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Mindy's Art Thawun Wandabaa

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25.01.2022 Hi Everyone Finally snuck in a bit of painting between my uni work These brand new earrings are $10 each PM me if you are interested

24.01.2022 On Tuesday I had my very last exam and finished my degree with flying colours After 3 years of hard work I've graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Practice I want to thank every one of you for your support; every piece of jewellery, every set of coasters and every painting have contributed to supporting me at University and achieving my dream of being a scientist and I feel so honoured that I could share my pride and love for my culture through art along the way

23.01.2022 Yaama Gara! Hello Everyone! Here are some old favourites Round necklaces $10 each PM me if you're interested in any

23.01.2022 Hey Everybody, Today is National Sorry Day, a day in which we remember and acknowledge the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people throughout Australia's history. It is not a day of blame, but one of reflection in the hopes that we as a nation can learn from the past to better strive for a future of acceptance and equality for all cultures and peoples

22.01.2022 Good morning all you lovely mob If you have seen any of my work in the last twelve months you might have noticed the emu feet beside my signature. I started doing this as a way to remember my lovely Great Pop that past away last year Old Pop used to carve up emu eggs for me to paint for him as he was so proud of my artwork Miss you heaps Pop, been thinking of you

22.01.2022 Yaama Everyone A bit of a throwback to some of the first bits and pieces on this page 6-piece coaster sets $50 a set - I've improved a bit since my first ones PM me if you are interested, can vary the number of coasters to suit your preference

19.01.2022 It's been a little while since I've painted up some sets $20 per set PM me for postage or pick-up Also, if you have either a necklace or pair of earrings from me that you'd like a matching piece for, flick me through a photo and message and I'll be happy to paint you something species

18.01.2022 My latest painting, 'Baayama Burrulaaba: Ngay Dhiiray' - Cultural Leader: My Teacher This piece was a gift for an incredible woman who inspired me to always be proud of my culture and to share my art with the world. Thank you Carmel for all your love and support

18.01.2022 A big good morning to everybody I've still got a heap of earrings ready to be sent your way! These are $10 each and individually hand painted If you are interested in purchasing any, PM me with the number/s that you like

17.01.2022 Hey Everybody Here are some new earring designs, $10 each and perfect for that extra special Mother's Day present PM me if you are interested in any

17.01.2022 My latest commission titled Burrugarrbuu Yugal, "Magpie Song" This piece was a lot of fun and I'm very proud of how it turned out

17.01.2022 Yaama! Hey Everyone! As you know a few weeks ago I completed my studies at University. What you might not know is that starting February 2021 I have secured a role as a Graduate Environmental Scientist and will begin my full-time, real-world, working career. As such I wanted to let you all know that as of February I will be limiting the time I spend posting and selling my artwork. I will still be available for commissions and orders, however, I will not be regularly posting jewellery and other pieces for sale. I want to thank you all so very much for the last three years of opportunities, I have grown so much as an artist and painting will be something I continue for the rest of my life. I am truly grateful for having been able to share my culture and pride through art with you all

16.01.2022 I absolutely love seeing where my artwork ends up Burrulaa Galibiruu for Saint Joseph's Nudgee College was one of my first big commissions and has finally found its new home in the recently renovated Nudgee Student Services building

16.01.2022 My latest commission 'Nhuubala Yaadha' - New Day Something a bit different, I wasn't sure how this was going to turn out when I started but I'm stoked with how it looks If you're looking for the perfect gift or something to brighten up your home PM me any ideas as I am always eager for new projects

15.01.2022 My beautiful Nan asked me to paint up a handle that she could match to an axe that belonged to my Great Pop as a way to commemorate him The final result is so special, good thing my deadly Pop is a Jack-of-all-trades and fitted the axe perfectly onto its new handle

13.01.2022 My most recent commission - Buliyaagu Yaarri-y "Morning when the moon goes down" This was definitely one of my favourite pieces to paint, almost wanted to keep it on my wall

12.01.2022 My latest commission - Yiluwidi Buliyaagu: "Blue Morning" So happy with how this one turned out, even had to suss out what it looked like on my wall Beat ya to it Aunty

11.01.2022 Finally had my Graduation Ceremony today Featuring the beautiful Cultural Sash gifted to me by James Cook University Strong, Proud and Deadly

11.01.2022 Thank you to the Indigenous Education and Research Centre at JCU Cairns for sharing my story in the most recent newsletter Check out page 4 'From bush kid to international artist' https://cdn.flipsnack.com/widget/v2/widget.html

11.01.2022 A little while ago I had the privilege of helping out a close friend with the colour scheme for a new tattoo shout out to the tattoo artist at CairnsCityTattoo for bringing it all together!!

09.01.2022 Happy 'Guni Yaadha' - Mother's Day Mum I titled this piece 'Ngiyaningu Dhiiyaan' - "Our Family" for my beautiful Mum I love you so much, I wouldn't be sharing my art with the world if it wasn't for your support and encouragement Featuring Sammy and his photobombing skills

09.01.2022 Good morning everybody Check out these flash new earrings for just $10 each Christmas is only FIVE WEEKS away!! PM me if you're interested while stocks last

09.01.2022 I finally got a good phone thought I should share a good quality photo of the Didgeridoo I painted for my Dad last year still surprised with this piece, very meaningful to our family

08.01.2022 My latest commission 'Yuluwirri Dhigaraa' - Rainbow Bird This one is for the lovely ladies at Dare Waxing and Tanning to brighten up their salon I've been wanting to paint a Rainbow Lorikeet for ages so I was stoked to get the chance I'll definitely be visiting their shop for a much needed post-quarantine wax!!

08.01.2022 Home after some lovely time away Here are some new sets for the week, $20 a set (PM me your choice and delivery preference) I've just started my final semester at uni and want to thank all of you for your incredible support over the last three years My art journey is far from over and every piece you have supported has been an opportunity that I cherish

08.01.2022 Hi Everybody I've been working on something special this week, Hand Painted, Black Onyx Necklaces with Silver Display Chains These are $30 each and make the perfect Mother's Day gift for the Mum that has everything or just a beautiful pick-me-up for yourself PM me if you are interested

06.01.2022 My latest commission; Gimabi-li Bagay, "To make a River" I was honoured to paint this story piece for some family friends

06.01.2022 Today marks the start of NAIDOC Week 2020 (Changed from July due to COVID) The theme this year "Always Was, Always Will Be" acknowledges the hundreds of Nations and our cultures which covered this continent. All were managing the land - the biggest estate on earth - to sustainably provide for the future and invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations.

06.01.2022 It's a good thing my drawing skills have improved over the years My first and most recent t-shirt designs, the latest one being a Bowls Club jersey for my beautiful Grandma and her team Go Pelican Waters!

03.01.2022 Hey Everyone I hope you have all had a lovely time over the Easter weekend Here are some more earrings at $10 each PM me if you would like any As a side note, I am completely healthy and as such will continue painting - if I were to start feeling ill, you guys would be the first to know as your health and wellbeing is incredibly important to me and together we can stop the spread of CORVID-19 Guwiirrnga-li wuu-rri aaba-li [Love to you all]

03.01.2022 Happy Monday and 1st of June Everyone Got some new earrings for the start of the new month $10 each - Postage or pick-up PM me if you're interested

02.01.2022 Monday of this week was harder than most. My Great Pop joined our Ancestors in the Dreamtime where he will forever be in peace. Pop encouraged me to express my pride in our culture through art and I will continue to do so in memory of him. Ngaya guwiirrnga-li-nda waayamaa dhaahaa - I love you Old Pop and will miss you always