New Giclee Prints up in My Shop!

Introducing the first of a new series of limited edition giclee prints! Yes I have finally made the leap!

The series of potted gardens draws on my love for pot plants, indoor plants and gardens.

The giclee prints are printed in Melbourne on 300gsm 100% acid-free and archival cotton rag paper. The prints are in editions of 25 and each print is signed and numbered. They are available now in my Shop and will soon be available through Hello Polly and at Klopper Wares.

Perfect gift for Christmas don't you think and especially when paired with our cards. ;)

Barham Illustration Workshop in Pictures

What an amazing workshop we had up in Barham on the weekend! Such a lovely group of students who were really engrossed in their work. The day began with collage paper making and nature drawing before we made some stamps and finally created collaged bouquets. Here are some photos of the things we got up to in Wendy's beautiful studio.

Upcoming Illustration Workshop in Barham NSW

I am teaching another illustration class this month in the beautiful studio of Wendy McDonald up in Barham NSW on the 19th July, 10-3pm. If you are interested in joining the class there a few places left, please contact Wendy.x

Developing Your Illustration Voice Photos

On Sunday I held my class Developing you Illustration Voice. We had a lot of fun making collage papers, rubber stamps and creating portraits. Here is a little peak at our day in The Art Room. Stay tuned for more classes coming up soon...

Sneak Look at Developing Your Illustration Voice Workshop

A little preview of one of the projects we will be working on in the Developing your Illustration Voice: An Introduction to Illustration workshop that I will be taking on June 15th. This project combines a few of the different techniques that we will be playing with; stamp making, collage and portraiture. Still a few places left in the class. Visit The Art Room for more details.

New Class announced! - Developing Your Illustration Voice

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I will be teaching a new class in June at The Art Room in Footsgray. I am pretty excited about this one as we will be covering a lot of ground and having heaps of fun together.

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Developing your Illustration Voice
An Introduction to Illustration

Through a series of small projects students will explore different techniques that will set them on the road to finding their unique illustration voice! During the workshop we will discuss the illustrator’s visual style, decision-making processes, unique expression, ideas and opinions, the importance of keeping a visual diary.

Some of the techniques we will cover include different approaches to drawing from life, hand printing, collage and creating your own source library of textures and patterns.

June 15th 2014

11-4pm

Visit The Art Room for more details.

Dear Oma: A Story of Federation

I illustrated a children's book last year called Dear Oma: A Story of Federation, written by Jo Clyne for the History Teacher's association of Victoria. I thought I would share a few of the illustrations as it was such a lovely project to work on and I learnt a lot about Melbourne's history in the process!

sunday swatch

Golf Anyone?

Hobart and Alluere Launch

An amazing week in Hobart last week. Capped off with birthday celebrations with Ernest Hemmingway, Blake, Alice, Nate, Otis and Aden at Garagistes. Amazing food. We had the launch of Alluere. Considering the weather, it went wonderfully well!

I am getrting stuck into my own work now. Finishing illustration jobs and editions of etchings. So excited to be back at the Schoolhouse tomorrow.

New Illustration sneak peaks

I've been working on some illustrations for my Dad's book. Here are a couple that I really like.

Illustrations Saturday

I have been doing some illustrations for my Dad's book. I made this image with a red mask but really liked the strange colour so here it is. The actual image for the book is black and white.

I got to the studio today and Gemma in the upstairs studio had her sewing class on and there was a yellow cord hanging out of her window for her students to ring the bell. I really loved seeing it. It made me think of Rapunzel. So here is a little drawing inspired by it.

New Illustralions

Some Fish

Published in Uppercase

I am very excited today because I spotted my little illustration in Uppercase that I did with the help of Blake when I was sick in bed at the end of last year. I can't wait to get my hands on a copy!

Gender Worx

This is an illustration I did for the Gender Worx website. My clever brother built the website. We make a good little team don't you think?!

Eden's wedding belt and the Hobart studio

Another week in Hobart and working very hard on the light installation. We are slowly starting to see results now. Woke up to some serious snow on Thursday...

We had Adam and Eden's wedding on the weekend, so now I can finally show you the belt that I embroidered for Eden's dress. It has two sides, one for the ceremony (the embroidered side) and a side for the reception (the quilted bright side). I am really pleased that it worked out so well.

new work and a new gallery

Here is a new textile piece that I have been working on for a while. I think it is my favorite so far and I am not sure that I can give it up.

I made these collages and watercolours today too which are sort of mock-up for some large paintings that I am going to make. I am enjoying burnt orange at the moment and golden yellow as you can tell! These ideas need a bit more work, but I think they are getting somewhere.

I have joined an online gallery Art2Muse. It is based in Sydney and I will be having a show with them in March... Visit the my page here.