About Asking For Trouble

Asking For Trouble is the crafty pseudonym of Marceline Smith, an artist and designer based in Glasgow, Scotland.

I have a degree in Printmaking from Grays School of Art in Aberdeen and have been making things all my life, from collages and prints to experimenting with fabric and felt.

Starting with doodles from my sketchbook, I create a collection of handmade and printed products using digital illustration, rubber stamps and my Japanese gocco printer.

The current collection includes cards, notebooks, gocco prints, bags and totes, fabric purses, felt flower brooches, and badge sets. I also have a range of digitally printed fabric and my designs are available on everything from mugs and calendars to tshirts and shoes!

My work is very much inspired by Japan and my visits there - I love the mix of happy kawaii characters on every corner juxtaposed by the traditional patterns of kimono and chiyogami paper. Most of all, my aim is to make you smile!

My work has been displayed at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, NB Gallery in Wiltshire, Timespan Gallery in Sutherland, The Park Gallery in Falkirk, Ricefield Arts & Cultural Centre in Glasgow and in the UK DIY exhibitions at the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh and Manchester Craft & Design Centre.

About Marceline

I work as a freelance web designer and illustrator specialising in helping artists and small businesses to create a professional online presence. You can view my portfolio at www.marcelinesmith.com. I also run the independent music community diskant and co-edit a blog about all things cute and kawaii called Super Cute Kawaii. I am a leading member of the Glasgow Craft Mafia, a collective of independent artists and designers dedicated to promoting handmade crafts both locally and internationally.

Contact

If you have an enquiry, or would like more information about anything, please email me at hello AT askingfortrouble.org

Wholesale

Most Asking For Trouble products are available at wholesale/SOR rates for shops and galleries. For more information please visit my Stockists page or email me for a current price list.

Licensing

If you'd like to license my patterns and characters for a new product range, please email me at the address above for more information. You can see more examples of my patterns and product design concepts at www.marcelinesmith.com

Credits

Photo of me by Robert Perry for The Scotsman
Icons from a font by N+