Painting at Liberty London

Dream job alert! I was commissioned to help celebrate the wonderful Iphis bag by Liberty London.

This Liberty print oilcloth covers all manner of delicious tote bags and purses. Eternal accessories that will alway be in style. It was my job to personalise the bags for influencers and taste makers by painting their initials on to the oilcloth. I had a ball, I was based at Liberty HQ for the day and got to stick my head in the design department. I stared wide eyed at the design room walls, covered with the most beautiful patterns and colours. Liberty is a truly magical place full of the most wonderful creatives! Such attention to detail – check out the Liberty brownies they had made.

Liberty hand painted by Jo Bird tote bag

Published On: July 28, 20230.6 min readCategories: live illustrationsTags: hand painted, Leather Painting, Liberty London, luxury handbags, monogram, Painted initials

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And thank you to all the four legged customers who

And thank you to all the four legged customers who came to Marc Jacob’s yesterday. It was a super busy day and I loved painting your pooches (and 🐈‍⬛.) Thank you to @thedogvine for spreading the word! I’m back in next Saturday too and already have a few bookings.

The leather painting takes a little longer than my style portraits so please allow time for me to create for you.

#petportraits #dogsofinstagram #londonevent #liveleatherpainting #leatherpainting #personalisation #marcjacobshandbags #jobirdillustration #luxuryhandbags

Hairy Maclary look out! 🐶

I’m interviewed in this month’s St Alban’s T

I’m interviewed in this month’s St Alban’s Times magazine.
Available on line (@stalbanstimes) .

I grew up in St Albans, had a long love affair with London and now find myself back here, raising my kids (after swearing I’d never return!) It’s changed loads, all for the better and is a much more creative and diverse town than it once was! Thanks for the write up Matt.

#stalbansbusinesses #stalbans #stalbansmums #stalbanslife #illustration #illustrator #jobirdillustration

Here’s a non exhaustive list of St Albans greats; @moneyhillinteriors @loulla.flowers @stylewithwisdom @imfinewellbeing @moniraliphotographer @theaideofherts @miridesign.uk

Lovely to be featured in @lazin_uk fashion magazin

Lovely to be featured in @lazin_uk fashion magazine with my work from London Fashion Week , thanks to the creative @drawingcabaretcouture for arranging tickets.

Shout out to @clairejonesart @dollsinarow @debvandergdraws and @cecilialehar - those fashion shows are not for the faint hearted!

#natashazinko #lfw #lfw2024
#quickdrawcontest #fashionillustration

A few illustrations I made for a project set by Fi

A few illustrations I made for a project set by Fida in collaboration with Missoni.
Out of my comfort zone as I never studied fashion, and thought I’d give it a try, lots to learn, and it was fascinating seeing other designers and illustrators work. Thanks for Beatrix Menendez for her time spent reviewing and feeding back on the work.

I was inspired by the Italian mountains and the cable cars 🚠 connecting them. It was a nice day dream in an otherwise completely bonkers busy March! I’ll be able to post some of the work very soon……. 🐝

#competition #fidacompetition #fashionillustration #italianfashionhouse #missoni #practice #practicepracticepractice

So after a two week hiatus full of kids and Easter

So after a two week hiatus full of kids and Easter shenanigans I’ve enjoyed a jam packed two days @marcjacobs in-store painting onto Marc Jacob’s Totes.

Customers were encouraged to have me paint their pets or their initials. In there for the next two Saturdays 1-6pm painting away.

#customisedleatherbags #dogsofinstagram #petsofinstagram #leathertotebags #nationalpetday #leatherpainting #marcjacobs #monongramming

Get your pooch or pet immortalised on a Marc Jacob

Get your pooch or pet immortalised on a Marc Jacob’s TOTE bag tomorrow. I’m in store from 1-6 pm, (Regent’s St) sitting pretty painting pets. Met some very well behaved pooches today and will show you some pictures as soon as those paws 🐾 sign them off! Woof.
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#dogpainting #leatherpainting #bespokeillustration #marcjacobs p.s - how cute are the dog biscuits!

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Dream the impossible…

Take your thoughts and ideas to the next level. Bring them to life through innovative and creative illustrations and live art.

Dream the impossible…

Take your thoughts and ideas to the next level. Bring them to life through innovative and creative illustrations and live art.