Author Archives: Laura Quick

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.

The Elf in Hamleys

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Laura Quick

Although the elf, known as Wendy, looked a bit like a normal woman with clip on ears, she was very kind and helpful.

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Perfume Advert Swap Shop

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Laura Quick

Imagine I am whispering this in your ear. Gently, softly and a little bit spitty-ly… I can deal with the occasional TV ad for perfume (just), but at Christmas, the ratio crescendos to something more like a scream. Everyone is … Continue reading →

Posted in opinion | Tagged Brad Pitt, Chanel, chanel bleu, chanel no 5, christmas, christmas ads, Diesel, humour, illustration, Laura Quick, Loverdose, Perfume, perfume ads, satire, stephen king | Leave a comment

Matching shoes and toolbox

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Laura Quick

Posted in Fashion and That, opinion | Tagged Fashion, humour, illustration, Laura Quick, matching handbag and shoes, satire, toolbox | Leave a comment

How to annoy the woman in trendy sandwich shop

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Laura Quick

A short dialogue inspired by Kate Cadbury’s sandwich experience.

Posted in opinion, Trendy | Tagged humour, illustration, Laura Quick, posh sandwich, Sandwich, sandwich shop, satire, sick sandwich | 2 Comments

Beard Watching

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Laura Quick

Well it’s no secret that the beard is spreading. I have been making notes of them over the last few weeks and here are a selection of my favourites. I’m sure this chart is relevant way beyond Clapton. If you … Continue reading →

Posted in opinion, Trendy | Tagged beards, Clapton, ginger beards, Hackney, humour, illustration, Laura Quick, satire | Leave a comment

Let the fun begin…

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Laura Quick

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Farmhouse fashion Forecast: Reptile prints for ’14

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Laura Quick

We went to speak with Darlington Quince Crocodile-Levy, Head Honcho at the NSW Crocodile Farm, who, having seen sales rocket over recent months had this to say:

Posted in Farmhouse Fashion Forecast, opinion | Tagged Crocodile print, Fashion, fashion trends, humour, illustration, Laura Quick, satire | 1 Comment

When I Met Ewan Mcgregor

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Laura Quick

So I was at my friend’s hallowe’en party, and she introduced me to Ewan Mcgregor. He was as utterly charming, polite, beautiful and friendly as I could have ever imagined he’d be. Shame about me though. I felt silly with … Continue reading →

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A New School Rumour

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Laura Quick

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Middle Class Dilemma of the Week #2: Organic Turmoil

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Laura Quick

Posted in Middle Class Dilemma, opinion | Tagged humour, illustration, Laura Quick, middle class, Organic Tomatoes, satire | Leave a comment