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IF : Forward

2012-01-31T11:14:00.002+08:00

New Painting

2012-01-30T20:35:00.001+08:00

Here is a painting I recently finished. It makes me think of the conversation and ideas that come up over a cup of coffee (and I do love a good coffee!)

~Coffee Break~

When I began this painting I had no idea what I was going to do, and it changed a lot -

so below is the work in progress:

I have also finished 7 small paintings, soon to be posted. Also I have almost finished a mural:

The photo is not too good, I took it in the afternoon with the sun shining on it. Unfortunately it doesn't capture the perfect day... sunshine, music and cold beverage I was enjoying while doing it!

The wall that the mural is on is next to an outdoor bath in a lovely plant-filled courtyard :)

2012-01-26T14:16:00.000+08:00

IF : Twirl

2012-01-25T23:02:00.002+08:00

More Patterns

2012-01-19T18:22:00.000+08:00

Making Patterns

2012-01-13T11:50:00.000+08:00

I came across this great tutorial on Design Sponge on how to generate repeat patterns. I have tried a few methods which I have not been happy with, so thanks little bird big city for letting me know about this :)

So now I have a new obsession, something to help me create the wallpaper and fabrics I have been dreaming of making, here is a pattern I made using one of my drawings...

2012-01-12T10:04:00.000+08:00

Artist : Robyn Rankin

2012-01-11T10:53:00.000+08:00

~ more info here, here and here ~

IF : Grounded

2012-01-10T14:24:00.002+08:00

Paintings

2012-01-06T11:59:00.000+08:00

Here are some paintings I am working on...

Mural

2012-01-04T11:55:00.000+08:00

I am happily working on a mural, which is making me remember how much I love to paint, and making me promise myself that this year I will paint more.

Happy 2012!

2012-01-03T13:52:00.002+08:00

Another new year, and new desktop calenders for you!

Here is January:

2011-12-29T14:19:00.000+08:00

2011-12-22T09:23:00.000+08:00

Free Christmas Gift Tags

2011-12-19T20:58:00.001+08:00

I made some gift tags for you to cut out and use if you need them...

~ click on the image above

~ save to your computer

~ print on heavy paper or card at any size

...enjoy!

2011-12-15T14:13:00.002+08:00

Being Navigator

2011-12-15T11:53:00.000+08:00

I was very happy to find out this morning that the little painting I submitted to the Wall of Contemporary Art (WoCA) Eco Art Competition had been selected as the winning entry!

The Eco Shop in the Fremantle Markets has the smallest gallery space in Fremantle - the WoCA. It is currently hosting a 10 round art competition with some fantastic prizes to be won. The theme for Round 1 was Water, and I named this painting "being navigator".

Artist : Jodee Knowles

2011-12-13T11:11:00.000+08:00

~ website ~

~ facebook ~

This mural was painted on the wall of the Darkroom for a show Jodee held in November. She brought her Chimera show to Bunbury, a highlight for arts in the Southwest of Australia!

~ more info here, here and here ~

2011 almost gone...

2011-12-01T15:49:00.001+08:00

...and here is the final desktop calender for the year!

(click on image for large version and save to your computer)

Thankyou for putting me on your desktop this year, I look forward to doing it all again in 2012!

IF : Round

2011-11-30T10:50:00.001+08:00

It's time for change...

2011-11-29T10:42:00.001+08:00

goodbye old...

...hello new!

It has been a year since I changed the look of my blog, it is time for a change!

IF : Vanity

2011-11-23T08:07:00.001+08:00

I am not big a fan of the fascinator...

vanity

Artist : Kate McCarthy

2011-11-22T11:11:00.000+08:00

Website

~ more info ~

Sketchbook

2011-11-17T16:04:00.000+08:00

IF : Silent

2011-11-16T09:30:00.001+08:00

Sketchbook Patterns

2011-11-14T19:22:00.000+08:00

I made a pattern from a watercolour I had in my sketchbook...

Sketchbook

2011-11-10T15:57:00.001+08:00

IF : Stripes

2011-11-09T15:02:00.000+08:00

Artist : Mica Still

2011-11-03T11:11:00.000+08:00

Mica's Website

More Information

Interview

IF : Scary

2011-11-02T12:20:00.004+08:00

This weeks Illustration Friday topic is Scary.

Desktop Calender : November

2011-11-01T11:42:00.001+08:00

The end of the year is approaching, not sure how that happened so quick!

Here is a desktop Calender for you to download :)

Recycling Project - Drifting Away

2011-10-29T11:11:00.000+08:00

This is another piece from my recycling project using old collaged maps, acrylic paint and ink on packing box cardboard.

Prints of this are available in my shop :)

Recycling Project - Lonely Planet

2011-10-28T12:28:00.000+08:00

This is another piece from my recycling project using old collaged maps, acrylic paint and ink on packing box cardboard.

Prints of this are available in my shop :)

Recycling Project - The Babysitter

2011-10-27T12:22:00.000+08:00

This is a piece from my recycling project using old collaged maps, acrylic paint and ink on packing box cardboard.

Prints of this are available in my shop :)

IF : Fuel

2011-10-26T12:00:00.001+08:00

This weeks submission for Illustration Friday.

This painting is a part of my recycling project, and I will be posting new paintings over the next few days from this series.

IF : Scattered

2011-10-21T15:11:00.003+08:00

If you are familiar with my blog, you may have seen this painting before... from my little pictures series.

I have been a bit busy lately, so must apologise for neglecting my blog, and cheating for this weeks Illustration Friday topic by reposting!

I will not be forgetting to post a desktop Calender for November, so look out for that!

IF : Hibernate

2011-10-07T16:29:00.000+08:00

Desktop Calender : October

2011-10-04T11:12:00.002+08:00

Watercolour

2011-09-28T07:00:00.000+08:00

Watercolour

2011-09-26T07:00:00.000+08:00

IF : Mesmerizing

2011-09-22T21:56:00.000+08:00

Giveaway Winner!

2011-09-14T09:59:00.000+08:00

Finally, a winner for my Watercolour Giveaway draw!

I know for some of my visitors, the wait became too long, I am sorry for this - sometimes life gets in the way of my blog!

Thankyou to all of you who visited to participate in the draw. 1 winner was drawn from the entries, I will be sending out the selected print today.

Congratulations AMBER - the print "song" was drawn as your prize - I hope you enjoy having this in your home!

Watercolour Giveaway - Final Day!

2011-09-09T19:05:00.000+08:00

Today is the final day for the Watercolour Giveaway. I will draw a winner at midnight (in Australia).

~ Thankyou for visiting! ~

Watercolour Giveaway

2011-09-08T10:38:00.000+08:00

Don't forget to leave a comment if you would like to be in the draw to win an A5 print of this Watercolour. Final day tomorrow!

Watercolour Giveaway

2011-09-07T20:11:00.000+08:00

Don't forget to leave a comment if you would like to be in the draw to win an A5 print of this Watercolour :)

Watercolour Giveaway

2011-09-06T10:44:00.000+08:00

Thankyou to everyone who has participated in my giveaway so far! 4 days to go!

Don't forget to leave a comment if you would like to be in the draw to win an A5 print of this Watercolour :)

Watercolour Giveaway

2011-09-05T10:12:00.000+08:00

Don't forget to leave a comment if you would like to be in the draw to win an A5 print of this Watercolour :)

Get a free September Desk Calender here!

Watercolour Giveaway

2011-09-02T10:18:00.000+08:00

Don't forget to leave a comment if you would like to be in the draw to win an A5 print of this Watercolour :)

& download a free desktop Calender here!

Desktop Calender : September

2011-09-02T09:59:00.000+08:00

Welcome Spring!

Watercolour Giveaway

2011-09-01T17:30:00.000+08:00

Don't forget to leave a comment if you would like to be in the draw to win an A5 print of this Watercolour :)

Come back next week for more Watercolour!

Watercolour Giveaway

2011-08-31T09:46:00.000+08:00

Don't forget to leave a comment if you would like to be in the draw to win an A5 print of this Watercolour :)

Watercolour Giveaway

2011-08-30T11:14:00.000+08:00

Don't forget to leave a comment if you would like to be in the draw to win an A5 print of this Watercolour :)

IF : Disguise

2011-08-29T23:07:00.001+08:00

I am currently having a Giveaway on my blog - come back and visit!

Watercolour Giveaway

2011-08-29T10:24:00.000+08:00

Don't forget to leave a comment if you would like to be in the draw to win an A5 print of this Watercolour :)

Add Some Watercolour in your Life Giveaway...

2011-08-28T20:11:00.000+08:00

*** Giveaway Time! ***

For the next 2 weeks I will be posting a new watercolour on the blog every week day. I will also be adding some new prints to my etsy shop soon.

If you would like to be in the draw to have an A5 print of one of my new watercolours sent to you, come back and visit during the next 2 weeks. You can either send me an email, or leave a comment on a print you would like to win.

One commenter will be chosen next Friday the 9th of September. If you comment on more than one day, your chances of being drawn will be increased!

IF : Influence

2011-08-26T10:36:00.002+08:00

I will be having a Giveaway on my blog starting next week - come back and visit!

Sketchbook Pages

2011-08-04T11:11:00.000+08:00

Desktop Calender : August

2011-08-01T15:17:00.000+08:00

goodbye July...

...hello August

Art Bali Style

2011-07-28T17:05:00.000+08:00

Artwork found in Bali:

I Am...

2011-07-25T10:18:00.000+08:00

The Australian Cancer Council holds an Annual Awards Exhibition, which features art created by people affected by Cancer. This years theme is "I Am" and as well as visual art, there is poetry, film and writing categories which all have beautiful work to see. The exhibitions are currently held in Melbourne and surrounding areas.

I submitted a piece this year in honour of my wonderful Dad, who was always very supportive of my art. I was pleased to find out today that somebody has bought it :)

Hello Again

2011-07-20T14:00:00.001+08:00

Has it really been a month since I was last here? I hope you will forgive me for not posting a July Desktop Calender, I have not been very creative :)

It actually feels like forever ago since I was in the real world, it has been a very big month...

...the arrival of a precious little niece...

...a beautiful Bali holiday...

...and a very sad goodbye to a very special friend...

...forever in my heart...

Nursery Mural

2011-06-21T11:11:00.005+08:00

The Nursery Mural I posted about a month ago has now been finished. And with it the arrival of a very special little niece - a very precious addition to our family!

Brooch Swap

2011-06-20T22:32:00.002+08:00

I have made something I have never made before, but enjoyed the challenge, it is a brooch for the Flower Press Brooch Swap. I used transfer paper to put one of my drawings onto fabric, which I then sewed onto a backing and filled with stuffing. The process is here. I am out of practice with my sewing skills, but it was a nice way to make use of some of my artwork. This will be making its way to New Zealand!

IF : Shadows

2011-06-08T15:12:00.000+08:00

Shop

2011-06-03T11:11:00.000+08:00

This print was recently bought by a lovely person in New South Wales. It is wonderful to think that something I made can be enjoyed in a place I will never go by people I will never meet :)

When time permits, I will continue adding items to my shop. I currently have a limited amount of prints for sale on etsy, but all of my work can also be purchased directly from me as a print which is very affordable - just email me anytime if you would like to choose something not listed. My flickr site or facebook page displays all of my work available for purchase as prints.

IF : Asleep

2011-06-02T09:54:00.000+08:00

Desktop Calender : June

2011-06-01T18:21:00.000+08:00

Here is a desktop calender for June :)

New

2011-05-30T23:36:00.000+08:00

I have been working on some mini block paintings, some of which I have just added to my shop, more coming soon :)

here

IF : Soaked

2011-05-26T21:06:00.000+08:00

Sketchbook Pages

2011-05-18T11:11:00.001+08:00

Here are some more pages from my sketchbook. I used the top one for my desktop calender this month.

Nursery Mural

2011-05-17T17:11:00.000+08:00

I am going to be an Aunty soon! I have been lucky enough to be asked to paint onto a wall of the nursery for this special little person!

Here are the beginning stages of the project:

Favourite Artist : Os Gemeos

2011-05-11T23:11:00.001+08:00

"Os Gemeos" are twin brothers from Sao Paulo in Brazil who create incredible street art, as well as sculptures and paintings on canvas.

More here:

12ozProphet - Street Art Website

Lost Art - Art & Photography Website

Os Gemeos - Official Website

Sketchbook Pages

2011-05-09T11:08:00.000+08:00

Mini Block Paintings #1

2011-05-06T11:11:00.002+08:00

Here are the first of the Mini Block Paintings I am working on, they will be going into my shop soon!

Mini Block Paintings

2011-05-05T16:55:00.000+08:00

Some little pine block paintings I am doing...

IF : Lesson

2011-05-03T11:11:00.001+08:00

Lessons are your personal journey through Life.

This is available for purchase as a print in My Etsy Shop :)

Desktop Calender : May

2011-05-02T12:15:00.000+08:00

Happy May! Here is a desktop Calender.

Sketchbook Pages

2011-04-28T10:24:00.000+08:00

IF : Bicycle

2011-04-26T13:29:00.000+08:00

Sketchbook Pages

2011-04-18T10:58:00.000+08:00

Teeny Painting

2011-04-14T11:11:00.000+08:00

IF : Bottled

2011-04-13T13:08:00.000+08:00

Sketchbook Pages

2011-04-08T14:51:00.000+08:00

Love my new sketchbook...

IF : Duet

2011-04-05T22:08:00.001+08:00

My Recycling Project

2011-04-04T16:29:00.002+08:00

These pieces of cardboard are from a huge pile of boxes I have not been able to fit into the bin. So now I am going to turn them into little paintings. This time I have collaged pages from old maps and magazines onto them, can't wait to see how they turn out!

I found a pile of magazines from the 1960's at an opshop - and it's fascinating reading! I was surprised at the obsession for women to be thin - nothing has changed. This page is from a 1966 New Idea, I can't work out how these things are supposed make you lose weight!?

Desktop Calender : April

2011-04-01T15:48:00.000+08:00

Here is April's Desktop Calender. I was experimenting with one of my drawings and liked the stained glass effect I ended up with. Hope you like it!

Little Picture #10

2011-03-31T09:21:00.000+08:00

IF : Toy

2011-03-28T19:59:00.000+08:00

This Moment

2011-03-25T16:09:00.000+08:00

Little Picture #9

2011-03-24T11:11:00.000+08:00

Little Picture #8

2011-03-23T09:26:00.000+08:00

IF : Cultivate

2011-03-21T23:18:00.000+08:00

was inspired today to try some pencil work

Favourite Artist : Kareena Zerefos

2011-03-21T11:11:00.014+08:00

I have always loved the images: on this album cover -

- and this one is on a t-shirt (which belongs to my daughter, who has great taste in clothes!) -

I was really happy when I came across the work from the artist who created these wonderful pieces. I think Kareena Zerefos makes such beautiful art.

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In my thoughts...

2011-03-19T11:11:00.001+08:00

IF : Stir

2011-03-18T15:56:00.001+08:00

"It is the mind which creates the world around us, and even though we stand side by side in the same meadow, my eyes will never see what is beheld by yours, my heart will never stir to the emotions with which yours is touched."

- George Gissing -

Little Picture #7

2011-03-16T23:14:00.000+08:00

Sketchbook

2011-03-15T10:00:00.001+08:00

Disappearing Act

2011-03-14T15:23:00.000+08:00

I have been doing a course, which has led me away from posting... sorry for disappearing the past couple of weeks!

It is based on the book The Artists Way, really great if you want to get to the cause of that frustrating artists' block & become more creative.

(more information here)

Giveaway Winners!

2011-03-01T10:03:00.000+08:00

Thankyou to everyone who entered, I was overwhelmed with the number of entries for my giveaway. I received a lot of lovely emails and comments and wish I could have given more away.

So since I have the power to make these decisions, I decided to include a runner-up print as well!

Congratulations to Birgit who was drawn for the winning prize of a mini clutch, sketchbook, notecards and her choice of the 'good morning' print.

The runnerup prize was won by Stacy who will receive a 'ladybird' print.

My facebook page prize was won by Bernie, who will receive an 'interweave' print.

Thankyou for visiting and entering my giveaway, I look forward to doing it all again!

Desktop Calender : March

2011-02-28T15:10:00.000+08:00

Here is a Desktop Calender for you to download. I will be announcing the giveaway winners tomorrow morning!

(click on image to enlarge)