next step - after putting various elements in the scene, I wanted to bring in some japanese symbolism. I had ships, mt fuji..... next thing was going to be the rising sun. The ships refer to travel/transport and freedom. Mt Fuji for the natural element that dominates the skyline. The sun as the marker of time.
Friday, 08 April 2011
Ships and cranes work in progress
I had a bit of a surreal night tonight. I just desperately needed to draw. I was provided with a basic brief from a client and let myself go crazy with my ideas. Brief - japanese themed, was given lyrics for inspiration, had to be a certain size.
I started sketching a girl, inspired by a character in the song. I wasn't quite sure how to bring a japanese theme into it.... then I looked at the blank t-shirt she was wearing and started losing my mind. I kept seeing scenes and images within it.
So after sketching a bit, I started to ink in the detail. It was an immediate impact, I started falling in love with the concept I'd created.
More in progress shots to come......
Tuesday, 05 April 2011
Wednesday, 02 February 2011
Installation to escape into
I keep finding these amazing installations full of fantasy, dreams and wonder.
I wonder, could I pull off an installation?
Editorial Illustration for Joie Magazine #3
I recently had the amazing opportunity of creating an illustration for the latest issue of Joie Magazine. It was very last minute, and right at the time I had my solo exhibition, returned from holidays... but I really enjoyed the challenge. I also enjoyed trying to break out of my comfort zone and try something different - a whole new era!
Front Cover
Contents Page (oooh... a peak of the illustration!! bet you can't get which one it is. hee hee)
Contributors Page
The illustration spread I had the wonderful time of Illustrating with the theme of "The Great Gatsby". I opted for focusing on the character of Myrtle Wilson. Isn't the name Myrtle so cute and divine? So old, yet so divinely unusual.
A detail shot of Myrtle.
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
I Really Want To Go On A Long Trip
"If I Had One Wish"
Mixed Media on canvas - collaged 1940's paper, acrylic, coloured pencil
51cm x 40cm x 4cm (20" x 16" x 1.5")
Wouldn't it be great if we could pack our bags tomorrow and head for the open road. This is a painting of my dream caravan.
Monday, 24 January 2011
Sunday, 23 January 2011
Pictures from the Solo Exhibition - Part One
Wow, what a wonderful experience it has been to be on this residency in Margaret River at the Community Centre. The exhibition is finishing up today, and I've finally had the chance to take some pictures to share with you all. Close up details of the new artworks will come through over the coming weeks.
Part Two on its way shortly.........
A Collectors Corner
"I Don't Drink Tea"
Mixed Media on Canvas - collage, acrylic, pencil, 2011
Mixed Media on Canvas - collage, acrylic, pencil, 2011
41cm x 41cm x 4cm (16" x 16" x 1.5")
Some nights I dream about teacups. Lovely beautiful teacups. Teacups covered in patterns, flowers and gold rims. The type you find at grandma's house or like treasured hidden away in old boxes. I love the thought of collecting them, although I don't know what I'd do with them, as I don't drink tea.
This was created after I dreamt one night of the collections of things we have and treasure. I hadn't touched this canvas for weeks, and something about the paper placement just cried out 'teacup boxes, teacup boxes'.
Friday, 21 January 2011
Press - Newspaper Interviews
The past few weeks have been incredible on this residency in Margaret River. To be honest, I don't want to leave. We're really enjoying the atmosphere, I'm so inspired to create artwork, and generally the whole area just has a really great vibe.
The exhibition opened today, and whilst I haven't had the chance to take any photos yet, I will soon. Everything looks amazing, I've got three rooms packed full of wonderful artwork and I've made the building stand out.... by covering it in bunting! You'll see what I mean when you see some pictures soon.
I'm trying to relax right now, tomorrow is going to be a huge day and I need to just let myself switch off.
I'll leave you with two articles that ran in the local newspapers this week. Don't laugh at the photographs of me (I wish I could look cool!)
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Sculptures in books
Everyday I keep seeing more books used in art. Definitely one of the current trends. I wonder if this is due to e-readers being the in thing and real books in our everyday lives seem to be going out of fashion? I'm distressed at the thought of books being almost non existent in 50 years.
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Taking a Break
Having a moments time out in the studio at my residency in Margarets River. Who would have thought - Eloise is already 10 months old!
Art 4 Heart - Queensland Flood Appeal
For those of you who have been keeping an eye on the news, you would have seen that Australia currently has disaster after disaster - namely flooding thanks to some awful weather patterns. I'm lucky that personally I am not involved (instead we are enduring a drought) but I know a lot of people who are affected and wanted to do something for them.
So myself, as well as an amazing list of artists are auctioning off a huge range of artworks to help raise money for the QLD Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal. I'll be participating in the second stage of the auctions (next week) but for now check out the website for what you can bid on. All proceeds are going directly to the fund, with the artists paying for the postage of the wins out of our own pockets.
Monday, 17 January 2011
Peppermint Illustration
Got to share the good news. Whipped up an illustration for the beauty page of the recent Peppermint Magazine. Thankyou Peppermint for a wonderful opportunity - I really enjoyed it!
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