Bike Kids by Carla Martell
Carla Martell

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When I was a kid, we used to say, “I’ll double you,” which meant two people on one bike. Usually on the back carrier but sometimes precariously balanced on the handlebars. And sometimes even on skateboards, down very steep hills.

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About Carla Martell

I’m finding the way back home to my old loves of illustration, printmaking, drawing and design, after ages spent working in the crazy haphazard world of dance and theatre. I also design under the name of Scruff, which comes from my longstanding reputation as someone who can’t keep her artwork clean and tidy (luckily, computers came along and saved me from a life of smudgy blobs and fingerprints).

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childhood, childrens art, fun, hand drawn, kids, pen and ink, bike, games, carla martell

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  • WoolleyWorld
    WoolleyWorldover 1 year ago

    Wow..love your line work and delicate use of colour

  • Many thanks!

    – Carla Martell

  • Anita Inverarity
    Anita Inverarityover 1 year ago

    Your art is just a joy- Wonderful stuff Carla xx

  • Thank you so much!

    – Carla Martell

  • artbyjehf
    artbyjehfover 1 year ago

    This is so much fun. Brings a big smile & great memories!

  • Donnahuntriss
    Donnahuntrissover 1 year ago

    What a lot of fun!

  • Many thanks, I really appreciate your comments!

    – Carla Martell

  • Monica Engeler
    Monica Engelerover 1 year ago

    Great fun. I love the expression in this.

  • Thank you, Monica.

    – Carla Martell

  • Christina Rollo
    Christina Rolloover 1 year ago

    Adorable, I love it! Excellent work :)

  • Komang
    Komangover 1 year ago

    great artwork

  • Lisa Michelle Garrett
    Lisa Michelle ...over 1 year ago

    I can really see them traveling down the steep hill..making all sorts of noises…lol

  • Cheers:)

    – Carla Martell

  • Isa Rodriguez
    Isa Rodriguezover 1 year ago

    we were so crazy….aaaaaaaaaah for the old days……

    this is so cute!!!!! well accomplished ! that sense of weeeeeeeeeee

  • Thanks, Isa!

    – Carla Martell

  • Kensoi
    Kensoiover 1 year ago

    :) Really Good Work. In Glasgow We Would Say
    “Dae Ye Want A Backie” On A Bike.
    I’ve Also Done It On A Skateboard In Clissold Park London.
    Great Fun & Memories ……………..

  • Excellent; love hearing what it’s called in other places. Thanks!

    – Carla Martell