Skip to content
MJCarty

MJCarty

Writer. Artist. Tweeter.

  • Home

Tag: art

Oct 19, 2019Nov 10, 2019Michael Carty

#Inktober2019 (III): Double Freddie, triple Skeleton!

My third weekly #Inktober2019 round-up featuring Freddie Mercury, Mr Skeleton and a spider monkey!

Continue Reading "#Inktober2019 (III): Double Freddie, triple Skeleton!"
Sep 14, 2019Nov 10, 2019Michael Carty

My #Inktober training montage

A selection of #Sketchulence from recent weeks, as I gear up for this year’s #Inktober challenge.

Continue Reading "My #Inktober training montage"
Jul 27, 2019Jul 27, 2019Michael Carty

Kirsten Shiel interview: A little smattering of doodles

An interview with Kirsten Shiel – a phenomenal Dublin-based artist, art director and illustrator.

Continue Reading "Kirsten Shiel interview: A little smattering of doodles"
Jun 22, 2019Michael Carty

Éilis McDonough interview: Drawing with an adventurous spirit

An interview with Éilis McDonough – a fantastic artist operating out of lovely Portland, Oregon.

Continue Reading "Éilis McDonough interview: Drawing with an adventurous spirit"
Jun 15, 2019Michael Carty

Olivia Kemp interview: Building worlds and imaginary places

I am delighted to host an interview with Olivia Kemp – an artist who creates mesmerising, intricate worlds in pen and ink.

Continue Reading "Olivia Kemp interview: Building worlds and imaginary places"
May 25, 2019Michael Carty

The Skeleton Collection: My debut postcard set!

I am delighted to announce the launch of my debut Skeleton postcard collection: A set of three pictures of Mr Skeleton living his best #SkeleLife, available to buy right now!

Continue Reading "The Skeleton Collection: My debut postcard set!"
Apr 20, 2019Michael Carty

Nicola Budd (Howell Illustration) interview: Art inspired by nature and sustainable living

Nicola Budd is the excellent artist behind Howell Illustration,  which “is all about pen and ink art, inspired by nature and slow, simple, sustainable living.” I am honoured to host this interview with Nicola about her art and her commitment to sustainability.

Continue Reading "Nicola Budd (Howell Illustration) interview: Art inspired by nature and sustainable living"
Jan 19, 2019Jan 20, 2019Michael Carty

Ten ways Twitter changed me in ten years, by @HelReynolds

It is my honour to share this excellent guest post from Helen Reynolds (aka @HelReynolds on Twitter), marking the occasion of her tenth Twitterversary by looking at ten ways Twitter has changed her in ten years.

Continue Reading "Ten ways Twitter changed me in ten years, by @HelReynolds"
Nov 3, 2018Dec 21, 2018Michael Carty

Look for what you love (My #Inktober2018 V)

#Inktober2018 is over. I have absolutely loved it! Duncan Hannah. Here’s my fifth and final set of #Inktober doodlings, featuring John Lennon, shadows, a bigshot pigeon and a 60s mod girl.

Continue Reading "Look for what you love (My #Inktober2018 V)"
Oct 27, 2018Nov 9, 2018Michael Carty

Alice Cooper, Pumpkins and Marvin Gaye (#MyInktober2018 IV)

My fourth weekly #Inktober2018 round-up features Alice Cooper and some pumpkins… plus bonus Marvin Gaye and Doctor Who!

Continue Reading "Alice Cooper, Pumpkins and Marvin Gaye (#MyInktober2018 IV)"

Posts navigation

Older posts

@MJCarty

My Tweets

Instagram

Speedy single-line Monday morning train ride #Sketchulence!
#Blogulence: The chance to change everything Just occasionally, the universe speaks to you. Not every day. But occasionally, you have the chance to change everything. Link in bio... ...full link here: https://mjcarty.com/2019/12/07/the-chance-to-change-everything/ Or head ye to mjcarty.com! HT @rucsb @rupaulofficial @neiljmorrison @madflavors_world @eddiebravo10p @adamshankman Image via Wikimedia Commons (full details via link in post).
Xmas giving ideas: #FiveQuidFoodBank Secret Santa and #ReverseAdvent! As the Christmas frenzy begins, my latest blog post rounds up some ways to help others while celebrating the festive season: #FiveQuidFoodBank Secret Santa; #ReverseAdvent calendar; and @OcadoUK food bank donation matching. Each of these suggestions came from lovely folks on Twitter. If you know of other great ways to raise funds for charity in the run-up to Christmas, please let me know! Thanks to the great @simon_john_heath for the amazing graphic that accompanies this post! Link in bio... ...full link here: https://mjcarty.com/xmas-giving-ideas-fivequidfoodbank-secret-santa-and-reverseadvent Or head ye to mjcarty.com! #Christmas #Xms #Charity #Fundraising #FoodBanks #TrussellTrust #Santa #SecretSanta #Donation #Ocado
There are few things in this world that Sundae appreciates more than carrot peel! #GuineaPigs #GuineaPig #GuineaPigsOfInstagram
Speedy single-line train ride #Sketchulence for a rainy Monday morning.
#GE1979: The tumultuous revolution to come What will they be writing about the 2019 general election (#GE2019) in 2059? Some speedy Sunday afternoon #blogulence. Link in bio... Full link here: https://mjcarty.com/2019/11/24/ge1979-the-tumultuous-revolution-to-come/ Or head ye to mjcarty.com! (The picture shows some words from Kenneth Clarke on the 1979 General election, from his 2016 political memoir, Kind of Blue.) https://mjcarty.com/2019/11/24/ge1979-the-tumultuous-revolution-to-come/
Blog at WordPress.com.
Cancel