Wolf spirit summons

Paris

I don't know what it is about Paris. I've only spent one whirlwind day there last year, in which a lot of boxes were ticked, but I think I would like to live there one day. I came across this picture by a photographer called Dejvicka yesterday here and it reminded me.

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I've had a fairly busy week as my little sister came to stay with me for a few days. We checked out some of the sites in the city and had some good food, but we also managed to fit in lots of doing what we do best, which pretty much involves laying about eating snacks and watching truly bad television.

I've been rather enjoying seeing the paste-ups of Miso around Melbourne lately, and she's having her own show at Gorker Gallery, opening next week, which promises to be a treat for the eyes.

Here is a boy who popped up in my sketchbook last week. This weekend it will be cool and rainy so hopefully I will find some time to be inside drawing.

Once Upon - The Emperor's New Clothes

Yesterday I got back to Melbourne after a few action packed days in Sydney for the Opening of the Once Upon exhibition. 38 artists were involved and each were given a fairy tale to interpret, mine being 'The Emperor's New Clothes'. For my pieces I decided to focus on the cheeky tailors that managed to trick the greedy Emperor because I liked their characters so much!

Thanks so much to everyone who came out to the opening night on Thursday, and a HUGE thanks to Renee and Angela from Leeloo for organising the exhibition.

I spent the whole weekend in Sydney being shown around by my lovely friends who live there. It's such an amazing city, and i was sad to leave, but my heart smiled as I caught a glimpse of beautiful Melbourne's skyline as I was flying back in. It's amazing how a few days away can make you feel so motivated and refreshed!




Me with fellow artists Maddy Holmes and Chrissy Lau (pic via Maddy's blog).

Once Upon... opens tomorrow night!

Hello everyone. The exhibition i'm in opens tomorrow night (Thurs 19.11.09) at Ambush Gallery in Sydney! I'm flying up from Melbourne for it. Gosh, how exciting! If you're in Sydney please come along. It's going to be an amazing show. Have a look at the exhibition website for more details, and the stellar line-up of artists. Hope to see you there!

Below is a very small sneak peek of one of my finished pieces. If you want to see the rest, you'll have to come tomorrow night ;)

Possibly the best t-shirt i'll ever own...

Sneak peek - new editorial work

Here's a sneak peek of an editorial piece I've just finished for a new Melbourne magazine, due to be released by the end of the year. I'll post more when the issue is released!

Swaps

Yesterday i got home after a very long day to a lovely package in my mailbox from my blog friend Maddy, as part of a picture swap we did. If you haven't seen Maddy's blog yet, go and have a look at her wonderful drawings.

It's so hot in Melbourne this week which means I've been enjoying 2 of my most favorite things... big juicy mangoes and evening walks down to the beach!

Ghost horse

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I've just gotten back to Melbourne after a week at my parents house, where i had a lovely time hanging out with my folks, catching up with a few good friends and general relaxing. I also did this drawing. It's always wonderful to escape back to my quaint little hometown, but also strange at the same time, because most of my friends have also moved on to Sydney or Melbourne, so it's not quite the same.

Anyways, i have a few exciting things coming up... i'm going to see both Ladyhawke and The Basics this week! And next Thursday i'm off to Sydney for the opening of the exhibition... alright!

New drawing in progress...

Hello. This is part of a new drawing I've been working on. I've got some time off this week, so I'm staying at my parents house in the country. The last few months have been really busy, so it's been nice to have a little break from city life and catch up on some sleep, reading, drawing and family time.

Today i was hanging out at my Nan's place and while we were chatting and eating biscuits, as you do at your Nan's, i noticed a certificate she'd been given for 70 years service in the Red Cross. I asked her about it, and she was telling me she first joined when she was 21 (she's 91 now!) and her and the local girls would meet up at the local hall and knit socks to be sent to the men fighting in the war. Go Nan!
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In other news, my pieces for the Once Upon exhibition were sent off to Sydney yesterday. I've seen some sneak peeks from some of the other artists involved and they all look amazing! It's going to be a great exhibition, so if you're in Sydney please come along and have a look. Opening night is in 2 weeks, November 19th at Ambush Gallery in Waterloo. Check the website for more details.

Another forest boy with magic powers

Hello. This is a picture I made for an art swap with my blog friend Maddy. He's like the last boy i posted, born with the power to do something special, but not really sure what to do with it.

This weekend I'll be drawing, finishing off my pieces for the Once Upon exhibition. After that, I'm off to spend some time on my parents farm in the country for about a week which will be great. City life is fun but tiring. Then I'm back in Melbourne for a week or so before I jet off to Sydney for the opening night of the exhibition. I'm really looking forward to it, and also really looking forward to saying hello to a few blog friends in real life. If you're in Sydney on the 19th of November you should come to the opening! Check out the exhibition website for more info on the amazing line-up of artists.

Boy who was born with a magic power he's not sure how to use.

A few things...

This morning the artist line-up for the 'Once Upon' exhibition was released, and I'm very excited to be exhibiting amongst some of my favorite illustrators, so Sydneysiders, make sure you mark November 19th in your diaries and come along and say hi. It's going to be a great exhibition and there are some amazing artists involved!



Secondly, here is a drawing I made a few weeks ago. I was playing around with a new style, and I kind-of like how she turned out. She looks like a storybook girl.



And lastly, Bat For Lashes, will you pretty please tour Australia soon??

occupé occupé

Ok, So i half mentioned this in a post a few weeks ago, but i'm going to have some work in the Leeloo exhibition, 'Once Upon', which is happening at Ambush Gallery in Sydney in November. It's the first time i've exhibited, and i'm also going to be making a trip up to Sydney for the opening night, so it's all very exciting! Each illustrator has been given a fairy tale and mine is 'The Emperor's New Clothes', by Hans Christian Anderson. Below is a sneak peek of some very very rough initial sketching....



Another illustrator in this exhibition is the very talented Chrissy Lau, whose lovely work you can check out at her blog Decipher the Day.

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Last Sunday night i also had the pleasure of seeing Sarah Blakso, who may well be one of the sweetest little ladies ever. Needless to say, she was amazing. Below is about the best picture i could manage...




This weekend my friend is having a French themed house party! Ohlala! What should i go as??

Boy with baby owl

Hello. Here's a quick drawing/watercolour i made the other night. I think the baby owl is telling him something.

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I've got a few exciting little projects happening during October that hopefully I can tell you more about soon. Also i'm going to see Sarah Blasko at the Forum on Sunday night which I'm really excited about! I've been a fan of hers for a long time. I hope you all have a great weekend, let's hope the sun comes out to say hello.

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Little forest boy with a toy boat : Part 2