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The Dusty Dream Hole

I worked on album illustrations recently for NZ folky rock band Bannerman. The album is called 'The Dusty Dream Hole'. This was a really fun project and I got the opportunity to make a little bit of hand lettering too. You can check out the sounds HERE or have a look at it with words added on my picture garden news section.

I am touring around the south island with my husband at present for his work. Today we are in Blenheim! Which is warm, sunny and full of old world charm due to the town clock which chimes every half - full hour. Off to go exploring before locking down to work...

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Semi-permanent 2010

Over the weekend I attended the Semi-Permanent conference for 2010 held in Auckland. There were loads of great speakers with really inspiring work! I particularly enjoyed the talk given by Jessica Hische, Duncan Speakman, Andrew Gordon from Pixar, Dick and Otis Frizzell and Storm Thorgerson. At the end of the conference we also got to participate in a Storm Thorgerson photograph which we all donned our 'kiwi fruit glasses' for ;)

Sketchbook Meanderings

A few sketch book meanderings of late. Its really nice after a full days work to just ponder around in ones sketch book with no real agenda!

I recently signed up for this which should be a lot of fun. My theme is 'Night time stories'. Cant wait to get my book in the post and make a start.

Pika Package

I took part in this months pika package which is on the theme of 'travel'. There is a really great selection of artists involved! You can WIN a package Or you can purchase your own here

I know Ive said it before but Pikaland is a great place to find inspiration!

Holly Brown Illustrations

Holly Brown - Lady Gelato

The First Dance

The Fantastical Coffee Machine

Coffee Hula

These are recent illustrations I made for a great cafe called Holly Brown in Hong Kong. Holly Brown specializes in fine Coffee and delicious Gelato. Find out more about our trip to Hong Kong on my website blog

A Sea of Umbrellas

I have spent the last few days getting acquainted with Hong Kong and all her temperatures! Its the monsoon season at present and today was an excellent example of why it is important to have a good umbrella - the first one we had broke under the weight of this mornings down pour so now Jay and i have one each which works well but you have to be careful not to get poked in the eye by passing umbrellas on crowded foot paths.

I have been working on a project for the past month creating illustrated artwork for a cafe called Holly Brown here in Hong Kong and now we are here to finish off the project with photography. This week I will photograph coffee, cup cakes and gelato which will be a lot of fun. The shop is almost finished being constructed and we have meet some awesome people from around the world who have all been brought in on the project. Im looking forward to working with them all. Time now to get some sleep for the big week ahead...

Come Fly with Me..

Ive been a bit slack on the old blogging lately as I have been busy working on an exciting project involving illustration and photography. Ill blog more about it soon but today I head to Hong Kong to continue the adventure there. The only thing Im not looking forward to is the sudden change in temperature.. had trouble finding enough summer clothes! Stay tuned and Ill let you know more about it...

P.s Thanks to everyone who visited the Stuff You Can Wear exhibition! Hope you enjoyed it!

Stuff You Can Wear

Remember those shapes I posted a wee while back..? Well here they are before they were sent to the gallery for the 'Stuff You Can Wear - Wearable Art Exhibition'. The show opens today 5th June and runs till the 18 June 2010 at the Combined Artist Studios + Gallery, 11 Bankart Street, Raglan (NZ). 16 Artists have made works like these which can be worn as jewellery! The gallery is open Mon-Fri 9-3pm, Sat 11-1pm & 3-5pm, Sundays 11-1pm.

If you are visiting this long weekend be sure to pop in and have a peak and perhaps purchase your own piece of art!

Drawing Show Closing..

The Drawing Show part 2 came to a close at La Mezz Gallery the other evening. Thank you to all those who came by! I sold my drawing which was an added bonus! You can see it here...

Im very busy at present working on a couple of great illustration jobs which i cant wait till I can share.

In the meantime I came across the amazing work of Paolo Ventura - love his winter stories!

WIP - Wearable Art

Work in Progress for a Group Wearable Art Exhibition opening soon.

Lots of great screen printed posters and illustrations by Tim Gough here

Drawing Show Round 2

I have some more work in Round 2 of the La Mezz Gallery Drawing Show for 2010. Showing from the 6th to 29th May. The work I submitted in this round is a continuation of my explorers theme. If you are in the neighborhood on the 27th you are welcome to attend the closing party 5.30-7.30pm La Mezz Gallery.

In the meantime here are some pictures from the last show...

'Strolling Dainties' 2010, pencil and monoprint

'The Hunter' 2010, pencil and monoprint

This was one of my friend Lynda's pieces... 'Untitled' 2010, screenprint

IF - Cocoon

'Take A Peek' - First thing that came to mind - bit of a literal take this week but Im enjoying exploring textured paper.

And the Winner Is....

Thank you everyone who checked out my new shop and comment on my giveaway!!

I have drawn a winner, check it out HERE!

Oh My A GIVEAWAY!!!

To launch my NEW ETSY STORE this week I am partaking in my first ever GIVE-AWAY! Yee!

All you need to do to enter is LEAVE A COMMENT HERE (on my picture garden blog post)!

You can enter until 6pm (NZ time) on the 30TH APRIL 2010 when I will close the gates and use a random selector to pick the number of the winning comment! (Note: Only comments on the picture garden blog post will be in the draw)

SO PLEASE ENTER and check out my New Shop and let me know what you think!

Thanks, happy commenting!

Shop Open!

Great news! I have a new online Etsy store that I just opened today! Let me know what you think? At present I have screen prints and digital prints for sale but I will be adding to it weekly so please stop by again to see what is new!

You can check here too for updates and the latest happenings (there are rumors of a giveaway...oool!)

Interview with Extra Curricular Magazine

The second issue of Extra Curricular is now in stores! There are awesome articles about creative people doing creative things in their spare time - such an inspiring read and beautiful to flick through! This issue also includes an interview with ME! So be sure to get your copy as they are in a limited edition of 750! You can find stockists here or purchase online here

Drawing Show at La Mezz Gallery

These were my pieces for the Drawing Show which opened last thursday at La Mezz Gallery. I forgot to take my camera to the opening ( I know what kind of photographer forgets her camera!!!) Anyway i only had my husbands iphone which didn't take very good pictures so I will hopefully get a chance to get in there this week and take some better shots of them on the wall.

These images are the result of my recent exploration into the use of mono printing. I titled them 'The Hunter' and 'Strolling Dainties'.

Drawing Show -sneak peak

Here is a sneak peak at what I have been putting the finishing touches on this weekend. I will blog more on this soon...

In the mean time I found this great illustration resource blog called Escape from Illustration Island