So… I’ve been working on this owl for a little while now, he’s nearly complete. While working on him I rediscovered ink and graphite watercolour pencils and I’m in love.
I’m still mucking around with the composition as it’s still a little unbalanced but once that’s finalised he’ll be done, dusted and printed. He’ll be in a series of new illos for an upcoming market. I’ll be illustrating some other animals other than birds for the series. CRAZY! I know but I’m feeling adventurous.

I thought I would share a little section from an illustration that I have been working on for a client. I can’t give to much away as, we still have a few bits to finalise before it’s complete.

My computer died a couple of weeks ago R.I.P little buddy! So I haven’t really had the opportunity to post stuff. It’s been a real struggle doing work without one. I should be up and running on a brand new machine soon. YAY!
Other news, where to start I’ve been pretty busy with work, catching up with friends etc… I’m really glad to have my partner, Tom back after 5 weeks. He’s been overseas and it’s really nice to have him home. I miss the snuggles so does our cat.

i hope everyone is well and happy! xxx

Two new prints at my etsy store.
Click here!

I’ve been needing to do a new business card for quite some time now. So this is what I have started for it. I’d love to to a few images and have a set of business cards. Sort of like limited editions.

I hope everyone had a great weekend! I was hanging out with my mum and borrowed some cake and biscuit books. Can’t wait to find some time to make a few.
xx B

♥♥♥ Oh… how I love these shots: Brightly coloured illustrations with monochromatic
photography and the lovely lady ‘Erin Wasson’. ♥♥♥

‘Erin Wasson plays both designer and model for the fall lookbook of her collaborative collection with RVCA clothing. Lensed by David Mushegain, Erin poses in front of a whimsical backdrop of colorful illustrations drawn by Alia Penner. Evoking a sense of casual cool, the images reflect the laid-back spirit of the autumn range with its focus on denim, tees and accessories.’

Words from: Fashion Gone Rogue.

Here’s a little peek at an image I have been working on. I’ve been using textured paper to draw on lately and I’m really liking the surface and the texture/depth that it creates with the pencil. Can’t wait to finish it.

Moth 3

Moth 1

Moth 2

Moth 1, 2 & 3.
Mounted on 100 x 100 mm plywood.
Pencil, watercolour and digital media.

These are the artworks that I completed for the Rainy Days exhibition. The opening is at Cube tomorrow night. I can’t wait to see what everyone else did.
If you’re out and about in Salamanca, Hobart during the week drop by Cube to see all the works.
Each original piece will be for sale at Cube!

I hope everyone is having a great start to the week.
xxx

This is a little preview of what I have been working on of late. Feathers and pink!

*Anyone who will be in Brissy this weekend, should go to the Finders Keepers Markets and visit the lovely Lauren Carney and the other talented creatives that will be participating. Good luck to everyone involved and I hope you all have success. x

Done and dusted.
HUMMINGBIRD – 2010
For all of those that don’t know, I made a little competition in April. Where you could write what sort of bird you’d like to see me draw next. I put all the entrants into a bowl and picked out the winner whom was the lovely Bec. Bec wanted to see me draw a Hummingbird.  If you’re out there Bec I hope you like him.
YIKES now I’m a little nervous. Gulp…

Above is my illustration of a Swallow. The scanned images doesn’t replicate the detail and tone all that well, which is unfortunate and a little dissapointing. I may have to spend sometime re-scanning or trying to get back the lost detail and tone via photoshop. I’m hoping to add some more elements which, will give the image some lovely textures and patterns. But I won’t give to much away.

Above is the little Hummingbird that I was drawing for Bec whom, won my little comp. I’m happy with the depth of tone and marks. I can’t wait to muck around with some watercolour to add colour and sparkles. I have to say I don’t particularly have a plan for this little guy but, the anticipation is half the fun. All I know is that I’d be brilliant if I could replicate the iridescent feathers that
Hummingbirds have.

For all those lovelies that entered my comp last month.
I have bundled up my gifts and they’re ready to send to you.
* The pics are proof : )
You will each receive  five cards with envelopes, that I have selected from my illustrations.

I’m still working on my Hummingbird image and I’m about ready to upload another WIP. I think that he’ll be completed in the next week or so that includes time for printing.
Yay! Bec will be most pleased.

Also, I’ll be uploading the cards to my etsy shop as well in the next couple of days. There will be packets of five or individual cards for sale.
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