Moonlight and Chocolate | Artist
Moonlight and Chocolate
Phone: +61 410 425 415
Reviews
to load big map
25.01.2022 Black Friday 'Custom Order' sale starts 27th November. Limited time Free Shipping offer starts now!
25.01.2022 Photographing this little cutie was quite difficult... not surprising, since she measures just 11cm to the top of her head! This pet memorial was a very special order, as I don't usually work so small, but she squeezed in nicely between other works in progress. #smallandsweet
24.01.2022 I feel blessed to have had so many phenomenal clients recently and feel overwhelmed by the support, appreciation and respect theyve verbalised about my work so motivating! My heartfelt thanks to all of you Receiving comments such as I had no idea how much effort goes into these, I hope youre charging enough and that was a week of full-time work!... seriously underpriced well, this feedback is more valuable to me than a cash payment! And, while its true that my ...sculptures sell for half the price of those by comparable artists (my idols), I just feel so lucky and incredibly grateful to be able to do what I love every day. But I was urged by a recent client to somehow share the time and dedication that goes into a sculpture. Im not really sure how to do that but, over the next few nights, I will share, as best I can, the steps I usually take during the creative process. Heres Step 1 See more
24.01.2022 Some mini March madness to lighten the mood. When my client found this hat in a thrift store, her imagination went straight to a pair of climbing rats! These tiny sculptures (approx. 6cm each) are fondly named 'Lub & Dub'
23.01.2022 COMPETITION WINNERS: when I indicated THREE winners, but TWO of the FOUR entries were from family members, it was just too difficult to eliminate anyone! So prizes for everyone who entered this competition! If all winners could please visit my Etsy Store (Shop Now button at the top of this page) and purchase the SPECIAL ORDER ($25) option in the DEPOSIT/GIFT CERTIFICATE listing: https://www.etsy.com//l/511858986/deposit-gift-certificate - this will cover packing and postage and I’ll get your sculptures mailed out quickly. Tracking numbers will be issued once Australia Post has the items. ***Special shout-out to Keith and Rachel, who entered this competition hoping to give the prize to someone else which fits really nicely with my own thoughts behind the give-away!
23.01.2022 So much fun creating this portrait of Bob, the blue-speckled Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog. What a handsome boy! This sculpture is a gift for Bob's hooman Daddy - what a unique gift idea for the man who has everything!
21.01.2022 I just received this feedback, so can now share JET, who was created late last year and has been a secret until now. "Yesterday was my brother's 30th birthday... I gave him his little Jet and he ABSOLUTELY loves him. He said 'he's absolutely perfect' and couldn't stop smiling. Thanks again for your mastery in felt, it made someone I dearly love very happy".
21.01.2022 Finished just in time (my last sculpture for 2019), little Star is a reminder that kittens (and puppies) are for life... not just for Christmas :) Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday
20.01.2022 Apparently there's a particular meme circulating that's kind of a standing joke for Patricia and her hubby... so, this one is a little different from the last 'Child' I created. Sculpted a few weeks ago, I can share now that the birthday surprise has been gifted.
19.01.2022 I'm not a big gamer... yeah, there was Ecco the Dolphin way back in the day and Splinter Cell a few years ago... but, OMG, this creature is the sweetest thing EVER!!! I'd like to say 'this is for the PS4 fans' but, nope, this one is all mine #adorable
18.01.2022 While tidying up my art supplies during the break, I came across my last precious piece of hedgehog mohair... and so, little Jinx was born. With his sweet little handmade nose, he may be the cutest hedgehog I've created so far!
18.01.2022 What an elegant little lady Rosie is - with her fancy up-do
18.01.2022 Sweet little Boris is a recent pet memorial; commissioned by Lavina for her parents, who lost their beloved boy recently.
17.01.2022 Who doesn't love a chocolate lab? I mean, they're just so... chocolatey :)
17.01.2022 A pet portrait of 18 year old Cappa (the Burmese cat). This is the first of several cat portraits booked in for 2020. Check out the recommendation that my client, Janine, left here on Facebook, to see the photo of the real Cappa meeting his 'mini-me' for the first time
17.01.2022 Mothers Day is just around the corner and there's still time to purchase a Gift Certificate for your Mum so she can experience the whole creative journey. A pet portrait is such a unique and thoughtful gift - your Mum will love it!
16.01.2022 Just finished this little sweetheart. Meet Teddy - and with those gorgeous, gentle eyes, the name fits him perfectly.
15.01.2022 It was a privilege and a pleasure working with Angela to create this likeness of a very special little fur baby, Cadbury. The loss of this baby was both tragic and unnecessary and devastated the family. I hope this sculpture can return some sweeter memories and help in the healing process.
15.01.2022 Although this gift is for later in the year, my client has given permission for me to share now. This beautiful mare was such a joy to work on, and is now heading home to the USA to surprise a lucky young girl on her birthday!
14.01.2022 Another pup is off to his new home. This likeness of Brutus is to be a Christmas gift for a 'hooman-daddy' - who lost his fur-baby earlier this year.
13.01.2022 I nearly fell off my chair with excitement when I was contacted by Johnny DePalma last year! Johnny is an American author of some amazing (and DIFFERENT) childrens books (http://umbrellybooks.com/). Hes also the founder of Howl at the Moon Day and an all-round NICE guy. The challenge was to create a 3D sculpture from the sensational artwork of Johnnys illustrator, Kyle Brown, for Johnnys latest story based on the 52htz whale (go on look it up... itll have you weeping). Due for release in the coming months, I've now been given the go-ahead to share #lovewhales #umbrellybooks
13.01.2022 Just for fun... a little ice (ice) baby
11.01.2022 EDIT - Belle the Dalmatian is now sold! I have no shortage of commission requests these days but the pre-made sculptures that I've created in the past... just-for-the-fun-of-it well I cant seem to GIVE them away OR CAN I ??? If theres a sculpture featured here that youd like, either for yourself or a loved one, tell me in 25 words or less why you think I should give it to you for FREE NB a $25 contribution towards packaging & postage costs will be required for shipping. Ill pick a winner (or two or three) on Friday 31st July. More photos of each sculpture can be viewed on my website: https://moonlightandchocolate.com.au/gallery/
07.01.2022 Mr. Puffington is such a pretty boy... and even has a beauty spot on the end of his nose to prove it! #lovecats
07.01.2022 When Scott purchased Jinx the Hedgehog, he was so happy with him that he ordered a companion piece - so little Jatz is off to meet his playmate! #hedgehog
06.01.2022 Step 6 behind the scenes at Moonlight & Chocolate is far less exciting. Adding an Authenticity Tag. Doing a final photo-shoot with the finished piece. Wrapping, packing and a trip to the Post Office. Confirming release dates for social media with clients.... All that Admin work. Including ordering re-supply of wool See more
05.01.2022 A long time ago (last week), in a galaxy far, far away (well, okay, Yass in Australia) I jumped on the bandwagon and created my own little version of The Child for returning clients, Adam and Kat. Happy New Year everyone.
05.01.2022 Another fur baby crossed the rainbow bridge recently. Tigger will be missed greatly by his human family.
04.01.2022 LONG POST BUT PLEASE READ! January 26th marks Australia Day and what a sad state our beautiful country finds itself in. Devasting fires, floods, record breaking heat, drought, catastrophic storms with hail the size of tennis balls, and hundreds of millions of native animals perished! While Nature is sprouting green, healing herself as she always does, the animals caught up in these disasters desperately need our help. Thats why Ive created a clearance section in my Etsy... store, where items have been permanently reduced by as much as 50% (savings for you) and for every single item sold in my store between now and January 31st (excluding custom orders), Ill be donating $25 to WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service), to help care for and rehabilitate the animals that have survived. This little Joey is symbolic of the hope we can give our Aussie wildlife. Happy Australia Day everyone. See more
04.01.2022 This sculpture looks a little hairier than usual due to the extensive use of Sir Cardigans own fur in the top coat. This memorial piece had several specific inclusions; such as ear and nose features and a subtle apricot coloured saddle - all essential to capture a true likeness of this stunning boy!
03.01.2022 A cheeky little character piece this time, commissioned by the lovely Josephine in Sweden!
