everyday – Cherie Jerrard

Fresh Produce

My Neighbourhood Inked I’ve become localised. Lockdowns have made me focus closer to home and see the joy in routine, daily life and places on my doorstep. It’s helped me delve a little deeper. Being close to something means you can return to it and look for more. Rosie curates her produce. Each day various…
Best of 2021

As 2021 draws to a close I remember how confused I felt this time last year. Despite everything life has thrown at us in 2021 it has somehow managed to be one of the best years on a creative front. As an antidote to having a sick covid ridden family I thought I’d document my…
We are all originals

The essence of why I like to draw everyday people is diversity. We are all unique which blows my tiny mind… This season I’ve been experimenting with colour palettes and pushing my style into something beyond line art. I’m always searching for time to do more of this while working on some exciting projects on…
Monochrome Movement

During Design Junction I was able to sketch a few people who passed me by but I was generally too busy to sketch for any length of time so I went against my religion and took a series of photo’s to sketch from later. After some inner debates I’ve come to the conclusion…
Soho Coffee

I’ve been working on a large piece for the Enigma Lighting showroom in Manchester. It documents their wonderful lights in situ at Coffee House’s around London. Some of the sketches capture the moment nicely so I’ve made a few hand embellished Prints. I’m planning to take them to this weekends makers market in The Custard…
Grindsmiths Deansgate

I’ve embraced the student lifestyle this weekend. Piled the dirty dishes high and lived off dubious items found in fridge ! Having spent Friday sketching in Grindsmiths – a coffee shop in Deansgate, Manchester. The work vibe was strong there so I did more sketches than I’d realised. ‘On the spot’ sketching is an excuse…
Cafe Culture

This Korean Cafe – Eat Goody, is just around the corner from MMU. Fake log burner, hi tech equipment and the bamboo decor are quite a mix, a true fusion cafe, and the food is strangely addictive. The Aloe drinks and Rice Milk are a favourite of mine too…