I have started making some little origami books as an introductory project for my new teaching post. These are my first efforts, I think I need to practise the hardback binding a bit more before I attempt to show nine year olds how to do it! I think it will be a lovely project though and will help me get to know a bit about the children right from the start. I'm looking forward to it.

After her exciting encounter with the wolf Little Red Riding Hood becomes obsessed with seeking out further danger.

I finally appear to be getting around to writing another book so I thought I would post a combination of writing and doodle in the belief that going public will hopefully encourage me to keep at it even though it is school holidays and we are moving house to another part of the country and I am starting a new job. Chaos reigns in the Symons household but I wouldn't have it any other way.

I am trying hard to incorporate more full on backgrounds as I tend to keep them quite minimal. This is a start. More experimenting I think. Trouble is I do like a bit of white and light. So many things to think about.

I did this a couple of weeks ago but I couldn't upload things for some reason so here it is now. I did do a colour version of it but I prefer the drawing. This week I am determined to complete an Illustration Friday.