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Oh, haaaaaiiiiiii!

Is it wrong to hope the imaginary man with the hot beard might come to life as Im drawing him?? I dont think so. #beardlife

Aaaaaaannnddd Im back!

Although this year has actually been super duper busy for me, my online presence has been rather lame at best lately. The school term is almost over however, and Im ready to get back in and join the cyber community again, so look forward to many more posts to come! Thanks for the love people xx

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See ya Shooting Lines, its been real.

Well its the last day of my show 'Shooting Lines' today, and my last time in the Forsight gallery (for now!). I am so glad to have finally showed this work, I have been attached to it for so long and it feels good to have let go and move on. I have to pay special thanks to those involved in the whole project, especially my models Marc Davies, Conner West, Samantha 'Blondtron' Mathews, Phillipa Voller, and Lauren Skogstad.You were all amazing and I couldn't have done it without you! If you haven't seen it, go to my website here to take a peak.

 

Pinterest

Have you discovered Pinterest yet? If not, prepare to succumb to your new digital obsession. I spend hours on Pinterest finding and admiring helpful hints, great ideas, and a whole lot of pretty pictures to keep inspired. Its such a great way to organise your ideas, and as a teacher I find it priceless for saving lesson ideas.One of my boards is dedicated purely to the beautiful mess than art can make, the colours, splashes, drips and spills - I often admire a palette after I am finished painting and think "I should take a picture of that"! Well, it seems I'm not the only one! For more eye candy, check out my Pinterest page here.

All images from artsake.tumblr.com Copyright belongs to photographers (unknown)

Shooting Lines Opening Night at Forsight Gallery

What an opening! Thanks so much to those who came to take a look and help me celebrate, I had a fantastic night with lots of great feedback. The exhibition is still on, finishes Sunday 28th July. I will be in the gallery on Sunday, so if you are in the area, pop over and say hi!

Friday night wild times

Oh the life of a single lady on a Friday night. I probably should be out and about, looking for love, discussing fabulous things over fabulous cocktails, but no, alas, I have an exhibition to get together! Admittedly, I actually do love a good painting session over a glass of red and some good tunes, even if it is solo....on a Friday night.....sigh! Happy Friday peoples x

What Im listening to......Haim / Falling

Shooting Lines - Round Two!

Well, its on again! My 'Shooting Lines' exhibition is now going to be held at Forsight Gallery, Newcastle NSW. This is a gorgeous little gallery in Cooks Hill with raw brick and white walls in the hub of the cultural precinct of the city of Newcastle. Along with my one-off digital photographic prints, I will also be including some ink renderings and original pencil drawings. Im so so so excited! If you are in the area please come and say hi on the opening night 12th July 6.30 - 8.30pm, or check it out during the course of the show dates. Hope to see you there!!

Where? Forsight Gallery, 33 Union St Cooks Hill 2300
When? 13 July - 28th July, Opening 12th July 6.30pm
Gallery hours 11am - 4pm Friday - Sunday

https://www.facebook.com/events/314996228635315/

SOYA

Head on over and check out my entry for this years SOYA!

Of late..

Wow, its been a while! Lots has happened in my world, and Im loving every down as much as every up!
Back in May, I had a solo show at Blank Space Gallery in Surry Hills called 'The Young Ones'. It was a series of 12 limited edition prints, all based on pop culture.

I was due to hold another solo show - 'Shooting Lines' - two weeks later in Gosford, however due to circumstances out of my hands, I unfortunately had to cancel. I will still be showing the 'Shooting Lines' show though, so watch this space!

Im currently working on an exciting new fashion project with my super talented best friend Jess Chapman, and re-branding my business image in preparation for some brand new directions - very exciting!

Jess's fabulous work - Photo by Bennett Photography

Here are some photos from 'The Young Ones', to see the full series go to my website, or to purchase, my Etsy store. And if you havent already, please pop over to my facebook page to keep up to date with all the latest, including comps and give-aways!

Exhibition

My 'Shooting Lines' Exhibition is getting closer and the artworks are coming along very nicely! If you are around Sydney, get yourself down to Create Collective Gallery in Gosford on the 24th of May for opening night, or check it out from the 27th of May - 5th June during opening hours or by appointment. Stay tuned for more details to come...its going to be a big one!

Growing lines...

Some progress shots from the upcoming
Exhibition series...