Clock Google Gadget

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This new clock gadget looks very similiar to a BBC TV clock that used to be seen on British TV in the 1980s. I wanted to have a go at designing a clock Google gadget, and was inspired by some of the flash remakes the BBC commissioned themselves.

I had to jump through a few hoops to make this! I'm not going to get technical here, just show you how I put it together graphically.

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