"DON'T THINK OF IT AS DYING, said Death. JUST THINK OF IT AS LEAVING EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH."

Today we lost one of our brightest, literary stars. Rest in peace Sir Terry Pratchett and thank you for years of wickedly delicious humour, brilliant wisdom and fabulous fantasy.

Shaun In The City!

Remember the fabulous Gromit Unleashed? This award winning event saw Aardman's loveable canine sidekick Gromit raise £2.3 million for Bristol's Children's Hospital and saw illustrators from all over the UK, including our very own Paula Bowles and Emily Twomey, decorating fantastic Gromit sculptures that appeared all around Bristol. It is now back in a new form! Shaun in the City! 

In 2015 Aardman’s internationally-acclaimed character Shaun the Sheep will appear in two ewe-nique arts trails! Over 100 giant sculptures of Shaun the Sheep created by artists, celebrities and designers will be placed in iconic locations and beautiful green spaces across London and Bristol.

Shaun in the City will be appearing in London in spring and flocking to Bristol in the summer, before going to auction to raise money for children in hospitals across the UK. Once again PP artists have been asked to take part and Emily Twomey's hand decorated Shaun will be in Covent Garden's East Piazza Square from the 28th March-25th May! We cannot wait for the big reveal! In the meantime, here's a sneak peak from Emily's Shaun!

Wallace & Gromit’s Children’s Foundation. Charity no. 1043603

Shaun the Sheep & Shaun in the City ©& ™ Aardman Animations Ltd 2015

Win A Pin Cushion Mouse From All Things Ottoline!

Have you visited the wonderful folksy shop All Things Ottoline yet? No?! Well in that case you'll want to check it out right now! Luckily you can do so here. This fab online shop containing gorgeous handmade home decor is run by our very own illustrator Erica Jane Waters - check out some of her simply beautiful creations!

Want? Well, exciting news - by simply visiting the All Things Ottoline Facebook page and sharing the image below you could win this actual pin cushion mouse! Beautiful! Check out the Facebook page here and good luck!