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About Laura Quick

A professional and published London based Illustrator, with a client list including The Guardian, The Independent and AnOther Magazine, Laura set up The Daily Think to showcase her own self initiated work - based on daily life. The things we see, hear and do everyday often from an amusing angle. To make life easier to swallow.

A Small Observation On The School Run

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Laura Quick

Media Mum demonstrates irritating and not uncommon 500-decibel-own-child-worship. Sideways glance from Mother in Niquab confirms this.

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School Rumour: Half Bull Baby

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Laura Quick

A new school rumour for you from Eleanor Verner:

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Photojournalism Goes Insane Over Pickle Story

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Laura Quick

Reading this story in today’s Metro, I couldn’t help but imagine the following conversation:  The Photgrapher “Ok Alan, I think the BEST thing is if you lie flat on the floor with your arms outstretched and hold the ACUTAL jar … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Health Check

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Laura Quick

My daughter was due her routine health check. The lady had a very special ‘way’….It was like being sent to the headmaster’s office.  

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Today’s Solar Eclipse – Using Your ACTUAL Eyes

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Laura Quick

Might I suggest using the old fashioned method of watching this morning’s solar eclipse?Heck we could even leave our phones by the bed?! #LivingOnTheEdge #UsingYourActualEyes

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Write and Send Me Your School Rumours Please….

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Laura Quick

I am making a collection of school rumours. I need more. Here are some examples of what I have been given so far, which I have then illustrated for the collection:  

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iBeard The Latest Must Have At Apple Store

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Laura Quick

At the genius bar in Regent Street, I couldn’t help but notice the abundant facial hair (On the men). I drew a few while they were tapping away on peoples equipment fixing things, and looking generally furry, yet serious.

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The Ad For Acupuncture Looked a Bit Like This

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Laura Quick

I have had acupuncture before, and when they put the needles in my face, I didn’t smile…

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Confessions to a Stranger

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Laura Quick

A brief conversation with a little girl at my daughters school went something like this

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Vote in May. Keep The Nutters at Bay

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Laura Quick

There are many reasons why I find Nigel Farage hard to swallow. (Perhaps you can feel it in my drawing.) But the fact he publicly admires Russia’s own Alpha nutter, Putin sort of nutshells almost all of them. I know it’s … Continue reading →

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