Eleven Falmouth Illustration students visited Pete Fowler‘s studio in east London this afternoon. Pete is an old friend of our 1st year course co-ordinator Tom Barwick, both having worked on comics back in the 90’s.

Pete gave up more than an hour and a half of his times providing students with his insightful view of the world of visual communication. His talk took us through his development from a fine art background through his time working for the Welsh band ‘Super Furry Animals’, his large scale advertising commissions through to his ‘bread and butter’ editorial output. A highlight was him talking about his interest in the craft of ‘making’ and seeing his vinyl toys, lino blocks, and fantastic wood carvings.

Thanks Pete, it was a great visit and we look forward to your lecture at Goldsmiths on Tuesday.

Pete Fowler in his studio talking about his work

Pete Fowler’s embroidered Synthesizer

One of Pete Fowler’s Lino Blocks

Pete Fowler’s amazing wood carved figures

Pete Fowler in his studio

Pete Fowler’s embroidered synth

Pete Fowler’s studio set up, East London

Pete Fowler’s studio, east London

Tom Barwick’s painting on the wall of Pete Fowler’s studio, east London

Pete Fowler talking to students in his east London studio