Unicorn cakes have sprinkled magic into the world of baking, and they're more fabulous than ever. Traditionally, the were all about pastel perfection, but now they've taken a cheeky turn towards the sassy side.
The Sweet Side
Let's start with the classics – traditional unicorn cakes. They're a pastel dream with swirls of buttercream, glitter, and fondant unicorn horns. Perfect for kids' parties and baby showers, they're pure delight like this beautiful example from Juniper Cakery in the UK complete with tutorial.
The Sassy Side
But hold on to your sugar horns! There's a naughtier twist in town. Picture a unicorn who's indulged a bit too much, a chubby unicorn with a sly grin. Covered in colorful frosting, these cakes are cute and downright hilarious.
A Slice of Rainbow Magic
But there's a twist that's as enchanting as it is mischievous. Imagine slicing into a unicorn cake and revealing layers of vibrant rainbow sponge.
A Cheeky Unicorn
And here comes the cheeky twist – some unicorn cakes feature a naughty unicorn playfully licking the end of the rainbow.
Very excited to release my first print set for the nursery. Good 'ol lions and tigers and bears oh my! There is also a three print set option with just the animals.
Available here
Looking for some inspiration after a bad day |
It's a tricky one but I'm going to share my top ten favourite illustrations from this year - in no particular order. It's been such a busy year for creative monsoon thank you to everyone who purchased a print and thank you for all the wonderful feedback and encouragement. Looking forward to making lots more art next year!
Continuing a bit of a cat craze from last year - Nefferkitty |
Weeks were spent trying to prefect the pineapple! Finally I had a look I loved |
Phases of the moon is the first work in a new range that's also aimed at grown ups |
Rainbow lion based on an original collage |
Fine my prints at www.creative-monsoon.com
I thought I'd share some pictures of the process that goes into my illustration work using this rabbit I've been working on for the past couple of days. It always amazes me how such a slight change to shapes and positioning can make such an enormous difference. First I start with sketches, sketches and more sketches getting the shapes and styles right, this can go for days, sometimes weeks even. Then it's onto the computer. Always good to step away for a while and come back to an illustration with fresh eyes later.
Lots of sketching first |
Getting the shapes worked out |
Who ate all the carrots |
That's more like it! |
Wow what a crazy year! It's been such a busy few weeks with Christmas and getting ready for the last market and last exhibition of the year. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported all the local artists and designers at the Aspire Gallery's inaugural Christmas market in Paddington. It was great to be able to share my kids designs as well as my fine art work in the gallery. And thanks to everyone who has support creative monsoon and my fine art this year. I've got lots of plans for 2017 including a whole new range to work on! More on that in the months to come.
So enjoy your holidays and see you in the New Year!