Here are two video's of some of my favey Aussie artists,their main love is street art but they also exhibit,check them out they are pretty cool!

A great artist you gota see this guy!

Ceramic Pendants...

Its been so long since I last posted here,wow how time fly's..

I am unable to work at the moment because of my injury so I am working from home a bit when I can to make some extra cash, I have been making ceramic pendants and using different glazes and enamels,with some pleasing results,there is about 50 drying in the studio at the moment and Ill make more tomorrow as well as some dishes and ornies and hopefully I can have a big firing in about 10 days,I just need some more glazes,I'm so fortunate that I have the kilns and a studio.

I was going to make some hand made paper products and some felt items but my back injury is stopping me from doing so many things,arrrrrggghhhh its so frustrating!

I have also been making greeting cards,tote bags and dolls,this is because I can sit while I work,I never realized how much we use our backs,oh well at least I can walk even if its for a limited time each day,so Im very very grateful for that,it could be so much worse.

Think Ill keep this short and have a meal and a rest,see you all soon xox..

Above is a journal entry from my nature journal,this little bunny decided to stay with me while I was painting and photographing images at the botanical gardens,he gave me the pleasure of his company fore more than an hour,I felt very privileged.

Below is a print that will be available in my Etsy store on the weekend.

Up and about again!!!!!

Well at last I'm kind of mobile since fracturing my spine,its been a challenge and I'm still not out of the woods but at least Im able to walk around for an hour or two at a time with out so much pain.

I have been working to get my Etsy store on the road as I am unable to work my normal job so Im looking at this as a challenge to start working full time in art and design.

Hopefully I will be well enough to teach a class or two a term as well as work front he studio..so here go the new adventure.

Ive been focusing on my illustration work and craft work and its been so much fun though I am only able to do it for short spurts at a time,still its happening just the same and that's a positive.

Im also hoping to do some video tutorials to share with others in the near future,so keep and eye out for it here.

I love my life!

Books Ive been reading....art mags mainly and the Decorated Page..

Tools I love this week....printer and water soluble oil pastels..

Materials...thick beautiful watercolour papers,parchment paper and sharpies..

Inspiration...http://studiopetite.blogspot.com/ its a lovely bright happy whimsical blog so check it out for a smile and some colour!


The one happiness is to shut ones door upon a little room,with a table before one,and to create;to create life in that isolation from life..Eleonora Duse.

The wonderful Judy Wise talking about the all important journal,we all need to do it.

I love to create!!!!

Well its been a creative week,Ive been working on quite a few paintings,they take days to finish but they are well worth it and very relaxing to do,I find that Im using the usual bursts of colour and don't I just love colour!

Ive also been staining and aging lots of fabrics for some textile work and doll work.I really enjoy watching a bring fabric take on a new life with some stains and aging,very inspiring and gets my creative juices flowing,love it!

What materials have I been using...fabrics,granulated coffee,watercolous,300gsm papers,lace and what ever came to hand,oh yeh and ink,lots of ink....

Tools for the week....camera of course,scissors,brushes,concrete,craft knives and printer.

What Im reading this week...Studios and living the creative life.

Influences...Alicia Padron..http://lovetoillustrate.blogspot.com/ she is a wonderful illustrator,I adore her work!

You are the people shaping a better world.
One of the secrets of inner peace is the practice of compassion.
Dali Lama 1935

I have added an animation,its wonderful and well worth watching!

Mock Book Covers,Little books and Zines...

One of the things that I love to do is make little books,zines and journals,They are a wonderful way to wile away a weekend and they make great gifts and keepsakes.

I have uploaded a tutorial from a You Tuber,0n making zines so check it out and have a bit of fun.


Influences for me this week have been.....http://mundomundaca.blogspot.com/ check this blog out,its wonderful,colourful and fun!

Materials Ive been using this week..PVA Glue,acrylic paint,book binder,paper,ink,printer,camera and whatever else I needed.

Books Ive been reading..Women On Top and Improve your essay skills...sad I know but Ive got some coming up for Uni.

What Ive been working on..paper dolls,cloth dolls,book covers,books and zines...

Wisdom for this week...Wisdom is the reward for a life time of listening...when you'd have preferred to talk. D.J.Kaufman.





See you next time xox