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Hello! I am a Scottish artist and designer based in Glasgow. My key area of interest is in collaborative projects that explore place, narrative and participation. My work encompasses painting and drawing, installation, print and delivery in the community.

Since graduating from my Masters with Glasgow School of Art in 2014, I have brought together my interest in breath, narratives of health and landscape. I am currently developing a body of work that continues on from this interest, bringing together my interest in Scots song, sense of place, and an investigation of women's representation in the Scottish Tradition .

Thinking about characters

12/30/2013

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I have never spent much time developing a character in my illustrations, so as we move towards the new year i thought i would try something new! I am developing a character who will be used in a narrative exploring the experiences of living with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder). A number of people have taken part in this project so far- and some have sent me incredible writings about their experiences- which i will help me to develop the narrative.

While i did this I listened to a podcast by Chris Oatley, a Disney character designer, and Will Terry, which was interesting and quite inspiring really! have a listen here.

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Learning to mask hair...

12/20/2013

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Didnt quite have the same effect on my image as the tutorial suggested it would....

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Mogu takahashi

12/19/2013

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Japanese artist with such a playful and fun style- very influential for me it terms of incorporating a similar aesthetic into graphic design projects. take a look at her incredible work!

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Christmas hospitals

12/17/2013

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It's been a while since I spent much time in hospitals, considering I used to be there everyday for three years! Was back today with a good friend admiring the Christmas decorations and being sung at by mobs of small children...

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Patterns for tree

12/17/2013

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I'm currently working on a really exciting and BIG project with The woodcraft Folk, putting together a book that documents their five year TREE project. It is going to be really rich with imagery, photos and pattern. I want it to be the kind of thing that people will hold onto for a long time.

At the moment I am at a kind of 'mood board' phase with it, playing around on pintrest and working with different patterns. I am very excited to start putting it all together!

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Merry christmas!

12/16/2013

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As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, I present to you this wintery bear. A little snippet of a project i am working on currently!

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SHIFT static promo

12/16/2013

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Recently finished some fun work for Newcastle based band Shift Static. They are fantastic, check them out. This image will be used in promotion for a gig they have coming up in Camden's Roundhouse in Febuary.

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I work on lots of different kinds of projects and sometimes it can be hard to keep track of what I up to!

Learn more about my approach and interests in this blog section of my website.

Get in touch for a chat any time!

07792091662
i.am.josie@gmail.com
www.josievallely.com

Thinking about characters

Learning to mask hair...

Mogu takahashi

Christmas hospitals

Patterns for tree

Merry christmas!

SHIFT static promo

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