Photos that I took from a recent trip to Port Arthur, where we visited the remarkable cave.

A little friend we met on the way!

These last two images are photos that I also took. I’ve been experimenting with illustrations overlaying photos. I’m kinda liking the aesthetics that it produces.

Over the weekend I’m having a mother’s day sale on all items in my etsy store. Use code ILUVMYMUM when checking out to receive the discount. All items will be posted express on Monday, 7th of May.

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Artwork by David Fooks – featuring Beth-Emily.

Artwork by Beth-Emily – featuring David Fooks.

Artwork by Beth-Emily.

Just thought I’d post about an exhibition that is currently showing at Sweets Workshop in Summerhill, Sydney.

My good friend David Fooks and I worked on a few pieces together and individually for the show. There are originals and prints for sale! The exhibition is on until 22nd May, so if you’re around that area please go and check it out. The images above are snippets of the whole pieces. I’ll make sure to post the actual pieces soon.

Here a link to some interview questions we answered for anyone interested in learning more about the pieces and the process.

As you can imagine, I’m over the moon to be featured in the May issue of Country Style. It’s definitely a MASSIVE achievement and I’m honoured to be included on the glossy pages! A BIG thanks go to the editor Victoria Carney, Amanda Ducker (who wrote beautiful things about me) and Sharyn Cairns (the amazing photographer who took the pics) I had the pleasure of meeting both Amanda and Sharyn and I have to say they’re both incredibly skilled at their professions.

Corey Arnold! WOooowww!

Have a great Easter break. Looking forward to 4 things

1. Camping.

2. Eating lots of dark chocolate.

3. Finishing off my exhibition pieces.

4. Lots of Autumn sun.

cushion – tigerlily

cushion – sweet nectar

gift card – sweet nectar

zip bag range.

DANCING AT DUSK is a textile and illustration range created by two clever cats:
Kelly Smith & Lauren Stevenson.

*I know Kelly from the big wide internet although I can’t say we know each other all that well, we do share the same passion illustration! We even live on the same lsland (Tasmania)! Every now and then we check to see how each other are going by sending friendly tweets or emails. I do know from these encounters that, she’s one very cool and talented lady! And I like supporting nice people.

The range includes: large floor/bed pillows, cushions, zip bags and gift cards.
If you’re looking to adorn your house with arty goodness and bright pops of colour no need to look any further as this beautiful range ticks those boxes. It’s also 100% Australian from the creation to the production, which makes this product extra special.

Shop here. Enjoy!

There’s even two seats for Tom and I, it’s meant to be.

Things happening.

1/. I’m still working on my exhibition pieces. I’ve learnt that I completely under estimated how long it takes to do large detailed paintings, so I’ll be working a few late nights to get them finished. But I’m really pleased with the results.

2/. I’ve been slowly chipping away at my new rebrand it’s been months in the making. Due to other commitments I’ve had to stop and start the process a few times. There’s a few surprises here! But for now I’m working on my email newsletter with Tom. So to everyone who has signed up: expect something in your inbox in the next coming months.

3/. I’m still going to Yoga in the evenings with my friend Meg Perkins. It’s brillant and is a great way to level out a day in the studio and/or in front of a computer. So hopefully, the hurties from the computer and repetitive movements will go away.

4/. Lots of great new project happening! Getting pumped to start them.

I’ve been busy working on this piece for the past month(s).
This is only a little snippet of the piece, it’s actually quite big and there’s a whole lot of white space to fill. I haven’t worked large scale since Uni days and I have to say it’s been a challenge. But once I got over the initial feeling of – hec theres a LOT to do, it became refreshing working larger .There’s a real sense of freedom and space and although the pieces take longer I love it. I’m also working with loads of colour another thing that intimidates me, but I’m feeling pretty confident and I looking forward to incorporating more colour into future works. The above work even has shiny metallic bits.

The piece is for an upcoming collab exhibition I’m having with my talented and close friend David Fooks. It will be held at Sweetswork Shop, Sydney. Opening is the 28th April.
Daves fab piece… How amazing is it so far!

Here’s a little rationale about what we’re trying to portray.

THEY ARE VISIBLE
This series focuses primarily on the gaze, whether it be through a subconscious or conscious visual connection.
Beth Emily focuses on elements relating to the natural realm. The primary focus is on the disposition between the predator and the prey and the burning gaze exchanged in these last moments of life. David Fooks translates contemporary fashion photography and popular imagery, into a purely aesthetic dialogue between the viewer and the viewed. Using the viewers gaze as a mirror to the subconscious dilution of personal aesthetics; cultural aesthetics; and notions of beauty and the ethereal.
Although the intention of both artists in depicting the gaze is quite different, the overall aim is the same: to connect and absorb the gaze of the viewer into the visible story created by the imagery.

I’ll be posting more progression pics soon.
Wishing everyone a happy weekend – I’m hoping the weathers okay to head to the botanical gardens to take some reference pics of plants for another project.

OTHER THINGS HAPPENING

1/. I’m now stocking at Spacebar Gallery in Hobart.
2/. I’m excited that JCrew are now shipping to Australia. (Simple pleasures!)
3/. The sad truth is that my sister got me addicted to my kitchen rules, but the saddest thing is I’m allergic to fructose and I suffer from IBS, so it’s actually a form of torcher watching them cook whatever they want. I don’t think they’ve cooked one thing I can eat so far. One good thing about watching the program is that they use a lot of seafood and I’ve been cooking with it recently. I’m slowly converting Tom – as he doesn’t like shellfish, it seems to be working so far. YES!
4/. Dom and Tom have been working on this project. It’s where you go to find website awesomeness!

♥ these little guys.

Cat Haikus

I want to be close
To you. Can I fit my head
inside your armpit?

Wanna go outside.
Oh, no! Help! I got outside!
Let me back inside!