Running plan for RN2015

Doing my first ever race, Run Norwich 10k, I decided to make my own training plan.

I designed it to fit in my filofax, and fold in half so that I could still access my diary easily. It worked a treat!

Ooh La La

Here's a new piece for The Mustard Cafe's wall…

A Saturday in Norwich before Christmas

Today I spotted the new window display at The Book Hive. It's nothing less than genius. A forest of silver birch simply made from painted polystyrene, surreal 'B's swarming around a hive, and a Narnia-esque lamp. Fantastically imagined and beautifully put together. 

I then went to a craft fair on St Benedict's where I was inspired by these handmade wreaths. I thought they were very tasteful and expressive.

Finally, I treated myself to an early Christmas present. At the craft fair on St Benedict's, Vicki Johnson's prints were on sale. I previously bought this as a card but gave it away. I wanted to buy another to frame but found this first and decided it will be perfect in my living room. I love it because it's so warm and lush. I love the shapes and curves, and I love how it's comfortably balanced without being symmetrical.   

New exhibition space in Norwich

Today a new department store opened in Norwich. 100% unique, Boutique Fusions sells "products and services offered by some of the best independent retailers in the UK."

It's not even on the high street, it's THAT special. I'm a big fan of Norwich Lanes. 

I'm really excited that I have the opportunity to show my work in their beautiful exhibition space at the top of the building. 

On display is my epic 'Space Bunnies' paper cut and my #3 'Do More of What Makes You Happy' paper cut in a floating frame. 

I'm very proud to be positioned next to an incredibly accomplished painter, Alexander Bell, whose seascape images really took my breath away. They are some of the most enjoyable paintings I've seen in a long time – I love their atmosphere. There's something captured in these paintings that gets flattened out and lost through photographic- and printing-processes. Something raw and honest combined with depth and mood. Absolutely stunning. To say I'm impressed is an understatement.   

Mustard Cafe Valentines Art Fair

My 'I Love You' bunting was in the window…

I shared a table with cutie-animal illustrator Karl Newson

Space Bunnies

Finally, my epic January papercut is complete!
This piece took ~8 hours to cut out over two weeks. However, prior to cutting, I spent countless hours originating the idea and preparing a cutting template.

I even filmed myself cutting it and prepared a time-lapse documentation, which you can watch here:
The Cutting of Space Bunnies from Charlotte Vogel on Vimeo.
Some work in progress images:

From this one sheet of paper…


… epic things grew…

Lovely window of The Book Hive, Norwich

My favourite book store in Norwich is The Book Hive. Not only do they sell beautiful books, but they also make great window displays. 

One lunch time I noticed so many things in the window had a connection to me…

There was the Fritz Kahn book, which is relevant to Henning Lederer and his Industrial Palace work:

I recognised this cover as it's a design by my favourite typographer Jessica Hische:

And here is a painstaking video of the design being made up as a paper artwork:

I have read this book; Map of Days by Robert Hunter:

And this little guy is really cool…

Apple Tree Paper-cut SOLD

After a week of being exhibited in the Mustard Cafe Bar, my Apple Tree paper-cut SOLD!
I shall get busy on another piece to fill the space!

MASS paper cuts on display

Until the end of November 2013, my MASS paper cuts will be on display and available to buy at Mustard coffee bar in Norwich. 

Balloon over Norwich Cathedral

I caught a balloon above Norwich Cathedral this evening…

How Like An Angel anniversary gift

For my parent's wedding anniversary I bought us tickets to see 'How Like An Angel', performed by CIRCA in Norwich Cathedral as part of the Norfolk & Norwich Fesitval 2013.
I made a themed presentation card…

I also produced the information sheet for the show, and created a special image to advertise the show…

Come back fighting fit soon Anne!

My Body Combat instructor had to have an operation on her leg. 

I made this card to wish her well and remind her to come back… 

"Cheesus"

Anglia Square, Norwich

Prep for Open Exhibition

I've framed my favourite paper cut and will be submitting it to the PEER Open Exhibition at the Stew Gallery in Norwich, Saturday 16 Feb 2013.