Mostly a place to view my adventures in art, illustration, and sometimes photography You will also find my tweets, rants, and a variety of things I choose to share Please leave some feedback on what you see via the comments. Or you can tweet at me. All criticism is welcomed. new TWTR.Widget({ version: 2, type: 'profile', rpp: 10, interval: 6000, width: 210, height: 450, theme: { shell: { background: '#000000', color: '#ffffff' }, tweets: { background: '#000000', color: '#ffffff', links: '#2dbcf0' } }, features: { scrollbar: false, loop: false, live: true, hashtags: true, timestamp: true, avatars: false, behavior: 'all' } }).render().setUser('notsuccessful').start(); Tumblr (3.0; @racco)http://notsuccessful.com/<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmzy6lIRno1qz9e6wo1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>Late showing you this I know, but here’s my logo design for the 2011 <a title="MCR Twestival" href="http://manchester.twestival.com/index">Manchester Twestival</a> that took place on March 24th<em><br/></em></p> <p>This year, Manchester Twestival <a title="Inside the M60 article. MCR Twestival 2011" href="http://insidethem60.journallocal.co.uk/2011/03/26/twestival-raises-1850-for-wood-st-mission/">raised £1,850 for Wood Street Mission.</a> Whose aim is to alleviate the effects of poverty on children and families in Manchester and Salford.</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/6660167929http://notsuccessful.com/post/6660167929Sat, 18 Jun 2011 18:35:09 +0100<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lmwp8eimUr1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I love the shapes and the colour</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/6602732520http://notsuccessful.com/post/6602732520Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:29:01 +0100<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljt6ecav9U1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>There will come a time, in the wireless future. This sight will never again be seen</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/4694087150http://notsuccessful.com/post/4694087150Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:08:36 +0100<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_libysyyBxp1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Someone thought it would be a good idea to write the word “COCK!” on various walls around the local shopping centre. This is a photo of one the cocks.</p> <p>I think the message is pretty clear. </p> <p>I like this photo enough to want to get it printed and framed. I think it would look great over the toilet.</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/3970831281http://notsuccessful.com/post/3970831281Sun, 20 Mar 2011 00:33:09 +0000cockwallgraffitibrick<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgua5dtdVF1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>She likes it</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/3371652134http://notsuccessful.com/post/3371652134Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:46:21 +0000girlblondillustrationflowerportrait<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgt3s6Vu7r1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Portrait done.</p> <p>It got a bit messy when I accidentally broke it in two & bled all over it. But I managed to piece it back together. Would have liked a bit more time on it but deadline has passed.</p> <p>There’s a “crease” where it broke that’s visible when looking at it at some angles. Would have liked to fix it a bit better than I did, but time was against me.</p> <p>Overall though, I’m happy with it</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/3360264107http://notsuccessful.com/post/3360264107Fri, 18 Feb 2011 09:30:00 +0000portraitgirlflowerssunflowersblond<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgqcv1uydV1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Giving this a good coat of “looking at” now</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/3332455740http://notsuccessful.com/post/3332455740Thu, 17 Feb 2011 01:54:40 +0000<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgo0kq1IEt1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ready to take this illustration off the screen now I think</p> <p>Time to get sticky with varnish & paint :-)</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/3309904759http://notsuccessful.com/post/3309904759Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:33:13 +0000<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lgia3vWX2p1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Work in progress. early days<br/></p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/3250931745http://notsuccessful.com/post/3250931745Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:14:22 +0000illustrationgirlblondillustratorpink<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lemffgscAS1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I was just looking through some old artwork files I’ve had on my computer for years. I remember starting this, I think it was about 2001(ish). I can’t remember if I thought it was finished at the time or if I even liked it. Loving it at the moment though :-) <br/></p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/2627452539http://notsuccessful.com/post/2627452539Thu, 06 Jan 2011 21:52:30 +0000girlyellowgreenportraitblonddark<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldyjp7y6Mo1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Gingerer than thou</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/2451840198http://notsuccessful.com/post/2451840198Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:22:21 +0000<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ldlkacM9zJ1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This bird tried to mug me</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/2352978682http://notsuccessful.com/post/2352978682Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:05:31 +0000<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9zf3sKIK11qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I created a logo for a friend. <a href="http://www.cherylscookiesandcupcakes.co.uk/">Cookies and cupcakes!</a> Who doesn’t love cookies and cupcakes? :-D<br/></p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/1270097552http://notsuccessful.com/post/1270097552Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:26:18 +0100cookiescupcakebowpinkfoodlogodesignspotsblueribbon<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9dkjoqDZR1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Playing with the <a href="http://www.percolatorapp.com/">Percolator app</a> for iPhone. Its spotty, i like it :-) <br/></p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/1194322304http://notsuccessful.com/post/1194322304Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:16:47 +0100percolatoriphonespotsapp<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l9d48ogc9M1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The iPhone 4 is the best camera I’ve ever owned. The camera alone is pretty dam good for a phone but it’s the apps that really make it</p> <p>The best thing about it is that it’s always with me. I’m always forgetting to take a camera out with me. I never forget my phone.</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/1192206572http://notsuccessful.com/post/1192206572Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:24:06 +0100iPhonescreammusicdancing<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l885pmRI2i1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A Quick self portrait I created with <a href="http://muro.deviantart.com/">Muro over at DeviantART</a> <br/></p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/1063953390http://notsuccessful.com/post/1063953390Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:34:35 +0100self portraitportraitmurodeviantart<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l6t6wpGahR1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I went to watch The Wu Tang Clan last week. Only had my iPhone with me for picture taking so only managed to snap a couple shots. Of which this is the best. There’s an effect over it from the iPhone app Camera+ (great camera app by the way)</p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/919913134http://notsuccessful.com/post/919913134Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:01:58 +0100wu tang clanlivehip hoprapcrowdwureckwongzarzaghostfaceu godlightsstagemusicconcertcamera+iPhone<img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4y3sevifb1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Well, I may as well post the last of my football themed pics. I was gonna hold this one back until he scored an outstanding goal, but unfortunately <a href="http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/players/player=196842/index.html?cid=google_playeronebox">Wayne Rooney</a> played as well as the <a href="http://www.tnr.com/blog/world-cup/75701/why-has-england-been-so-bad">rest of the England team</a>. <br/><br/></p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/762582123http://notsuccessful.com/post/762582123Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:36:23 +0100waynerooneyfootballsoccerworld cupmanchesterunitedgreenengland<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4hdr0OYvU1qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a title="England Win!" href="http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=249722/match=300061462/summary.html">Finally!</a></p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/729407814http://notsuccessful.com/post/729407814Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:52:11 +0100footballsoccerbeckhamdavidenglandworld cupENGgreeneurowincelebrationgoal<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l49ubrXDW11qz9e6wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>One time England captain, and international football megastar <a title="incase you don't know who he is" href="http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&&sa=X&ei=1vYcTKegJ43w0gS1p-mgDQ&ved=0CBoQBSgA&q=David+Beckham&spell=1">David Beckham</a>. On his back.  </p> <p>Its unfortunate that Beckham went and <a title="Beckham out of World Cup" href="http://www.goal.com/en/news/10/italy/2010/03/14/1833109/david-beckham-out-of-world-cup-after-breaking-achilles">injured himself and missed out on playing</a> in this World Cup. We could really do with him on the pitch in a kit rather than sat on the sideline <a title="Fuming Beckham" href="http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/06/chuckling_obama_looks_cuter_th.html?imw=Y&f=most-viewed-24h5">in a suite looking pissed off</a></p> <p>I think this portrait of him lay on his back after losing a game (again, not sure which one or when) sums up Englands performance <a title="#eng vs #alg" href="http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=249722/match=300061464/index.html">last night against </a><span><a title="#eng vs #alg" href="http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=249722/match=300061464/index.html">Algeria</a></span><span> pretty well.  </span></p>http://notsuccessful.com/post/715460438http://notsuccessful.com/post/715460438Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:09:27 +0100engenglandfootballsoccergreenworld cupeurodavidbeckhamredfail