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25.01.2022 My solo show was a hit thanks to yall! @unitedartistsproject put on such a good night and it sold out. If you missed out on seeing it, its up at 15 Hope St, South Brisbane until 31st May. Theres postcards for sale there too. Thanks to the greatest of human people @georgelevi___ for the sexy photos- especially the one of @jstrakertroublemaker and @slipperrygypsy photo bombing my art with their sloppy pashes.

25.01.2022 Can Design for Fonzie Abbott

25.01.2022 Just a lil painting on the wall for @tipplerstapsb and @lostpalmsbrewingco Thanks for having me, mates @ Tippler's Tap South Bank

22.01.2022 Artwork for all of the delicious Christmas candles from @ivyandwood

22.01.2022 This day in 2010, tiny fresh faced me curated an exhibition for Curvy and Yen magazine of Australian female artists. I'm still massively inspired by all the women that were in that show.

21.01.2022 Birds of Condor X Moonshine Madness Kooka, Maggie & Larry 100% cotton tees now on the line at birdsofcondor.com

21.01.2022 Last night was magic. Thank you so much to all who came along. We were packed out for three hours, completely sold out of tea towels along with half of the show. Heart is full/mind is blown The show is over now, but if anyone is interested in grabbing a big piece, if its still available, Im doing free postage Australia wide. ... Thanks again to @openhousewestend, @yes_joy and everyone involved: you all helped my wild ideas come to life in the best possible way. X See more

21.01.2022 Over a hundred tiny Sangiovese and Chardonnay grapes (anyone who can guess how many there are, wins the lolly jar) inspired by my pals at @minimumwines and @grownandgathered and created for my upcoming solo show. Matt and Lentil have been integral in opening my eyes to the great importance of working with, and for, nature. Theyve dedicated themselves to giving us new exposure to traditional and natural farming practices. Their transparency within process and ecological value...s fit perfectly beside all those that have inspired the work for this show. Im exicited to not only have their grapes on the gallery wall, but their wine in your attending hands. Show details coming soon. In the meantime, I highly recommend sampling their organic and vegan trio of wines over at www.minimumwines.com.au and reading their inspiring manifesto. Enjoy x

20.01.2022 Your local dingus has an agent. Repost: @weareillustrationx Showcasing our New Talent! Welcome, Mel Baxter AKA Moonshine Madness (@moonshine_madness) who works from a wood cabin perched among the trees and surrounded by the splendid flora and fauna of Queensland, Australia. ... Nature and the land are what inspires her most, and theyre on full display in the rich, intricately drawn illustrations that are Mels forté. Flowers, feathers, fruit nothing gives a project a natural vibe quite like Mels captivatingly line work and gloriously warm colour palette, see more https://is.gd/lx91SP . . #WEAREILLUSTRATIONX #newtalent #newartist #melbaxter #moonshinemadness #digitalillustrator #australlianartist #floraandfauna #botanicalart #colourful See more

20.01.2022 The Native Floral Collection is arriving online tomorrow night (30/10) at 7pm. Only 30 dresses available with their matching tea towel and special collab earrings with @busyhead_design. The first of hopefully many collection pieces featuring illustrations inspired by the incredible land on which we live. Thanks to my very special George for the modelling x @georgelevi___

19.01.2022 It lives! 2020 Koala Calendar with a cheeky full/new moon dates You can now pre-order them along with their A3 prints. Enjoy x

18.01.2022 Shot of me and my life on a really really really good hair day. I made this for my profile with @weareillustrationx who I recently signed with! In a couple of weeks I will have an agent for all illustration work. I feel like Im in Mad Men but I dont have to wear pants to work. Fun times ahead.

17.01.2022 A magical nest of foraged delights for @milkwood_permaculture When I was emailing Kirsten about being involved in this show, she mentioned that her and her family were about to relocate to Tassie. Thinking about their journey to the magical land that is Tasmania inspired the idea to illustrate (and celebrate) some of the foraged and wild elements they discuss in their book and online.... Kirsten and Nick and the team around them are a constant source of inspiration: providing platforms for us to learn, expand our minds and to thrive in a more sustainable, self sufficient life. Thanks for being a part of this show. Come see the artwork 23/11/19 at @openhousewestend

16.01.2022 Two days away from Dirt. Theres a few people who have shared their wonderful wares for us to enjoy on the night. Please send some love their way. @yes_joy catering : Rach and I have been pals for over a decade and she knows how much I love cheese and a plump grazing table. I wouldnt trust anyone else with a spread.... @stoneandwood for their delightful and appropriately named Gatherer beer for us to swill. (Lou x) @minimumwines for making and providing my all time favourite wine @openhousewestend for making my show dreams come true and just generally being an amazing support for so many Brisbane makers and artists. @basilea_herbs @neighbourhoodfarm @beeonethird @littleacremushrooms and @foodconnectbrisbane for contributing earthly delights to our food table. Thank you all so much! And see you Saturday night. X

15.01.2022 Can illustration and design for Lost Palms Brewing Co. Its always fun drawing natives and flowers but even better when theyre on BEER.

14.01.2022 May these sweet Christmas animals see you a magical day / week and 2020. Artwork from @ivyandwood collab x

13.01.2022 This one is for @hangingrockfarm an organic flower and vegetable farm in northern NSW. I was inspired to draw for this farming family, not only because theyre self proclaimed maniacs but there was something that drew me to the creativity and obvious love and care Lani has for her flowers. After chatting about why she thought it important to grow organic flowers, Lani informed me of the unsustainable and unethical practises within the flower industry and the slave trade being... alive and well in the third world. Shes providing options: Beautiful, traditional, heirloom, organic, unruly, full of scent options. Its not just our daily food we need to think about and explore the story behind. Everything that comes from the earth-dirt- has a story. Ask the questions. Come see the artwork 23/11/19 at @openhousewestend

12.01.2022 Fun news! This illustration will soon be available in the shape of a dress... that you can wear.. on your body. For all bodies.

10.01.2022 I hope you can all make it along to my show. Twelve extremely big and bright linen prints will adorn the walls of @openhousewestend - there will be oodles of prints and tea towels, food from the local farms and producers plus delicious wine from @minimumwines It also coincides with the 10 year anniversary of Moonshine Madness; aka livin.the.dream, fancy freelancing illustration and design every day. ... Suffice it to say there will be dancing.

09.01.2022 Coming 1/11/19 30 of these dresses will be dancing their way into Summer in sizes 6-16. Truly Australian Made & Designed - by my mum and I. Thanks to my good pal @art.scam for her legs and moves x

09.01.2022 I set a goal last year to get my artwork and design to a place where it would speak to people that had sustainability and ethical practices at the forefront of their hearts and ventures. Working with Young Farmers Connect has definitely been a highlight of that goal and Im super proud of this artwork and the way Joel and I worked together. You can keep up to date with their work over at @youngfarmersconnect Another goal is getting my illustrations on to gin bottles... ha! lets make it happen.

09.01.2022 The Summer Dress is now online! Accompanied by their matching tea towel and earrings by the super spectacular @busyhead_design Im so proud to release these into the world! There are 30 available and each one made locally with love by my awesome mum. All Australian made. ... Its my favourite dress...and I hope itll be yours too. Enjoy x See more

08.01.2022 I have an exciting solo exhibition coming up this summer where Ill be creating artwork for a special group of farmers, foragers, growers and keepers across Australia. The artwork will be a celebration of the beauty and diversity of 'real' food and the biodiversity within permaculture and sustainable farming. This piece here is the first in the collection and was created for @littleacremushrooms from West End, QLD, who grow and provide us with beautiful gourmet mushrooms. These things are incredibly good for you, have medicinal qualities and are just stunning to look at. Stay tuned for many more drawings and show deets.

08.01.2022 Ive put a few of the favourite Dirt Collection tea towels online. Theyll also be available at @hotagc market this Saturday 07/12/19 And @themarketfolk Gasworks on the 14/12/19 x

08.01.2022 Backdrop of Wildflowers with kangaroo grass and yam daisy I was inspired by Bruce Pascoes Dark Emu; enlightened on pre-colonial truths and fascinated by indigenous plant species that could play an integral role in the future of our food and health. If you like the feeling of good wholesome knowledge filling your brain, have a read! And youll be able to see this piece at @openhousewestend on Saturday 23rd November. x

07.01.2022 I’ve put a few of the favourite Dirt Collection tea towels online. They’ll also be available at @hotagc market this Saturday 07/12/19 And @themarketfolk Gasworks on the 14/12/19 x

06.01.2022 Postcard 6 Pack of all of the birds are online now. The only place youll get em.

06.01.2022 Another piece for my exhibition coming up this Summer where Im drawing up Harvest pieces for sustainable and regenerative farms and growers across Australia. With a backdrop of the surrounding mountains, native plants, bees, citrus and a host of edible delights, Millen Farm is a real beauty... and only a few minutes drive from my home. They have a Farmers Market every Wednesday afternoon where the public can purchase organic produce that has travelled a few metres in distance. A true gem for our community, Im stoked they let me draw for them.

06.01.2022 Tonight! $5 from each print sale will be heading to @youngfarmersconnect a not-for-profit organisation cultivating networks, resources and community for Young Farmers throughout Australia. See you real soon. :)

05.01.2022 Signage illustration and paint up for Brewski

05.01.2022 Gem Corn ... or more commonly known to me as RETROSPACE CORN. Come see 23/11/19 at @openhousewestend

04.01.2022 A hint of something super special to come

01.01.2022 Just a tiny drawing on a wall for @tipplerstapsb and @lostpalmsbrewingco Thanks for having me, mates @ Tippler's Tap South Bank