Kate Slater Illustration

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I know this has been taking a while, but here's a bit more progress on my #AdichieQuote! Please support my #LondonMarathon fundraising efforts and click the link in my bio to buy a postcard or print, with all proceeds to @refugecharity! You'll also be in with a chance of winning the original artwork! . Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says the most important thing we can teach our daughters is that "your job is not to be likeable, your job is to be your fullest self." . #katecollages #teamrefuge #katecollages4refuge #ChimamandaNgoziAdichie #Adichie

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I’m running the London Marathon for the brilliant charity, Refuge! You can find out more over on my blog: http://www.kateslaterillustration.com/blog/2017/3/5/running-for-refuge - THANK YOU x

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I’m running the Bournemouth Marathon on 2nd October to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust! Any donation, however small, even your back-of-the-sofa change, would be greatly appreciated. You can sponsor me here: www.justgiving.com/kate-slater-gazelle

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Gazelles in progress #collage

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The glad-dog. #sketchbook

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Rhino #sketchbook

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Speedy gorilla. #sketchbook

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A Dozen Cards / Notelets

A dozen beautifully illustrated, blank cards, now on sale for only £10!

You will receive one of each design.

These cards are all 10.5 x 15cm / 4 x 6" (A6) in size and are professionally printed on high quality matte card. Each card comes with a white envelope in a protective plastic sleeve, they are shipped in a board-backed envelope to ensure they arrive in perfect condition.

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The latest news from Kate Slater's studio.

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Giveaway: Win a New Concertina Copy of ABC London

Competition time! (It's been TOO long.) I was thrilled to receive advance copies of ABC London back in January (originally published by Frances Lincoln in 2012, written by James Dunn and illustrated by me). The super folk at Frances Lincoln have reissued it in a new concertina format, a compact 13 x 13cm in size, all packaged in a rather lovely box! A shame then, that I completely missed it's publication earlier this month, only remembering when my sister snapped a photo of it in Foyles!

I'm so pleased with how this book has turned out (possibly because, as one of my tutors at uni observed, everything looks better when you shrink it down - and I do much prefer the simpler type), that I've decided to give a signed copy away! All you need to do is leave a comment below.

"Find out what makes London one of the world's most exciting cities in this unusual alphabet that can be unfolded to nearly a metre in length. A is for Art, B is for Brick Lane, C is for Changing of the Guard… this delightful alphabet of words and pictures looks at some of the things that give London its unique and stylish cultural identity."  -- Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Please share and tweet and like and so on, it's all hugely appreciated, although do make sure you leave a comment to enter. This competition is open to anyone, anywhere in the world and will close at midday (GMT) on Sunday (29th April). The winner will be chosen at random on Sunday afternoon.

Good luck!

PS. I've still got spaces on my collage workshops on Saturday the 11th and 18th April. Lots more info here if you fancy a relaxing day in a lovely Staffordshire farmhouse learning a bit about my collage techniques accompanied with a slice of cake or two and lunch included!

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Ruling the Roost - the Nation's Favourite Bird

Calling (warbling, tweeting and chirping) all Brits: the vote is open to choose our national bird! You can pick your favourite here, from a shortlist of 10. It's been narrowed down to either robin, blue-tit, blackbird, kingfisher, wren, hen harrier, red kite, mute swan, barn owl or puffin. I expect it will turn out to be a robin but I've heard a few people campaigning very persuasively for the blackbird (for it's song and because it's so easy to find) and, of course, I have a huge soft spot for puffins! In fact out of the shortlist there are only 2 I haven't illustrated. If by some chance the hen harrier or red kite is chosen, I'll definitely be adding it to my portfolio!

You can find all of the above items in my shop, Etsy or Not on the High Street.

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Elephants in Progress - VIDEO!

I've had my first bash at filming a collage-in-progress! It's not entirely successful, mainly because I haven't got a clue what I'm doing when it comes to this sort of thing, but I hope it might give you an insight into how I create my illustrations. I think the file might be way too big and that's why it's a bit slow and pixelated in parts? Or maybe it's something else entirely (like my terrible Staffordshire internet connection?). Any hints and tips very much appreciated!

I made this on Friday and planned to put the video up on Saturday as a nice, Valentine-y thing, but general cluelessness combined with a lovely weekend going to the theatre/walking-and-fish-and-chipping/singing conspired to delay my plans somewhat. I hope instead this brightens up an otherwise grey and drizzly (here in Staffordshire, anyway) Monday afternoon. I apologise for the relentlessly chirpy backing music (better than no music at all, I thought), you probably shouldn't watch it more than once, it will embed itself in your brain.

Here's how the finished thing turned out, I'm going to add to it and perhaps use it for a card, what do you think? I used to be really reluctant to collage animals without hair or feathers, but elephants are my new favourites.

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Cows & Flowers Tea Towel

A lovely tea towel with a stylish pattern of cows and countryside flowers, the perfect addition to any kitchen.

This tea towel will make washing up a dream! With it's pattern of beautiful cows wreathed in favourite wild flowers, you can bring the delights of the country meadow into your kitchen.

All tea towels come beautifully packaged, tied in twine with a matching cow tag, so they make a wonderful gift too!

Tea towels are available singly or in sets of two or three at a reduced price. You can also mix-and-match with other designs in my collection.

Your tea towel can be wrapped in tissue paper free of charge or alternatively with gift wrap and tag to suit any occasion. If you would like to make it extra-special, you can have your gift wrapped in Kate Slater wrapping paper with coordinating twine for an additional fee.

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Brilliantly big card sale over in my @etsy shop! 3 for £4 • 6 for £7.25 • 10 for £9.50 - www.etsy.com/shop/katefete

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Collage Workshops on the Farm

Collage Workshops on the Farm

I’m really excited to announce that from July I’ll be hosting regular collage workshops here on the farm in Newborough, Staffordshire, where my studio is based.

Whether you’re a keen crafter or a complete novice, you can spend a few peaceful hours in a beautiful countryside setting and indulge your inner artist! Workshops take place in the farmhouse but you’re very welcome to have a…

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Would love to know what you think of these 3 potential mug designs, please? Which do you prefer, what doesn't work etc. Thank you!

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Just received this in the post! A book cover I've illustrated for Macmillan.