Category Archives: drawings

horus

Posted on June 16, 2013 by mariko jesse

I’ve been reading a book set in the Egyptian era recently, so I went to visit the British Museum to have a look at the sculptures again. It’s always great to see things with fresh eyes…

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honeymoon in Andalucia

Posted on June 4, 2013 by mariko jesse

I’ve just come back from a lovely honeymoon in Spain. We did nothing much, and watched the world go by. We stayed for a week in a pretty cottage on the side of a hill full of olive groves,then another … Continue reading →

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wedding (mine!)

Posted on May 2, 2013 by mariko jesse

I’m getting married tomorrow, hurrah! Here’s our Save the Date.I kept to a simple colour palette of greens, pinks and browns, on white. This runs through all the stationery and the decoration at the reception. We’re having a Quaker wedding, … Continue reading →

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Top Hat

Posted on April 20, 2013 by mariko jesse

I went to see the wonderful musical Top Hat in London for the second time last week. I totally adore this musical! It’s old timey, simple, and just plain amazing. I have a soft spot for tap dancing, I have … Continue reading →

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pies

Posted on April 15, 2013 by mariko jesse

I love pies! In case you hadn’t already realised. I was thinking about pies the other day, and suddenly remembered a lovely little job I did for Parade magazine in the States, all about pies…The article was all about American … Continue reading →

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First Merit Bank adverts 2

Posted on April 5, 2013 by mariko jesse

The hand-drawn animated TV adverts I did for First Merit Bank with Brokaw in the US last year were so popular, they asked for more! And here they are. Enjoy!

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the Fat Duck

Posted on March 16, 2013 by mariko jesse

We went to Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck restaurant the other day. It was an experience and a half! My very first 3-starred Michelin restaurant. When food looks as exquisite as this, it’s impossible to resist…

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South Side interview

Posted on February 22, 2013 by mariko jesse

I was featured recently in South Side magazine in Hong Kong. I grew up in Stanley, which is ‘South Side’ so I was happy about that! You can see the interview online here or click on the image below to … Continue reading →

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Porto, Portugal

Posted on February 15, 2013 by mariko jesse

I was in Porto last weekend, and loved its faded charm. It’s run-down, but in a delightful way. We had tea at the Majestic Cafe…and I had a very tasty eggtart, with toasted almonds on the top.I love the blue … Continue reading →

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Kung Hei Fat Choi!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by mariko jesse

A very happy Year of the Snake to everyone. Here’s a red & gold snake I created for chocoyou to bring us all prosperity and luck this year…

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