words and pictures: lucinda gifford's blog
Lucinda Gifford - under the bed monster February 6, 2012

New Year resolutions…

After long, busy holiday season and a bit of a hiatus drawing-wise (mostly due to my having taken on too many graphic design projects), I’ve finally made up a 2012 author/illustrator to-do list. … more >

do-the-dishes-aloyisius-thumbnail August 23, 2011

The unbearable drudgery of ye olde childhood

Once I’ve stopped coughing every five minutes (it’s been four days now) I’ll work up these sketches, part of an idea for illustration where … more >

mamas and papas peanut elephant ellie on giraffe August 15, 2011

Smelly Ellie – how 4-year-olds tell stories

My son has a Mamas and Papas elephant whom we have named, somewhat lazily, Ellie. Ellie leads a life of leisure, residing mostly in the bedroom and avoiding the perils of the washing machine. … more >

drawing-montage July 26, 2011

Winter drawing challenge – a month of drawing

A few weeks ago a very creative friend invited her design-y type buddies to take part in a 4-week Drawing Challenge. The idea was simple: … more >

bubble-machine-thumbnail July 20, 2011

Bubble machine

Here’s an idea I had for a machine that makes bubbles, Heath Robinson style. I’m thinking of working it up in a more 50′s style, like those old animations backdrops –maybe a bit wild, such as some of the art in … more >

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