My Brother's Final Year College Exhibition ~ Photography and Art

I feel like such a proud sister at the moment. A couple evenings ago I went to see my brother, William McCleland's College final year exhibition. 

There was lots of talented young artists and photographers exhibiting there work that evening. Everything was finished to a very high standard. 

I really loved my brothers work, maybe I am biased. 

Would really appreciate if you went and checked his work out ~ https://www.flickr.com/photos/98685846@N05/with/13915350352/

Here are some pictures

Will with his work :) 

Some of Will's photography above

Below expressionist style self portrait

Far left Will's final project ~ he produced a bands vinyl record artwork along with t-shirt deigns and poster design. 

Experimental piece

Photography piece, double exposure all done manually on a film camera. 

New Designers 2014

Last week I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to exhibit at New Designers 2014. My book One eyed Jack was exhibited. Its an end of a chapter for me but the start of something excited and new. 

Big thank you to all the visitors and to everyone who took part and got involved. 

It's an experience I will never forget. 

Me with my work at New Designers (One eyed Jack below) 

Wall space was shared with illustrator Jenna Clarke.

At the top are illustrations by Jenna Clarke.

Top far corner: Harriet Woolley

Bottom far corner: Fern Chalcraft

Top: Jenna Clarke 

Below: Claire McCleland (me)

Close up of my work ~ One eyed Jack :) 

End of Year Degree Show ~ Exhibition Open!

Last night was the opening night for the end of year degree exhibition. There was many talented students exhibiting and all the hard work can be seen throughout. Lots of yummy cakes and drinks were shared round and overall it was a jolly good turn out. 

The show is now open to the general public from 4th June - 7th June. 

Opening Hours: 

4th June 10am - 4pm 

5th June 10am - 4pm 

6th June 10am- 4pm 

7th June 10am - 2pm 

Me with my exhibition 

Exhibition 

Final Major Project ~ One Eyed Jack ~ Children's Picture Book

My children's picture book is finally completed. Here is a sneaky look at my book about One eyed Jack and his toy mouse. 

Front Cover

Back Cover

Update ~ Final Major Project ~ Final illustrations

Final major project update. Here are just some of the final illustrations that will be used for my children's picture book. All created in watercolour. 

Preview of some of the finals: 

Update ~ Third Year Final Major Project ~ Sketchbook Work

Final year of university has finally arrived with another major project of our choosing.
Like last year I have yet again chosen a to write and illustrate a children's picture book for 3-5years.

Here is a preview from my sketchbook.

Observational sketches

Observational paintings

Character design ~ Jack the one eyed cat

Character design ~ Jack the one eyed cat

Character design ~ Jack's toy mouse

Project in progress *Updated*

I've just chosen my next project at uni, this project has a nature theme. To help me get the creative juices flowing I've started painting landscape pictures using my usual media: watercolour. This is just an example of my process I go through when I paint. 

Edit: Here is the final stages of  the landscape painting

Finished painting!