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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Jul 3, 2018Jul 3, 2018Michael Carty

MJCarty.com – my brand-new home for #Blogulence and #Sketchulence!

Welcome to MJCarty.com! This here website is the new home for my blogulent musings. I’ll be publishing all my new blog posts here henceforth. It also works as the new home for all my previous blog posts.

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Jan 13, 2018Michael Carty

#SaturdaySix (January 2018 edition): Beautiful and doomed

Gentle reader: What has been a-floating your metaphorical boat so far in 2018? Welcome to my first SaturdaySix – a monthly round-up of six things that have given me a kick or got me thinking in one way or another. I would love to know what’s inspiring you right now. Please get in touch and […]

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Oct 21, 2017Michael Carty

#Inktober 3: Draw another day

Fancy giving drawing a go, or getting back on the metaphorical drawing horse? Why not try #Inktober? I’m having a go at this 31-day exercise in producing a drawing a day as a way to “develop positive drawing habits”. You can, too! Here’s my third weekly round-up of #Inktober scrawlings. Now with added Force. Sunday […]

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Apr 15, 2017Michael Carty

Three ages of play: Doodles, poodles, apple strudels

Why is play often seen as harder to justify as we get older? Play is both a luxury activity and an essential one. Play sets the imagination free. This is captured perfectly in 2014 cinematic masterpiece The Lego Movie – the purest depiction I’ve seen of the joyous, light-speed leaps and bounds of the mind […]

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