Bounce Magazine September 2018
This month featuring an exclusive interview with artist Gabrielle on her new album 'Under My Skin' - we also speak to front woman Izzy P Phillips of Black Honey. Our reviews take place at Go Ape, Thetford, Suffolk Escape Room and Happy Days RV.
This month featuring an exclusive interview with artist Gabrielle on her new album 'Under My Skin' - we also speak to front woman Izzy P Phillips of Black Honey. Our reviews take place at Go Ape, Thetford, Suffolk Escape Room and Happy Days RV.
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WEDDING<br />
SEPTEMBER SEPTEMBER <strong>2018</strong> | <strong>2018</strong> ISSUE | ISSUE #51 | #71 WEDDING<br />
with a question: “My friend has just got married,<br />
can you paint her in her dress?”<br />
A light bulb went off, just like in a cartoon, and I<br />
realised my passion could possibly become more<br />
than just a hobby. This was over 4 years ago now<br />
and I’ve never looked back.<br />
Do you put yourself under pressure when<br />
capturing someone’s image?<br />
Sometimes it’s hard work being a one-woman<br />
band.<br />
and textured paint in a classic style. We speak to<br />
Helen about her passion for illustrating.<br />
When did you realise you had a passion for<br />
weddings?<br />
I have been borderline obsessed with weddings<br />
and wedding dresses from quite an early age.<br />
I used to dress my Barbie’s up for their big day<br />
at least once a week, conduct ceremonies in the<br />
school playground and keep an in-depth diary of<br />
every tiny detail for my own future wedding.<br />
I knew everything that I wanted, from the length<br />
of my train to the shade of champagne dress I<br />
would wear. I have, however, ditched the three 3ft<br />
diamond-encrusted tiara and first dance to<br />
S Club 7.<br />
How did you discover illustration?<br />
I went to college to study fashion and textiles; I<br />
became really interested in illustration, doodling<br />
my trademark little ladies at every opportunity.<br />
I’d come home at the end of the college day and<br />
instead of demolishing a packet of crisps and<br />
putting on ‘Friends’ (like I did in my school days)<br />
I’d get my water colours back out. I’d been doing<br />
it all day, but I wasn’t tired of it. I kept going, as<br />
a hobby, until one day someone approached me<br />
There have been ups and downs. I’ve had many a<br />
sleepless night, paint spillage and so much to learn<br />
that I’ve felt like my brain is too small to cope.<br />
On the flip-side, I’ve had a double-page spread<br />
in Vogue, the honour to capture one of the most<br />
special days in people’s lives and occupy a tiny bit<br />
of wall space in homes up and down the country.<br />
What would your younger self say to you<br />
now?<br />
I think the 7-year-old Helen, wearing a pillowcase<br />
as a veil, would be proud!<br />
SEE MORE AT WWW.HELENHIRD.CO.UK<br />
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