There is nothing I love more than coming across interesting and challenging new ideas for creating illustrations. As a designer at The Wonderland, I am always looking for inspiration and I was mesmerized at Kristina Webb’s method of creating her illustrations. Not only is she a fantastic illustrator but she uses real life objects to create realistic pieces of art. From fruit to plants, it turns … [Read more...]
Paper Art Challenge
Hello Wonder-Challenge fans, it’s that time again where we ask you to complete a fun creative challenge and you only have 10 minutes! This time we are asking you to create something, anything you like using paper. It could be a paper chain, origami, quilling, a 3D shape, bookmark or if you’re really adventurous – a paper plane! So get your paper, scissors and glue ready and don’t forget to … [Read more...]
Sketching challenge: the results!
We did it! We found 10 minutes, pulled names out of a hat, got our pencils and paper out and got our sketch on! You can see the results above... - Julie by Lynsey - Laura by Julie - Vicky by Emmy - Hannah by Laura - Emmy by Hannah - Lynsey (& her dog Bella!) by Vicky What do you think of our WonderSketches? … [Read more...]
Get your creative 5-a-day… eat your greens and write with them too!
Here at The Wonderland, we’re always looking for different and creative solutions to problems, the challenge here being: what do you write with if you don’t have a pen? Typographer Ian Barnard has taken potato printing to the next level by fashioning an assortment of vegetables into pens. He uses carrots, broccoli, asparagus, lemon grass and chilli. It’s amazing how different vegetables can … [Read more...]
10-minute challenge! Challenge 2
OK, so it’s been a busy week so far in Wonderland HQ and we’re ready for a little bit of down time! We’ve put 10 minutes aside to relax, take a break and have a giggle. You should too! All you need are… Materials Pencil/pen/marker/crayons Paper A model (A co-worker will do just fine!) Clock or timer Sit where you can see your model and quickly draw their portrait. You have 10 … [Read more...]
