May 20th, 2010 | 0 comments
Iris Strubegger & Heidi Mount by Paolo Roversi | Vogue Russia May 2010
I love love love these pictures!
The make-up, hats, accessories are wonderful.
They definitely have a vibe of cabaret and Parisian which I think is wonderful. Mainly because I love that sort of thing.
May 18th, 2010 | 6 comments
My t-shirt arrived a couple of weeks ago from the Finders Keepers comp. I have been meaning to post it for a while now. I’m really happy with the amount of detail in the print. I always get a little nervous about my thin lines and soft colouring when it comes to printing. But, the Finders Keepers crew have done a fantastic job.
May 17th, 2010 | 0 comments
Constance Jablonski by Cédric Buchet for i-D Summer 2010
Awww… Such a pretty lady.
There’s something really appealing about black and white photography. I think it’s the romantic and dreamy presence they create, especially in these images. I’m not sure what it is but these images remind me of Gustav Klimt’s paintings (one of my favourite artists). Maybe it’s the composition.
Hope everyone had a fantastic day! Mine was spent running around after my own tail. But it was a good day none the less.
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May 12th, 2010 | 0 comments
I love them and I want them all!
Cat is a lovely sort and a friend of mine. She makes awesome things with her own two little hands. Yes these little guys are all sewn by hand. That’s because Cat is a clever little button. Cat’s had her own label for a while now from memory, I think since 2005 (but it’s worth knowing even I sometimes don’t rely on my own memory). Cat’s label, for those that don’t know, is cat-rabbit. You can find Cat-Rabbit things for sale on Cat’s etsy store. YAY!
*I’ve updated my etsy store. My shop now has cards for sale, however over the next week I’ll be uploading the cards in packets to the shop as well. x
May 10th, 2010 | 8 comments
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…
May 7th, 2010 | 0 comments
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.
May 6th, 2010 | 4 comments
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.
x
April 30th, 2010 | 4 comments
So here it is! The start of the competition Hummingbirdie.
I’m pretty happy with how this little guy is coming along.
Mind you, it’s taken me a couple of half finished sketches, that have been tossed around my studio floor (that’s my filing) and a gazillion lemongrass teas to even get to this stage.
I think at some stage it would be great to share all my half un-finished drawings, that way people can see the extent of the processes it takes to get to just this stage.
We as the public, generally only get see completed artwork by artists, illustrators and designers published in mags, books etc… And think, ‘gosh that’s impressive how BRILLIANT IS THAT ARTIST! I wish I could create amazingness like that.‘
But sometimes we forget that it takes, even the most respected artists, dedication, research and drawing after drawing to finish with something incredible. I think we need to embrace all the uncompleted drawings we do, it’s all apart of a bigger picture. That’s one positive thing I like about the interweb (internet) it’s a great source to see share our experiences, process and methods. Blogs are fantastic for this. Lets keep sharing! Here here!
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Yikes, rambles they were, hopefully helpful ones.
I hope everyone has a grand weekend.
I hope to get down to the Salamanca markets and buy heaps of vegies to make abundances of soup.
April 28th, 2010 | 1 comment
This is a study of a hummingbird that I have done thus far! Not to sure about the composition, still needs work .
Anna is a type of Hummingbird it has purple/redish iridescent feathers at the front of it’s body. I thought I’d draw this particular type as it also has lovely green iridescent feathers on it’s back. Which I hope to portray in the final image, somehow! YIKES! Got lots of work ahead of me.
I think for the final piece which, I will start on later on in the week, will be one in a flying position. But we’ll see.
I hope everyone is having a great week.
Mines already better than last week. I was really sick and there was loads of things to do in the Floatingworld HQ. So what does one do when they feel like pooh… goes etsy shopping. I found some shoes, now I just have to wait for them to arrive!
AND… for all those who went into my comp I have the cards in my little hands but I’m still waiting on the envelopes to arrive. Hopefully, I’ll be able to take some pics to show you what you’ll be getting.
April 22nd, 2010 | 0 comments
While I’ve been away from the studio this week Tom & Alecia have been busy bees! Above it what they created.
Please vote for our design, it’s for a great cause – Prevention and awareness to STI’s.
So if you have time go here’s the link to our design.
THANKS A BUNCH.
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